AHR 2026, Oct 5-9

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AHR Oct 5-9, 2026

Arrive Monday October 5, leave Friday October 9.

The Carlton Marion Inn
Yellville, AR
Reservations: Online or phone 870-600-7486

If interested, the Yellville Turkey Trot starts Friday, October 9.


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[Doctor350]

I had to look up Turkey Trot. Nothing to do with running around dressed as a turkey


The Yellville Turkey Trot is an annual festival held in Yellville, Arkansas, on the second weekend in October that features a variety of events, such as a parade, a turkey calling contest, and live music. It is historically known for its controversial "turkey drop," where a turkey was dropped from a low-flying plane. However, the live drop was officially stopped in 2018 due to concerns for the birds' well-being.
Festival highlights

• Events: The festival includes a parade, live entertainment, a National Turkey Calling Contest, and a lip sync contest.
• Pageants: There is also a "Miss Turkey Trot/Miss Drumsticks Pageant".
• Community and tradition: The event has been held since the mid-1940s and is a major community gathering.

The Turkey drop controversy

• Past tradition: For many years, a live turkey was dropped from a low-flying plane and the crowd would chase it.
• Recent changes: The practice ended in 2018 due to animal welfare concerns.
• Continued event: Despite the end of the turkey drop, the broader festival continues to be held annually.

[Susan]

"As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly."

[Lee]

I had to look up Turkey Trot. Nothing to do with running around dressed as a turkey


The Yellville Turkey Trot is an annual festival held in Yellville, Arkansas, on the second weekend in October that features a variety of events, such as a parade, a turkey calling contest, and live music. It is historically known for its controversial "turkey drop," where a turkey was dropped from a low-flying plane. However, the live drop was officially stopped in 2018 due to concerns for the birds' well-being.
Festival highlights

• Events: The festival includes a parade, live entertainment, a National Turkey Calling Contest, and a lip sync contest.
• Pageants: There is also a "Miss Turkey Trot/Miss Drumsticks Pageant".
• Community and tradition: The event has been held since the mid-1940s and is a major community gathering.

The Turkey drop controversy

• Past tradition: For many years, a live turkey was dropped from a low-flying plane and the crowd would chase it.
• Recent changes: The practice ended in 2018 due to animal welfare concerns.
• Continued event: Despite the end of the turkey drop, the broader festival continues to be held annually.

Debbie and I went to the festival in 2022 and 2023.







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