Saturday, September 18, 2010
The Ozark Ham and Turkey Festival takes place on the third Saturday of
September and is located around the historic county courthouse in downtown
California. Turkey drumsticks and ham sandwiches are the centerpieces of the
festival which celebrates the two largest industries in town, Cargill turkey plant
and Burger's Smokehouse.
Events include a BBQ contest, antique and classic car show, motorcycle poker
run, crafts, the world's largest turkey sub sandwich, four stages of live
entertainment, 5K walk/run, a parade that boasts over 100 entries, an antique
tractor show, lots of food, and so much more.
Shuttle buses make stops throughout town so that parking is a bit easier. Handicap parking is
available behind Commerce Bank on East Street. Port-O-Potties are located behind Commerce
Bank on East Street. A handicap accessible restroom is located in the Historical Society Building
on corner of South and High Streets.
The festival is sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce and is in its 20th year.
The Festival Committee requests that everyone avoid parking on Oak Street (from Smith to South) during the parade. It is unsafe
for the kids, frustrating for the viewers and very difficult for the drivers of the big rigs that make the parade so exciting. There is
plenty of room for cars to "park and view" on Smith Street or East Main Street.
Ham and Turkey Festival, 2002
Professional P.C. +
Big enough to serve you, small enough to know you!
The 2009 Ham & Turkey Festival was a great success!!
We would like to thank everyone who came out and attended the festival. Also we would like to thank everyone that helped make the festival a
great success this year.
The 2010 20th Festival will be on Saturday, September 18th.
