Shown above are members of the media who participated in the Median Turkey Race this past Thursday night at the Turkey Trot in Montgomery. Pictured above from left to right is Conan Shake son of Dewayne Shake who was representing WAMW Radio, Crystal Mills from WITZ Radio in Jasper, Adam Miller representing the Montgomery Ruritan Club, John Dosch WWBL and Lindsey Owens from the Washington Times Herald. Adam Miller who was in the center of this picture was the winner of the Media Race and this was his first try in the Media Race. It is interesting to note that in 1988 He was the winner jockey as a youngster but this is his first victory as an adult. Congratulations to Adam Miller. John Dosch from WWBL had won the Median Race for the previous 7-8 years. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Pictured above is Champion Turkey Racer Aaron Tinkle as he is presented the Championship trophy by Ruritan President Tim Showalter after the Championship race on Sunday at the Montgomery Turkey Trot. Tinkle who started at Post 4 in the race just edged out Austin Knepp at the finish line for the Championship trophy. Aaron is the son of Kevin and Liz Tinkle of Montgomery and is a fourth grader at Barr-Reeve. This is the third year in a row for Aaron to be the Champion Turkey Racer. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Shown above are the five Finalists in the Turkey Races just prior to the start of the Championship Race on Sunday. Shown here at Post 1 Maliyah Thorne, Post 2 Austin Knepp, Post 3 Alaina Thorne, Post 4 Aaron Tinkle and Post 5 was Maranda Wagler. This is all that remained from the 70 racers that started on Thursday night. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Shown above is Albert Kavanaugh as he gives instructions to the Jockeys just prior to the start of the first race on Thursday night. Albert stepped in to take his brother Lee’s place who took care of the Turkeys and was the starter for many years of the Turkey Races but died suddenly this pass June 19 and the younger brother Albert took off his duties as the starter. Just prior to events at the Turkey Trot the announcer recalled the contributions made by Lee Kavanaugh to the Club and acknowledged his accomplishments. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Pictured above are the 2013 Service Award winners for the Montgomery Ruritan Club Dave Kavanaugh (left) and Leo Barley Sr. (right) after the Presentation at the Montgomery Turkey Trot this past Saturday night. The presentation was made on the main stage Saturday night just prior to the John Michael Montgomery Show. The presenation was made by Turkey Trot Chairman Dewayne Shake (center). Each year the club honors members who have contributed greatly to the service of the club and to the community. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Shown above is the Barr-Reeve Choral Group before they took the Stage for the singing of the National Anthem just prior to the start of the Turkey Trot Demo on Sunday Afternoon in Montgomery. The Group sang prior to several events at the Turkey Trot including the Tractor Pull on Thursday night. The group is under the direction of Stephanie O’Brian who is on the right of this picture. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Picture above are the Turkey Trot Demo Winners from Sunday Afternoon. Pictured above is (L-R) Tim Showalter Demo Official, First Place Winner Tony James, Second Place Travor Jones and Leo Barley Jr. Demo Official. In Third place was Billy Woods who was not available for the picture. Another large crowd was on hand for the Turkey Trot Demo. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

There was another photo finish at the Turkey Trot this year as Aaron Tinkle (right) just beat Austin Knepp (left) by two tenths second to claim his third Championship in a row. Tinkle finished with a time of 23.8 seconds to Austin Knepp’s 24.00. Tinkle claimed the top prize of $100 plus a large trophy and bragging rights while Knepp took second price of $50. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr

Shown above is the First Place Winner in the Horse Pulls at the Turkey Trot over the weekend. Pictured above is (L-R) Scot Sipes, Official for Horse Pulls, Trent Wagler, Driver for the Team of Meredith Altman and Gary Wagler, Co-Chairman of the Horse Pulls for the Turkey Trot. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Shown above is the winning team in the 10-15 year old Division. Pictured above is Gordan Burris on the right and Gregory Roach on left. The name of their team was the Wild Hogs and both are from Vincennes. The winning team had a time of 6.3 seconds. There were 13 teams in the 10-15 year old division. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Shown Above are the winners of the 6-10 year old division of the pig wrestling at the Turkey Trot on Sunday. Pictured above is (L-R) Chloe Graber, Lynlee Schuetz, Maggie Miller and Amya Stoll. The winning time was 6.2 seconds and there were 30 teams in that division. Larry Wilcher has been in charge of the Pig Wrestling for many years and the interest seems to increase each year for the event. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Shown above are the over all winners for all divisions of the 5K Run at the Turkey Trot from Saturday morning. Pictured above is Front (L-R) Haley Kavanaugh, Rayne Held, Donald Scheppers, Jordan Kaiser. Back Row, (L-R) Karen Mathias, Walt Henrichsen, Amy Yoder and Rick Mattingly. Not pictured was Brandt Petty. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Shown above is a turkey racer Gabriel Kavanaugh wearing the number 5 just prior to his race on Friday night. Knelling beside Gabe is his Dad John Kavanaugh and behind is one of the timers Mike Kavanaugh who took time out to smile for the camera. Although Gabriel did not advance, he had a good time and is ready to try it again next year. There were 70 racers that raced turkeys on Thursday and Friday night and the 25 fastest were picked to be in the Semi-Finals on Saturday. There is no charge to enter. Picture by Amy Kavanaugh.

Shown above is John Michael Montgomery as he stopped for a picture with Alice Robbins the Turkey Trot Secretary. John Michael Montgomery took the stage and performed before a record breaking crowd at this Year’s Montgomery Turkey Trot Festival. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Shown above is just part of the Crowd that turned out for the John Michael Montgomery Shown on Saturday Night at the Turkey Trot Grounds in Montgomery. This picture was taken nearly an hour before the show started and as you can see many people had their seats in place and there were already a large crowd sitting waiting for the show to begin. The show was delayed in starting as people walked from in town to get there. Traffic was shut off and the last to arrive had to park in town. The Crowd was the largest ever for the Turkey Trot as the Parking Lots were full and people parked in down town Montgomery all the way to Barr-Reeve High School. The Town was busting at the seams on Saturday night as it may have been the biggest event in the history of the town of Montgomery. Estimates and gate receipts showed attendance could be between five to six thousand people or more in attendance for the Show on Saturday night. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Shown above is Dennis Walton as he pulls in the 1200 lb Class (12 MPH) on Thursday night at the Montgomery Turkey Trot. Walton was the winner of that Class as he drive his 9700 Ford Tractor down the track. Picture provided by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Shown above is the Group Parmalee just prior to them taking the stage before their concert at the Turkey Trot on Friday Night. Pictured above is lead singer and guitarist Matt Thomas, bassist and vocalist Barry Knox (Matt and Scott Thomas’ cousin), Josh McSwain (lead guitar, vocals, and friend), and drummer Scott Thomas (Matt’s brother). In the center of this picture is Alice Robbins, Turkey Trot Secretary who was able to meet with the group. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Pictured above is the Winning Team at the 2013 Mud Volleyball Tourney at the Turkey Trot on Saturday afternoon. Shown above is (L-R) Paul Goepfrich, Rusty Drew, Travis Hagedorn, Randy Sermersheim, Todd Senninger, Jordan Theising, Sarah Hopf, Casey Stevens. Picture Provided Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Pictured above is the Runner Up Team at the 2013 Mud Volleyball Tourney at the Turkey Trot on Saturday afternoon. Shown above is (L-R) Jason wagler, Sheldon Graber, Adrian Graber, Miriam Graber, Andrea Graber, Keith Wagler, Julie Wagler. Tyler graber laying down in the mud in front. Picture provided Louis Kavanaugh Jr.

Shown above is the Cornhole Tournament in progress at the Turkey Trot on Saturday in Montgomery. The Tournament was held in the Annex and in the first round of 29 teams John Kavanaugh and Trent Graber were the winners. Picture by Louie Kavanaugh

Pictured above are (L-R) Tim Showalter Demo Official, First Place: Roger Wagler and in Second Place was his son Ethan Wagler and Leo Barley Jr. Demo Official. Picture by Louis Kavanaugh Jr.