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, Mancelona Public Schools, and other community groups 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 seven member board which makes all decisions regarding fesitval events and activities.  Members are appointed to the Executive Committee.

Mancelona Bass Festival, Inc. Executive Committee:

 

Committee Member
Position Represents
Committee Role
Pam Calvin-Minch Co-Chairperson Village of Mancelona Events & Entertainment/Drawings, etc.
Bob Wilcox Co-Chairperson       Village of Mancelona/Community at-large                   Carnival/Everything
Trent Naumcheff                         Mancelona Public Schools Marketing & Fishing Contest
Lori Gooden   Community at-large Parade                            
Ken Mattei   Community at-large Fund Raising
Chris Tracey   Community at-large Vending
Rae Ann Thompson Treasurer/Secretary Community at-large  Treasurer/Secretary

 

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.

Phone questions can be directed to the Village of Mancelona offices at 231.587.8331.

This is the official site of the Mancelona Bass Festival.
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