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

12 to 7 pm - Flea Market open at Fairgrounds 4 to 7 pm - McTeacher Night McDonalds of Kalkaska KHS teachers taking orders and serving for donations and tips for the KHS Yearbook

4 to 10 pm - Skerbeck Family Carnival Fairgrounds

5 to 10 pm - Shady Belle
'Kalkaska Senior Center. 303 S. Coral St Food and Local Entertainment. Open to all Brought to you by Pathways Art Council Kalkaska 'Please note change of venue again this year.