2026 Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Survey

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Thank you for participating in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s special survey to track the cost of a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner. Your input helps us share an accurate snapshot of grocery prices nationwide.

Please follow these guidelines as you complete the survey:
  • List the retail price for each item below.
  • Sale prices and store brands are OK, but please do not use:
    • Package promotions
    • Paper coupons
    • Special deals like “Buy One, Get One Free” or bundled food packages at a special price
  • If special deals for turkey were available, please describe them in the comment section where you entered the price — we’d like to capture this information.
  • Prices may be checked at any grocery store, chain, or food warehouse through November 5.
  • If the product is not available in the suggested size, enter the price for the available size and note the size in the comment section. (Helpful reminder: 1 lb. = 16 oz.)
  • If a product is not available at all, note that in the comment section and continue the survey.
  • Unless otherwise specified, report prices for fresh items grown using conventional production practices.

If you have questions, contact:

Important Survey Tips: 
  • Avoid using your browser’s back button while filling out the survey.
  • Refrain from pressing the “Enter” key while entering prices, as it may submit your entries prematurely.
  • Do not open the survey in multiple tabs — this could cause you to lose entered data.
  • Click the SUBMIT button at the end of the survey to ensure your data is captured.5

Your Information

Are you a Farm Bureau member?
Are you a Farm Bureau member?

Store Information

Store Name:
State:
State:
City/Town: 
Zip Code:
Date of Store Visit:
How did you check prices for this survey?
How did you check prices for this survey?

Price Information

Fresh sweet potatoes, per pound

Type numbers below, then scroll down to the next food item; DO NOT press enter.
Price (numbers only):
$per pound
Comment/other:
Russet potatoes, 5-pound bag

Type numbers below, then scroll down to the next food item; DO NOT press enter.
Price (numbers only):
$per 5-pound bag
Comment/other:
Fresh cranberries, 12 oz. bag

Type numbers below, then scroll down to the next food item; DO NOT press enter.
Price (numbers only):
$per 12-ounce bag
Comment/other:
1 bunch fresh celery (not a hearts-only package)

Type numbers below, then scroll down to the next food item; DO NOT press enter.
Price (numbers only):
$per bunch
Comment/other:
Fresh whole carrots, per pound

Type numbers below, then scroll down to the next food item; DO NOT press enter.
Price (numbers only):
$per pound
Comment/other:
Regular, frozen whole turkey, per pound
 
Note: To ensure consistency in reporting, please list the price per pound for a regular frozen whole turkey (approximately 16 pounds). Do not list a price for any other type of turkey.
 
Type numbers below, then scroll down to the next food item; DO NOT press enter.
Price (numbers only):
$per pound
Comment/other:
Frozen green peas, 12-ounce package

Type numbers below, then scroll down to the next food item; DO NOT press enter.
Price (numbers only):
$per 12-ounce bag
Comment/other:
Frozen green beans, 12-ounce package

Type numbers below, then scroll down to the next food item; DO NOT press enter.
Price (numbers only):
$per 12-ounce bag
Comment/other:
9" frozen pie crusts/shells, 2 per package

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Price (numbers only):
$per package
Comment/other:
Whole milk, gallon

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Price (numbers only):
$per gallon
Comment/other:
Heavy cream/heavy whipping cream, 1 pint carton

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Price (numbers only):
$per 1 pint carton
Comment/other:
Boneless ham, fully cooked (not lunch meat), per pound

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Price (numbers only):
$per pound
Comment/other:
1 dozen fresh dinner rolls

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Price (numbers only):
$per dozen
Comment/other:
Cube stuffing (herb-seasoned), 12-ounce package

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Price (numbers only):
$per 12-ounce package
Comment/other:
Pumpkin pie mix, 30-ounce can

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Price (numbers only):
$per 30-ounce can
Comment/other:
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