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October 09, 1941

Rockingham Turkey Festival, Publicity Pictures, 1941 [graphic], Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Photograph Collection, Computer file: 1999, Picture Collection, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

A Publicity Photo for the Third Annual Rockingham Turkey Festival Was Taken

The Rockingham Turkey Festival in Harrisonburg was held annually from 1939 to 1997. This photograph, taken in 1941, shows Kay Custer, a young girl clad in a dress of turkey feathers. The festival that year was held on October 9 and 10, with events such as a turkey throw and turkey races. A queen was also crowned. She was attended by a court of more than 100 princesses and ladies-in-waiting.