Welcome to the National Trout Festival®
Kalkaska, Michigan
Thank you for visiting us.

Our mission is to bring community, business and family together to celebrate the Heritage of our Natural Resources, Trout Fishing and Sportsmanship. We pride ourselves in promoting environmental education and the arts through entertainment.

 

Come Join Us during our 75th Anniversary!

Jake Slater Elvis® Tribute Artist
Will be appearing at the Music & Beverage Tent Friday at 8:00 pm.
19 Year old Jake Slater is a national and international award winning Elvis Tribute Artist, and has also recently been crowned the King of Saginaw in the Saginaw Kingfest Elvis Tribute Artist Competition.
He has been tributing to the legacy of Elvis Presley for over 2 years, and has performed to audiences of all sizes.
Jake owns his own business, called "Keeping the Memory Alive LLC. and is now attending Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, MI.
He plans to pursue a degree in nursing and also has an interest in radio communications.

The Scottville Clown Band
Will be appearing at the Great Lakes Energy Grand Royale Parade 2:00 pm Saturday & 3:30 pm at the Shady Belle.

the Great Lakes Timber Show
Will be presenting four lumberjack shows on Saturday.

Autum Rhoades
Will be performing during the Kalkaska Idol Opener on Friday.

Here's your chance to catch the Prize!
Win 1 of 3 great prizes at the Trout Festival Raffle to be held during the Car Show on Sunday.

• First Prize
  Hand Carved Aspen Coffee Table from
  Woodland Creek Furniture, Nature Pauses & Twin Bay Glass
• Second Prize
  3-minute $500 Grocery Spree at Northland Food & Family Center
  Excludes Alcohol & Tobacco
• Third Prize
  12 Deluxe car washes from Typhoon Auto Wash

Special Fireworks Display
At dusk on Saturday Night.

 

Our 2011 King and Queen
Dave Wolfe and Elizabeth Dunham.

 

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our friends, local attractions or other interesting information,
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