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CHILDREN’S TROUT FISHING CONTEST
There is no charge for The Children’s Trout Fishing Contest, it will always be free.
Do you remember how old you were when you caught your first trout?
Prepare your children for an experience of a lifetime.
Starting on Saturday APRIL 30th, 2011 at 9:00 am and lasting all day.
Handicap Accessible.
Jack’s Sport Shop will offer many prizes for the children during this event.
In addition, many other prizes have been donated by local businesses and groups.
C and C Well Drilling, have graciously donated the use of their pond for this contest.
They are located just south of M72 on M66.
You will find more information on the “Sponsor a Smile” program at our Sponsorship page.
CLASSIC CAR SHOW & UGLY TRUCK CONTEST
CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Sunday MAY 1st, 2011 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
at Glens Market Parking Lot, 784 South Cedar Street US 131, Kalkaska.
Registration starts at 8:00 am Sunday morning.
Show Class Listings
(A) Antique 1900 - 1950
(B) Restored / Original 1951 - 1960
(C) Restored / Original 1961 - 1970
(D) Restored / Original 1971 - 1979
(E) Street Rod 1900 - 1934
(F) Street Rod 1935 - 1948
(G) Street Rod 1949 - 1960
(H) Street Machine 1961 - 1970
(I) Street Machine 1971 to present
(J) Muscle Car 1960 to present
(K) Mustangs - All
(L) Two-Seat Sports Cars - T-Bird / Corvette
(M) Customs 1950 - 1959
(N) Customs 1960 to present
(O) Trucks - Original / Modified
(P) Best Ford
(Q) Best GM
(R) Best Mopar
(S) Best Other
Please fax entry form to:
231-384-6106
If you have any questions, contact:
Deb Mooneyhan@
Phone 231-384-6112
Cell 231-564-2091
email
UGLY TRUCK CONTEST
Please contact Chris or Jessica Tracey
for information and application.
231-331-4051
email
GREAT LAKES ENERGY GRAND ROYALE PARADE
Greetings!
The 75th annual NATIONAL TROUT FESTIVAL® is fast approaching and we wanted to give you the first opportunity to complete the parade application.
The festival this year will be bigger and better,
running from Wednesday APRIL 27th thru Sunday
MAY 1st, 2011.
Through increased cooperation from Kalkaska area businesses and residents, we’ll have banners carried in front of the winning entries as well as several new features. I know you won’t want to miss out in participating in this year’s event. Parade applications are due APRIL 22nd, and the theme is “75 Years of Family, Fishing and Fun”. Please keep this theme in mind as you create your entry. PLEASE REVIEW THE GUIDELINES CAREFULLY, AS THERE ARE SOME CHANGES.
Lineup information will again be distributed from the front of BIRCH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL starting at 10:15 am on parade day, Saturday, APRIL 30th, with formation along village streets. If you don’t want to be judged, we ask that you not arrive until 1:00 pm to avoid congestion. Those desiring to be judged should be in place by 12:30 pm The parade starts promptly at 2:00 pm.
We look forward to your participation in this year’s Great Lakes Energy Grand Royale Parade.
Sincerely,
Deb Mooneyhan
Parade Coordinator
Phone 231-384-6112
Cell 231-564-2091
email
NATIONAL TROUT FESTIVAL® PARADE GUIDELINES
The Parade Director and NATIONAL TROUT FESTIVAL® Board reserve the right to refuse any entry that is not in good taste or in the best interest of the NATIONAL TROUT FESTIVAL®.
- Entry applications must be returned by APRIL 22, 2011. They can be sent via mail or fax.
- Lineup times:
- Those desiring TO be judged are asked to line up prior to 12:30 pm, after securing lineup information from the staff at Birch Street Elementary School.
- Those desiring NOT TO be judged are asked to line up after 1 pm, again picking up information from Birch Street Elementary. By making these changes we hope to reduce the congestion along village streets.
- The winning entries will have banners carried in front of them by representatives of Kalkaska area businesses. In addition, their plaques will be presented by a parade official in front of the reviewing stand in downtown Kalkaska.
STRICT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED BY ALL ENTRIES.
VEHICLE RULES
- Motorcycles, ATV’s or other motorized vehicles which are not street-worthy, are ineligible to participate.
- Drivers of all motorized vehicles must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid license.
- We request all commercial vehicles be decorated in some form and there will only be one commercial vehicle allowed per establishment.
- We hope to have a special place for area fire trucks to assemble and will be dismissing them, en masse, at the front of the parade. This will be in the old Cedar Street Pub parking lot, as it was last year.
FLOAT RULES
- All floats must be able to maneuver village streets properly without causing major disturbances.
- To qualify as a float, the unit should be skirted and all objects on it must be completely decorated and in good taste.
ANIMAL UNIT RULES
- Each unit is required to have its own cleanup crew.
- Parade dress for riders is desired.
- All units are required to maintain a forward motion.
- Animals must be controlled by means of a harness, halter or leash if not otherwise contained.
MARCHING UNITS
- Area bands are asked to maintain a forward motion, but will be allowed to pause momentarily in front of the reviewing stand and play two selections for the audience. The selections can include movement by the band members, the flag corps or other units. Following their performance, the band must again move down the parade route in a forward motion.
OTHER
- Throwing of candy is NOT ALLOWED from the center of Cedar Street, but we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE participants to walk along the side of the street to distribute treats.
- The Judge’s decisions are considered final.
In the spirit of American Idol
The National Trout Festival® Proudly Presents...
...Back by Popular Demand...
Kalkaska Idol
It will be held in The Civic Center, located just past the Carnival at the Fairgrounds.
Kalkaska Idol 2011 Rules and Regulations:
Now a Two Day Event, Friday APRIL, 29 and Saturday APRIL 30.
Entries must be received no later than Friday APRIL 16th, 2011.
There will be three rounds:
- Warm-Up Time
Friday 5:00 pm - Round 1
Friday 6:00 pm - Final Round
Saturday 11:00 am to the last performer
There will be a panel of three Judges.
The Judges are looking for voice quality, performance and the Wow factor!
Keep it clean! They may disqualify you at any time!
The Judges will determine who will continue to the final rounds.
There will be four age groups performing:
- Tiny-Tots
5 to 9 years - Pre-Teen
10 to 12 Years - Teen
13 to 18 years - Adult
19 and up
Each age group will be limited to 12 entrants, so get your application in early.
A different song for each round is not required, but suggested, for originality.
Each age group will have a 1st place, 2nd place and a 3rd place prize.
Prizes will consist of cold hard Cash!
- 1st prize $275.00
- 2nd prize $150.00
- 3rd prize $75.00
The National Trout Festival® is not responsible for any lost or stolen personal items. (sound equipment, purse, clothing etc.)
Fill out the entry form at the Kalkaska Chamber office,
or download it from our entry forms page.
For any questions contact:
Dan Chapp
231-709-7746
email
Good Luck and Have Fun!
KALKASKA TROUT RUN - WOOD MEMORIAL RACE
Sponsored by:
Flannery Machine and Tool Inc.
GLH Inc.
Kalkaska Rotary Club
SATURDAY APRIL 30th, 2011
5K Mile Run/Walk
10K Mile Run
Location:
Start and finish of all races are at the Mill Pond located four blocks east of downtown light off old M-66 on Hyde street. Parking is available at the American Legion lot or on side streets.
Course Description:
10K course is last year’s out-and-back route on Kettle Lake Road. The beginning and end are flat with a .3 mile section of slightly rolling hills just before the turnaround. Splits at 1, 3, and 5 mile marks. Aid stations are provided.
Awards:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places in all Age Groups, both Male and Female.
- 14 years and younger
- 15 - 19 years
- 20 - 29 years
- 30 - 39 years
- 40 - 49 years
- 50 - 59 years
- 60 - 69 years
- 70 years and older
Results will be available after the race. Complete results will be available on the RunMichigan website and sent to the Traverse City Record-Eagle for publishing. (on Links page)
Race Day Check-in
8:00 am to 9:30 am at the Mill Pond pavilion next to the American Legion Hall. Runners registering on race day should arrive early to avoid long lines. Pre-race instructions are at 9:45 am.
Register early to avoid disappointment and late fees.
There is a limit of 150 T_Shirts.
Proceeds from the race go to local Rotary Club projects.
231-258-1430
FAMILY ENDURO SERIES
The Lansing Motorcycle Club will hold the Family Enduro Series, Inc. Arbor Day Enduro on Saturday APRIL 30th, 2011 at the Fairgrounds starting at 7:00 am.
The Arbor Day Enduro and Tree Planting pdf flyer from District 14 Enduro.
ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING
The Lansing Motorcycle Club will hold the Arbor Day Tree Planting, on
Sunday MAY 1st, 2011 at the Fairgrounds starting at 9:00 am.
They expect over 300 people to help plant 10,000 red pines, expecting to take 3 hours to complete the planting.
Come to the Shady Belle to rest, relax and be entertained.
Shady Belle has been a time honored event and gathering place for our local folks, as well as a family spot for our visitors to the area to rest, relax and be entertained.
Shady Belle features on-stage talent and home-maid refreshments.
DVD's of past Trout Festivals and PACK Productions are available.
The Shady Belle is located in the old Village Police Garage on 4th St. downtown Kalkasa.
The Taste Of Trout is a judged cooking contest that will be held at the Shady Belle on Wednesday APRIL 27, 2011 at 6:30 pm, after the opening ceremonies at the Trout Fountain.
Mr. Tim Tebeau of Traverse Magazine will be one of the judges and will select several others to assist him. Tim is an associate editor of the magazine and writes the cooking section each month.
Invitations have been extended to the restaurants in Kalkaska County.
The following restaurants have participated:
- The Fife Lake Inn
- Charlie Brown's Party Town
- Gordy’s Place
- Third Street Café
- Trout Town Country Café
- Whitetails Steak’n Ale
We are awaiting the responses of several others.
Any trout dish can be entered. Come and judge for yourself.
Friday APRIL 29th, 2011
Rules and Information:
- Formation Time: from 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm
- Judging: begins at 1:45 pm
- Parade Starting Time: 2 pm
- Parade Theme: "75 Years of Family, Fishing and Fun"
Report upon your arrival to the registration tables at the Senior Center on Cherry Street. You will be issued your parade line-up number.
The parade route will begin on Cherry Street, proceed to Fifth Street, then to US 131, down US 131 to Third Street, then return to the Senior Center on Cherry Street.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT of the Floats and displayed entries may not exceed 13 feet 6 inches.
Remember these safety regulations:
- No flowers, candy, samples, or anything whatsoever may be thrown out or passed out from any unit. (Excited children could be trampled or pushed under vehicles)
- No riders are permitted to leave their formation to shake hands or mingle with the crowd along the parade route.
- Marchers are not permitted to leave their formation to shake hands or mingle with the crowd along the parade route.
- Adequate safety chains must be used on all towed units or displays. Adequate vision must be provided for drivers of self-contained units.
- No dangerous act, fireworks, weapons discharge, or sudden loud noise will be permitted near animals.
ANIMAL GROUPS:
Please provide your own "Bucket Brigade" to pick up after your animals.
BAD WEATHER:
Information will be broadcast as quickly as possible. Listen to TV stations 9&10 and 7&4.
Spaces will be available for all Youth Parade winners in the Saturday Grand Royal Parade. If you are a category winner on Friday, just check in at parade headquarters on Saturday.
All judging will take place prior to the Parade start. All entries must be in line by 1:45 pm to be eligible for judging.
Categories:
float. Mini Float, Marching Unit, Horse Group, Costumed Walker, Pet Entry, Marching Band, Bicycle, Roller Blades, Roller Skates, Skate Boards, Area Groups.