38th Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival

A Community Celebration Tradition!!

Start off spring 2023 at a great Ohio Festival-- the Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival. Enjoy fun amusement rides, a Car Show, a Motorcycle Show, your favorite carnival food, the Grand Parade, and top music performers each evening on the Main Stage!!  

Since 1985 the Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival has been held the first full weekend in May in downtown McArthur, Ohio. Come see us May 4-7, 2023.

Located at the southern edge of the Hocking Hills, we're your gateway to all the region has to offer--just minutes from Ash Cave, Old Man's Cave, and Lake Hope State Park.

Schedule:

Thursday – May 4, 2023

5:00pm: Festival Booths Open

Out of the Box Presents:  Karaoke Contests: Local Contest and Open Contest

Friday – May 5, 2023

12:00pm: Festival Booths Open

5:00pm:  Midway Rides Open

Introduction of the 2023 Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival Queen and Little Miss Contestants on the Main Stage

Friday Evening’s Main Stage Entertainment:  

6:30pm: Rock Music Wizards: The Chase

8:30pm: An 80's Music Spectacular with Kelly Caldwell and Kashmere

Saturday – May 6, 2023

10:00am: Wild Turkey Festival Cornhole Tournament

8:00am - Noon: Pancake Breakfast--McArthur Delta Lodge 207 FandAM

12:00pm: Festival Booths Open

1:00pm: Midway Rides Open

Queens' Luncheon: Central Elementary School (by Invitation)

11:00am - 3:00pm: Reasons to Ride Ohio Vintage and Custom Bike Show and Events
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2:00pm: Blue Diggity--Bluegrass Music on the Main Stage--Sponsored by Ivan and Deanna Tribe

4:30pm: Introduction of Visiting Fair and Festival Royalty: Main Stage

6:00pm: Grand Parade: On the streets of McArthur

7:00pm: Crowning of the 2023 Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival Queen and Court--Main Stage

8:30pm: Saturday's Main Stage Entertainment:  Nashville Recording Artist--Jess Kellie Adams

Sunday – May 7, 2023

Kids Day

12:00pm: Festival Booths Open and Midway Rides Open
Crowning of the 2023 Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival Little Miss and Court

11:00am: Wild Turkey Festival Car and Truck Show Presented by Zinn Brothers Automotive
Registration starts at 11:00 a.m. $15.00 entry fee.
Location: Wescoat Memorial Library Parking Lot, East High St.
Sponsored by Campbell's Market of McArthur, Davis Veterinary Clinic, Osbourne Equipment

1:00pm: Kiddie Tractor Pull--sanctioned Open Pull by Buckeye State Pedal Pullers
Registration begins at Noon; the Pull begins at 1:00 p.m.
Trophy Sponsors--Booth Real Estate and Insurance

Little Miss Gobblerette and Little Mr. Gobbler Contest Winners Announced--Main Stage

1:00pm: Baby Contest--Main Stage
On-site Registration & Check-in 11:00 a.m. to Noon

2:00pm: Gospel Harmony Boys--Christian Music Hall of Fame Recording Artists --Main Stage

5:00pm: Festival Closes

Date: May 4 - 7, 2023

Location: On the streets of Mc Arthur, OH 45651.

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