FAIR OAKS/ORANGEVALE, CA (MPG) - Gobble, gobble! Turkey Bowl 2024 was a feather ruffling success!

Once again, the community came together in an extraordinary way, making this year’s Turkey Bowl a phenomenal success. Not only was the ambitious goal of $20,000 reached but it was surpassed by community members raising more than $21,000 to provide Thanksgiving meals for 500 families through the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank. 

This beloved annual tradition featured 16 enthusiastic teams battling it out for the title of Turkey Bowl Champions 2024. The frozen food aisle at Grocery Outlet was alive with excitement, teamwork and creativity as bowlers in festive costumes competed not only in bowling but also in gathering pledges and sponsorships. Together, they made this year’s event truly unforgettable.

“Each year, this event amazes me,” said longtime supporter and platinum Turkey Sponsor Supervisor Sue Frost. “I’m so impressed with how everyone comes together to help others in need. It shows the true heart of this community.”

Roll the drumsticks, here are the results. First-place went to Palmer Poultry Pummlers with team members Sean Palmer and Keith Wright, and second-place honors went to Squires Squawkers, Brad Squires and Lance Loveday. It was a close and thrilling competition, with everyone bringing their A-game and plenty of enthusiasm.

In another category of competition of collecting the most pledges, the top three teams included the Tri Tippers of L & M Liquor & Deli and All Events Management, Derek Maldonado and Vanessa Kinch bringing in $1,787, followed by the Fun Fowls Feeding Families team of Berkshire/Hathaway Home Services, Lisa Samson and Stacie Davis bringing in $1,198 and Squires Squawkers, Brad Squires and Lance Loveday collecting $1,137 from family, friends and fans.

Of course, it couldn’t have been done without the support of generous sponsors starting with the Platinum Turkey Sponsor: Supervisor Frost, who graciously welcomed the crowd and was recognized for her support over the past five years.

Other generous sponsors include Gold Turkey Sponsors: Supervisor Rich Desmond and Taco Bell.

Silver Turkey Sponsors were Orangevale Chamber of Commerce, Luz Johnson, Sapphire Oaks Wealth Advisors, Scotty's Hideaway and Kathleen Massae, Realtor – Compass.

And finally Bronze Clucker Sponsors: OV Moms Club, 7-11, Katie Yount State Farm, Mount Vernon Memorial Park, OV Rotary, A-Team Restoration, Brad Squires, Nor Cal Orthodontics, Dad’s Kitchen, House to Home Moving, American River Urgent Care and Cal-Acoustic Interiors.

Special thanks to the new Grocery Outlet owners, Paul and Roman Kellner, who wholeheartedly embraced the spirit of the event and helped make it a success.

This year’s event featured a fantastic raffle, with donations from the community. And let’s not forget the delicious food that fueled the bowlers provided by Badfish Coffee & Tea, Chick-fil-A Granite Bay and La Placita.

This year's Turkey Bowl proved, once again, the incredible heart and generosity of the community. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this event possible: your support is what keeps this tradition alive and thriving.

Here’s to another year of community spirit and making a difference. Wishing everyone a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving.