About the Marketplace
BC Cargo is a project of the Small Business Development Fund of the City of Battle Creek. The pop up shop marketplace is comprised of seven recycled shipping containers that create an area to eat, shop, relax, and enjoy downtown Battle Creek. BC Cargo is located on city-owned property at 35 W. Hamblin Avenue in the parking lot of Full Blast.
BC Cargo launched in the Spring of 2018 and includes a collective of new small businesses run by local entrepreneurs desiring to launch in the Battle Creek market. The marketplace provides a lower cost to market entry and support merchants with wrap around services to nurture development and growth.
Merchants
Who are our merchants? What are they selling, and what are their stories? Find out here!
Pop-Up Vendors
Are you interested in selling at BC Cargo, but are not ready to commit to a unit? Consider being a pop up vendor – more information here!
Frequently Asked Questions
When are we open? Where are we located? What do we have? Find the answers to all your questions here!
Past Events
Plant-based BBQ Party
Join the vegan community at BC Cargo for a specially plated comfort food celebration for one evening only!
BBQ tempeh “ribs” (GF)
BBQ soy curls (GF)
Potato salad (GF)
Mac n cheeze OR Baked beans (GF)
Dessert brownie
$12.95
Grab a second plate for around half off!
Kids pricing too.
Support 100% plant-based businesses and enjoy new foods!
Learn More!Cafe Rica's 2nd Annual Anniversary Celebration
Cafe Rica will be turning 2 years old in September. To celebrate we would like to invite everyone to the celebration. There will be food, entertainment, and music provided. There also might be a few surprises up our sleeves. So come out and celebrate with us, we would love to see all of you that have shown support over the years!
September 22, 2018
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Contact Us
Connect with our team at the Small Business Development Fund to learn more about the BC Cargo Pop Up Marketplace located in the parking lot of Full Blast.
Call Us:
269.966.3355 x. 1193
Visit Us:
35 W Hamblin Avenue
Battle Creek, Michigan
Email Us Using the Form Below:
35 W Hamblin Avenue
Battle Creek, Michigan
We are looking forward to your visit and can’t wait to show you why BC Cargo is the coolest place in town! In the meantime, connect with us on the following social media platforms!
Thank you for supporting BC Cargo's merchants during the 2018 season. We are beginning the process of attracting merchants for the 2019 season. A full application update is underway, however, if interested in exploring what it would take to launch at BC Cargo, please complete the pre-application online: www.bccargo.org/new-merchants
BC Cargo - New Merchant Application
bccargo.org
Home to seven 160SF cargo containers that have been converted into retail shops. Want to shop local? Support Battle Creek startups? Then visit BC Cargo today!We are in love with our new photobooth - set up especially for Treat-the-Creek and the Halloween season! Come down for photographs, and be sure to tag BC Cargo so we can see your smiling faces!
When you visit Downtown Battle Creek for Treat-the-Creek, make sure to get your photo taken at our photo booth! We are so excited for all the costumes, sneak peaks are welcomed and encouraged 🙂
Autumn Collection Fashion Show by Embyr will showcase BC Cargo businesses: Café Rica and Sweets and Meats! Escape the Sunday chill and head indoors to the show at the Kellogg Arena to visit Embyr Boutique and the pop up vendors!
FREE admittance: BC Cargo business Embyr Boutique hosts a live runway fashion show at Kellogg Arena on Sunday from 11-2. Weekend full of fun in downtown BC!Fall Fashion Swag! Win a gift basket overflowing with love from Embyr. Like and share our page on FB and head to the show this Sunday from 11-2 at the Kellogg Arena to drop your name in the hat. Runway show at 12 noon. Sip and shop!
