National Fig Week

National Fig Week, observed annually from November 1 through 7, puts the spotlight on the versatility of figs. Enjoyed fresh or dried and used in both sweet and savory cooking, figs can add rich sweetness and a chewy texture to meals, snacks, baked goods, salads, sauces, and desserts.

The week also highlights figs’ long history as a cultivated food. Accounts differ on the details of that history, while the origin of National Fig Week itself remains undocumented. It is an opportunity to try figs in new ways and appreciate a fruit that works just as well in everyday dishes as in special treats.

How to Observe National Fig Week

Celebrate by enjoying fresh or dried figs, baking a fig-centered treat, or preparing a savory dish that features them. Try a recipe from a cuisine where figs are common, such as a Moroccan tagine or Greek fig cake, and share your fig creation with friends or family.

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