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National Toasted Marshmallow Day

Enjoy the sweetest day of the year - National Toasted Marshmallow Day! Gather around a campfire and make some delicious treats.

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August 2026

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

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YEARLY DATEAugust 30

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYDesserts

INTRO

Introduction

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Head to the campfire on Aug. 30 for National Toasted Marshmallow Day! This day has been around since the early 2000s, and celebrates one of America's favorite summertime treats. Whether you enjoy them melted between two graham crackers or by themselves, marshmallows have been a staple sweet treat for generations. From roasting over an open fire to melting in hot cocoa, there are so many ways to enjoy this fluffy confectionary delight!

TIMELINE

National Toasted Marshmallow Day Timeline

Marshmallow's Confectionery Roots

Throughout the 1800s, the marshmallow plant's root was used to create a sweet delicacy, giving birth to the early version of marshmallows.

Marshmallows Go Commercial

In the 1940s, the manufacturing process for marshmallows was revolutionized, allowing mass production and introduction into commercial markets.

First S'mores Recipe

The Girl Scouts published the first recipe of s'mores - graham crackers, chocolate, and a toasted marshmallow - in their handbook of 1927.

Marshmallow Roasting Popularity

By 1956, roasting marshmallows at campfires became a popular American pastime, further cementing marshmallows as a campfire staple.

National Toasted Marshmallow Day

In the early 2000s, National Toasted Marshmallow Day was established to celebrate the beloved sweet treat, and is now observed every year on August 30.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Toasted Marshmallow Day

Taste a variety of marshmallows

Try out different types of marshmallows such as regular, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and more. Toast them and see how they taste differently.

MAKE

Make s'mores

Roast marshmallows over an open fire or stovetop flame and sandwich it between 2 graham crackers with a piece of chocolate in the middle for a classic s'more.

CREATE

Create your own marshmallow treats

Get creative by making your own marshmallow treats such as rocky road bars, marshmallow cookies, or homemade Rice Krispy treats.

HOST

Host a toasted marshmallow party

Invite your friends over and have a mini toasted marshmallow party! Have everyone roast their own marshmallows and get creative with their creations. You can even provide some toppings like chocolate chips, nuts, graham crackers and more.

MAKE

Make a giant toasted marshmallow cake

Create your own unique celebration cake by layering slices of toasted marshmallows between thin cake layers and topping it off with frosting and sprinkles.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Toasted Marshmallow Day

Marshmallows bring special memories

For many people, toasting marshmallows brings back fond memories of summer camping trips and bonfires with friends. The fun and laughter of those days, combined with the warmth and smoky sweetness of the marshmallow, will stay with you long after the fire has been extinguished.

Tomakes makes for a tasty treat

Who can resist the tantalizing, sugary goodness of toasted marshmallows? Whether they’re used to make s'mores or just eaten on their own, roasted marshmallows are a sweet and delightful indulgence that can turn an ordinary camping trip into a magical experience.

Toasting marshmallows is fun

Roasting marshmallows outdoors is not only tasty, but it's also a great activity for the whole family. Everyone can get involved in carefully positioning their stick over the fire to achieve that perfect golden brown color. Plus, you don't have to worry about doing any clean up afterwards!

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