Live Cooking Competition
Think You've Got What It Takes To Be The Last Spoon Licked?
Calling all confident cooks, flavor fanatics, and fast-plating pros!
Join us for the ultimate live cooking showdown
at the first Peanut Butter Festival in Battle Creek
Date: June 13, 2026
Location: Downtown Battle Creek, Michigan
Entry Fee: $5 per contestant
Winnings: Up to $1,000 in cash and prizes!
The City For Kids
Battle Creek, Play City, 1895 – A Mini City Where Kids Run the Show!
Explore, create, and play your way through a one-of-a-kind kid-sized city from the year 1895! At Battle Creek, Play City, 1895, children take the lead—trying out old-fashioned jobs, exploring hands-on exhibits, and stepping straight into the past.
Ride the rails at the Train Station, send a telegram, or take the stage at the Opera House. Pour a frothy mug of root beer at the Saloon, play vintage card games, or dress up for a puppet show.
Run a pretend restaurant or general store, craft a quilt patch, tool a piece of leather, or tack up a toy horse at the blacksmith and saddlery.
Everything is playful, creative, and full of discovery—just like life in 1895 (with fewer chores and more giggles).
Battle Creek, Play City, 1895 – A city full of fun, made just for kids!
Events
Highlights of things to come. Check back later as our schedule gets filled in more.
Cooking Contests
Bakers get your spatulas ready! Peanut Butter Cookies are just the beginning. Our foodie contests will cover both sweet and savory categories. Be recognized for your kitchen chops when you receive accolades, prizes, and sweet victory.
Event Location
Join us in Battle Creek, Michigan for the PBfest, celebrating nutritional innovation with delicious events and family-friendly activities throughout the festival.
Venue
Downtown Battle Creek
Dates
Friday & Saturday - Jun 12 & 13, 2026