Mark your calendar now for Turkey Festival 2012 - June 8, 9 and 10!
Welcome to the
Tremont Turkey Festival
Set your GPS for Tremont (N 40 31.673 W 89 29.449) and join us for the 46th annual Tremont Turkey Festival. Come see why generations have been starting their summer with us and enjoying the variety of family-oriented events offered during this weekend.
Of course when you come to the festival, you can count on having some good food. From strawberry shortcakes, to pancakes and sausage on Saturday morning, to our famous grilled turkey, we have an array of delicious fare to offer so be sure to come hungry.
If you eat too much and need to work some of it off, join in the 5k race or participate in the bed races. Maybe you will even want to be a competitor in the frozen turkey toss! There are a plenty of options from which you can choose.
Spend some time enjoying the beautiful park as you stroll through the craft and antique booths, stop by the country store, or watch the numerous performers in the entertainment tent. And don't forget about the Miss Tremont Pageant on Thursday night and the parade on Sunday afternoon. View our Schedule for a complete listing of events.
Come experience part of your summertime with us on Route 9. It doesn't matter how you get here, but we think you'll agree — it's worth the ride.
Change in Traffic
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Again this year, Sampson Street will be closed between Route 9 and Tazewell Streets for the duration of the festival.
Please use N. Locust Street or N. West Street to access the park or, even better, take advantage of our Park and Ride service. |
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Watch Them Fly
Birds and people will take to the air again this year in two unique events at the festival.
On Saturday morning, the birds will take flight with the aid of human propulsion at the third annual Frozen Turkey Toss. Join in the fun or simply watch as others compete for a cash prize and the coveted title of Frozen Turkey Toss Champion.
People will be soaring through the air on both Friday and Saturday afternoons during the Street Vault 2011. Gaze in amazement as these talented athletes defy gravity to reach ever-increasing heights.
No Dogs Allowed
The Tremont Park District ordinances prohibit dogs in the park, so unfortunately you will need to leave Fido at home. 
Park and Ride
Finding a parking space is easy if you take advantage of our free shuttle bus service. Simply head to the high school (on the West edge of town), park in their lot, and ride the shuttle to the park.
Shuttles run every few minutes during the following times:
| Friday |
5 - 10 PM |
| Saturday |
9 AM - 10 PM |
| Sunday |
9 AM - 6 PM |
Map of Shuttle Route
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Tremont Food Pantry - Pack the Truck
The Tremont Food Pantry will again be hosting a Pack the Truck event at the park. Please bring your nonperishable food item donations to the Tremont Food Pantry pickup truck parked between the ball diamond and the swimming pool at the following times during the festival:
Friday, June 10: 3 - 7 PM
Saturday, June 11: 8 AM - 8 PM
Sunday, June 12: 9 AM - NOON
Suggested items for donation include box meals, canned soup, canned pasta, paper products (such as paper towels and toilet paper), and diapers. Monetary donations will also be happily accepted.
Thank you in advance for your donations.
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