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Mead Day

Raise a glass and toast to Mead Day - the perfect excuse to enjoy delectable mead, made from honey and water!

Saturday

August 2026

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

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YEARLY DATEFirst Saturday in August

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYAlcohol

INTRO

Introduction

PHOTO

Raise a glass to Mead Day on the First Saturday of August! This day is all about celebrating the ancient drink – mead, which has been around for thousands of years. It's believed to be one of the oldest alcoholic beverages known and it's still popular today. The recipe for mead is simple: honey, water, and yeast. Though over time, mead makers have added different ingredients to give it unique flavors and styles. On this special day, we honor this amazing beverage and its rich history. So, let's get ready to celebrate with some delicious mead!

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TIMELINE

Mead Day Timeline

Mead Discovery

Archaeologists have found evidence that mead was drunk in China around 7000 BC, potentially making it one of the earliest known alcoholic beverages.

Beowulf and Mead

The epic poem Beowulf, written around 1700 BC, mentions mead, showing its significance in Anglo-Saxon culture.

Industrial Mead Production

In the 15th century, commercial meaderies began their operation in Europe capitalizing on the drink's popularity.

Mead Decline

By the mid-19th century, the popularity of mead significantly declined due to more accessible alternatives like beer and wine.

Mead Resurgence

In the latter half of the twentieth century, particularly the1960s, Mead began to regain popularity as part of the homebrewing movement.

Mead Day Inception

The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) established Mead Day in 2002 to increase the popularity and awareness of the historic beverage.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Mead Day

Brew your own mead

Mead-making is easy and fun, and you don't need a lot of equipment to get started. All you need is honey, water, yeast, and some basic equipment like a fermentation bucket and carboy.

VISIT

Visit a meadery

If brewing your own mead isn't your thing, why not visit a local meadery? Many meaderies offer tours, tastings, and even workshops to teach you all about the process of making mead.

MAKE

Make mead cocktails

Mead can be used in many creative ways. Try mixing it with other ingredients like fruit juices, liqueurs, and spices to make delicious cocktails.

HOST

Host a mead tasting

Invite friends over for a fun night of sampling different types of meads. You can even have a competition to see who can name the most different types of mead.

COOK

Cook with mead

Mead can be used as an ingredient in many dishes. Try glazing meats or vegetables with a mixture of honey and mead for an extra bit of sweetness or use it in marinades for even more flavor.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love Mead Day

Mead supports local producers

When you buy local mead you are supporting small businesses and helping the economy of your community thrive. Plus, you know that you are getting top quality ingredients crafted by passionate producers who take pride in their unique products!

Mead is a delicious drink

Mead is an ancient fermented beverage made from honey, water and yeast. It's sweet, complex flavor makes it a great choice for sipping or pairing with foods like cheese and charcuterie plates. Plus, there are many varieties of mead to explore, from dry and sparkling wines to traditional brews!

Mead has a long history

Mead has been around since the Middle Ages, so drinking it is like taking a sip of history! And like other fermented beverages such as wine and beer, it was originally brewed as a way to preserve surplus honey that would have otherwise gone to waste. So raise a glass in honor of all those ancient beekeepers!

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