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 the Schmidt Amusements Carnival, Youth Fishing Derby, and an entertainment tent with live music.

Here is what is planned for 2021. Check back for updates:

Wednesday July 21- Opening Day

Troutarama opens on Wednesday with a Special Carnival Preview; all rides are $1 each. Wednesday free concert. There are Craft Exhibits & Sales, Sidewalk Sales, Food booths, Midway by Schmidt Amusements and Beer Tent from Thursday-Saturday.

Thursday July 22- Kids Day

9am - Craft exhibits and sales, Wenger Pavilion.
9am - Sidewalk Sales.
11am - Food Booths open.
Noon - Youth Games & Contests, Hollister Park.
Noon- Beer Tent opens.
Noon - Golf Cart Obstacle Course.
1:30pm - Pleasant Plains Fire Department Penny Hunt, Baldwin Fire Department.
3pm - Midway opens.
3pm-5pm - Kid's Kraft Korner, Lake Osceola State Bank.
4pm-7pm - Karaoke & Music by Torrey Warren, beer tent.
5:30pm - Little King & Queen Contest, Wenger Pavilion.
6:30pm - Horse Pull Contest, West Trailhead Park.
7pm - Kid's & Pet Parade, Pleasant Plains Township Hall.
8pm - Scottville Clown Band Concert, beer tent.
10pm-11:30pm - Karaoke & music by Torrey Warren, beer tent.

Friday, July 23

8am-10am - Youth Fishing Derby, Fish Hatchery.
9am - Craft exhibits & sales, Wenger Pavilion.
9am - Sidewalk Sales.
11am - Food Booths open.
Noon- Beer tent.
Noon-4pm - Kid's Kraft Korner, Lake-Osceola State Bank.
Noon - Muscle & Sole Massage, Midway.
1pm - Midway opens.
4pm-9pm - Whispering Pines Petting Zoo, Midway.
4pm-7pm - Karaoke & Music by Torrey Warren, beer tent.
6-7:30pm - Idlewild Dance Troupe.
7:30-11:30pm - Music by Dewsouth, beer tent. $2 cover fee.
8pm-11:30pm - Korn Hole Bean Bag tournament, beer tent.

Saturday, July 24

7am-9am - Troutarama 5k, race, St. Ann's Senior Center.
8am-10am - Youth Fishing Derby, awards at 10am, Fish Hatchery.
8:30am- Men's Slowpitch Tournament, Hollister Park.
9am - Craft exhibits & sales, Wenger Pavilion.
9am - Sidewalk Sales.
11am - Food booths open.
Noon - Midway opens.
Noon - Muscle & Sole Massage, Midway.
Noon-4pm - Street Entertainment by Mat Emerick, Midway.
Noon-9pm - Whispering Pines Petting Zoo, Midway.
Noon-9pm - Pixie's Ponies, Midway.
1pm - Grand Parade, downtown.
2:30pm - Scottville Clown Band Concert, beer tent.
2:30pm - Fireman's Water Battle, after parade, downtown.
4pm-7pm - Karaoke & Music by Torrey Warren, beer tent.
7pm - Free Concert.
7:30pm-11:30pm - Music by Dewsouth, beer tent. $2 cover fee.
8pm-11:30pm - Korn Hole Bean Bag Tournament, beer tent.
Troutarama Raffle, beer tent.

Sunday, July 25

8:30am - Men's Slowpitch Tournament (if needed), Hollister Park.

Events are listed according to the information available at the time of the most recent update to this story and are subject to change. Please see www.troutarama.com for complete schedule.

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Have Fun in Manistee, Michigan -- Explore Manistee's historic downtown district and riverwalk, hike the Manistee National Forest, canoe on the Manistee River, and more.
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