Join us for NTF 2025.

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 pm - 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 Nile (Sponsored by Trout Town Tavern and Eatery), Raffles/Auctions, Free to attend, Cash Bar Refreshments donated by Moose & Stella's Cafe. Trout Town Tavern & Eatery. BC Pizza. Yankee Boy Restaurant. & Twin Birch Restaurant & Golf