National Trout Festival

05/16/2026

One of my personal favorite parts of the Trout Fest is the Scotville Clown Band. These guys and gals have SO much talent! It's always a pleasure to have them take part in the parade AND perform at Railroad Square immediately following!

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

National Trout Festival photo dump! If I happened to snatch.pics from my friends and I forgot to ask, I apologize. Feel free to wag your finger at me and yell at me.
We might just use one or more of these in our advertising for 2027.
If you have some fabulous shots of this year's festivities, feel free to share in the comments.

04/30/2026

Hats off to the Kalkaska Conservation District for their repeat, or is it three-peat, victory as Best Non-Commercial entry! They always do a great job of using the yearly theme.
Way to go!

04/29/2026

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Forest Area Federal Credit Union has been the sponsor of the Grand Royale Parade for more years than I think most of us know. That helps us bring in entertainment like the Scotville Clown Band, GT Pipes & Drums, and others, purchase the award plaques, and offer a raffle to all non-profits that participate.
We appreciate FAFCU for being such a long-term sponso!r of the National Trout Festival

04/29/2026

Congratulations to our double-fisted winners in this year's Parade, McLean's Hardware! They took the juidges' choice for Best Commercial Entry AND our Grand Marshals chose McLean's for their award, too!
Can't wait to see what uyou all come up with next year! 😉

04/28/2026

Congratulations go out to the Kalkaska Cheerleading Club! Their name was pulled from our Non-profit Raffle and the National Trout Festival is happy to award them a check for $500! We know when the time comes for new uniforms and other equipment, that money can really help!
If your Kalkaska non-profit wants to be in the drawing next year, enter the parade, decorate it up, and maybe your group will be the lucky one.

04/28/2026

Check out these sweet rides folks brought out to the 89th National Trout Festival on Sunday!
Thanks to Northeast Michigan Car Show Info for coming out, taking all these pics, and including us on their car show calendar for more years than anyone can remember! :-)

04/26/2026

People of the Trout!
We have some found items that need their owners. Currently, they are located at the Trout House (log cabin) on the Fairgrounds. They believe they'll be open until 7 (same with the carnival) but you may call Diana at 231-384-1509. You will need to describe the item.
Wallet
Prescription glasses
Ear buds
Men's bracelet
Girls backpack
Younger lady's handbag
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Sunglasses
Key chain with 1 Key, 1 fob, you describe the 3rd piece

04/26/2026

Random pizza contest pics. If you have any to share, please send to [email protected].
Once again, this contest was an absolute blast!
Let's do it again in '27, Trout Sunday, during the Car Show.