National Sloppy Joe Day

National Sloppy Joe Day

March 18, 2023

Celebrate National Sloppy Joe Day with friends and family - whip up a batch of your favorite recipe and enjoy a delicious meal together!

when is it?
March 18
Country
United States
Get your napkins ready to celebrate National Sloppy Joe Day on March 18! This American classic has been around since the 1930s, when a cook named Joe in Sioux City, Iowa created the sloppy joe sandwich. Since then, it's become an iconic staple of comfort food and can be found in homes and restaurants all over the world.

History of National Sloppy Joe Day

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How to Celebrate National Sloppy Joe Day

<div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">1. </span>Throw a Sloppy Joe Party</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Invite your family and friends over for a Sloppy Joe party. Serve the traditional sloppy joes or mix it up with unique variations of the classic sandwich.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">2. </span>Make it a Sloppy Joe Bar</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Set out all the ingredients and let your guests create their own masterpiece. Don't forget to include toppings like cheese, onions, and pickles.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">3. </span>Go to a Sloppy Joe Eating Contest</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Check your local restaurants to see if they are hosting a Sloppy Joe eating contest. If not, create your own! Have prizes for the winner and loser.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">4. </span>Bake some Sloppy Joe Treats</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Make some sloppy joe cupcakes or cookies to share with your family and friends. Try adding some chili powder or paprika for a real kick.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">5. </span>Create a Sloppy Joe Recipe</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Put your own twist on the classic sloppy joe recipe by experimenting with different ingredients and spices. You never know what delicious creation you might come up with!</p></div>

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National Sloppy Joe Day Dates

Year
Date
Day

2023

Mar 18

Saturday

2024

Mar 18

Monday

2025

Mar 18

Tuesday

2026

Mar 18

Wednesday

2027

Mar 18

Thursday

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