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Table of Contents Page 3: Paycheck takes opening heat

Troubadours Page 17: Larry Joe Taylor

Page 4: Welcome from Turkeyfest president Page 6: Turkey Trot history Page 7: Great Gobbler Gallop facts and figures Page 8: 2016 Cuero Turkeyfest events Page 9: Ruby’s Kids Zone Page 10: Great Gobbler Gallop records Page 11: Map of Turkeyfest

Page 18: Scott Taylor Band Page 20: Bill Pekar & The Rainey Brothers, Matt Thigpen Page 22: Parade marshals Page 23: Past parade marshals, Turkeyfest presidents Page 26: Los Amigos ASG Page 27: Restless Heart, Stephanie Ross & The Southern Drive Band

Page 12: Ruby, Paycheck race teams Page 28: Snapshots from prior Turkeyfests Page 13: Great Gobbler Gallop all-time results Page 29: Ruby’s race teams Page 14: schedule of events Page 30: Board of directors Page 15: Turkeyfest grew from Turkey Trot Page 31: No Chance Band, The Mudcatz Page 16: Turnpike

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Turkeyfest parade

Paycheck takes opening heat

The Cuero Turkeyfest parade is Saturday at 11 a.m.

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Ruby Begonia lost the first heat of gallop in Minnesota Saturday, Sept. 17. The first heat of the Great Gobbler Gallop was held today during the annual King Turkey Day celebration in Worthington, Minn. Cuero’s Ruby Begonia had a race time of 4 minutes and 22.82 seconds, eight penalties plus a 2 minute carry. Worthington’s Paycheck crossed the finish line in 1 minute and 11.50 seconds, no penalties. The second heat of the Great Gobbler Gallop will be held during Cuero’s Turkeyfest on Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Cuero. Pictured from left are Brittany Garza (coach), Brenda Martin (captain) and Keith Goebel (handler). Not pictured is Ken Klimitchek (handler).

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Welcome to the 44th Annual Cuero Turkeyfest

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It is an honor to continue a tradition which began in 1973 to stage an annual festival for Cuero but also to continue the traditions of fall fairs here in town dating back to 1912 with the first Turkey Trot. Giving the citizens and the local civic organizations an opportunity to show off their community to visitors like we have for 104 years is a position we do not take for granted in the Cuero Turkeyfest Association.

This year’s celebration began in January when a group of board members attended the Texas Association of Fairs and Events convention in San Antonio to get ideas and entertainment for the festival in October.

The Cuero Turkeyfest Board of Directors and other area non-profit

organizations have worked diligently all year to bring you a festival that is fun and entertaining for the whole family.

We have brought back the dog stunt show, Canine Stars, where rescued shelter dogs will entertain you by doing tricks, flips and diving into a pool. Doug Moreland will be carving it up with his Chainsaw Woodcarving. We will also have high flying fun with Sonny “The Birdman” Carlin throughout the weekend with beautiful acrobatic birds entertaining crowds of all ages.

Friday entertainment kicks off with popular local artists, Matt Thigpen, Bill Pekar & The Rainey Brothers and Scott Taylor Band followed

by Texas Music Legend Larry Joe Taylor.

He will provide songs to keep the crowd on their toes while he shifts from his loudand- proud dancing tunes to soulful ballads. We will continue on Saturday with additional local favorites Stephanie Ross & The Southern Drive Band, Legal Limit Band, No Chance Band and the Hot At-

tacks throughout the day. Then we start the evening with Country Music Legend’s Restless Heart which are four time ACM nominees, 1990 ACM Vocal Group of the Year and countless other awards, achievements and accolades. Headlining our Saturday night will be a popular Red Dirt, Oklahoma based group the Turnpike Troubadours. Red Dirt Country music at it’s best with one of the hottest acts on the road. Their nation-wide tour stops in Cuero for one night and you don’t want to miss it! And Sunday we will feature some blues from the Mudcatz and tejano from Los-Amigos ASG. Please visit our website turkeyfest. org for a complete schedule of events and entertainment for the 44 th Annual Cuero Turkeyfest.

It is a pleasure to help guide this organization, and I hope to see you and your family coming back year after year to the Turkey Capital of the World.

James Rath 2016 Cuero Turkeyfest Association President

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2016 RACE TEAM

RACE TEAM MEMBERS: Ken Klimitchek (Handler), Brenda Martin (Captain), Brittany Garza (Coach) and Keith Goebel (Handler)

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Turkey Trot dates back to 1912 In 1908 Cuero’s first turkey dressing house was opened and turkey raising began on a large scale on DeWitt County farms. Early in November the growers would herd their turkeys down country roads and through the city streets to the packing house.

Visitors in town would marvel at the sight. They enthusiastically expressed their interest to local citizens and year by year the number of visitors who came to Cuero to watch the turkey drives grew.

In 1912 a group of businessmen in the Chamber of Commerce, sensing

the interest of these visitors and wishing to encourage turkey raising and to advertise South Texas turkeys, decided to start a celebration with a turkey drive down the city’s main streets as the main feature. A popular dance at that time was the “Turkey Trot” and this name was adopted for the event.

After the first Turkey Trot in 1912, thirteen more trots were held in 1913, 1920, 1922, 1928, 1934, 1936, 1938, 1940, 1947, 1956, 1960, 1967 and 1972. The original “Turkey Trot” and all future trots proved highly successful. Newsmen, cameramen,

magazine writers and thousands of spectators flocked to Cuero each time the celebration was staged. As many as 20,000 live strutting turkeys appeared in the line of march.

The Cuero Turkeyfest Assocation decided to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Trot in 2012.

The 2012 celebration included a downtown stroll of Main Street on Oct. 5. The Cuero Heritage Museum curated several exhibits that included costumes worn by sultans and sultanas in the trot’s former years.

These exhibits were featured in the store windows on Main Street. Trot-

ters taught onlookers how to perform the Turkey Trot and the Cuero High School presented a song written for the 1912 Trot. A movie was hosted by the Cuero Public Library.

On Saturday, the sultan and sultana were announced in the coronation that was held at the end of the play, “A Trot through Time,” that was held in the Cuero High School cafeteria.

After the coronation, a celebration was held at Cuero Municipal Park’s pavilion, where guests enjoyed listening and dancing to music from the 1930s and 1940s performed by the South Texas Big Band.

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Great Gobbler Gallop facts and figures •The Contestants: For Worthington, Minn. – “Paycheck” (so called because he goes so fast). For Cuero – “Ruby Begonia” (so called because she can handle a paycheck).

•The Handlers: Worthington team members are Susanne Murphy (captain), Diane Remakel (handler), Kirk Feit (coach) and Ashley Goettig (handler). Cuero team members are Brittany Garza, coach; Keith Goebel, handler; Brenda Martin, captain; and Ken Klimitchek, handler.

•The Dates: The first heat was held Saturday, Sept. 17, in Worthington at the 77th Annual King Turkey Day Celebration. The second heat is Saturday, Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in Cuero at the 44th Annual Turkeyfest.

•The Rules: Once the race starts no physical contact is permitted between handlers and the bird. Guidance is by audible and visual means only.

Penalty for physical contact for any reason is five seconds for each occurrence. There is a time penalty of 30 seconds in case a bird should escape from the race course, become incapacitated, or refuse to run. If handlers pick up the bird and run, a two minute penalty will occur. Either city may substitute a different bird between heats without penalty.

•The Trophies: To the winner, the three-foot tall walnut and gold, “Traveling Turkey Trophy of Tumultuous Triumph.” To the loser, the “Circulating Consolation Cup of Consummate Commiseration.” Trophies sponsored by the Worthington Daily Globe and The Cuero Record.

•The Birds: “Paycheck” is from a flock of wild turkeys in rural Worthington’s area. Ruby is from a flock of wild turkeys in rural DeWitt County.

•The Standings: Worthington has won 23 national titles and Cuero 20.

Worthington victories were in 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2015. Cuero has won in 1973, 1975, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

•The Reason for all this: Both Cuero and Worthington have long staged turkey festivals. The Cuero Turkey Trot goes back to 1912 and has been staged every few years, the last time in 1972. The Cuero Turkeyfest began in 1973 as an annual event. King Turkey Day in Worthington goes back to 1939 and is staged annually, this year’s being the 75th. Both cities have traditionally herded a flock of live turkeys down Main Street ahead of their festival parades. A challenge to the race came from Cuero and was accepted

by Worthington on the condition that the winning city is allowed to gobble up all the honors.

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2016 Cuero Turkeyfest events Camp Cooking Demonstration

Take a trip back in time with Joe Adams and friends at this chuck wagon cooking demonstration camp.

Sample handmade and dutch oven created biscuits, cobbler, and whatever else they decide to whip up!

And stay for the stories.

Jalapeno Eating Contest

The individual who consumes the most peppers in 60 seconds wins!

Prizes: 1st Place: Whataburger for a Year (52 BOG’s) & Coveted Bring the Heat Trophy 2nd Place: $25 Whataburger Gift Card 3rd Place: $15 Whataburger Gift Card Note: In case of a tie we will reward both contestants the same prize. (e.g. 1st place tie means both

will win Whataburger for a Year).

Marketing will only send one (1) set of prizes.

Rules: Contestants must be at least 18 years old.

Each contestant will receive 1 dozen whole jalapeño peppers with the stems on a platter.

The peppers must be eaten entirely, except for the stem, which will be left on the plate for the judges to use to verify the jalapeños were consumed.

There should be minimal pepper left on the stem to qualify.

After 60-seconds, the contestant who has consumed the most peppers wins OR the first contestant to consume all peppers wins.

Whataburger will provide each contestant with water or milk.

You will not be allowed any other

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foods or beverages during the contest.

Contestants will not be allowed to have napkins or any other objects near them during the competition.

You will be disqualified should you find yourself unable to keep the peppers down.

You cannot coat the inside of your mouth with any kind of protective coating. Anyone caught doing so will be disqualified.

Once time is called, please take your hands off of the table and open your mouth to ensure all peppers have been consumed.

Turkey Trot 5K

The turkeys are running, and so can you on Saturday, Oct 8 at 7 a.m.

If your feet don’t move that fast, feel free to just trot, or even walk!

This event is produced completely through the Cuero Wellness & Rejuvenation Center. For an entry form, questions or comments, please contact the Wellness Center at 361275-WELL (9355). All entries and fees must be mailed or delivered to the Cuero Wellness & Rejuvenation Center.

Turkeyfest Canoe Race

Still fired up about Ruby Begonia’s big win? Feel the need to race like our hometown champion?

The Turkeyfest Canoe Race is a great opportunity to relax after the action of the Great Gobbler Gallop and unleash your competitive fury on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. for $15.

Here are the particulars: Competition Race starts at FM 766 Bridge and finishes at FM 236 Bridge (TCKRA Aluminum State Championship) + Solo Unlimited, TU division, Competition Aluminum division, etc.

Recreational Race starts at Hwy 72 Bridge and finishes at FM 236 Bridge Note: This event is an off-site activity that is the sole responsibility of the race organizer. All questions, concerns, and fees should be directed to the address below. The Cuero Turkeyfest Association is not responsible for any actions of this event, but supports its mission of a fun and competitive Turkeyfest weekend.

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Ruby’s Kids Zone Carnival

Always a favorite place for the kids to hang out. Plenty of rides and games available at the Turkeyfest Carnival, located just west of Turkeyfest. You can’t miss it!

The Carnival does not have an admission, for it is located outside of the Turkeyfest gates. BUT, you must purchase tickets to ride the rides.

Carnival ticket info: Pre-sale carnival tickets are on sale for $5 for a 10-ticket strip. This is up to a 50% discount from what you will get at the carnival.

Tickets do not include games. Tickets are available at the Cuero Chamber of Commerce, Rath Propane and at Ranch House Spirits and Gifts and will be on sale through Thursday at noon. As always, the carnival is free to attend but you must purchase tickets to ride the rides.

Turkey Egg Hunt

Ruby Begonia has laid a few eggs for her little fans to collect over by the gazebo! Have your child grab a basket and come and join the fun looking for colored “turkey eggs” and prizes!

Children’s Tractor Pull

A family fun event where children showcase their feats of strength on our custom made John Deere and Case miniature tractor sleds. Three age groups compete for fabulous trophies and prizes!

PIctured is a gobbler with physical traits shown.

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The Canine Stars

Returning to the Cuero Turkeyfest, The Canine Stars are an international world class dog show entertainment team that performs at Theme Parks, Fairs, Zoos, Festivals, Expos, Half-time Shows, Rodeos and other special events. If high-energy family fun is what you’re looking for, The Canine Stars ground act will deliver.

With big air, super speeds, and incredible feats of doggie athleticism, The Canine Stars presentations pack in the action along with great music and enthusiasm. The dogs perform frisbee disc dog tricks, dog agility racing, flyball racing, high jumping, and make a big splash with dock diving into a pool!

With the most inspiring, eye opening dog show and family fun entertainment, these adopted dogs and former pound pups show that any dog can be a star. This show will make you want to adopt a friend and save a life.

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Sonny The Birdman Carlin

High flying fun with Sonny “The Birdman” Carlin! Shows throughout the weekend. Great family fun with beautiful acrobatic birds entertaining crowds of all ages across the country and National Television! From America’s Got Talent to Branson, Missouri, Sonny and his feathered friends have entertained thousands and they are stopping in Cuero, Texas for one weekend!

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Chainsaw Art by Doug Moreland

The Cuero Turkeyfest is pleased to welcome Doug Moreland to Cuero for a weekend of chainsaw carving you’ll have to see to believe! You may know Doug from his musical pursuits, Doug Moreland & The Flying Armadillos, but we’ve brought him to town “this time” to enjoy one of his other talents, Chainsaw Woodcarving! Check out some of his creations and get ready to carve it up!

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Great Gobbler Gallop records Here are some interesting records of the Great Gobbler Gallop races held over the past 35 years.

This information was researched by former Ruby Begonia Race Team member Erik McCowan.

Fastest individual heat race times Ruby Begonia: 14.39 seconds Paycheck: 15.62 seconds Recorded in Cuero, 1983

The 1976 Ruby race team included, from left, Lias Bubba Steen, Capt. Alan Kahlich, and Bill Blackwell. Standing behind Kahlich is turkey raiser Walter Duderstadt.

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Slowest individual heat race times Paycheck: 6 minutes, 56 seconds Recorded in Cuero, 2012 Ruby Begonia: 5 minutes, 30.63 sec.

Recorded Worthing-

ton, 1990 Fastest combined heat Ruby Begonia: 14.39 sec.

Paycheck: 15.62 sec.

Set in Cuero, 1983 Slowest combined heat Paycheck: 5 min. 6.77 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 4 min.

40.99 sec.

Set in Cuero, 1995 Biggest come from behind Ruby Begonia down by 2 min. 6 sec., won by 3 min. 22 sec. - Recorded in 1992 Longest Great Gobbler Gallop win streak Ruby Begonia - four in a row - 1995 to 1998

Slimmest heat win margin Ruby Begonia: 28.3 sec.

Paycheck: 28.5 sec.

Set in Cuero, 1974 Slimmest margin of win 1.2 seconds - Won by Paycheck, 1977 Widest margin of win 7 min. 37 sec. - Won

by Ruby Begonia in 2001 Longest heat win streak Ruby Begonia (tie) five in a row - 1997 to 1999 and 2004-2006 Great Gobbler Gallop win totals Paycheck - 23 wins Ruby Begonia - 20 wins As of October 2016

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Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first Turkey Trot, members of the Floyd Doehrman family marched this herd of turkeys in the Turkeyfest parade in 2012. The Doehrman family contributed many of the turkeys of the Trot and Turkeyfest celebrations.

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Ruby’s race team Pictured is the 2016 Cuero Turkeyfest Ruby Begonia Race Team: from left, Ken Klimitchek Handler, Brenda Martin Captain, Brittany Garza Coach, and Keith Goebel Handler.

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Paycheck’s race team Pictured from left is the Worthington Race Team: Susanne Murphy (captain), Diane Remakel (handler), Kirk Feit (coach) and Ashley Goettig (handler).

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Great Gobbler Gallop all-time results 1973–Ruby Begonia: 2 min. 46 sec.

Silverfoot: 5 min. 53.5 sec. Cuero 1974–Paycheck: 1 min. 25.8 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 2 min. 24.6 sec.

Worthington 1975–Ruby Begonia: 1 min. 34.8 sec. Paycheck: 2 min. 12.75 sec.

Cuero 1976–Paycheck: 1 min. 51.35 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 3 min. 6.4 sec. Worthington 1977–Paycheck: 1 min. 7.6 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 1 min. 8.8 sec. Worthington 1978–Paycheck: 1 min. 14 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 3 min. 46.07 sec.

Worthington 1979–Ruby Begonia: 2 min. 36.6 sec. Paycheck: 3 min. 26 sec. Cuero 1980–Paycheck: 3 min. 10.3 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 3 min. 30.2 sec.

Worthington 1981–Paycheck: 1 min. 55.55 sec. Ruby Begonia: 2 min. 51.6 sec.

Worthington

1982–Ruby Begonia: 2 min. 14.65 sec. Paycheck: 3 min. 29.27 sec.

Cuero 1983–Paycheck: 41.82 sec. Ruby Begonia: 1 min. 5.49 sec. Worthington 1984–Ruby Begonia: 2 min. 25.71 sec. Paycheck: 2 min. 31.04 sec.

Cuero 1985–Paycheck: 3 min. 19.93 sec. Ruby Begonia: 4 min. 3.04 sec.

Worthington 1986–Paycheck: 4 min. 38 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 5 min. 50 sec. Worthington 1987–Paycheck: 3 min. 54.22 sec. Ruby Begonia: 4 min. 34.8 sec.

Worthington 1988–Ruby Begonia: 3 min. 26.88 sec. Paycheck: 4 min. 15.88 sec.

Cuero 1989–Paycheck: 1 min. 23 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 2 min. 53 sec. Worthington 1990–Paycheck: 3 min. 42.04 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 7 min. 14.63 sec.

Worthington 1991–Paycheck: 4 min. .4 sec. Ruby Begonia: 6 min. 56.81 sec. Worthington 1992–Ruby Begonia: 6 min. Paycheck: 9 min. 22 sec. Cuero 1993–Paycheck: 3 min. 59.08 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 4 min. 55.64 sec.

Worthington 1994–Paycheck: 2 min. 54.16 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 3 min. 40.97 sec.

Worthington 1995–Ruby Begonia: 6 min. 48.23 sec. Paycheck: 9 min. 33.54 sec.

Cuero 1996–Ruby Begonia: 2 min. 15.5 sec. Paycheck: 5 min. 1.29 sec. Cuero 1997–Ruby Begonia: 4 min. 27.49 sec. Paycheck: 8 min. 57.78 sec.

Cuero 1998–Ruby Begonia: 4 min. 13.83 sec. Paycheck: 5 min. 26.56 sec.

Cuero 1999–Paycheck: 1 min. 57.63 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 3 min. 25.45 sec.

Worthington 2000–Ruby Begonia: 5 min. 54 sec.

Paycheck: 5 min. 55.09 sec. Cuero 2001–Ruby Begonia: 2 min. 21.23 sec. Paycheck: 9 min. 58.99 sec.

Cuero 2002–Ruby Begonia: 2 min. 7 sec.

Paycheck: 2 min. 37 sec. Cuero 2003–Paycheck: 3 min. 48 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 4 min. 41.63 sec.

Worthington 2004–Paycheck: 2 min. 27 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 2 min. 55 sec. Worthington 2005–Ruby Begonia: 3 min. .01 sec.

Paycheck: 3 min. 44 sec. Cuero 2006–Ruby Begonia: 1 min. 59.16 sec. Paycheck: 4 min. 1 sec. Cuero 2007–Paycheck: 4 min. 48.22 sec.

Ruby Begonia: 5 min. 18.22 sec.

Worthington 2008–Ruby Begonia: 2 min. 28 sec.

Paycheck: 1 min. 59 sec. Worthington 2009–Ruby Begonia: 1 min. 10.46 sec. Paycheck: 1 min. 11.75 sec.

Cuero 2010–Ruby Begonia: 2 min. 30.9 sec. Paycheck: 1 min. 6.57 sec. Worthington 2011–Ruby Begonia: 8 min. 19.84 sec. Paycheck: 4 min. 6.72 sec. Worthington 2012–Ruby Begonia: 3 min. 15.41 sec. Paycheck: 10 min. 58.52 sec.

Cuero 2013 — Ruby Begonia: 2 min.

25.12 sec. Paycheck 11 mins. 6.3 sec.

Cuero 2014 — Ruby Begonia: 3 min.

20.18 sec. Paycheck 4 min. 14.17 sec.

Cuero 2015 — Ruby Begonia: 4 min. 12 sec. Paycheck: 2 min. 36 sec. Worthington

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44th Annual Turkeyfest schedule of events

Friday, Oct. 7

IBCA BBQ Cook-Off registration Arts & Crafts Market Chainsaw Art by Doug Moreland DJ Reckshop Food & Commercial Vending Sonny The Birdman Carlin Noon: Dutch Oven & Camp Cooking Demonstration 5:45 p.m.: Matt Thigpen 7:30 p.m.: Bill Pekar & The Rainey Brothers 9 p.m.: Scott Taylor Band 10:30 p.m.: Larry Joe Taylor

Saturday, Oct. 8

Arts & Crafts Market Chainsaw Art by Doug Moreland DJ Reckshop Food & Commercial Vending Sonny The Birdman Carlin 7 a.m.: Cuero Wellness Center’s Turkey Trost 5K 10:30 a.m.: The Great Gobbler Gal-

lop Noon: Dutch Oven & Camp Cooking Demonstration 12:30 p.m.: Stephanie Ross & The Southern Drive Band 2 p.m.: Turkeyfest Canoe Race; Legal Limit Band 3:45 p.m.: No Chance Band 5:30 p.m.: Jalepeno Eating Contest; The Hot Attacks 8:30 p.m.: Restless Heart 10 p.m.: Turnpike Troubadours 11:50 p.m.: LC Rocks

Sunday, Oct. 9

Arts & Crafts Market Chainsaw Art by Doug Moreland Food & Commercial Vending Sonny The Birdman Carlin Noon: Dutch Oven & Camp Cooking Demonstration 1 p.m.: The Mudcatz 3 p.m.: Los Amigos ASG

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Turkeyfest grew from Turkey Trot Like many small Texas towns, Cuero has a rich history in the agricultural industry. And just like many of those communities, Cuero chose to celebrate the farming product that made it famous – the turkey.

Starting in the early 1900s, area ranchers organized their small family turkey-raising operations on the surrounding prairies into a regional force. In 1908, the first turkey processing plant opened on the edge of town near the railroad line where farmers could deliver their flocks, sell them at a fair market price, have them processed and packaged, put on rail cars, and shipped to anywhere in America.

Keep in mind that during this era the automobile was a rare sight. In order for a farmer to get his turkey flock to town, he had to herd the birds on foot, much like a cattle drive, since large fowl-carrying trucks were still many years into the future. Many farms were located far outside of town, so you can imagine the diligence needed to get these birds across fields, roads and river.

Once in town, thousands of turkeys strutted down the streets on the way to their final destination.

You can imagine the spectacle of 10,000 turkeys in town would cause.

Visitors would come from far and wide to witness this annual November turkey drive, and the smart Cuero merchant would capitalize on this by opening up rooms for board and hot meals to enjoy.

It wasn’t long before local business leaders got smart. Legend has it that visiting entrepreneurs commented to the chamber of commerce that “You guys should do something with this,” meaning celebrate what has made your town famous and recognize this new annual tourism boom.

In November of 1912, Cuero had its first Turkey Trot festival. Estimates told of 30,000 people flock-

ing to town to see roughly 18,000 turkeys herded down Main Street.

Corn was scattered on the street in an effort to keep the birds moving. In addition to the fowl, visitors were treated to agriculture shows, a carnival, big band dances, a football game, floats festooned with turkey feathers, and the crowning of the first Turkey Trot royalty, Minnie Lee Mangham.

There were 14 Turkey Trots held every so often between then and 1972, each being bigger than the previous. Besides the bird of attraction, the festival took on a Turkish theme with a pageant dedicated to exotic lands of the Middle East. A king and queen, Sultan Yekrut (turkey spelled backwards) and Sultana Oreuc (Cuero spelled backwards) were crowned and reigned over the fest and rode in the Grand Parade with hundreds of area children as their escorts.

With the turkey industry slowly moving out of town and turkeys themselves unable to march in the parades anymore, the Turkey Trot bowed out in 1972. Wanting to keep a local theme and the festival going, however, a committee was formed with the idea of having a yearly festival to promote the town’s heritage.

So in 1973, the annual Turkeyfest was hatched.

To be held downtown, Turkeyfest would be the premier smalltown festival of the South Texas Coastal Plains. A parade, street dances, vendor booths, and the distinction of being the “Turkey Capital of the World” ensured that a good time would be had by all. The only problem is that another town also claimed to be the “Turkey Capital of the World.”

Enter Worthington, Minn. Like Cuero, it also had a rich history in the turkey-farming business and also a festival, King Turkey Day,

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dating back to 1938 in which they celebrated the bird and paraded them down their main street as the main attraction as well. So what were two self-proclaimed turkey capitals to do?

Have a turkey race.

The editors of both town’s local newspapers got together and decided that a simple turkey race would be held in order to decide which town would be the turkey capital. The first heat would be held in Worthington at King Turkey Day in September, and the second would be at Turkeyfest in October. The bird with the fastest combined times would win the race, the title, and the “Traveling Turkey Trophy of Tumultuous Triumph.” To the loser, the “Circulating Cup of Consummate Commiseration.”

They had so much fun that they

did it again. And here, all these years later, Paycheck and Ruby Begonia are still going at it in their annual battle of the Great Gobbler Gallop to decide which town’s turkey is the fastest, and which can claim to be the “Turkey Capitol of the World” for the next year.

And in the process, Turkeyfest has grown to be an annual homecoming and celebration of what has made the city of Cuero great. In addition to the parade, carnival, food, arts and crafts, games, shows, barbecue cook-off, big live dances, and turkeys, Turkeyfest has become not only an attraction, but a place where families can gather for safe and fun entertainment and visiting. Plus, act as a major fundraiser for the city’s various non profit organizations as they help run the festival and sell their delicious food.

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Turnpike Troubadours perform Saturday at 10 p.m.

A gritty, country-leaning roots rock band out of eastern Oklahoma, Turnpike Troubadours at their best synthesize the populist, political folk of Woody Guthrie and the outlaw-styled honky tonk of Waylon Jennings with doses of bluegrass, Cajun, and straight-out rock dynamics. Fronted by singer and guitarist Evan Felker and including bassist R.C. Edwards, fiddler Kyle Nix, guitarist Ryan Engleman, and drummer Gabe Pearson, the group celebrates and explores modern rural life with a full awareness of history, delicately avoiding being

ornate revivalists. A debut album, the self-released Bossier City, appeared in 2007.

The follow-up, Diamonds & Gasoline, was produced by veteran songwriter Mike McClure and released in 2010. Goodbye Normal Street, their 2012 album, became their first to appear on Billboard’s country chart, peaking at 14. Three years later, they released their fourth album The Turnpike Troubadours and watched it debut at number three on the Billboard country chart, a sign that the band’s fanbase was expanding.

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Larry Joe Taylor hits the stage Friday night

Larry Joe Taylor started out in the early 70’s no different than many of his fans today: A full-time employee with a deep love of music,

armed with only an old guitar and a dream. Influenced by the songs of Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, The Doors and Bob Dylan, Taylor writes

songs that form his own genre he likes to call “Coastal & Western”. The varied moods of Taylor’s songs keep the crowds on their toes while he shifts from his loudand-proud dancing tunes to soulful ballads.

Some 40 years later, Taylor finds himself right in the middle of the biggest dream of his life; to not only be a respected songwriter in his own right, but also having the opportunity to present songwriters and music he respects on one of the biggest stages in the U.S…the Larry Joe Taylor Texas Music Festival, which is preparing for its 25th year anniversary, drawing crowds of 50,000 plus. Jerry Jeff Walker stated, “Larry Joe Taylor is the Jimmy Buffett of Texas. He’s

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learned to survive by grinding it out, doing whatever it takes to keep himself viable through cruises, festivals like the Texas Music Festival, connecting with his fans and working his ass off.” Josh Abbott, friend and fellow songwriter/performer states “[Taylor] is a believer in not only Texas country, but helping out the younger guys.

He’s comfortable in his style of music and it sure is fun to sing along with his songs!”

Aside from festival building, Larry Joe Taylor’s latest project, Sailing on Sunday, (released in the spring of 2012) is his 6th album to be released on Taylor’s own Boatfolk Record label. Sailing on Sunday is a collection of four original songs, five songs co-written

with close friends Clayton Landua, Keith Sykes, Chuck Pyle, Rachel Stacy, and Dave Perez, and two songs written

by Richard Leigh and Randy Pease, respectively. The record also features guest vocals by Dave Perez and Rachel Stacy. “I’ve been very fortunate to have worked with many great songwriters. I’m proud to be part of all of Larry Joe Taylor’s records. His songs have always rung true to me. The collection of songs in his new record, Sailing on Sunday, are some of his best. They create a vivid picture and mood and Larry’s vocals are totally believable. Yes, he’s as real as it gets,” stated Lloyd Maines, producer of Sailing on Sunday and long time friend.

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‘It’s all about the music’ – Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor Band performs Friday at 9:30

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“It’s all about the music,” says front man, Scott Taylor of The Scott Taylor Band.

Scott Taylor has been performing in the Texas club and dance hall scene with his brand of country music for over 15 years and knows a thing or two about what it takes to entertain the masses. His high-energy show “doesn’t slow down until they kick us out.” That’s what keeps the fans coming back for more, night after night.

Scott Taylor, formerly the lead singer of the well – known South Texas band, The Emotions, (The band that helped to launch Curb recording artist David Kersh’s career) has forged his own path to create country music with his own style and sound.

“I grew up listening to, and learning from, songs and artist’s back in the good old dance hall days,” Scott says of his early days in the music business. Today, you can hear much of that influence in the bands set list and original recorded material.

The band members that Scott Taylor has been able to attract to his organization are top-notch musicians that gravitate toward a great show and great music. It’s no wonder they

joined up to form The Scott Taylor Band.

Everett Wood: Drums Shawn Brett: Lead Guitar David Stockton: Bass Mike Parker: Harmonica Wade Stockton (1960-2015): Fiddle Over the years, Scott Taylor and the band have shared stages with artist’s such as Tracy Lawrence, Shenandoah, Rick Trevino, Ray Wiley Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen, SheDaisy, Big & Rich, David Kersh, Jason Boland, Reckless Kelly & Jack Ingram to name a few.

September 2012 saw the band back in the studio recording their second studio album, Beautiful Sin, which was released February 16, 2013. The first single, “I Hate You” spent approximately 18 weeks on the charts.

“Marlboros & Merle”, the second single off the CD, was released to radio the week of August 26, 2013.

The Scott Taylor Band is running full steam ahead with high expectations of their career’s success and look forward to what the future holds.

“My dream has always been to make a living in the music business and I will play music till the day I die.”

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2016 Cuero Turkeyfest performers

Bill Pekar & The Rainey Brothers Bill Pekar & The Rainey Brothers perform Friday night at 7:30.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Shiner is home base for veteran singer/songwriter Bill Pekar. Shiner is known for beer and the Spoetzl Brewery but Pekar has been “brewing” up some new tunes for a new project in 2016.

The historic Shiner Brewery is a proud supporter of Bill Pekar and his band “The Rainey Brothers”. Pekar has two CDs to his credit which were released on the independent “Corn Fed Records” label and is still selling copies via his website www.billpekar. com , other popular Internet sites and live shows.

The first album, “The First Five Years” put Pekar on the Texas Music Charts with 4 singles including the Aggie/Longhorn love song “Colors Are All The Same” and the good time tune “The Koozie Song”. The sophomore project “On A County Road” led to increasing the “Pekarhead” fan base by including tunes such as “Hide The Whiskey” and “Paul Can’t Polka”.

The great response from fans has allowed Pekar to share the stages with many wonderful artists from Nashville to Texas and even in Mexico.

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Parade Marshals – Butch and Susan Prause The Cuero Turkeyfest Association takes pride in its membership and those that have led the organization before us that continue to volunteer, promote and support this small-town festival. This year, we take extra delight in honoring a dynamic husband and wife duo that guided Turkeyfest for so many years.

Butch and Susan Prause are legendary — or infamous — in Turkeyfest history, depending on who tells the story. Both members served on the board of directors and both ran with Ruby in some memorable Gallops.

Butch served as president of the board in 1989 and 1990. He was a member of the Ruby Begonia Race Team on four occasions, 1985 and 1986 as well as 1980 and 1990. He was team captain in ‘86 and coach of the ‘89 and ‘90 units.

Though he had a fast bird in ‘89, he holds the dubious distinction of having lost all four Great Gobbler Gallop races he participated in. But on a positive note, he will smile when he tells you that it is one for the record books.

Susan was president exactly 10 years after her husband’s term, serving in 1999 and 2000, ushering in a new millennium of Turkeyfest. Her Race Team years were 1993, 1994 and 2001, serving as captain on the ‘94 squad and coach of the ‘01 bunch. During that last race, she jumped in the car and helped pilot Ruby to Worthington while airspace was still off-limits after the 9/11 attacks.

Since then, both have volunteered for the festival behind the scenes with Butch pitching in at the beer booth and Susan helping her friend — and fellow Turkeyfest icon — Mary C. Kahlich prepare gift bags for the Minnesota delegation and planning a weekend full of events for the visitors to enjoy. And you can always find them on race day cheering on their favorite bird.

Help us in honoring this year’s Cuero Turkeyfest Parade Grand Marshalls Butch and Susan Prause for their years of dedication that have helped shape this festival into the wonderful event that it is today.

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Past Parade Marshals 1973 — Ray Schisler (Worthington Mayor) 1974 — Jud Ashmore (San Antonio Radio) 1975 — John Hill (Attorney General) 1976 — Fred Hansen (Olympic Pole Vaulter) 1977 — J.D. Bramlette, Jr. 1978 — Buck Schwietz (Artist) 1979 — Dr. John Pridgen (1938 Sultan) 1980 — Clete Ernster 1981 — Bill Nami 1982 — Dr. Charles Tubbs 1983 — Dub McDougal 1984 — Lew and Erma Hudson (Worthington) 1985 — Bill Blackwell 1986 — Burns and Bert Marie McAlister 1987 — Bess Blanton 1988 — Ben Prause 1989 — C.L. Duckett 1990 — Rollie Brantley 1991 — Alan Kahlich 1992 — Robert (Bob) J. Demuth (Worthington Mayor) 1993 — Bill Gerstner (Worthington King Turkey) 1994 — Sandy, Russell, Lamar

White 1995 — World War II Veterans 1996 — Dr. Harold High 1997 — Past Race Teams (25th Anniversary) 1998 — State Sen. Ken Armbrister 1999 — Mike Rose (LCRA CEO) 2000 — Dr. Charles Tubbs 2001 — Tony Allen 2002 — Race Teams 1973-2001 2003 — The Family of C.L. Duckett 2004 — Roy Binz 2005 — The Family of Neal Lapp 2006 — City of Cuero Employees 2007 — Keyes Carson 2008 — Clete Ernster and Bill Blackwell 2009 — Former Turkey Trot Sultans and Sultanas 2010 — World War II, Korean War Veterans 2011 — Mary C. Kahlich 2012 — Turkey Trot Sultans and Sultanas 2013 — Annette and Erwin Rath 2014 — Family of Davis Kainer 2015 — Buster Gilbreth, Ben Colwell, Charlie Braun, Art Bowers, Lanny Havermann, Marshall Rogers and in-memorium of Wilfred Block and Skeets Powers

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Past Turkeyfest Presidents 1973 — Paul Gathings (left 5/73)/ Dr. Charles Tubbs 1974 — Dr. Charles Tubbs 1975 — Clete Ernster 1976 — Clete Ernster 1977 — Lias Bubba Steen 1978 — Lias Bubba Steen 1979 — Jack Calk 1980 — Jack Calk 1981 — Mike Milberry 1982 — Alan Kahlich 1983 — Burns McAlister 1984 — Burns McAlister 1985 — Davis Kainer 1986 — Davis Kainer 1987 — Billie Joe White 1988 — C.L. Duckett 1989 — Butch Prause 1990 — Butch Prause 1991 — Les Rabke 1992 — Albert Jahnsen 1993 — Fred White

1994 — Jay Bramlette 1995 — Jay Bramlette 1996 — Brett Duckett 1997 — Rick Wheeler 1998 — Neal Lapp 1999 — Susan Prause 2000 — Susan Prause 2001 — Annette Rath 2002 — Stacy Cordes 2003 — Clay Pullin 2004 — Jason Rogers 2005 — Leslie Voelkel Campos 2006 — Erwin Rath 2007 — Erwin Rath 2008 — Cory Thamm 2009 — Cory Thamm 2010 — Bill Hickey 2011 — Terri Warwas 2012 — Terri Warwas 2013 — Kristie Tieken 2014 — Kenneth Schley 2015 — Kenneth Schley

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Los Amigos ASG will close out the 2016 Turkeyfest

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The Tejano band, Los Amigos has been known locally in the Victoria, TX area for 20 years. In the those 20 yrs, Albert Garcia SR., ( father of Phillip and Albert JR.) was the man who kept the band going strong. In 2003 the original members called it quits. Brothers, Phillip and Albert JR. , took over with 6 other new , young, and experienced members.

They have been taking the band to higher and higher levels. With their ability to play any style of music, like Tejano rancheras, Cumbias, Conjunto, Hip-Pop, Reageton, and Oldies.

With their High energy shows , and powerhouse sound, they have gained the respect and support of the people

in the south Texas area.

Now Los Amigos A.S.G. (Amigos Segunda Generacion) consist of 8 members with great experience. For instance, 3 members have traveled all over the U.S. and Mexico with Tejano show band LA SOMBRA De Tony Guerro from 97-02. These members are the bass , sax-keyboards-accordian, drummer of A.S.G. Los Amigos A.S.G. is now in the studio working on new music for the next C.D. Their plans are to out do what they have done in the past and keep on progressing.They love to give the audience and fans their money’s worth, with the awsome show and awsome sound.

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Restless Heart John Dittrich, Greg Jennings, Paul Gregg, Dave Innis, and Larry Stewart – the men who make up Restless Heart have enjoyed one of the most successful careers in Country Music history, placing over 25 singles on the charts – with six consecutive #1 hits, four of their albums

have been certified Gold by the RIAA, and they have won a wide range of awards from many organizations – including the Academy of Country Music’s Top Vocal Group trophy. Those stats aside, Innis feels that their career goes much deeper than that.

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Stephanie Ross & The Southern Drive Band Each member has an extensive background in the Music Business.

The Southern Drive Band brings all of our knowledge and experience together to give our audiences an energetic memorable show. The Southern Drive Band was formed with one

goal in mind—to keep folks dancing, smiling, and tapping their feet to the beat of Top 40 songs, a few Classics (Johnny Cash, anyone?), and some great Original tunes. They’re mostly Country with a twist of Blues and Rock.

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Snapshots from prior Turkeyfests

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1973 — Ken Long; Bob Perkins; Jack Harstsell 1974 — Lias Bubba Steen; Barry Wineinger; Phil Ernster 1975 — Lias Bubba Steen; Alan Kahlich; Sherre Ernster 1976 — Alan Kahlich, Captain; Lias Bubba Steen; Bill Blackwell 1977 — Bill Blackwell, Captain; Jack Calk; Mary C. Kahlich 1978 — Jack Calk, Captain; Mary C. Kahlich; Bob Hesse 1979 — Bob Hesse, Captain; Jim Voelkel; Mike Milberry 1980 — Jack Calk, Coach; Mike Milberry, Captain; Jim Voelkel; Jim Conrad 1981 — Mike Milberry, Coach; Jim Conrad, Captain; C.L. Duckett; Bucky Sager 1982 — Alan Kahlich, Coach; C.L. Duckett, Captain; Bucky Sager; Ann Mary Vaughn 1983 — Burns McAlister, Coach; Ann Mary Vaughn, Captain; Davis Kainer; Jay Bramlette 1984 — Burns McAlister, Coach; Davis Kainer, Captain; Jay Bramlette; B.J. White 1985 — Davis Kainer, Coach; B.J. White, Captain; Butch Prause 1986 — Davis Kainer, Coach; Butch Prause, Captain; Robert Farris; Les Rabke 1987 — B.J. White, Coach; Les Rabke, Captain; Jan Roberts; Albert Jahnsen 1988 — C.L. Duckett, Coach; Jan Roberts; Albert Jahnsen; Jack Calk

1989 — Butch Prause, Coach; Jack Calk, Captain; Clarence Wessels; Fred White 1990 — Butch Prause, Coach; Clarence Wessels, Captain; Fred White; Helen R. Bulgerin 1991 — Les Rabke, Coach; Helen Bulgerin, Captain; Charlotte Henry; Jim Hargrove 1992 — Charlotte Henry, Coach; Brett Duckett, Captain; Neal Lapp; Glenn Rea 1993 — Fred White, Coach; Brett Duckett, Captain; Neal Lapp; Susan Prause 1994 — Jay Bramlette, Coach; Susan Prause, Captain; Donald Hoy; Rick Wheeler 1995 — Brett Duckett, Coach; Donald Hoy, Captain; Leslie Voelkel; Corlis Riedesel 1996 — Brett Duckett, Coach; Leslie Voelkel, Captain; Tony Allen; Kay Lapp 1997 — Rick Wheeler, Coach; Kay Lapp, Captain; Clay Pullin; Phil Grandjean 1998 — Neal Lapp, Coach; Clay Pullin, Captain; Laura Duckett; Annette Rath 1999 — Annette Rath, Coach; Laura Duckett, Captain; Tommy Isenberg; Arthur Velasquez 2000 — Cynthia Martin, Coach; Tommy Isenberg, Captain; Sandy White; Ronnie Binz 2001 — Susan Prause, Coach; Sandy White, Captain; Joe Adams; Ronnie Binz 2002 — Erwin Rath, Coach; Tony Allen, Captain; Tim Riedesel; Diana Blank

2003 — Stacy Cordes, Coach; Tim Riedesel, Captain; Bill Hickey; Ty Whitfield 2004 — Clay Pullin, Coach; Ty Whitfield, Captain; Stacy Cordes; Johnny Dietze 2005 — Jason Rogers, Coach; Erwin Rath Jr., Captain; Lloyd Copeland; Rhonda Hudson 2006 — Leslie Voelkel, Coach; Lloyd Copeland, Captain; Jamie Wright; Phyllis Foulds 2007 — Erik McCowan; Jamie Wright, Captain; Debra Baros; Roxanne Hanselka 2008— Erik McCowan, Coach; Roxanne Hanselka, Captain; Jode Zavesky; Terri Warwas 2009 — Jason Rogers, Coach; Terri Warwas, Captain; Glenn Mutchler; Brittany Garza 2010 — Cory Thamm, Captain; Jason Rogers, Coach; Dawn Draper; Bobby Phillips 2011 — Bobby Phillips, Captain; Greg Nemec, Coach; Amy Crain; Linda Nemec 2012 — Linda Nemec, Captain; Greg Nemec, Coach; Richard Weber; Clayton Lantz 2013 — Clayton Lantz, captain; Terri Warwas, coach; Clink Clark; Mary Beth Finney 2014 — Clint Clark, captain; Kristie Tieken, coach; Michael Ruschhaupt; Bill Matthys 2015 — Michael Ruschhaupt, captain; Brenda Martin, coach; Laura Patek; Anthony Netardus

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2016 Turkeyfest race team, board of directors

Pictured is the 2016 Cuero Turkeyfest Race Team and Board of Directors: from left, front row, Ken Klimitchek, Brenda Martin, Brittany Garza, and Keith Goebel, middle row, Kristie Tieken, Laura Patek, Tifani Hilburn, Lisa Wright, Angie Cuellar, James Rath, and Dean Plummer, back row, Clint Clark, Bobby Phillips, Clayton Lantz, Joel Hilburn, Leslie Voelkel, Cory Thamm and Michael Ruschhaupt. Not pictured are Kenneth Schley, Jean Wendel, and Trent Kainer.

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Hot Attacks to perform Saturday

The Hot Attacks will perform Saturday at 5:30.

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The Mudcatz The Mudcatz perform Sunday at 1.

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