The American Farm Bureau Federation’s latest annual survey found Thanksgiving dinner costs fell for a third straight year, averaging $55.18 for 10 people as turkey prices dropped more than 16%, easing the math on group-hosted Friendsgivings.
What’s trending
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey found the average cost of a classic holiday feast for 10 people came in at $55.18, a 5% decrease from the year before and the third consecutive year of price declines. The centerpiece item drove most of the relief: a 16-pound turkey averaged $21.50, down more than 16% year over year, as retailers leaned on Thanksgiving promotions and turkey flocks continued rebuilding after avian flu disruptions.
Why it’s resonating
Three straight years of falling costs doesn’t erase the sting of 2022’s record-high $64.05 average, and a handful of items — sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, whole milk — still climbed. But the overall direction matters for anyone deciding whether hosting is worth it this year. Potluck-style Friendsgivings were already a popular way to spread the cost of a big meal across a group instead of one host absorbing it all, and easing prices make that math even friendlier.
Where hosting logistics fit in
Splitting a Friendsgiving across a group works best when everyone actually knows what they’re bringing and when — which is where the invitation and a bit of planning structure earn their keep. The Funny Friendsgiving Invitation, Editable Canva Template comes with a free budget tracker and shopping list built into its bonus party planner, which is a fairly direct match for the exact problem a potluck-style, cost-conscious Friendsgiving actually needs solved.