Photos by Baldwin Troutarama

Get Ready for Baldwin Troutarama!

July 2025

Since 1957, thousands of people have annually met in Baldwin every July to enjoy themselves at the Troutarama Festival. One of the highlights of the Troutarama Festival is the Grand Parade with a performance by the “world famous” Scottville Clown Band. The Troutarama is packed with even more fun including a free concert, craft exhibits & sales, a 5k race, cornhole tournament, midway by Schmidt Amusements, kids activities, and an entertainment tent with live music.

Here's what happened in 2024:

Wednesday - Opening Day

4-9pm – Troutarama Kick-Off – Native Amusements provides exciting rides, games, and concessions.
7-9:15pm – Live Music in the Wenger Pavilion- 859 S. Cedar St.

Thursday

12-9pm – Vendor Booths Open at the Midway- Michigan Ave. & 7th St.
12-10pm – Pixie Pony Rides, free
12-11:30pm – Beer Tent Open
12pm-12am – Beer Tent Open
12-2pm– Free kids games and contests for those up to age 13
1:30-2pm – Pleasant Plains Fire Department Penny Hunt at Hollister Park
3-5pm – Free Kids Craft Corner at Lake-Osceola State Bank- 790 Michigan Ave.
3-10pm – Midway Open
4-7pm – DJ & Karaoke with DJ Warren at the Beer Tent
4-9pm – Whispering Pines Mobile Petting Zoo on the Midway, free
5:30-6:30pm – Little King & Queen Contest at the Wenger Pavilion
6:30-7:30pm – Michigan Horsepulling Boat Association Horse Pull Contest at West Trailhead Park
7-7:30pm – Junior Parade at the Wenger Pavilion
8-10pm – Scottville Clown Band Concert at the Beer Tent
10pm-12am – DJ & Karaoke with DJ Warren at the Beer Tent

Friday

12-2pm – Minnow Races
12-4pm – Free Kids Craft Corner at Lake-Osceola State Bank
12-9pm – Vendor Booths Open at the Midway
12-9pm – Pixie Pony Rides, free
12pm-12am – Beer Tent Open
1-9pm – Midway Open
4-7pm – DJ & Karaoke with DJ Warren at the Beer Tent
4-9pm – Whispering Pines Mobile Petting Zoo on the Midway, free
6-10pm – Cornhole Tournament at the Beer Tent
7:30pm-12am – Live music at the Beer Tent ($2 cover)
8-9pm – Free Ice Cream Social & Yard Games for Teens

Saturday

9-10:30am – Troutarama 5k– 620 Washington St., $25 per person or $20 per person in a team of 4 or more.
9am-9pm – Vendor Booths Open at the Midway
10am-3pm – Car Show at the Brown Trout Sculpture Park- 915 N. Michigan Ave.
12pm – Midway Opens
12-4pm – Street Entertainment featuring Mat Emerick
12-9pm – Pixie Pony Rides, free
12-9pm – Whispering Pines Mobile Petting Zoo on the Midway, free
12pm-12am – Beer Tent Open
1-2pm – Grand Parade Downtown, Theme: The Heart of the Community
2:30pm – Firemen’s Water Battle Downtown
2:30pm – Scottville Clown Band Concert at the Beer Tent
4-7pm – DJ & Karaoke with DJ Warren at the Beer Tent
6-8pm – Minnow Races
7:30pm – Live music featuring Igor & The Red Elvis’ in Wenger Pavilion
8-10pm – Cornhole Tournament at the Beer Tent
8pm-12am – Live music in the Beer Tent ($2 cover)
10:30pm – Troutarama Raffle Drawing in the Beer Tent, need not be present to win

Experience Baldwin

Set in the heart of the Manistee National Forest, Baldwin is a haven for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Read the stories below or go to the Baldwin destination page.