88th NTF Opening Ceremony
Join us at the Trout Fountain (aka Leo) for the Opening of the 88th National Trout Festival®, on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:00 pm. We'll introduce this year's Grand Marshal, crown our King & Queen, listen to selections from the KHS Jazz Band, and more!
TROUT-TASTIC!
At 7 pm, following the Opening Ceremony, we will make our way to the Railroad Square Pavilion for Trout-tastic! featuring FREE appetizers and entertainment from Yankee Station, one of our region's finest party bands!
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 2026, please contact Dan at 231-624-0435.
Appetizers are furnished by Trout Town Tavern & Eatery, BC Pizza, Yankee Boy Restaurant, Moose & Stella's Cafè, Twin Birch Restaurant, and The Bee Hive Cafe.
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
Moose & Stella's Café: https://www.facebook.com/MooseandStellasCafe
Twin Birch Restaurant: https://www.facebook.com/Twin.Birch.Golf
The Bee Hive Cafe: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064087512858
trout-tastic! raffle/silent auction donors
We thank you for your donations that allow us to earn more money towards the Festival!
If you would like to donate an item for next year's Raffle, please call Sandy at 231-564-7809.
2025 Donors (added as donation is received)
Moose & Stella's Cafè
Trout Town Tavern & Eatery
Stella's Fury
Sweet Shannon's
Grandview Golf Course
Dunn Construction
Ace Hardware
Family Fare
Family Farm & Home
Traverse Bay Sail & Power Squadron
opening and trout-tastic!
