Many of the “hunters” in Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ much-loved tradition, the Frozen Turkey Hunt, will take home frozen turkeys. And someone will win the grand prize of 150 gallons of fuel oil, donated by Dead River Company. Another lucky winner will receive a generously sized cord of seasoned wood.

Additional items for the Thanksgiving table will also be awarded during this exciting event Saturday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. The “hunt” proper begins at 11:15 a.m. Complimentary refreshments and cookie decorating will add to the fun of this free event, a gift from the gardens.

How do the hunters win? Different age groups from toddlers to 18-year-olds search for the apples hidden in several areas of the Central Gardens. The apples are theirs to keep, and those with special stickers are winners. The golden apple wins the fuel oil, and the silver apple wins the cord of wood.

Not only is there no charge to attend, but there is also no need to make reservations. Simply show up, have a great time, and with any luck at all, take home a prize. Sponsors for the Frozen Turkey Hunt are Dead River Company, Cap’n Fish’s Whale Watch, Bath Savings Institution and Valley View Orchard Pies.

Because the 17th is also Early Bird Sale day in the Boothbay region, the Gardens Gift Shop will be open that day, with a 20 percent discount on all merchandise for every shopper from 9 to 11 a.m., sale tables all day, and a door prize.

For more information, call 207-633-4333, ext. 101; visit Maine Gardens.org; or stop by the gardens, off Barters Island Road in Boothbay. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ 250-acre property is open year-round, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The buildings are closed on weekends until April.