IN-STORE EVENTS CALENDAR

Irish-American Heritage Month National Celery Month National Flour Month National Frozen Food Month National Noodle Month National Nutrition Month National Peanut Month National Sauce Month

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Paczki Day. These round jam-filled Polish pastries are a highlight of the pre-Lenten period.

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Texas Independence Day. Mark the occasion with a deep dive into the best of the onetime Lone Star Republic’s food and beverage products.

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Soup It Forward Day. Encourage shoppers and associates to create homemade soups for families or friends in need.

National Oreo Cookie Day. Feature some of the available varieties of this iconic treat — Double Stuf, anyone?

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Daylight Saving Time

National Chicken Noodle Soup Day

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National Flapjack Day

National Cereal Day

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National Potato Chip Day. Most popular flavors? Run an online consumer poll to find out.

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National Oregon Day. Be sure to spotlight the preeminent culinary offerings of the Beaver State.

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National Crab Meat Day

National Meatball Day National Ranch Dressing Day. Offer a list of this versatile condiment’s many uses beyond jazzing up salads.

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National Kansas Day. Show off the foods and beverages for which the Sunflower State is famous. National Curl Crush Day. Celebrate tresses of various textures by promoting your selection of ethnic hair care products. St. Patrick’s Day

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Vernal Equinox. Spring has finally sprung. National Crunchy Taco Day. Some of us prefer the soft ones, but to each their own.

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National American Diabetes Association Alert Day. Raise the awareness of your shoppers regarding this serious health condition affecting 34 million-plus Americans.

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Melba Toast Day

National Tamale Day

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National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day

National Cheesesteak Day

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As the Academy Awards Ceremony airs on this night, suggest that shoppers load up on edibles for a watch party with fellow movie fans in their households.

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National Black Forest Cake Day. Sell it by the slice in the bakery department for a quick dessert or anytime indulgence.

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National Nevada Day. Use this occasion to present great foods and beverages from the Silver State.

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National Take a Walk in the Park Day. Challenge associates to get their steps in for optimal health, with a prize for whoever logs the most miles.

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National Crayon Day. Hold a drawing contest for young shoppers depicting sections of the store, using these well-loved sticks of pigmented wax.

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National Snack Day. Ask customers to post online the directions for preparing their most novel between-meal hunger busters.

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Johnny Appleseed Day. This is as good a time as any to honor the ubiquitous fruit to which this horticultural giant dedicated his life.

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National Frozen Food Day. Where would we be without the technology that enables us to enjoy a variety of products fresh from the freezer?

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Organize Your Home Office Day. Let shoppers know they can pick up any necessary items in your school/ office supply aisle.

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National Sloppy Joe Day. Provide several easy variations on this classic dish for fun family dinners.

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International Waffle Day. Invite customers to enjoy this dish — in combination with other foods like fruit or chicken — any time of day.

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National Corn Dog Day

National Poultry Day

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Make Up Your Own Holiday, preferably one that requires the preparation of a delicious meal.