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Category: Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages


Highlighting global events about what we eat and drink.

The food category is enormous and the second most populated non-nation category in the calendar. It deals with nutrition, food (anything eaten), and non-alcoholic beverages. This category includes eating preferences like vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.

Sauce Month, Ntl.: March

Monthly

March is National Sauce Month celebrating what we pour onto food or dip food in. There are eight types of sauces: Brown sauces Emulsified sauces Sauce béarnaise Green sauces Hot sauces Sauces made of ch...

January

School Breakfast Week: March 3-7

Weekly

School Breakfast Week in the United States aims to promote healthy eating habits at school by starting the day with a good breakfast.

January

School Meals Day, Intl: March 13

Daily

International School Meals Day (ISMD) seeks to encourage children and their teachers to discuss the impact the food they eat has on their lives. A popular activity is for children to share their favorite...

January

Seagrass Day, World: March 1

Daily

On May 2022, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 1 as World Seagrass Day to raise awareness and promote conservation efforts for seagrass ecosystems. Seagrasses are marine flowering plant...

January

Shrove Tuesday (C): March 4

Daily

Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday) was initially a day of repentance and reflection (1 Corinthians 9:27), marking the end of Epiphany and the upcoming season of Lent. It is part of the Carnaval cel...

January

Shrovetide Pancake Race (UK/US-KS): March...

Daily

Talk about tradition! The Shrovetide Pancake Race began in 1445 AD! This race is only open to women sixteen years of age, who dress in traditional housewife attire (dress, apron, and scarf), toss a panca...

January

Spanish Paella Day: March 27

Daily

Spanish Paella is rice, vegetables, fish, and beans. Paella is influenced by the cultures of Spain, including the Iberians, Romans, Moors, and Catholics, resulting in a rich, colorful dish. Spanish Paell...

January

Tamale Day, Ntl.: March 23

Daily

Richard Lambert created this holiday in 2014. In his own words, why: "One day in 2014, I googled "National Tamale Day" to discover there wasn't one. I couldn't believe it! More than twelve hundred foods...

January

Tartar Sauce Day: March 7

Daily

Created by Frisch's Big Boy in 2017, Tartar Sauce Day celebrates the relish-mustard-mayonnaise condiment often eaten with fish.

January

Tea Party, Global: March 19

Daily

The Global Tea Party, (formerly Worldwide Afternoon Tea) takes place on the Wednesday of Nutrition and Hydration Week. This week promotes and celebrates improvements in nutrition and hydration. It seeks t...

January

Turkey Neck Soup Day: March 30

Daily

Turkey Neck Soup Day is a food holiday honoring Turkey Neck Soup, a combination of meat, vegetables and rice.

January

Veggie Month (UK): March  

Monthly

Veggie Month in the United Kingdom, celebrated in March, encourages people to eat more vegetables and highlights the benefits of a plant-based diet. It promotes healthier eating habits but also about unde...

January

Waffle Day, Intl. (SE): March 25

Daily

International Waffle Day is a Swedish event that marks the Our Lady's Day (Vårfrudagen in Swedish, which sounds like a waffle, thus waffle day). Our Lady's Day is the lay term for the Annunciation to the...

January

White Chocolate Cheesecake Day, Ntl.: Marc...

Daily

Each year in early March, we celebrate National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day. This ancient dessert initially used just cheese, honey, and flour. Over the centuries, the recipe has evolved to include...

January

Amaranth Month: May

Monthly

May is Amaranth Month. Amaranth is a grain revered for its nutrient-rich profile and versatility. Though tiny, amaranth is a mighty grain easily distinguished by its vibrant colors ranging from gold to re...

January

Apple Pie Day, Ntl.: May 13

Daily

"As American as Apple Pie" is a popular saying in the United States, and apple pie is our national dessert. What is the best way to celebrate today? Cut yourself a slice and add some ice cream or cheese,...

January

Argania Tree, Intl. Day of the: May 10

Daily

The argan tree is a native species of Morocco that grows in arid and semiarid areas, forming the unique Arganeraie woodland ecosystem. This ecosystem is important for conservation, research, and socio-eco...

January

Asparagus Month, Ntl.: May

Monthly

Asparagus Month, which is celebrated annually in May, is an observance dedicated to appreciating asparagus, a nutritious and versatile vegetable. This month encourages the exploration of asparagus in vari...

January

BaconFest (US-IA): May 3 (est)

Daily

Recognized as the world’s premier bacon festival, the much talked about Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, affectionately known as BaconFest, takes place annually in Des Moines, IA. Organized and promoted by t...

January

Barbecue Month, Ntl.: May

Monthly

Every May, to kick off the summer, Americans celebrate National Barbecue Month. Whether you’re a sucker for tri-tip or a master at grilling veggies, this is the month to take the kitchen outside and disc...

January
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