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International Chicken Wing Day

Celebrate International Chicken Wing Day with friends and family - get ready for a delicious feast of wings, dips, and sauces!

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Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEJuly 1

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYBBQ

INTRO

Introduction

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It's time to get your wings ready for International Chicken Wing Day on July 1! This day was created in Buffalo, New York in 1977 and has been celebrated ever since. It is a great opportunity to enjoy some tasty chicken wings with friends and family. The classic buffalo wing originated from the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, where it is said that the owner deep fried some leftover chicken wings and served them with a spicy sauce. Nowadays, you can find all sorts of flavors from sweet and sour to honey garlic and even teriyaki. So grab your favorite flavor of wings and let the celebration begin!

TIMELINE

International Chicken Wing Day Timeline

Invention of Buffalo Wings

In the Anchor Bar, Buffalo, NY, the Buffalo wing was invented when the owner decided to deep-fry leftover chicken wings and coat them with a spicy sauce.

Creation of Chicken Wing Day

Mayor Stan Makowski of Buffalo proclaimed July 29 as Chicken Wing Day to honor the local creation, starting a yearly tradition.

Chicken Wings National Popularity

During the 1980s, chicken wings became popular nationwide in the USA as restaurants began including them on menus and serving them with a variety of sauces.

Chicken Wing Shortage

Due to the increased demand, there was a nationwide chicken wing shortage causing prices to skyrocket.

First International Chicken Wing Day

The celebration expanded beyond the USA, marking the first International Chicken Wing Day on July 1, 2015.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate International Chicken Wing Day

Make your own chicken wings

Making chicken wings is a fun and easy way to celebrate International Chicken Wing Day. You can try different sauces, marinades, and seasonings to create the perfect wing.

Go out for wings

There are restaurants all over the world that serve amazing wings. Whether you prefer hot and spicy or sweet and tangy, head out and find the best wings in town.

HOLD

Hold a wing eating contest

If you want to really celebrate International Chicken Wing Day in style, then host a competition to see who can eat the most wings. This is sure to be a fun event that everyone will enjoy.

CREATE

Create a wing recipe

Why not get creative and come up with your own unique wing recipe? Try out different flavors and ingredients to create something truly special.

TRY

Try a wing challenge

For the brave at heart, why not take on a wing challenge? Most restaurants have an option for those who want to take on the ultimate challenge and try to eat the hottest wings on the menu.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love International Chicken Wing Day

International Chicken Wing Day is a great excuse to get together

Not only do chicken wings taste great, but they also make it easy to invite friends over for some good old fashioned fun. Kick back with some cold beers and enjoy your favorite flavors while spending time with your favorite people - there's no better way to celebrate International Chicken Wing Day!

Chicken wings are delicious

Whether you go for the classic Buffalo-style or try something new and creative like garlic Parmesan, chicken wings are a great snack that packs a flavorful punch! Plus, they're easy to make and fun to eat - what more could you want?

Chicken wings are versatile

You can serve them as an appetizer at parties or make them the star of the show with entrees such as grilled chicken tacos. With all sorts of seasonings, sauces, and marinades, the possibilities for delicious recipes with chicken wings are endless!