2021 Turkey Round-Up
Enjoy an all-local Thanksgiving this year, from turkey to sides to pie! The farmers markets have everything you need to create a beautiful holiday spread that highlights the best of the region. And what would a locally sourced Thanksgiving be without a beautiful local turkey as the centerpiece? Pre-order your turkeys now for pick-up before Thanksgiving — and act quickly, because these birds go fast! The following farmers currently have turkeys available:
Country Vittles from Critter Hill Farm: Free-range, antibiotic-free, all-natural white Nicholas breed turkeys delivered fresh not frozen from a small family farm; 12 – 28 lbs.; $5.75 / lb. with a $20 deposit. Turkey parts are also available for pre-order. To place an order for your turkey please call or text Chasity at 410-596-2556, email critterhillhare@gmail.com or critterhillhare@yahoo.com, or visit the online store. When ordering, please provide a weight range for the turkey you would like to receive. Please place your order by Saturday, November 13 for pick-up at the Uptown Uptown or Columbia Heights markets on Saturday, November 20.
EcoFriendly Foods: Broad-breasted white turkeys for $6.85 / lb.; Heritage Bronze for $8.85 / lb.; Heritage English Bronze for $9.85 / lb. (10 – 12lb.) and $8.85 / lb. (12 – 14lb.). Order online for pick-up at the Arlington market on Saturday, November 20 and Dupont on Sunday, November 21. $50 deposit. EcoFriendly will also have half birds and cut pieces for smaller gatherings available to purchase at the market!
Garden Path Farms: place your pre-order at their Downtown Silver Spring or H Street NE market tent.
Groff’s Content Farm: Pasture-raising turkeys from a small family farm; 9 – 25+ lb. Order online for pick-up at Monroe Street on Saturday, November 20.
Holly Brook Farm: Pasture-raised, antibiotic-free, broad-breasted white turkeys; fresh not frozen; 10 – 20+ lb., $5 / lb., with a $10 deposit. Order online for pick-up at the Dupont market on Sunday, November 21.
Liberty Delight Farms: Naturally raised broad-breasted turkeys are available for pre-order; $4.49 / lb. with birds ranging in 2-pound increments from 10 – 12 lbs., 13 – 14 lbs., all the way up to 25+ lbs. Looking for something a bit different? Liberty Delight’s Chef-in-Residence, Jeff Fritz, is smoking a selection of 13 – 14lb. turkeys, which are available along with many scratch-made sides as well as a full dinner for four. Not into turkey? They also offer beef tenderloin, pork crown roasts, ham roasts, leg of lamb roasts, and standing rib roasts! Order online for pick-up at Mosaic on Sunday, November 21 (other pick-up locations available). The deadline for fresh turkey pre-order is Monday, November 15, and for smoked turkey and sides is Monday, November 8.
Nappe Catering: Pre-order ready-to-reheat Thanksgiving meals featuring herb-roasted turkey breast, roasted pork loin, mushroom and leek soup, Greek quinoa salad, garlic butter mashed potatoes, and holiday roasted vegetables. Email info@nappecatering.com to place orders by Monday, November 22, for pick-up at the Reston market on Wednesday, November 24.
Sunnyside Farm: Pasture-raised, fresh not frozen turkeys; 14 lb. range (some will be larger and some will be smaller); $6 / lb. with a $40 deposit. Place orders at market or email sunnysidedru@gmail.com for pick-up at the Mount Vernon Triangle market on Saturday, November 20.
Windmill Meadows Farm: Free-range, pasture-raised broad-breasted white turkeys; fresh not frozen; 10 – 12 lb., 13 – 18 lb., and 18+ lb. available; $3.50 / lb. Place pre-orders at market by Saturday, November 13.
