It's the Thanksgiving holiday season again, and Franklin will be back on our Animal Crossing New Horizons island to celebrate Turkey Day with us and enjoy the charming autumn coziness! Let’s go over how to join the event and get the Thanksgiving-themed furniture items in 2023!

Animal Crossing New Horizons Turkey Day Event 2023 Guide

Each November, Animal Crossing: New Horizons celebrates Thanksgiving with a special Turkey Day event. This festive in-game celebration allows players to get into the holiday spirit by helping villager Franklin cook up a veritable feast. The event only runs for a limited time each year, so it's important for residents of the island to participate if they want to learn new cooking recipes and score special occasion furniture and clothing rewards. As the big day approaches once again, it's time to dust off your apron and gather your ingredients, because Franklin will be calling on all able hands to help prepare for the biggest turkey dinner the island has ever seen!

ACNH Turkey Day 2023 Date (Time)

In Animal Crossing New Horizons, this year’s Thanksgiving Event will take place on November 23, 2023 (the fourth Thursday in November), from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Animal Crossing New Horizons Turkey Day Activities

Let’s go over how is the Thanksgiving day event going on in ACNH, you will know how to prepare for it and how to get the rewards from Franklin:

• Franklin: Villager Franklin can be found wandering around the island during the event period. Talk to him to learn about his plans.

• Cooking Challenge: Franklin will ask you to collect various ingredients found on the island. This includes vegetables, fruits, wheat, and more.

• Gather Ingredients: You'll need to hunt down and gather quantities of each requested ingredient. Common spots are your gardens, crops, trees, and Nook's Cranny.

• Return Items: Once collected, return everything to Franklin. He will start cooking different dishes using your contributed ingredients.

• Earn Recipes: After each successful meal, Franklin will give you the recipe to craft that dish anytime, like vegetable cakes or pies.

• More Rewards: Franklin may also give you furniture or clothing related to the Thanksgiving holiday for your help.

• Limited Time: Be sure to participate during the event window, as it's only available for about 2 weeks each November.

• Join the Fun: Lend a hand cooking with Franklin to celebrate Thanksgiving with new recipes and special rewards unique to Animal Crossing!

ACNH Turkey Day Cooking Recipes & Ingredients

Here are the recipes players can learn during the Turkey Day event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons:

• Pumpkin Pie: Orange and green pumpkins are required to make this dish. The secret ingredients are the other two colored pumpkins he didn’t ask for. So if he asked for orange and green, the secret ones are white and yellow.

• Fish Meuniere: Sea bass is required to make this dish. The secret ingredient is a barred knifejaw.

• Clam Chowder: Manila clams are required to make this dish. The secret ingredient is a scallop.

• Gratin: Potatoes are required to make this dish. The secret ingredient is a Dungeness crab.

By helping Franklin during the event, players can learn all these special recipes to cook year-round. Be sure to assist the chef so you too can whip up Thanksgiving meals on your island anytime.

ACNH Turkey Day Secret Ingredients

Secret Ingredients are special items in Animal Crossing: New Horizons that are obtained during the Turkey Day event. These ingredients are used by Franklin, the host of Turkey Day, to cook special dishes. Secret Ingredients can include items like white pumpkins, which can be obtained by fulfilling requests from cooking villagers or by completing specific tasks given by Franklin. These ingredients play a key role in the festive cooking activities during Turkey Day.

Here are some details about the secret ingredients required for the Turkey Day cook recipes in Animal Crossing: New Horizons:

• Pumpkin Pie: Franklin will ask you for two different colored pumpkins. The secret ingredients are the other two colored pumpkins he didn’t ask for. So if he asked for orange and green, the secret ones are white and yellow.

• Fish Meuniere: Barred Knifejaw

• Clam Chowder: Scallop

• Gratin: Dungeness Crab

Once you have gathered all the ingredients, bring the secret ingredients with you when you meet Franklin. These ingredients will enhance his Turkey Day recipes. If you successfully complete all of Franklin's dishes, he will reward you with DIY recipes for the dishes. However, if you are unable to complete the event by the end of the day, you can purchase the recipes from Nook's Cranny the next day for 6,860 Bells.

How To Get Turkey Day Secret Ingredients during ACNH Thanksgiving Day Event?

There are a few methods to obtain secret ingredients in Animal Crossing: New Horizons during the Turkey Day event:

• Talk to villagers who are cooking and fulfill their requests, and they may reward you with a secret ingredient like a white pumpkin.

• You can also scavenge your island for specific requests from Franklin, the host of Turkey Day, and gather the required ingredients.

• Additionally, make sure to have the secret ingredients in your inventory and talk to Franklin after he has cooked the dish to obtain them.

ACNH Turkey Day Items (Rewards)

During the event, you can obtain eight Turkey Day items directly or their DIY recipes from Franklin. These items are:

• Turkey Day Casserole

• Turkey Day Chair

• Turkey Day Decorations

• Turkey Day Garden Stand

• Turkey Day Hearth

• Turkey Day Table

• Turkey Day Table Setting

You can also purchase these items from Nook's Cranny for ACNH Bells if you are unable to complete the event before the end of the day.

How To Prepare for The Turkey Day Event in Animal Crossing New Horizons?

To prepare for the Turkey Day event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you can start by collecting ingredients like pumpkins, mushrooms, and fish, as these are commonly used in the event's recipes. It's also a good idea to have a fishing rod and bug net handy to catch any seasonal critters that may be needed. On the day of the event, make sure to talk to Franklin, the chef turkey, and gather the secret ingredients requested for each dish. By completing Franklin's cooking challenges, you can earn DIY recipes and special Turkey Day items. Don't forget to interact with your villagers and help them with their tasks to fully enjoy the event!