Take Part in Pardoning of the Turkey

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Today (Saturday, Nov 21st) at the Franklin Farmers Market, bring the whole family for the Pardoning of the Turkey.

A  Pardoning of the Turkey coloring sheet will be available for younger shoppers on Saturday at the designated art tent with a space to write a letter to Commissioner Julius Johnson asking him to pardon the favorite feathered friend, Danny the Turkey of Earth Advocates Research Farm. Deliver your letter and colored turkey to the market before 9:45 am on Saturday and receive a ticket to win a Thanksgiving Harvest Basket of fresh food and goodies from the farmers’ market.

This Thanksgiving celebration will feature an all-star line-up of members from the community, but no one takes the stage quite like Danny the Turkey. Danny lives on the farm with Sue and Adam Turtle of Earth Advocates Research Farm. He is a regal white Royal Palm heritage breed, and is most popular on the Turtle’s farm for his affectionate disposition and friendly demeanor.

“We are honored to host a bird as beautiful as Danny at our farmers’ market and are excited to see our kids lining-up to take a photo with him! So be sure not to miss the star of the Pardoning of the Turkey this year.”

In addition to Danny the Turkey, Dr. Charles Hatcher, State Veterinarian and co-owner/operator of Hatcher Family Dairy, will be in attendance, acting as master of ceremonies for the pardoning of the turkey process.  Special musical guest, Jon Martin and Friends, will be serenading the crowd with lively bluegrass tunes.  Also in attendance will be farmer, teacher, and market vendor Teresa Thoni of Kirkview Farm who will read a Thanksgiving poem in gratitude for this year’s splendid harvest at the Franklin Farmers Market.

Farmers Market believes in engaging  younger shoppers with games and activities that peak their curiosity of food and agriculture at an early age. The Pardoning of the Turkey coloring sheet gives kids the opportunity to participate in a fun Thanksgiving event focused on farming and giving thanks and also encourages them to be creative and have fun. The Farmer’s Market is especially excited to have the local children join in this event, and are excited to see all their individual letters and designs. Deliver the letters and colored turkeys by 9:45 a.m. to be considered by Commissioner Johnson before he delivers his speech granting amnesty to the beloved Danny the Turkey.

The Franklin Farmer’s Market is located at The Factory in Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, each Saturday from 8am -12pm.

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