About Us

Mancelona Bass Festival, Inc. was started in November of 2007.  This group came together in an effort to continue the 52 year tradition of a festival in Mancelona.  Thanks to the former Mancelona Bass Festival Association for their past efforts, high standards, and support in continuing the Bass Festival. Also, a special thanks to our neighbors from the National Trout Festival for their help and guidance.

The Bass Festival is really an extension of our community.  The Village of Mancelona, the Mancelona Rotary, and the Mancelona Chamber of Commerce are all key partners in the festival.  Our Board has a president, co-vice-presidents, a treasurer, and a secretary.  There are several sub-committees formed to account for the many facets of the festival.  The sub-committees bring back recommendations to the Board for consideration.   All decisions are based on a majority of the Board.  We generally meet the second Wednesday of each month at the Mancelona Elementary school.  For information, or to ask questions, please use the 'contact us' form under the contact link on the left side of the screen.

Our Mission: Mancelona Bass Festival, Inc. is dedicated to promoting our community and all of the wonderful people that live, work, and play here by providing an entertaining, cultural, educational, and family friendly festival.