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:
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