Celebrate Food Holidays in Orlando in February
Food holiday are a fun reason (i.e. excuse) to get together with friends and share great food and drinks. I had so much fun compiling fun trivia about food holidays in January and finding the best places to celebrate food holidays in Orlando, that I’m doing it again for February. I learned so much about the history of some of my favorite foods! Who knew that cheese dates back to 5,500 BCE in what is now Poland? Or that popcorn was sold by horse-drawn wagons in the early 1900s? I can’t wait to see what’s in store for February.
The month of February is dominated by Valentine’s day. Every store is nothing but pink hearts and red roses! However, you would be missing out on so many fun holidays this month if you only focus on that one holiday. For example, we have month-long celebrations for potatoes, chocolate, snacks, and breakfast. Week-long festivities for pancakes and even a National Margarita Weekend! Of course we also have important holidays this month like National Black History Month. I really enjoyed learning about the first cookbook printed by an African American woman and her historic peach cobbler (You can read all about it here).
No matter where you are – whether you’re in Orlando or around the world – I hope this list gives you the inspiration to find the perfect spot to get together with friends. Have a party every day! Go check out that new restaurant or great food shop. Throw a fun theme party at home. How will you celebrate food holidays in Orlando or in your hometown?
If you’ve been telling friends that you promise you’ll get together more often this year, then pick a date, decide on a place and go Make Someday Happen!
Bookmark this post as it will be updated throughout the month with recommendations and trivia about each holiday. Follow along on Instagram as well for more inspiration.
Join me and let’s celebrate great food, wine and friends this February!
February Month Celebrations
- ^ Black History Month
^ Great American Pie Month
^ National Bake for Family Fun Month
^ National Cherry Month
^ National Grapefruit Month
^ National Hot Breakfast Month
^ National Macadamia Nut Month
^ National Snack Food Month
^ National Chocolate Lovers Month
^ National Potato Lovers Month
^ Berry Fresh Month
^ National Fiber Focus Month
^ National Fondue Month
^ National Heart Healthy Month
^ Sweet Potato Month
^ “An Affair to Remember” Month
February Weekly Celebrations
- ^ African Heritage & Health Week (First week)
^ National Pork Rind Appreciation Day (On “Superbowl Sunday”)
^ Solo Diners Eat Out Week (First Week)
^ La Poutine Week (in Canada, First Week)
^ Shape Up With Pickles Time (First Week)
^ Pride in Food Service Week (First Full Work Week of February)
^ Great American Pizza Bake (Second Week)
^ Kraut and Frankfurter Week (Second Week)
^ Jell-O Week (Second Week)
^ International Friendship Week (Third Week)
^ National Margarita Weekend (Third Weekend)
^ National Date (Fruit) Week (Fourth Week)
^ National Pancake Week (Fourth Week)
February Day Holidays & Other Fun Events and Reasons to Celebrate
February 1st
- ^ National Cake Pops Day
^ National Dark Chocolate Day
^ National Baked Alaska Day
February 2nd
- ^ National Tater Tot Day
^ National Groundhog Day
^ National Heavenly Hash Day
February 3rd
- ^ National Carrot Cake Day
^ National Wear Red Day (First Friday in February)
February 4th
- ^ National Stuffed Mushroom Day
^ National Homemade Soup Day
^ National Pisco Sour Day (First Saturday of February)
February 5th
- ^ World Nutella Day
^ National Chocolate Fondue Day
^ Super Bowl Sunday “The Big Game” (Usually last Sunday in January or first Sunday in February)
February 6th
- ^ National Chopstix Day
^ National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 7th
- ^ National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 8th
- ^ National Molasses Bar Day
^ National Potato Lover’s Day
February 9th
- ^ National Bagel Day (Formerly Bagel and Lox Day)
^ National Pizza Day
February 10th
- ^ National “Have a Brownie” Day
^ National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
February 11th
- ^ National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
^ National Make a Friend Day
^ National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12th
- ^ National PB&J Day
^ National Plum Pudding Day
February 13th
- ^ National “Italian Food” Day
^ National Tortellini Day
February 14th
- ^ National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
^ National Ferris Wheel Day
^ Valentines Day
February 15th
- ^ National Chewing Gum Day
^ National Gumdrop Day
^ Singles Awareness Day
February 16th
- ^ National Almond Day
February 17th
- ^ National Indian Pudding Day
^ National Cafe’ Au Lait Day
^ National Cabbage Day
^ National Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 18th
- ^ National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
^ National Drink Wine Day
February 19th
- ^ National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20th
- ^ National Muffin Day
^ National Cherry Pie Day
^ Presidents Day (Third Monday in February)
February 21st
- ^ National Biscuits and Gravy Day
^ National Sticky Bun Day
February 22nd
- ^ National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
^ National Margarita Day
February 23rd
- ^ National Banana Bread Day
^ National Toast Day
^ National Chili Day (Fourth Thursday in February)
February 24th
- ^ National Skip the Straw Day*
^ National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25th
- ^ National Chocolate Covered Nut Day
^ National Clam Chowder Day
February 26th
- ^ National Pistachio Day
^ National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
February 27th
- ^ National Kahlua Day
^ National Strawberry Day
^ Chocolate Cake Day
^ National CSA Day
February 28th
- ^ National Chocolate Souffle Day
This list was compiled via web research from Wikipedia, NationalDayCalendar.com, Foodimentary.com, TheNibble.com and BonAppetit.com. Each site had slightly different lists, because food holidays are not all “official” and not all are popular or commonly celebrated. Did I miss any of them? Let me know.
If you’re wondering where all these food holidays and all other holidays come from, petitions are introduced by constituents, trade associations or public relations firms to honor industries, events, professions, hobbies, etc. The president of the United States has the authority to declare a commemorative event or day by proclamation, but fewer than 150 are granted per year. According to Bon Appetit magazine, “State legislatures and governors can also proclaim special observance days, as do mayors of cities, which is why there can be a National Chocolate Day and a National Chocolate Month, as well as two National Guacamole Days—authorized at different levels of government. After the observance day has been authorized, it is up to the petitioner to promote it to the public.”
Basically, celebrate every day. This list just gives you an excuse or a fun theme to do so.
Which food holidays and fun events will you celebrate this February? Comment below and Go #MakeSomedayHappen
Cheers!
Go Epicurista
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