Every year, we all look forward to the BIG WEEKEND at the end of July; our very own Bass Lake Festival! This year's festival is quickly coming together with a lot of people getting involved. Sponsors continue to take on many of our traditional events, and we look forward to even more. If you have an idea for an event, would like to sponsor an event, or just volunteer a few hours, please let us know!
The festival was officially formed in the 70's, but many of the events were formed long before then. This is one of many Bass Lake tales where many of the details are known by some of our long time residents and visitors. Dig for more details on this on some of those late summer night sitting around the fire!
The Bass Lake Festival is a long tradition that solely relies on money generated from fundraisers, corporate sponsors and community support!! Your financial support allows us to offer a festival full of events for all ages. Therefore, we need your help and support to keep this tradition going! If you are interested in donating, go to our CONTACT US page for our address. Check our facebook page to find out when our meets will be.
The festival was officially formed in the 70's, but many of the events were formed long before then. This is one of many Bass Lake tales where many of the details are known by some of our long time residents and visitors. Dig for more details on this on some of those late summer night sitting around the fire!
The Bass Lake Festival is a long tradition that solely relies on money generated from fundraisers, corporate sponsors and community support!! Your financial support allows us to offer a festival full of events for all ages. Therefore, we need your help and support to keep this tradition going! If you are interested in donating, go to our CONTACT US page for our address. Check our facebook page to find out when our meets will be.
Grand Marshall 2024
Bass Lake/California township Fire Department
Let us celebrate our own Bass Lake Fire Department. The beginning starts with the Bass Lake Businessmen's
Association in 1918, later changing the name to Bass Lake Property owners' association (1929). The first fire protection equipment was a hose cart, then a Model-T Ford with pump, hose and ladder. The fire trucks were housed at Vergins Garage in Winona. In 1947 the BLPOA and the Bass Lake Fire Department raised money and build the 1st Fire Department at the south end of the lake (now known as the Bass Lake Community Building) expanding the building and equipment in 1964.
The first Fire Chief, George McCormack, was appointed in 1943. Almost 100 years later the Fire department is combined with California Township and located on Hwy 35, just south of the Melody Drive-in.
We THANK our VOLUNTEERS that have served our community for almost 100 years. Their dedication to service and safety is why we celebrate them as the Bass Lake Festival Grand Marshall 2024.
Join us in saying
THANK YOU!
Bass Lake/California township Fire Department
Let us celebrate our own Bass Lake Fire Department. The beginning starts with the Bass Lake Businessmen's
Association in 1918, later changing the name to Bass Lake Property owners' association (1929). The first fire protection equipment was a hose cart, then a Model-T Ford with pump, hose and ladder. The fire trucks were housed at Vergins Garage in Winona. In 1947 the BLPOA and the Bass Lake Fire Department raised money and build the 1st Fire Department at the south end of the lake (now known as the Bass Lake Community Building) expanding the building and equipment in 1964.
The first Fire Chief, George McCormack, was appointed in 1943. Almost 100 years later the Fire department is combined with California Township and located on Hwy 35, just south of the Melody Drive-in.
We THANK our VOLUNTEERS that have served our community for almost 100 years. Their dedication to service and safety is why we celebrate them as the Bass Lake Festival Grand Marshall 2024.
Join us in saying
THANK YOU!
