If you’re planning a Thanksgiving feast, now is the time to be shopping for a turkey. Many Charlotte grocery stores have fairly low prices on frozen turkeys right now.
These turkeys are no different than the ones stores are selling for much higher prices. They are just “loss leaders” — the deals meant to draw you to the store, where you are likely to buy more groceries. In some cases, you need to spend a certain amount ($35 or $40) on other products in order to get the super cheap turkey.
Also, even if it doesn’t say so below, you might need a loyalty card.
Here are some of the advertised prices on turkeys at Charlotte stores. (Know of other good deals? Leave a comment.)
One more thing: deals might vary by location.
Since it takes several days to defrost a turkey in the refrigerator, don’t wait to the last minute.
If you don’t want to cook for Thanksgiving check out our lists of places to get a full-cooked Thanksgiving dinner to reheat, and restaurants open on Thanksgiving.
Best prices on turkeys in the Charlotte area
Deals might vary by location. These deals are for 2025.
Food Lion
- Frozen turkey, 10 lb. or larger. 39¢ a pound. Limit 1 per customer. $35 minimum grocery purchase required. MVP card required
- November 19-27
Harris Teeter
- Harris Teeter Premium 10-24 lb. frozen turkey 29¢ lb. with additional $40 purchase, not including turkeys. VIC membership required. Limit one.
- Harris Teeter Whole Fresh Turkey 99¢ a pound. Limit 1 per customer. VIC membership required.
- November 19-27
Compare Foods CLT
- Free frozen 10-16 pound turkey if you spend $200 or more with your Compare Club number.
- November 19-27
LIDL
- Shady Brook Farm frozen young turkey, 99¢ a pound. myLidl membership required. Limit 2 per customer.
- November 19-26
Lowe’s Foods
- USDA Grade A Frozen Whole Turkey, 27¢ a pound with a digital coupon (70¢ off 97¢ a pound) and a $35 additional purchase
- USDA Grade A Fresh Whole Turkey, 99¢ a pound with a digital coupon (80¢ off $1.79 a pound)
Publix
- Publix Frozen Young Turkey, 10-24 lb., 49¢ a pound. Limit 2 at this price.
- November 19-26
Whole Foods Market
- 365 by Whole Foods Market Frozen Whole Turkey: $1.49 a pound, with Prime.
- 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Frozen Whole Turkey: $2.99 a pound, with Prime
- November 19 to 27
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
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However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are not always notified. It’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
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