Document - Historical information/data - Press release regarding turkey roast on Saturday, July 6, celebrating Eagan's 125th birthday! - 6/19/1985
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city of Cagan
3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD, P.O. BOX 21199 BEA BLOMQUIST
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 Mayor
PHONE: (612) 454-8100 THOMAS EGAN
JAMES A. SMITH
JERRY THOMAS
THEODORE WACHTER
Council Members
THOMAS HEDGES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City Administrator
EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE
City Clerk
"Organizing a community turkey roast picnic that will feed
2000 to 3000 people is an experience that I certainly will never
forget," said Larry Wenzel, Chairperson of the Eagan 125th
Birthday Celebration Committee. "In fact, residents may find
that the set-up and roasting of the turkeys may be almost as
fascinating as the meat will be delicious."
According to Wenzel, ninety (that's right, ninety) specially
prepared turkeys will be individually placed onto a giant
roasting spit beginning about 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6. The
process of mounting the turkeys is expected to take two to three
hours. Then the birds will be roasted over charcoal in a special
giant oven until completely done.
The turkeys have been purchased from the Minnesota Turkey
Growers Association which has raised, prepared and seasoned them
for this event. These turkeys are not available for sale in any
store. "Because the birds are specifically prepared for and
roasted in the Turkey Growers' own cooking equipment, the meat is
very tasty and moist, " said Wenzel. No barbeque sauce is used.
THE LONE OAK TREE ...THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
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Wenzel also said that the committee had gotten the idea for
the turkey roast from members who had attended identical roasts
sponsored by the Mendota Heights Lions Club. Since the
organization is not hosting a roast of their own this year, their
members have been guiding the Eagan committee. "Everyone who has
attended a roast in Mendota Heights knows how delicious the
turkey meat is," related Wenzel, "and everyone who hasn't should
come to our roast or they'll miss an extra special meal."
In addition to the turkey, the meal will include cole slaw,
rolls, relishes, a beverage and a piece of Eagan birthday cake.
The price of the meal is $4.50 for adults and $2.25 for children
under 10. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Eagan
Municipal Center or from any member of the City Celebration
Committee. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the
roast on July 6.
Meals will be served from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rahn Park.
Seating will be provided in the form of the picnic tables under a
large tent. Following the roast at 8:00, the Eclectic Company
will entertain, and at 9:00 the Mayor and City Council will
present awards. A fireworks display is planned for approximately
10:00 P.M. A carnival and other traditional Fourth of July
boothes will operate throughout the day.
For further information, contact the Eagan Municipal Center,
454-8100.
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6/19/85
Contact: Holly Duffy