NATIONAL TURKEY LOVERS’ DAY
National Turkey Lovers’ Day on the third Sunday in June each year demands we make room for turkey on the menu this summer.
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With turkey being enjoyed more often in the spring and summer than ever before, it is the established year-round meat because of its versatility. Ground turkey, turkey tenderloin, turkey sausage, and turkey bacon are some of the more popular ways to enjoy this delicious meat. Summertime grilling includes turkey burgers, turkey drumsticks, turkey breast, and turkey hot dogs. Delis offer turkey sandwiches as a popular lunch choice, too. Turkey adds to the fast and fresh convenience for consumers who love the option for its healthy lean protein and tasty flavor.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL TURKEY LOVERS’ DAY
Enjoy your favorite form of turkey today. Invite some friends over, fire up the grill, and make some turkey burgers and turkey dogs. Host a turkey cookoff and challenge your friends to bring their best turkey recipes. Whether they grill, add it to salads or sandwiches, or even soups, the results will be amazing! Make it an annual event and keep the flavors coming. Be sure to share the best by posting photos on social media using #TurkeyLoversDay or #NationalTurkeyLoversDay.
NATIONAL TURKEY LOVERS’ DAY HISTORY
In April of 2016, the National Turkey Federation founded National Turkey Lovers’ Day to celebrate the flavor and recipes turkey offers.
Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed the day in 2016 to be observed on the third Sunday in June, annually.
