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.