The festival began on Friday night with Royston Redneck Band playing in the Amrize Small Tent and Fire Lake, a Bob Seger tribute band, performing in the Veolia Big Tent. Both events packed the Alpena Boat Harbor and set the tone for a busy, fun weekend. The regular fishing tournament started on Saturday morning and will wrap up at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

On Saturday night, Truckey Road Experience kept the party going in the Amrize Small Tent, entertaining community members with covers of classic rock. Meanwhile, in the Veolia Big Tent, Driving Dawn and Raggedy Ann took to the stage in anticipation for the main event, Quiet Riot. Festivalgoers flocked to the stage to watch Jizzy Pearl (vocalist), Alex Grossi (guitarist), Johnny Kelly (drummer), and original Quiet Riot bassist, Rudy Sarzo perform.

The group commanded the stage with 1980s nostalgia, keeping the crowd dancing and singing for the entire set. Sarzo took a moment during the performance to remember his past bandmates that have since passed, including Kevin Dubrow and Randy Rhoads.

On Sunday, families visited the Veolia Big Tent and the Alpena Boat Harbor for more fun. Alpena first responders and emergency service personnel, along with many other community partners, entertained families with crafts, games, and snacks.

News Photo by Kayla Wikaryasz On Saturday, Raggedy Ann is seen performing in the Veolia Big Tent at the 51st Annual Michigan Brown Trout Festival. Raggedy Ann followed Driving Dawn as opening acts for Quiet Riot.

Also on Sunday, children ages 1 to 14 participated in the PNC Bank Kiddie Classic Fishing Tournament. Festivities wrapped up with a cornhole tournament in the Veolia Big Tent.

Today’s entertainment includes Texas Hold ‘Em from 4 p.m. to midnight in the Veolia Big Tent. The DAMM Band will perform from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Amrize Small Tent.

Kayla Wikaryasz can be reached at 989-358-5688 or kwikaryasz@TheAlpenaNews.com.

News Photo by Kayla Wikaryasz Rudy Sarzo, left, and Alex Grossi are seen performing during Quiet Riot’s set on Saturday night at the Michigan Brown Trout Festival.

News Photo by Kayla Wikaryasz From left, Rudy Sarzo, bassist, Johnny Kelly, drummer, Jizzy Pearl, vocalist, and Alex Grossi, guitarist, are seen performing on Saturday night in the Veolia Big Tent.

News Photo by Kayla Wikaryasz Jizzy Pearl, left, Rudy Sarzo, center, and Alex Grossi, right, are seen performing during Quiet Riot’s set.

News Photo by Kayla Wikaryasz On Saturday, a group from Larry’s Collision and Truck Stuff is seen at the entrance of the Veolia Big Tent after Quiet Riot’s performance. Larry’s Collision and Truck Stuff ushered in festivalgoers throughout the night.

News Photo by Kayla Wikaryasz On Sunday, Lauren Holbrook, from the Hammond Bay Biological Station, and her daughter, Emmy Holbrook, are seen in the Veolia Big Tent during Family Day at the Michigan Brown Trout Festival. Emmy Holbrook is seen holding a sea lamprey.

News Photo by Kayla Wikaryasz Festivalgoers are seen participating in a DNR bouncy house featuring Smokey Bear and fire prevention education on Sunday at Family Day.

News Photo by Kayla Wikaryasz From left, Madalynn Freehling, Jack Caplis, Gabe Robinson, and Liam Kieliszewski are seen at the Alpena High School’s robotics station in the Veolia Big Tent on Sunday during the Michigan Brown Trout Festival Family Day.