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, the Mancelona Chamber of Commerce, the Mancelona Family Resouce Center and Mancelona Public Schools are all key partners in the festival. Our executive committee has a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, a treasurer, a secretary, and community at-large members. The executive committee is a nine member board which makes all decisions regarding fesitval events and activities. Committee membership includes at least one member from each fo the five partners. Members are appointed to the Executive Committee.
Mancelona Bass Festival, Inc. Executive Committee:
| Committee Member |
Position | Represents |
Committee Role |
| Mike Domsic | Chairperson | Mancelona Rotary | Parade/Fundraising |
| Bob Wilcox | Vice-Chairperson | Community at-large | Carnival |
| Jack McKaig | Mancelona Chamber of Commerce | ||
| Trent Naumcheff | Mancelona Public Schools | Marketing & Fishing Contest | |
| Pam Calvin-Minch | Village of Mancelona | Events & Entertainment/Prize Drawing | |
| Amy Burke | Mancelona Family Resouce Center | Kid's Night & 5K run/walk | |
| Chris Tracey | Community at-large | Vending | |
| Kelly Wright | Secretary | Community at-large | |
| Rae Ann Thompson | Treasurer | Community at-large |
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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.



