86th NTF Opening Ceremony

Join us at the Trout Fountain (aka Leo) for the Opening of the 86th National Trout Festival®, on Wednesday, April 26 at 5:45 pm. We'll introduce this year's Grand Marshall, crown our King & Queen, listen to selections from the KHS Jazz Band, and more!  

Immediately following the Opening Ceremony, we will make our way to the Railroad Square Pavilion for Trout-tastic! featuring free appetizers and entertainment from Derailed, local, high energy 80's rock band. 

There will be a cash bar and soft drinks will be available for purchase. We will also have a raffle and silent auction featuring fantastic prizes donated by several local businesses and many of our sponsors. 

If your restaurant would like to participate by providing appetizers in 2024, please contact Dan at 231-624-0435.

Appetizers are furnished by Trout Town Tavern & Eatery, BC Pizza, Yankee Boy Restaurant, Bear Lake Inn, and Moose & Stella's Cafè. 

Trout Town Tavern and Eatery: https://www.facebook.com/TroutTownTavern/ 

BC Pizza Kalkaska: https://www.facebook.com/bcpizzakalkaska/ 

Yankee Boy Restaurant: https://www.facebook.com/yankeeboyrestaurant 

Bear Lake Inn: https://www.facebook.com/bearlakeinn 

Moose & Stella's Café: https://www.facebook.com/MooseandStellasCafe

If you would like to donate an item to this year's Raffle, please call Sandy at 231-564-7809.

2023 Donors will be listed as donations received.