El Zagal Misfits to Smoke Turkeys for Charity
Fargo residents can support Shriners Children's by purchasing holiday meals or raffle tickets.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The El Zagal Misfits barbecue team is preparing 160 smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving Day pickup in Fargo on November 26, 2026. Proceeds from the turkey sales and a concurrent turducken raffle directly benefit Shriners Children's.
Why it matters
This community-driven initiative combines holiday culinary preparation with significant fundraising efforts to support medical services for children in need. By leveraging specialized barbecue skills, the volunteer group provides residents with an opportunity to contribute to a charitable cause through their seasonal shopping.
The team is offering 160 smoked turkeys weighing 20 to 22 pounds for $60 each and limiting the turducken raffle to 200 tickets at $20 apiece. As of October 16, 2026, 60 of the available turkeys have been reserved.
The players
El Zagal Misfits
This is a barbecue team known for hosting large-scale smoked meat fundraisers.
Shriners Children's
This is a network of nonprofit medical facilities that provides pediatric specialty care.
The details
Customers place orders through the team website and drive to the El Zagal Shrine Temple for curbside pickup on Thanksgiving Day. The raffle, which features a 20 to 24-pound turducken, provides an additional fundraising channel for the organization.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: 60 turkey orders were confirmed.
October 30, 2026: Fundraiser details were discussed during a morning broadcast.
November 19, 2026: The winning ticket for the turducken will be drawn.
November 26, 2026: Residents pick up their holiday meals at the El Zagal Shrine Temple.
Market Landscape
This project follows the long-standing precedent of regional groups aligning with the Shriners Children's holiday fundraising tradition to drive community engagement. It mirrors local charity efforts that leverage culinary events to maintain support for specialized medical care networks.
Residents can secure a holiday turkey for $60 or participate in the $20 raffle to support charitable medical services. Participants must reserve their items online and schedule a pickup time at the El Zagal Shrine Temple for Thanksgiving Day.
The takeaway
Supporting charitable holiday fundraisers offers a practical way to manage seasonal meal preparation while contributing to local medical causes. Interested individuals should reserve their orders early to ensure availability before the Thanksgiving pickup date.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts by visiting the Fargo Philanthropy section.
More information
To purchase tickets or order a turkey, visit the turkey order website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WDAY Radio - AM 970 and FM 93.1.
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