2020 National Thanksgiving Turkey
For the past year and for the first time in school history, Iowa State University has served as the home of the official National Thanksgiving Turkey. The official Thanksgiving Turkey and alternate bird - Corn and Cob - were raised in Iowa by an Iowa State University alum and are available for public viewing at Iowa State University on November 6, 2021 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
FAQs for Visiting the National Thanksgiving Turkeys at Iowa State University
Q: When can we come visit Corn and Cob?
A: You can visit the turkeys at our public open house event on November 6, 2021 from 10 am to 1 pm.
Q: Will I need a face covering?
A: Face masks are encouraged while visiting Iowa State University.
Other resources:
- Iowa State University’s COVID-19 Response Page: https://web.iastate.edu/safety/updates/covid19
- CDC Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html