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Yellville Turkey Trot Festival
Yellville, AR · Quirky
- When
- October 9–10, 2026
- Where
- Marion County Courthouse Square · Yellville · AR
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A fall festival on the courthouse square in Yellville, founded in 1946 originally to promote wild turkey conservation. It now centers on a parade, turkey calling contest, 5K run and street dance, and is one of Arkansas's oldest continuously running community festivals.
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- Yellville Turkey Trot Festivalsame spot
A fall festival on the courthouse square in Yellville, founded in 1946 originally to promote wild turkey conservation.
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