It's just about turkey time, but how much are you willing to spend on this year's Thanksgiving bird?
Expect turkey prices to be slightly higher this year, reports the American Farm Bureau Federation, rising from $21.57 to $22.23 for the average 16-pound turkey. The 66-cent price increase is attributed to a slight rise in demand, rather than a supply shortage.
For most American families, the turkey remains the main attraction and most expensive part of the meal, according to the AFBF.
Check out our roundup of turkey prices at stores in and around Perry Hall.
Prices were gathered from the store's weekly circulars and calls to sales associates. Some prices require minimum purchases and quantities are limited. Contact store for details.
Store Address Turkey Price/Pound 16-Pound TurkeyRichardson Farms
5900 Ebenezer Rd., White Marsh
Farm fresh, no hormones or steroids $2.09 $33.44Safeway
9645 Belair Rd., Perry Hall
Store-brand frozen 59 cents $9.44Safeway
9645 Belair Rd., Perry Hall
Butterball frozen 88 cents $14.08 Weis Markets 9400 Scott Moore Way, Perry Hall & 4126 East Joppa Rd., Perry Hall Store-brand frozen 69 cents $11.04 Weis Markets 9400 Scott Moore Way, Perry Hall & 4126 East Joppa Rd., Perry Hall Butterball frozen $1.09 $17.44 Giant 8905 Belair Rd., Perry Hall & 7944 Honeygo Blvd., White Marsh Store-brand frozen 59 cents $9.44 Mars Super Markets 8667 Belair Rd, Perry Hall Store-brand frozen 39 cents $6.24 Walmart 8118 Perry Hills Ct., Nottingham Store-brand frozen 69 cents $11.04 Wegmans 21 Wegmans Blvd.,Abingdon Fresh, all-natural store-brand 99 cents $15.84
Check out Patch's Grocery Specials page for more local deals.
Where do you shop for Thanksgiving essentials? Share your money-saving tips in the comments.
Even though the turkeys cost more at other stores I will not be shopping at Mars.