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Get Ready for Baldwin Troutarama!

July 2027

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 2026:

Wednesday

4-10pm – Troutarama Kick-Off – Native Amusements provides exciting rides, games, and concessions.
7-9pm – Live Music featuring the Northwestern Michigan College Concert Band in the Wenger Pavilion- 859 S. Cedar St. Free event.

Thursday

12-1pm – Free kids games and contests for those up to age 13 at Hollister Park- 10th & Courthouse Streets
12-8pm – Vendor Booths Open at the Midway- Michigan Ave. & 7th St.
12pm-12am – Beer Tent Open
1:30-2:30pm – 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
5:30-6:30pm – Little King & Queen Contest at the Wenger Pavilion
7-7:30pm – Junior Parade at the Wenger Pavilion
7:30-8:30pm – TroutTown Mobility Scoot Off Downtown
8-10pm – Scottville Clown Band Concert at the Beer Tent
10-11:30pm – DJ & Karaoke with DJ Warren at the Beer Tent

Friday

11am-5pm – Revolutionary War Soldiers Encampment & Viking Fishing Village at the Brown Trout Sculpture Park- 915 N. Michigan Ave.
12-2pm – Minnow Races at Brown Trout Sculpture Park
12-8pm – Vendor Booths Open at the Midway
12pm-12am – Beer Tent Open
1-4pm – Free Kids Craft Corner at Lake Osceola State Bank- 790 Michigan Ave.
1-10pm – Midway Open
4-7pm – DJ & Karaoke with DJ Warren at the Beer Tent
5:30-6pm – Historical Encampment Musket Shoot at Brown Trout Sculpture Park
7-9pm – Michigan Horsepulling Boat Association Horse Pull Contest at West Trailhead Park
7:30pm-12am – Live music featuring Dew South at the Beer Tent ($2 cover)
8-10pm – Cornhole Tournament at the Beer Tent

Saturday

8am-10pm – Softball Tournament at Hollister Park
9-10:30am – Troutarama 5k– 620 Washington St., $25 per person or $20 per person in a team of 4 or more.
9am-8pm – Vendor Booths Open at the Midway
10am-3pm – Car Show at the Brown Trout Sculpture Park- 915 N. Michigan Ave.
12-10pm – Midway Opens
12pm-12am – Beer Tent Open
1-2pm – Grand Parade Downtown, Click here to register an entry
2:30-4pm – Fire Department Water Battle Downtown
2:30-4pm – Scottville Clown Band Concert at the Beer Tent
4-7pm – DJ & Karaoke with DJ Warren at the Beer Tent
7-9pm – Live music featuring Planet D Nonet in Wenger Pavilion
7:30pm-12am – Live music in the Beer Tent ($2 cover)
8-10pm – Minnow Races at the Beer Tent
8-10pm – Cornhole Tournament at the Beer Tent
10:30-11pm – Troutarama Raffle Drawing in the Beer Tent, need not be present to win

Sunday

3-5:30pm – Gospel Concert with Dwight Warren at Wenger Pavilion

Stay tuned for information on Baldwin Troutarama 2027!

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