Mark your calendar now for Turkey Festival 2011 - June 10, 11 and 12!
Welcome to the
Tremont Turkey Festival
Let's see...two cups of infrastructure, a tablespoon of good schools...what exactly is the recipe for a winning community?
It turns out the most important ingredient is people – hardworking, honest, friendly people. Spend some time at the Tremont Turkey Festival and you will discover that our town has a bountiful supply of them. They are what make the festival run like it has for 45 years. Yes, this is the festival’s 45th anniversary and we are proud to carry on the tradition of celebrating the start of summer with a variety of family-oriented events during this weekend.
Speaking of recipes, when you come to the festival, you can count on getting 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 bring your appetite.
Don’t worry if you eat too much – you can work off the extra calories in the 5k race or by joining 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.
Join us for the festivities this year and get a taste of Tremont for yourself.
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
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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What's New?
Community Cookbook
In honor of our 45th festival (and the 175th anniversary of Tremont) this year, we have compiled a community cookbook filled with delicious recipes from local cooks. Copies of the book are just $10 each and will be for sale in the t-shirt booth inside the Country Store.
Drive-up Menu/Hours Expanded
Our drive-up turkey sandwich line at Tremont High School, Turkey Express, was a huge success last year. This year not only have we expanded the hours it will be open, but strawberry shortcakes will also be available at this location.
New Location for Tractor Pull
Each year the antique tractor pull has continued to get larger and larger. This year it has moved to a new location on the east end of town. Find out more.
5K Competitive Walk
Not feeling quite up to running the 5K foot race? Why not try the new 5K competitive walk instead! It will cover the same course as the running race, but move at a slower pace.
Dunk Tank
Splash! Into the water goes another victim. Stop by the dunk tank by the baseball diamond in the park to see who the latest target is and send them for a swim.
Community Choir
Numerous local residents have joined together to form a Community Choir
which will perform Sunday at 3 PM in the Entertainment Tent. Come listen to
their voices blend as they perform the patriotic musical “In God We Trust.”
The medallion has been found!!
Congratulations to David Wolfe.
The medallion was hidden underneath one of the landscaping rocks in the front of the statue of the boy and squirrel in City Park
No Dogs Allowed
The Tremont Park District ordinances prohibit dogs in the park, so unfortunately you will need to leave Fido at home.  |
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Tremont Food Pantry - Pack the Truck
The Tremont Food Pantry is collecting nonperishable food donations and they need your help. Please bring your food items 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 11: 10 AM - 7 PM
Saturday, June 12: 8 AM - 8 PM
Sunday, June 13: 9 AM - NOON
Suggested items for donation include canned fruit, canned pastas (Spaghettios), jelly, and other nonperishable foods as well as toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and shampoo.
Thank you in advance for your donations.
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