Naturally, the focal point of the Fest is the Eastham Turnip, but in addition to this locally grown root vegetable, this years festival marketplace will feature local farmers and artisans selling other Thanksgiving essentials: winter squash, dried herbs for holiday stuffing mixes, apples, cranberries, cranberry jellies and preserves, honey, seasonal breads and muffins, locally made candles, seasonal wreathes and floral bouquets.

The culinary cornerstone of the Fest is the ever popular Turnip Cook-Off. Last year festival guests sampled turnip creations ranging from Curried Coconut Turnip Soup to Maple Turnip Ice Cream. Why one year a creative chef even mastered a turnip cheesecake! Any aspiring Bobby Flays or Rachel Rays out there?

This is truly a multigenerational event with fun for all! Back by popular demand, Higher Ground String Band will entertain visitors with their lively blend of blue grass music.

Amusements for the kids will include Trevor the Juggler, a Mr. Turnip Head Contest (decorate a turnip for a chance to win prizes), face painting, turnip arts and crafts to make and take, turnip patch ring toss, turnip beanbag target, and festival favorite  turnip bowling.

This years Fest will also have an expanded number of crafters and artisans selling their locally produced wares, and of course turnip merchandise will be on sale including hats and tees.