The scent of pumpkin spice is everywhere, a clear sign that America’s favorite time of year is about to get into full swing! On the cusp of the holiday season, the last day of September is the perfect time to get excited about the many promotional opportunities October has to offer.
More than just a chill in the air and colorful foliage, October offers a tasty selection of food-focused holidays to kick off the most wonderful time of the year.
From Gumbo Day on 10/12 to Taco Day on 10/4, and Pasta day on 10/17 to Perogie Day
on 10/8, October is packed with savory food holidays to promote your restaurant‘s fall-focused menu. As Halloween gets closer, celebrate sweets on Dessert Day, 10/14, Angel Food Cake Day on 10/16, Pumpkin Cheesecake Day on 10/16, and Chocolate Cupcake Day on 10/19.
As the days grow shorter, the list of food holidays grows longer and longer with the approach of the holiday season.
From tricks and treats to Halloween sweets, there is something incredibly spicy about October, and we’ve put together a list of festive October food holidays to spark the spirit of the season.
October Food Holidays
October 1
International Coffee Day
World Vegetarian Day
October 4
National Taco Day
October 6
National Noodle Day
Garlic Lovers Day
October 7
National Frappé Day
October 8
National Fluffernutter Day
National Pierogi Day
October 9
International Beer & Pizza Day
October 10
National Angel Food Cake Day
National Cake Decorating Day
October 11
Southern Food Heritage Day
October 12
National Gumbo Day
October 14
National Dessert Day
National Chocolate Covered Insect Day
October 15
National Mushroom Day
October 16
World Food Day
October 17
National Pasta Day
October 18
National Chocolate Cupcake Day
October 19
National Seafood Bisque Day
October 21
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
Apple Day
October 25
National Greasy Food Day
October 26
National Pumpkin Day
October 27
American Beer Day
October 28
National Chocolate Day
October 30
National Candy Corn Day
Pumpkin Bread Day
October 31
National Caramel Apple Day
Halloween
By Eileen Honey Strauss
