All Food Holidays In March – Complete 2024 Foodie Calendar

Spring into flavor with March’s vibrant food holidays! It’s time to ditch the winter blues and embrace the freshness of the season.

From National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day to International Waffle Day, get ready for a month of fun, flavorful celebrations.

We’ve got you covered with party ideas, marketing tips, and a whole lot of foodie inspiration to help you make the most of every delicious moment in March!

March food holidays list

March is a culinary whirlwind! With a food holiday for nearly every day of the month, your taste buds are in for a wild ride.

From National Meatball Day to National Spanish Paella Day, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Let’s savor the flavors of spring with this comprehensive list of March food holidays:

• March 1:
  • National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
  • National Fruit Compote Day
• March 2: National Banana Cream Pie Day
• March 3:
  • National Cold Cuts Day
  • National Mulled Wine Day
  • National Soup It Forward Day
• March 4:
  • National Pound Cake Day
  • National Snack Day
• March 5: National Cheese Doodle Day
• March 6:
  • National Oreo Cookie Day
  • National Frozen Food Day
  • National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
• March 7: National Cereal Day
• March 8: National Peanut Cluster Day
• March 9:
  • National Crabmeat Day
  • National Meatball Day
• March 10:
  • National Blueberry Popover Day
  • National Pack Your Lunch Day
  • National Ranch Dressing Day
• March 11: National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
• March 12: National Baked Scallops Day
• March 13:
  • National Coconut Torte Day
  • National Chicken Noodle Soup Day
• March 14:
  • Pi Day
  • Bake a Pie in Solidarity Day
  • National Potato Chip Day
  • Popcorn Lover’s Day (🗓️ second Thursday in March)
• March 15:
  • National Pears Helene Day
  • National Peanut Lovers’ Day
• March 16:
  • National Artichoke Hearts Day
  • National Corndog Day (🗓️ third Saturday of March)
  • Maple Syrup Saturday (🗓️ third Saturday of March)
• March 17:
  • St. Patrick’s Day
  • National Irish Food Day
• March 18:
  • National Sloppy Joe Day
  • National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day
• March 19:
  • National Poultry Day
  • National Chocolate Caramel Day
• March 20:
  • National Ravioli Day
  • Great American Meatout Day
• March 21:
  • National French Bread Day
  • National California Strawberry Day
  • Oranges and Lemons Day (🗓️ third Thursday of March)
  • World Vermouth Day
• March 22:
  • National Bavarian Crepes Day
  • World Water Day
• March 23:
  • National Chip and Dip Day
  • National Melba Toast Day
• March 24:
  • National Cheesesteak Day
  • National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
  • National Cocktail Day
• March 25:
  • International Waffle Day
  • National Lobster Newburg Day
• March 26:
  • National Spinach Day
  • National Nougat Day
• March 27:
  • International Whiskey Day
  • National Spanish Paella Day
  • Whole Grain Sampling Day (🗓️ last Wednesday in March)
• March 28: National Something On A Stick Day
• March 29: National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
• March 30:
  • Turkey Neck Soup Day
  • National Hot Chicken Day
• March 31:
  • Easter (🗓️ date varies each year)
  • National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day (🗓️ same day as Easter)
  • National Clams on the Half Shell Day (also called Oysters on the Half Shell Day)
  • National Tater Day

Celebrate the whole month of March

While individual food holidays are awesome, some celebrations last the whole month!

March is all about indulging in your favorite comfort foods like mac and cheese, honoring Irish heritage with traditional dishes, and embracing the freshness of spring vegetables.

Ready to celebrate all month long? March is:

• National Nutrition Month
• National Frozen Food Month
• National Noodle Month
• National Sauce Month
• National Flour Month
• National Celery Month
• National Peanut Month

Fun food-themed party ideas for March

Spring is a great time to wake up your social calendar after deep winter sleep! Here are some fun and festive food-themed party ideas inspired by March’s delightful holidays.

1. Meatball mania: Celebrate National Meatball Day with a delicious meatball-themed party. Invite your friends over for a meatball tasting featuring different flavors and cuisines, or host a meatball-making competition where everyone gets to showcase their culinary skills.
2. Cereal celebration: Embrace your inner child on National Cereal Day with a fun and nostalgic cereal party! Set up a cereal bar with a variety of cereals, milk options (dairy and non-dairy), and an assortment of toppings like fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, and sprinkles.
3. Waffle wonderland: Indulge in International Waffle Day with a waffle-themed brunch party. Set up a DIY waffle station with batter, toppings, and syrups, and invite everyone to get creative with savory and sweet waffle combinations.
4. St. Patrick’s Day feast: Embrace Irish heritage with a St. Patrick’s Day feast featuring traditional dishes like corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, colcannon, and Irish soda bread. Set the mood with festive decorations, Irish music, and plenty of green beer.