If you’re planning a Thanksgiving feast, now is the time to be shopping for a turkey. Many Charlotte grocery stores have very 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 ($25 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.)
We will update this list as the weekly ads get refreshed.
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 2024. The weekly ads go from Wednesday to Tuesday of the next week. So it’s possible that the deals will change on Wednesday, November 20.
Food Lion
- Frozen turkey, 10 lb. or larger. 29¢ a pound. Limit 1 per customer. MVP card required
- November 13-19
Harris Teeter
- Harris Teeter Premium 10-24 lb. frozen turkey 29¢ lb. with additional $40 purchase, not including turkeys. VIC membership required. Limit one.
- Lil Butterball Frozen Turkey $2.49 lb. VIC membership required.
- November 13 to 19
LIDL
- Shady Brook Farm frozen young turkey, 39¢ a pound with minimum $25 purchase. myLidl membership required. Limit 2 per customer.
- November 6 to 19
Publix
- Publix Frozen Broad-Breasted Young Turkey, 10-24 lb., Grade A, no further processing, 39¢ a pound. Limit 2 at this price.
- November 13-19
Walmart
Walmart is rolling its prices on Thanksgiving staples to be lower than 2023 prices, in an attempt to fight inflation. That includes turkeys at 88¢ a pound. Get all the information on Walmart’s Thanksgiving rollback prices.
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 13 to December 3
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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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