The Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee

Name: The Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee
Start: 2025-11-19T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-19T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Western Michigan University, Fetzer Center

Kalamazoo Public Library

Highlights

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm

2 hours

Western Michigan University, Fetzer Center

Date & Location

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm (EST)

Western Michigan University, Fetzer Center

Fetzer Center, 2350 Business Ct, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, United States

About the event

The Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee

🐝 The Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee 🐝

Join us for an entertaining evening filled with humor and hijinks in support of Ready to Read, Kalamazoo Public Library’s early literacy outreach program that provides gift books to young children across Kalamazoo County.

📚 About the event:
Teams of up to eight, featuring two fearless spellers, will compete for top honors in this fast-paced, laughter-filled spelling competition. Enjoy clever wordplay, spirited performances, and plenty of friendly rivalry as teams vie for prizes including Best Spelling, Best Costumes, Most Enthusiastic Cheer, and Audience Favorite!

🎟️ Spectator tickets: $35
🍴 Complimentary hors d’oeuvres | 🍸 Cash bar

📅 Wednesday, November 19
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 WMU Fetzer Center, 2251 Business Ct., Kalamazoo

Interested in sponsoring? Download the sponsor packet today at kpl.gov/great-grown-up-spelling-bee

👉 Buy tickets now: https://bit.ly/buytx

Also check out other Contests in Kalamazoo.