The Thanksgiving Turkey Derby, seen here circa 1950s-1960s, saw a turkey or three running down Hailey’s Main Street. A family event, the Turkey Derby was first run 1953 and the 1955 races saw 26 birds participating. Each bird was accompanied by a “turkey jockey” who helped direct them down the street according to an article in The Hailey Times on November 10, 1955.
Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History, F 10122, Pedro Salom Collection.
