The National Trout Festival® consists of events, activities, and parades that take place mainly at the Kalkaska County Fairgrounds and downtown at Railroad Square in the 300 block of Cedar St. We welcome several community groups as partners that offer a variety of events during the five-day festival.
Schedule of Events:
April 24, 2024
5:45 km - Opening Ceremony
Downtown at Loo. the Trout Memorial Fountain
Crowning of the 2024 National Trout Festival®
King and Queen, introduction of the 2024 Grand
Royale Parade Grand Marshal with special guests.
the KHS Jazz Band

6:30 PM - Trout-tastic!
Pavilion at Railroad Square, Downtown
Live Music with Not 2 Nlte Raffles/Auctions, Free
to attend, Cash Bar
Refreshments donated by Moose & Stella's Cafe,
Trout Town Tavern and Eatery, BC Pizza, Yankee Boy Restaurant, and Twin Birch Restaurant and Golf
April 25, 2024
12-7Pm - Flea Market open at Faiigrounds
4-7Pm - McTeacher Night
McDonalds of Kalkaska
KHS teachers taking orders and serving for donations and tips for the KHS Yearbook
4-10Pm - Skerbeck Family Carnival Fairgrounds
5-10-Pm - Shady Belle
Kalkaska Senior Center. 303 S. Coral St Food and Local Entertainment. Open to all Brought to you by Pathways At Council Kalkaska
April 26, 2024
10Am - Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom
Reptile Display and Petting Zoo at Fairgrounds
Camel rides will be available.

10Am-5Pm - NWMI Fishing Club Portable
Trout Pond. Kalkaska Twp Fire Depi
This free fishing activity is an option for children 10
and under (older siblings welcome) as its a slower
pace than our kids' fishing contest.

10 AM to 12 PM - Trout Brunch for Lunch with
Royalty and Entertainment, Kalkaska Senior Center
Lunch served from 11 am to Noon
Live entertainment & Crowning of the Senior King
and Queen begins at 10 am
Must RSVP by 4/18, 231-258-5030

10 AM to 8 PM- Flea Market open at Fairgrounds
11 AM TO 1:15 PM - Trout Friday Youth Parade Check-In. Kalkaska Sr Center, Cherry St lawn -Must be registered and in line up by 1:00 PM to be judged
-If not being judged, must be registered and in line up by 1:30 PM and Parade begins at 2 PM
12Pm to close - Skerbeck Family Carnival Fairgrounds

2Pm - Trout Friday Youth Parade
Downtown, W. Dresden St to Cedar St to Third St Brought to you by the KHS National Honor Society 2:30 to 4 PM - Free Kids' Games- Win prizes! Kalkaska Senior Center Pavilion Lawn Sponsored by Coldsprings Cbn'stian Fellowship (Inside Senior Center if inclement weather.) 5to 10 PM-Shady Belle Kalkaska Senior Center, 303 S. Coral St Food and Local Entertainment. Open to all 'Please note change of venue again this year.

6Pm- Trout Friday Dodge Ball Tourney Kalkaska High School Gym, $3 entry/$10 family Fundraiser for the Senior Parent Association

7Pm - Trout Friday Night Concert featuring The Breakfast Club wsg Arizona Son Pavilion at Railroad Square. Downtown Free to attend, Gate open 6:30 pm, Cash Bar Sponsored by Voice tAotors and McLean's Hardware 7 PM - Free Christian Music Concert Kalkaska Church of Christ parking lot
Welcome contemporary Christian artists Love and the Outcome {will move inside if inclement weather)
April 27, 2024
8 to 10 AM - Pancake ot Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Fundraiser   Kalkaska Senior Center S6-13 and older. $4-12 and younger
To benefit the COA's Home-Delivered Meals

9 AM to 5 PM - Kids' Fishing Contest
Nation Family Property. 377 M66 SE
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
Fly fishing demonstrations throughout the day by Adams Chapter Trout Unlimited. Catch a tagged fish, win a prize! Loaner poles available. Sponsored by Coding Pmducts. Dunn Construction, and Northland Area Federal Credit Union Bait donated by DMF Bait

10 AM -Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom Reptile Display and Petting Zoo at  Fairgrounds
(Camel rides will be available.)

10 AM - Wood Memorial Trout Run Kalkaska High School
Brought to you by the KHS Cross Country and Track & Field programs

10 AM to 3 PM - K.A.M.P.S Fun Fly Air Show
Beebe Rd, RC Air Vehicles

10 AM to 5 PM - Lions Club Craft Show
Kaliseum Ice Arena
Brought to you by the Elk Rapids Lions Club,
serving Antrim & Kalkaska Counties

10 AM to 5 PM- NWMI Fishing Club Portable
Trout Pond. Kalkaska Twp Fire Dept
This free fishing activity is an option lor children 10
and under (older siblings welcome) as it's a slower
pace than our kids' fishing contest.

10 AM to 8 PM- Flea Market open at Fairgrounds

11 AM - Princess & Me Dress Up Tea Kalkaska Church of Christ. Lower Level Brought to you by the Miss Kalkaska Program; Lunch, Story Time.
Craft, Photos Ops

11 AM to 1 PM - Grand Royale Parade Check-In Birch Street Elementary -Must be registered and in line up by 1:00 PM to be judged
If not being judged, must be registered and in line up by 1:30 PM -Parade begins at 2 PM

11 AM - Timber Wolf Trout Fest Golf Outing Timber Wolf Golf Club, a portion of registration fees is donated to the NTF.
12 PM to close - Skerbeck Family Carnival Fairgrounds

2 PM - 87th Grand Royale Parade
Downtown, Evergreen St to Cedar St lo Third St Sponsored by Forest Area Federal Credit Union Immediately following the parade, the Scottville Clown Band (sponsored by CATT Development) will perform at the Pavilion at Railroad Square and the Grand Traverse Pipes & Drums (sponsored by Grandview Golf Club) will perform at the Shady Belle at the Senior Center.

2 to 6 PM - Annual Pig Roast VFW Post 8684 Hall, 408 Hyde St
Vets & active military plus kids 5 and under eat free.
6 to 11- $8. 12 and older- S15

3 to 10 PM-Shady Belle
Kalkaska Senior Center, 303 S. Coral St Food and Local Entertainment, Open to all 'Please note change of venue again this year.

5 to 11 PM - Troutzillafcst XIII Music Stage Pavilion at Railroad Square, Downtown
Free to attend, Cash Bar Brought to you byObscurrus Diem Productions

5 PM - Spring Fling Bump-n-Run & More Arena at Fairgrounds, Gate opens at 4 pm Brought to you by Keiser Boys MotorSports Pits: $20/12+. $10/4-11. Free/3 & under GA: $15/16 and older, $10/6-15 Free/ 5 and under

Dusk - Fireworks Display
Over the Fairgrounds Sponsored by RL Morris & Sons Brought to you by Pyrolechnlco
April 28, 2024
8:30Am-9:45 Am - NTF Car Show Sign-In Railroad Square, Downtown
10 AM To 3 PM - National Trout Festivals Car Show at Rairailroad Square, Downtown
vote For The People's Choice, Awards At 2:30

9Am- Open Fishing For Kids And Veterans
Natnation Family Property, 377 M66 SE
All children Must Be Accompanied By An Adult

10Am - Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom - Repreptile Display And Petting Zoo at Fairgrounds
(Camel Rides Will Be Available.)

10Am-3Pm- Flea Market Open At Fairgrounds

12-6 PM - Skerbeck Family Carnival at Fairgrounds
1PM - Pizza Eating Contest At The Car Show
Railroad Square, Downtown
Open To All Ages, Must Pre-Register On Ntf  Website Or At Bc Pizza Kalkaska
Sponsored 6/ BC Pizza Of Kalkaska And
Grandview Golf Club

Date:  April 24-28,2024
Location: Various Venues in Kalkaska, MI
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