Turkeyfest set for another year of fall fun

With a whoop and a “run Ruby run,” the Cuero 53rd annual Turkeyfest begins this year on Friday, October 10th.

From its beginnings in the early 1900s with flocks of turkeys being moved downtown to the beloved festival we know today, Cuero Turkeyfest organizers expect a crowd of at least 15,000 to attend this year’s festivities.

Friday evening, the festivities begin with the gates opening at the carnival and animal races at the petting zoo. The main event kicks off Saturday morning when Ruby looks to get a win against Paycheck following the loss in Worthington in September. The race will be followed by the annual parade featuring floats, bands, cars and horses, with maybe even a vintage tractor or two.