INDIANAPOLIS -- While the average price for a full Thanksgiving dinner has declined for the second year in a row across the country, Hoosiers are likely spending a little more this year.
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the average cost to feed a family of 10 on Thanksgiving Day is about $49.12 this year – down about 2 percent. In Indiana, that average is a bit higher at $50.88.
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For 2017, the average cost of a 16-pound turkey is $22.38, but in Indiana, the main course will run around $25.99. Keep in mind, these prices do not turkey price specials that are offered by many retailers this Thanksgiving.
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We've put together a list of the best Turkey prices in Indianapolis below:
- Walmart: Honeysuckle frozen turkey 35 cents per pound.
- Meijer: Frozen Meijer brand turkeys are 38 cents per pound with an additional $30 purchase.
- Kroger: Frozen Kroger brand turkeys are 49 cents per pound with an additional $20 purchase.
- Target: Market Pantry frozen turkey 79 cents per pound.
- Trader Joe’s: All Natural No Antibiotics Ever Brined Fresh Young Turkeys are $1.99 per pound.
DISCLAIMER: These prices are from Indianapolis store circulars and may vary by location.
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Meanwhile, prices on all the fixings – cranberries, pumpkin pie, stuffing – stayed varied across the board but mostly evened themselves out
Their prices are based on the following Thanksgiving staples:
- Turkey
- Bread Stuffing
- Sweet Potatoes
- Rolls with butter
- Peas
- Cranberries
- Veggie Tray
- Pumpkin Pie
- Whipped Cream
- Coffee and Milk
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Check out the average prices a Hoosier will pay this Thanksgiving below.
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