National Something On a Stick Day

National Something On a Stick Day celebrates the fun and convenience of food served on a stick. Observed annually on March 28, it invites people to enjoy everything from corn dogs, kebabs, and grilled vegetables to fruit skewers, lollipops, and frozen treats. Whether savory or sweet, food on a stick is easy to pick up and eat without a plate or utensils.

Skewering food has a long culinary history, with sticks used to hold food over a fire and make it easier to cook, carry, and eat. Modern favorites include corn dogs and popsicles, while kebabs, satay, and yakitori show how the format appears in different culinary traditions. The history of the holiday itself is less certain: no creator has been identified, although the earliest print reference located by CooksInfo dates to 2001 in Michigan, citing Chase’s Calendar of Events and Wellcat. CooksInfo notes the reference.

How to Observe National Something On a Stick Day

Celebrate by enjoying your favorite food on a stick, such as a corn dog, fruit kebab, grilled skewer, lollipop, or popsicle. Get creative by arranging a meal of savory and sweet bites on skewers, or invite friends and family to invent their own combinations. You can also make the occasion a casual gathering with stick-themed games such as pick-up sticks.

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