Get ready for Thanksgiving without spending hours preparing the main course! The Lake Hamilton FFA Alumni are firing up the smokers once again for their annual Thanksgiving Smoked Meat Sale, offering a variety of delicious smoked meats just in time for the holiday.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit members of the Lake Hamilton FFA Chapter, helping provide scholarships and financial assistance for students to attend leadership conferences, competitions, conventions, and other FFA activities.
By purchasing smoked meats, community members can enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal while supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders!
Thanksgiving Smoked Meat Menu
The following smoked meats are available for preorder:
Smoked Meat | Approximate Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
Pork Butt | 7–9 lbs. | $35 |
Pork Loin Roast | 4–5.5 lbs. | $25 |
Half Ham | 9–11 lbs. | $40 |
Turkey Breast | 7–9 lbs. | $30 |
Whole Turkey | 12–14 lbs. | $40 |
Beef Brisket | 4.5–7 lbs. | $60 |
Half hams may be either the shank end or butt end, depending on availability.
How to Place Your Order
Orders will be accepted until the smokers are full or until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, whichever comes first.
Quantities are limited, so customers are encouraged to order early to reserve their preferred smoked meats.
To place an order, contact:
Frank Bolton
Email:
Phone:
501-318-3556
Customers ordering by phone should leave a message with their name and order details. Email orders will receive a confirmation.
Thanksgiving Meat Pickup — Tuesday, November 24
At the request of many customers, the FFA Alumni have scheduled their smoking day for Tuesday, November 24, allowing families to pick up their freshly smoked meats just two days before Thanksgiving.
Although Lake Hamilton schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break, FFA Alumni volunteers will be on campus preparing and distributing orders.
Pickup Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Pickup Time:
2:30–5:00 p.m.
Pickup Location:
Melvin Daniel Farm, Lake Hamilton School District
The Melvin Daniel Farm is located on the west side of the Lake Hamilton campus near the intersection of Adam Brown Road and Highway 70.