All Food Holidays In July – Complete 2025 Foodie Calendar

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Let’s get this BBQ started! July food holidays are all about celebrating the flavors of summer with backyard cookouts, picnics, and patriotic treats.

From National Hot Dog Day to National Ice Cream Month, July is the time to indulge in your favorite summer classics.

July food holidays list

July is jam-packed with tasty celebrations that will make your taste buds sing! From World Chocolate Day to National French Fries Day, and even National Junk Food Day (no judgment here!), there’s literally a food holiday for every day of the month.

Here is a complete list of food holidays in July:

July 1
- National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
- National Gingersnap Day
- International Fruit Day
- International Chicken Wing Day
July 2: National Anisette Day
July 3
- National Eat Your Beans Day
- National Chocolate Wafer Day
July 4
- Fourth of July (also called Independence Day)
- Independence From Meat Day
- National Barbecue Day
- National Barbecued Spareribs Day
- National Caesar Salad Day
- Jackfruit Day
July 5
- National Apple Turnover Day
- National Graham Cracker Day
- National Jam Day
- International Cherry Pit Spitting Day (🗓️ first Saturday in July)
July 6
- National Fried Chicken Day
- National Hand Roll Day
July 7
- World Chocolate Day
- National Macaroni Day
- National Strawberry Sundae Day
July 8
- National Chocolate with Almonds Day
- National Blueberry Day
- National Freezer Pop Day
- National Ice Cream Sundae Day
July 9
- National Sugar Cookie Day
- National Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Omelet Day
July 10
- National Piña Colada Day
- National Pick Blueberries Day
July 11
- National Blueberry Muffin Day
- Make Up Your Own Sundae Day
- National Mojito Day
- National Rainier Cherry Day
- National French Fry Day (🗓️ second Friday in July)
- World Kebab Day (🗓️ second Friday in July)
July 12
- National Pecan Pie Day
- National Eat Your Jell-O Day
- National Michelada Day
July 13
- National Beans ‘n’ Franks Day
July 14: National Mac and Cheese Day
July 15
- National Tapioca Pudding Day
- National Gummi Worm Day
- National Orange Chicken Day
July 16
- Fresh Spinach Day
- National Personal Chef’s Day
- National Corn Fritter Day
- World Cherry Day
- National Hot Dog Day (🗓️ third Wednesday of July)
July 17: National Peach Ice Cream Day
July 18
- National Caviar Day
- National Sour Candy Day
July 19: National Daiquiri Day
July 20
- National Lollipop Day
- National Fortune Cookie Day
- International Cake Day
- National Ice Cream Soda Day
- National Ice Cream Day (🗓️ third Sunday of July)
July 21: National Junk Food Day
July 22
- National Penuche Fudge Day
- National Mango Day
- National BLT Day
July 23
- National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
- Peanut Butter & Chocolate Day
July 24
- National Tequila Day
- National Drive-Thru Day
- National Refreshment Day (🗓️ fourth Thursday in July)
July 25
- National Wine and Cheese Day
- National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
- National Culinarians Day
July 26: National Coffee Milkshake Day
July 27
- National Creme Brulee Day
- National Scotch Day
- National Chicken Fingers Day
July 28
- National Milk Chocolate Day
- National Hamburger Day
July 29
- National Lasagna Day
- National Chicken Wing Day
- Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day
July 30
- National Cheesecake Day
- National Chicken and Waffles Day
July 31
- National Avocado Day
- National Raspberry Cake Day
- National Cotton Candy Day
- National Jump For Jelly Beans Day
- National Shredded Wheat Day
- National Chili Dog Day (🗓️ last Thursday in July)

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Celebrate the whole month of July

Why stop at one day when you can celebrate for a whole month? July is overflowing with month-long food holidays, offering endless opportunities to indulge in your favorite flavors.

July is:

National Baked Bean Month
National Berry Month
National Blueberry Month
National Corn Month
National Culinary Arts Month
National Eggplant Month
National Grilling Month
National Horseradish Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Lasagna Month
National Peach Month
National Pickle Month
National Picnic Month
National Watermelon Month

Fun food-themed party ideas for July

It’s never too late to sizzle into summer when you have so many fun and festive food-themed party ideas inspired by July’s delightful holidays!

Here are our top ideas for the July food theme:

Hot Dog party: Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with a backyard barbecue or potluck featuring everyone’s favorite franks. Get creative with different toppings, buns, and types of hot dogs (beef, veggie, chicken). Don’t forget the classic sides like potato salad, baked beans, and chips.
Ice cream fun: Embrace National Ice Cream Month with a cool and creamy party. Set up an ice cream sundae bar with a variety of flavors, toppings, sauces, and whipped cream. Encourage guests to get creative with their combinations and enjoy the sweet treat together!
Picnic in the park: Celebrate National Picnic Month with a fun outdoor gathering. Pack a basket full of sandwiches, salads, fruits, chips, and your favorite drinks. Head to a local park, beach, or scenic spot, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the sunshine with friends and family.
Grilling extravaganza: Take advantage of National Grilling Month and host a backyard barbecue. Fire up the grill and cook up burgers, hot dogs, ribs, chicken, vegetables, and more. Invite friends and family over for a fun-filled evening of delicious food and good company.
Red, white, and blue bash: Last but not least, celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic-themed party featuring red, white, and blue foods. Think watermelon, blueberries, strawberries, potato salad, and cupcakes decorated with festive colors.