About the Marketplace
BC Cargo is a seasonal pop-up shop marketplace comprised of seven recycled shipping containers retrofitted to create an area to eat, shop, relax, and enjoy the vibrancy of downtown Battle Creek. BC Cargo is located on city-owned property at 35 W. Hamblin Avenue in the parking lot of Full Blast and is managed by staff members of the Small Business Development Fund of the City of Battle Creek.
BC Cargo launched in the Spring of 2018 and includes a collective of new small businesses run by local entrepreneurs desiring to launch or grow a business in the Battle Creek market. The marketplace provides an affordable cost to market entry and supports 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 not ready to commit to the full season? Consider being a pop-up vendor – more information here!
Frequently Asked Questions
When are we open? Where are we located? What do we have to offer? 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 BC Cargo Pop-Up Shop Marketplace.
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! Come experience all that BC Cargo merchants have to offer and learn why BC Cargo is the coolest place in town! In the meantime, connect with us on the following social media platforms!
Live music with Hannah Faith Stevens, food, beverages, Ignite BC, great people and a perfect ending to the week!
Join us this Friday at @BC Cargo for the Ignite BC Fire Hour from 5-7pm!
Open until 6 p.m. tonight! It's your lucky day! Key Lime Pie Bars and live music by the Moonmen! 🙂If you stopped in and tried one of our key lime pie bars let us know how they are!!
