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The Inaugural Turkey Bash Brings a Pre-Thanksgiving Fair to C.B. Smith Park

On Saturday, November 21, from 11 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon, the inaugural Turkey Bash fills C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines with rides, food, a makers market and live entertainment.

By Nanci Gilbert, PA September 28, 2026
Event · Saturday, November 21, 2026
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The inaugural Turkey Bash lands at C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines on Saturday, November 21, from 11 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon. Billed as a full-day pre-Thanksgiving festival, it mixes the flavors of the holiday table with the energy of a family fair: carnival rides and attractions, food, live entertainment and holiday shopping. A makers market at Shelter-19 brings local vendors, and kids' activities run throughout the day.

Thanksgiving flavors, fair energy

The festival leans into the season: holiday food alongside fair classics, with rides that give the day a carnival feel and a vendor market for early holiday shopping. General admission starts at 15 dollars, and the event also runs a community fundraising program for local nonprofits. Families can make a full day of it, with the park's usual attractions nearby.

A holiday season kickoff in western Broward

C.B. Smith Park sits at 900 North Flamingo Road in Pembroke Pines, a central spot for families across western Broward and a manageable drive from Miami-Dade. For families who want the holiday season to start with something festive and outdoors, the Turkey Bash is a low-pressure way to spend a Saturday before the Thanksgiving week begins. Arrive early for parking and let the day unfold at fair pace.

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