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National Blueberry Popover Day

A food observance on March 10 celebrating blueberry popovers, light and airy pastries made with egg batter and filled or topped with blueberries.

Wednesday
10
March 2027
Last updated February 26, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team
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YEARLY DATEMarch 10
OBSERVED INUnited States
CATEGORYFood
SUBCATEGORYDesserts
ORIGIN

Community Origin

FOUNDING ENTITY
Not documented
FIRST OBSERVED
Not documented
HOW THE HOLIDAY CAME TO BE

The observance appears to be an informal food holiday with early mentions in 2013 on food blogs and holiday calendars.

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INTRO

Introduction

Celebrate National Blueberry Popover Day on March 10 with a delicious treat that you're sure to love! This special day was created to honor the classic breakfast dish, which was first introduced in the late 19th century. The blueberry popover is a light, fluffy pastry filled with sweet and tart blueberries. It's a popular breakfast item that can be enjoyed all year round. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this tasty treat!

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TIMELINE

National Blueberry Popover Day Timeline

Publication of Popover Recipe

The first popover recipe is printed in the American Cookery, a cookbook by Amelia Simmons.

Birth Of Blueberries Cultivation

The cultivation of blueberries began when Elizabeth Coleman White and Dr. Frederick Coville started breeding wild species.

Commercial Blueberry Production

The first commercial crop of highbush blueberries was harvested and sold in Whitesbog, New Jersey, opening new culinary avenues.

Blueberry Popover Popularization

Popovers became mainstream in the culinary world and innovative chefs began incorporating blueberries into their recipes.

National Blueberry Popover Day Inception

The first celebration of National Blueberry Popover Day occurred, encouraging people to enjoy this delicious breakfast treat.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Blueberry Popover Day

EDITOR'S PICK

Bake your own popovers

Popovers are fun and easy to make. Mix up the batter, pour into a greased muffin tin, and bake. You can fill the popovers with blueberry preserves, cream cheese, or any other filling you can dream up.

EAT

Eat out for blueberry popovers

Find a restaurant that serves blueberry popovers and indulge in a tasty treat. Check Yelp for a list of restaurants that serve popovers or look up a recipe online and make them at home.

THROW

Throw a popover party

Invite your friends over for a blueberry popover party! Make a variety of different flavors and let everyone try them out. You can also have a contest to see who can make the most creative blueberry popover.

VISIT

Visit a bakery

If you don't feel like making your own blueberry popovers, visit your local bakery and pick up some delicious treats. Most bakeries offer a variety of flavors, so be sure to try them all out!

SET

Set up a popover bar

Set up a DIY popover bar with all the fixings. Have everyone bring their favorite ingredients for toppings and let everyone customize their own popover creations.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Blueberry Popover Day

Blueberry popovers are nutritious

These tasty treats are a great source of fiber and protein, while the blueberries add in much needed antioxidants. With every bite you're getting a healthy helping of vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients.

They are easy to make

Popovers are incredibly easy to make and are sure to impress your family and friends. All you need is a few simple ingredients, including fresh blueberries and some whole milk. You can even add extra ingredients such as cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor!

They are delicious & versatile

Popovers can be eaten as breakfast, lunch, dinner or even dessert! Use them savory by adding cheese and herbs or sweet with jams and sugar. They taste great on their own but can also be used as a side dish or appetizer.

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