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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 30
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Introduction

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!

History of National Toasted Marshmallow Day

National Toasted Marshmallow Day Dates

National Toasted Marshmallow Day Timeline

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marshmallow's Confectionery Roots</div><div class='timeline-text'>Throughout the 1800s, the marshmallow plant's root was used to create a sweet delicacy, giving birth to the early version of marshmallows.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marshmallows Go Commercial</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1940s, the manufacturing process for marshmallows was revolutionized, allowing mass production and introduction into commercial markets.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1927</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First S'mores Recipe</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Girl Scouts published the first recipe of s'mores - graham crackers, chocolate, and a toasted marshmallow - in their handbook of 1927.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1956</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marshmallow Roasting Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>By 1956, roasting marshmallows at campfires became a popular American pastime, further cementing marshmallows as a campfire staple.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Toasted Marshmallow Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>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.</div></div></div>

How to Celebrate National Toasted Marshmallow Day

<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Taste a variety of marshmallows</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Try out different types of marshmallows such as regular, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and more. Toast them and see how they taste differently.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make s'mores</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create your own marshmallow treats</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative by making your own marshmallow treats such as rocky road bars, marshmallow cookies, or homemade Rice Krispy treats.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a toasted marshmallow party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a giant toasted marshmallow cake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create your own unique celebration cake by layering slices of toasted marshmallows between thin cake layers and topping it off with frosting and sprinkles.</p></div></div>

Why We Love National Toasted Marshmallow Day

<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Tomakes makes for a tasty treat</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Toasting marshmallows is fun</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Marshmallows bring special memories</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</p></div></div>

5 Toasted Marshmallow Day Unbelievable Facts

<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Marshmallows Were Once Used Medically</h3><p class='facts-content'>The marsh mallow plant, from which the initial recipe for marshmallows was crafted, was used in ancient Egyptian and Roman civilizations for its medicinal properties, particularly soothing sore throats.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Marshmallow Capital of the World is in Wisconsin</h3><p class='facts-content'>Ligonier, Indiana supposedly takes this title, home to numerous marshmallow factory facilities.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>James Bond Loves Marshmallows</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the novel From Russia with Love, author Ian Fleming identified marshmallows as one of James Bond's favored treats.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>World's Largest Marshmallow: A Weighty Record</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Guinness World Record for the largest marshmallow ever made stands at a whopping 1,286 pounds, created in 2017 by Prepol AS in Norway.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Toasted Marshmallows Are a Science</h3><p class='facts-content'>The toasting process of marshmallows includes a scientific principle known as the Maillard reaction, a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned food its distinctive flavor--the same that occurs when grilling steaks or toasting bread.</p></div></div>

National Toasted Marshmallow Day FAQs

When is National Toasted Marshmallow Day?

National Toasted Marshmallow Day is celebrated on August 30 every year. In 2024 National Toasted Marshmallow Day will occur on a Friday.

National Toasted Marshmallow Day Dates

Year
Date
Day

2023

Aug 30

Wednesday

2024

Aug 30

Friday

2025

Aug 30

Saturday

2026

Aug 30

Sunday

2027

Aug 30

Monday

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