May Food Holidays & Events

Posted By Kimberly Turner on May 2, 2019 in American Food Recipes, Cinco de Mayo Recipes, Cooking How-To Videos, Cooking Tips & Tricks, Featured, Food Fun, Food Holidays, Holidays & Events, How To Cook, Mother's Day, Victoria Day | 0 comments

Here are May Food Holidays & Events.

Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here & there.

Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page.

Month Holidays:

National Asparagus Month:

• Browse Asparagus shows, Asparagus recipes
• Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
• Oven-Baked Asparagus with Blood Orange
• Grilled Lemon Zest Asparagus with Verjus

National Barbecue Month:

• Browse BBQ Grilling shows, BBQ Grilling recipes

National Loaded Potato Month:

• Browse Potato shows, Potato recipes
• Twice Baked Potatoes

National Chocolate Custard Month:

• Browse Chocolate shows, Chocolate recipes
• Browse Pudding shows, Custard shows, Custard recipes

National Egg Month:

• Browse Egg shows, Egg recipes

National Gazpacho Aficionado Month:

• Browse Gazpacho shows, Gazpacho recipes

National Hamburger Month:

• Browse Burger shows, Burger recipes

National Mediterranean Diet Month:

• Browse Mediterranean shows, Mediterranean recipes

National Salad Month:

• Browse Salad shows, Salad recipes
• Browse Salad Dressing shows, Salad Dressing recipes

National Salsa Month:

• Browse Salsa shows, Salsa recipes

National Strawberry Month:

• Browse Strawberry shows, Strawberry recipes

National Vinegar Month:

• Browse Vinegar shows, Vinegar recipes

Week Holidays:

National Raisin Week – May 1-7:

• Browse Raisin shows, Raisin recipes

National Herb Week – May 3-9:

• Browse Herb shows, Herb recipes

National Homebrew Day – 1st Saturday:

• Browse Beer shows, Beer recipes

National Hamburger Week – 2nd Week:

• Browse Burger shows, Burger recipes

American Craft Beer Week – 3rd Week:

• Browse Beer shows, Beer recipes

National Frozen Yogurt Week – 3rd Week:

• Browse Freezer & Frozen shows, Freezer recipes
• Browse Yogurt shows, Yogurt recipes

Special Occasion Holidays:

Cinco de Mayo – May 5:

• Browse Cinco de Mayo shows, Cinco de Mayo recipes

Mother’s Day – 2nd Sunday of May:

• Browse Mother’s Day shows, Mother’s Day recipes

Victoria Day – last Monday preceding May 25:

• Browse Victoria Day shows, Victoria Day recipes

Memorial Day – last Monday:

• Browse Memorial Day shows, Memorial Day recipes

National Barbecue Day – last Monday:

• Browse BBQ Grilling shows, BBQ Grilling recipes

National Hamburger/Cheeseburger Day – last Monday:

• Browse Burger shows, Burger recipes

International Chardonnay Day – 4th Thursday:

• Browse Chardonnay shows, Chardonnay recipes
• Browse Wine shows, Wine recipes

Day Holidays:

May 1 – National Chocolate Parfait Day:

• Browse Chocolate shows, Chocolate recipes
• Browse Parfait shows, Parfait recipes

May 2 – National Chocolate Mousse Day:

• Browse Chocolate shows, Chocolate recipes
• Browse Mousse shows, Mousse recipes

May 2 – National Truffles Day:

• Browse Truffle shows, Truffle recipes
• Browse Chocolate shows, Chocolate recipes

May 3 – National Raspberry Popover Day:

• Browse Raspberry shows, Raspberry recipes
• Browse Baking shows, Baking recipes

May 3 – National Raspberry Tart Day:

• Browse Raspberry shows, Raspberry recipes
• Browse Pie & Tart shows, Pie & Tart recipes

May 4 – National Candied Orange Peel Day:

• How to Make Candied Orange Peel Slivers
• Browse Candy shows, Candy recipes
• Browse Orange shows, Orange recipes

May 4 – National Homebrew Day:

• Browse Beer shows, Beer recipes

May 4 – National Orange Juice Day:

• Browse Orange shows, Orange recipes
• Browse Juice shows, Juice recipes

May 5 – Cindo de Mayo:

• Browse Cinco de Mayo shows, Cinco de Mayo recipes

May 5 – National Chocolate Custard Day:

• Browse Chocolate shows, Chocolate recipes
• Browse Pudding shows, Custard recipes

May 5 – National Enchilada Day:

• Napa Jack’s Chipotle Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas
• Browse Enchilada shows, Enchilada recipes

May 5 – National Hoagie Day:

• Browse Sandwich shows, Sandwich recipes

May 6 – International No Diet Day:

• Browse Dessert shows, Dessert recipes
• Browse Alcohol shows, Alcohol recipes

May 6 – National Crepe Suzette Day:

• Kasper Family German-Style Crepes
• Browse Pancake shows, Crepe recipes
• Browse Orange shows, Orange recipes

May 7 – National Roast Leg of Lamb Day:

• Browse Lamb shows, Lamb recipes

May 8 – Have a Coke Day:

• Browse Cola shows, Cola recipes

May 8 – National Coconut Cream Pie Day:

• Browse Pie & Tart shows, Pie & Tart recipes

May 8 – National Empanada Day:

May 9 – National Butterscotch Brownie Day:

May 9 – National Moscato Day:

May 10 – National Liver and Onions Day:

May 10 – National Shrimp Day:

May 11 – National “Eat What You Want” Day:

• Pasta, Noodles & Grains Shows, Pasta Recipes

May 12 – National Nutty Fudge Day:

• Browse Chocolate shows, Chocolate recipes

May 13 – National Apple Pie Day:

• Browse Pie & Tart shows, Pie & Tart recipes

May 13 – National Fruit Cocktail Day:

May 13 – National Hummus Day:

May 14 – National Buttermilk Biscuit Day:

May 15 – National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day:

May 16 – National Coquilles St. Jacques Day:

May 17 – National Cherry Cobbler Day:

May 18 – National Cheese Souffle Day:

May 18 – I love Reese’s Day:

• Browse Chocolate shows, Chocolate recipes
• Browse Peanut Butter shows, Peanut Butter recipes

May 19 – National Devil’s Food Cake Day:

• Browse Chocolate shows, Chocolate recipes

May 19 – World Baking Day:

• Browse Baking shows, Baking recipes

May 20 – National Quiche Lorraine Day:

• Browse French Cuisine shows, French recipes
• Browse Pie & Tart shows, Pie & Tart recipes
• Browse Egg shows, Egg recipes
• Browse Bacon shows, Bacon recipes

May 20 – Pick Strawberries Day:

• Browse Strawberry shows, Strawberry recipes

May 21 – National Strawberries and Cream Day:

• Browse Strawberry shows, Strawberry recipes
• Browse  Whipped Cream shows, Whipped Cream recipes

May 22 – National Vanilla Pudding Day:

• Browse Vanilla shows, Vanilla recipes
• Browse Pudding shows, Pudding recipes

May 23 – National Taffy Day:

• Browse Candy shows, Candy recipes

May 24 – National Escargot Day:

• Browse Escargots shows, Escargots recipes

May 25 – National Brown-Bag-It Day:

• Browse School Lunch shows, School Lunch recipes

May 25 – National Wine Day:

• Browse Wine shows, Wine recipes

May 26 – National Blueberry Cheesecake Day:

• Browse Blueberry shows, Blueberry recipes
• Browse Cheesecake shows, Cheesecake recipes

May 26 – National Cherry Dessert Day:

• Browse Cherry shows, Cherry recipes
• Browse Dessert shows, Dessert recipes

May 27 (2019) – National Barbecue Day:

• Browse BBQ Grilling shows, BBQ Grilling recipes

May 27 – National Grape Popsicle Day:

• Browse Grape shows, Grape recipes
• Browse Freezer & Frozen shows,

May 28 – National Brisket Day:

• Browse Roast Beef shows, Roast Beef recipes
• Brisket-Style Pork Loin Roast

May 29 – National Biscuit Day:

• Browse Bread shows, Bread recipes

May 29 – National Coq au Vin Day:

• Browse Chicken shows, Chicken recipes
• Browse Wine shows, Wine recipes
• Browse French Cuisine shows, French recipes

May 30 – National Mint Julep Day:

• Browse Mint shows, Mint recipes
• Browse Alcohol & Cocktail shows,

May 31 – National Macaroon Day:

• Browse Cookie shows, Cookie recipes
• Browse Almond shows, Almond recipes
• Browse Coconut shows, Coconut recipes

Be sure to bookmark these May Food Holidays & Events!

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By Kimberly Turner / July 24, 2012 / 0 Comments

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By Kimberly Turner / August 13, 2012 / 0 Comments

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