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The 54th Annual Montgomery Turkey Trot Festival kicks off Thursday, September 4th, bringing four days of family fun, live music, and free carnival rides with paid admission. The festival features turkey races, tractor and truck pulls, BINGO, and a Media Turkey Race on Thursday evening.

Highlights include country singer Bryan Martin performing Friday at 8 p.m., followed by the band SHE, and a Saturday night concert by Shenandoah at 8 p.m. with That 90s Band closing out the evening. Sunday wraps up with the Championship Turkey Races and a demolition derby.

Admission options include a four-day season pass for $45, individual gate prices ranging from $10 to $25, and kids aged 3-11 for $5 daily. The festival also hosts a BBQ cookoff, poker and cornhole tournaments, kids competitions, and a new 22-gun raffle during Sunday’s demolition derby intermission.

More information is available at montgomeryruritan.com or the Montgomery IN Ruritan Club Facebook page.