Jump into July with 7 Sweet and Savory Month-Long Food Holidays

What’s the most festive culinary celebration of July?

The year’s seventh month contains plenty of reasons for foodies and revelers to bring on their best bounty. In the United States, the Fourth of the July is a coast-to-coast extravaganza of picnics, parties, and parades of provisions.

What other food holidays take place in July?

Daily culinary celebrations occur throughout the coming weeks. Month-long July food holidays include these seven hearty highlights – all considered nationwide festivities in America. (The boss may not close up shop for these foodie events, but these are all-American holidays, just the same.)

• National Baked Bean Month
• National Bison Month
• National Culinary Arts Month
• National Grilling Month
• National Hot Dog Month
• National Ice Cream Month
• National July Belongs to Blueberries Month

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Does July offer other month-long holidays?

This midsummer month boasts many intriguing celebrations. Check out these festivities, just for fun.

• National Anti-Boredom Month
• National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
• Unlucky Month for Weddings
• and more.

Watch for helpful holiday hints, favorite recipes and other tips for July celebrations. Why not follow Practically at Home (see sidebar at right), so you don’t miss a single post!

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