Welcome to the Tremont Turkey Festival

Turkey, turkey, turkey. It is in our name, so it makes sense that it is a big part of our festival, but there is so much more to see and do...and eat. From strawberry shortcakes and smoothies, to pancakes and sausage on Saturday morning, to our famous grilled turkey and hot wings, we have plenty of options to offer and we encourage you to try them all. Gobble 'til you wobble!

You can work off some of that food as you walk through the beautiful park exploring the wares at the craft and antique booths, stop by the country store for a lemonade shake-up, or watch the numerous performers in the entertainment area. (All of the entertainment is free!) From the Miss Tremont Pageant, to the bed races, to the parade on Sunday afternoon, there is something here to entertain all ages.

Summer starts with us at the 57th annual Tremont Turkey Festival and we invite you to join us for our community's summer celebration. View our Schedule for a complete listing of events.

Schedule

June 4, 2023

3:00 p.m. - Miss Tremont Pageant (Tremont High School Cafetorium)

June 8, 2023

4:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Merchants' Day activities (Downtown)
5:00 p.m. - Close - Carnival - Armband hours 6:00 - 10:00 PM

June 9, 2023

11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Food Line (Wings not available until 4 PM)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Turkey Express
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Strawberry Shortcake and Smoothies
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Country Store
3:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Turkey Express
4:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Free Shuttle Bus from Jr. High School to Festival
4:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Craft Show
4:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Antique Corner
5:00 p.m. - Close    Carnival
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Stereo Typical (Entertainment Tent)

June 10, 2023

T-shirt Day! Wear your Turkey Festival t-shirt to the park.
6:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Pancake and Sausage Breakfast (Food Line Area)
7:30 a.m. - 5K Foot Race (Start/finish at center of park on James Street)
Awards at the park shelter immediately following the end of the race.
8:30 a.m. - Horseshoe Tournament (Northeast corner of the park)
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Colin Abernathy Face Painting (Entertainment Tent)
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Craft Show
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Antique Corner (Across from the West side of the park)
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Country Store
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Free Shuttle Bus from Jr. High School to Festival
9:30 a.m. - Antique Tractor Pull (Tremont Co-operative Grain Co.)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Turkey Express
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Food Line
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Strawberry Shortcake and Smoothies
11:00 a.m. - Close - Carnival
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lydia Cunningham (Entertainment Tent)
1:00 p.m. - Horseshoe Tournament Finals (Northeast corner of the park)
1:00 p.m. - Bed Races (Center of park on James Street)
Following the Bed Races    Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest (Center of park on James Street)
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Kaydee Allen (Entertainment Tent)
2:00 p.m. - Bags Tournament (City Park Ball Diamond)
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Nitsch Theater Arts (Entertainment Tent)
3:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Turkey Express
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - The Now and Then Band (Entertainment Tent)
8:30 - 10:00 p.m. - The Neverly Brothers (Entertainment Tent)

June 11, 2023

8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Sign-in for Car Show (100 block of South Sampson Street)
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Free Shuttle Bus from Jr. High School to Festival
10:00 a.m. - Community Church Service (Entertainment Tent)
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Car Show (100 block of South Sampson Street)
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.*    Food Line
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.*    Strawberry Shortcake and Smoothies
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Craft Show
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Country Store
11:00 a.m. - Close - Carnival - Armband hours 12:00 - 4:00 PM
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Antique Corner
2:00 p.m. - Parade

Date: June 9-11, 2023

Location:
Various Venue, Tremont, IL

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