WoW Pilgrim's Bounty Guide: Buffs, Turkeys, and Feasts

Key Takeaways

Pilgrim's Bounty is World of Warcraft's annual Thanksgiving micro-holiday, running for roughly a week each November.
Eating at a Bountiful Table grants Spirit of Sharing, a reputation buff, and during Dragonflight these tables were added to Valdrakken and the four Dragon Isles zones.
Spirit of Sharing stacks with the Celebration Package buff, and both boosted Dream Wardens reputation gains.
Hunting the Wild Turkeys that flock to Ohn'ahran Plains earns The Turkinator achievement.
Dressing as a Pilgrim and visiting Talon King Ikiss in Auchindoun completes Terokkar Turkey Time.
WoW Classic runs its own Pilgrim's Bounty, complete with feasts, food fights, and the Plump Turkey pet.

Here is how the feast works, where to find the reputation buff, and which achievements are worth chasing while it is up.

What Pilgrim's Bounty Is

Pilgrim's Bounty is WoW's take on Thanksgiving, a light seasonal event that comes around each November. It leans into feasting: players cook holiday dishes, share food at communal tables, dress in Pilgrim outfits, and inevitably start a food fight or two. The theme is generosity, and the mechanics reward players who pass dishes to others rather than hoarding a seat.

The event is celebrated in all capital cities and most Horde and Alliance towns, so getting involved rarely means a long trip. Cooking daily quests, achievements, and a handful of holiday toys, pets, and transmog items round out the reasons to log in during the week.

Bountiful Tables and the Spirit of Sharing

The centrepiece of the event is the Bountiful Table. Sitting down and eating grants Spirit of Sharing, a reputation buff that increases the reputation you earn for a short time. When Dragonflight was the current expansion, Blizzard placed Bountiful Tables in Valdrakken and across the four Dragon Isles zones, The Waking Shores, Ohn'ahran Plains, The Azure Span, and Thaldraszus, so players no longer had to return to a capital city to grab the buff before a reputation session.

Spirit of Sharing also stacks with the anniversary Celebration Package buff, and during Dragonflight both applied to Dream Wardens reputation, turning the holiday into an efficient renown window. Those Dragon Isles reputations are still farmable as legacy content, so players chasing them can speed up their Dragon Isles reputation and stack the holiday buffs when the event returns each year. Passing food to fellow diners is encouraged, since "Sharing is Caring", though the occasional "FOOD FIGHT!" is part of the fun.

✏️ Stack Spirit of Sharing with the Celebration Package before a long reputation run. Two multiplicative reputation buffs on the same session is the fastest the holiday gets for renown.

The Turkinator and Wild Turkeys

For a bit of chaos, the Ohn'ahran Plains fill with Wild Turkeys during the event. Killing forty of them in quick succession without a long pause between kills earns The Turkinator, one of the holiday's more demanding achievements and a rite of passage for completionists. The Plains are the go-to spot thanks to the sheer density of birds.

Dress Like a Pilgrim for Terokkar Turkey Time

No Pilgrim's Bounty is complete without the outfit. Donning Pilgrim attire and travelling to Auchindoun in Terokkar Forest to visit Talon King Ikiss, available to characters level 62 and up, completes Terokkar Turkey Time. It is a quick achievement that plays on the holiday's dress-up theme and is easy to knock out alongside the cooking dailies.

📌 A common miss is attempting The Turkinator in a crowded spot where other players thin the flock. Find a quiet corner of Ohn'ahran Plains so you can chain kills without the timer resetting between birds.

Pilgrim's Bounty in WoW Classic

Retail is not the only place to feast. WoW Classic runs its own Pilgrim's Bounty in late November, with the same bountiful feasting, food fights, and daily quests, plus the chance to pick up a Plump Turkey pet. The festivities show up in all capital cities and most Horde and Alliance towns, mirroring the retail experience for players who prefer the older client.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Pilgrim's Bounty take place?

Pilgrim's Bounty is an annual holiday that runs for about a week each November on retail WoW, with WoW Classic hosting its own celebration around the same time. Exact dates shift year to year, so check the in-game calendar for the current run.

What does the Spirit of Sharing buff do?

Spirit of Sharing is a reputation buff gained by eating at a Bountiful Table. It increases reputation earned for a short duration and stacks with the Celebration Package buff, and both applied to Dream Wardens reputation during Dragonflight.

Where are the Bountiful Tables in the Dragon Isles?

During Dragonflight, Bountiful Tables were placed in Valdrakken and in all four Dragon Isles zones: The Waking Shores, Ohn'ahran Plains, The Azure Span, and Thaldraszus. That let players grab Spirit of Sharing without flying back to a capital city.

How do you get The Turkinator?

The Turkinator requires killing forty Wild Turkeys in a row without too long a gap between kills. The Ohn'ahran Plains are the best hunting ground because turkeys spawn there in large numbers during the event.

How do you complete Terokkar Turkey Time?

Dress in Pilgrim's clothing, travel to Auchindoun in Terokkar Forest, and visit Talon King Ikiss on a character level 62 or higher. Interacting with him while wearing the outfit completes Terokkar Turkey Time.

Does WoW Classic have Pilgrim's Bounty?

Yes. WoW Classic celebrates Pilgrim's Bounty in late November with feasting, food fights, daily quests, and the Plump Turkey pet, available in all capital cities and most Horde and Alliance towns.

Last reviewed 2026-07-01 against Patch 10.2 Guardians of the Dream — Maintained by WowCarry's WoW team.