We have much to be thankful for and invite you to join us this Thanksgiving at Lake Junaluska.
Thanksgiving 2026 lodging package is available now.
2026 buffet and turkey trot info will be released on Oct. 1, 2026.
Thanksgiving Buffet
Enjoy table fellowship at our mid-day Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet and spend the weekend in the mountains. Our 2025 menu features everything from prime rib and turkey to green bean casserole and maple pecan pie. Lake Junaluska offers a peaceful waterfront setting with a lakeside trail to walk off the extra calories, rocking chairs for relaxation and plenty of festive holiday decorations. Want to walk or run off the calories before the feast? The 2025 Waynesville Sunrise Rotary Turkey Trot will take place at Lake Junaluska on Thanksgiving Day at 9 a.m. Check out our accommodations at Lake Junaluska and make Thanksgiving lodging reservations online.
Order your holiday meal for pickup – 2026 info will be released on Oct. 1, 2026.
Take it easy this Thanksgiving and order your 2025 holiday meal for pick up from Lake Junaluska’s catering service. Prepared by our professional chefs, Lake Junaluska’s Thanksgiving catering service is offering your choice of aseasoned & uncooked or roasted turkey or (rare) herb-roasted prime rib package, both with traditional sides to be reheated, for pick up the day before Thanksgiving. Order one of each if you have a crowd coming.
Thanksgiving Buffet
Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025
MENU
Charcuterie, Cheese, Deviled Eggs, & Cranberry Relish
Full Salad Bar
Prime Rib Carving Station | Herb-Roasted Prime Rib, Au Jus, Horseradish Sauce
Smoked Turkey Carving Station | Whole Turkey, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry & Whole Grain Mustard Sauce
Starch Sides | Buttermilk Cornbread Stuffing (Cornbread, Buttermilk, Turkey Jus, Mirepoix), Brown Butter Yukon Mashed Potatoes (Buttery Mashed Potatoes), Sweet Potato Hash (Sweet Potatoes, Local Honey and Maple with Pecans & Cranberries and Mirepoix)
Vegetable Sides | Roasted Corn Casserole (Sweet Carolina Corn, Savory Creamed Sauce, Local Carolina Cheese, Fresh Herbs), Roasted Carrots (Baby Carrots, Pistachios & Cranberries, Brown Sugar Butter), Brussel Sprouts (Applewood Bacon, Apple Cider Reduction)
Assorted Breads & Rolls | Honey Cornbread , Sweet Yeast Rolls, Petti Rolls, Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Desserts | A selection of seasonal desserts, including Apple Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie and Maple Pecan Pie.
Sugar-free & Gluten-free desserts will also be available.
PRICING
$39.95 for adults + tax and 18% service charge
$19.95 for 12 and under + tax and 18% service charge
Children ages 4 and younger dine for free.
