National Corn Dog Day
About National Corn Dog Day
When is National Corn Dog Day? This holiday is celebrated on the third Saturday in March
Americans love hot dogs. And, we love our corn dogs, too. They are an All-American creation. So, it’s only fitting that National Corn Dog Day exists to celebrate and enjoy one of our favorite foods. Americans lead busy and hectic lives. Sometimes, we barely have enough time to quickly inhale some food in between meetings or tasks. As a result, this is the perfect grab-and-go food. And, it’s on a stick, so you won’t get your hands dirty or sticky.
Are you looking for a corn dog today? We certainly hope so. Because of their popularity, it is easy to find this quick meal any day of the year. They are at practically every fair and festival in the country. After all, what is a fair or a festival without them? Convenience stores almost always have them along with hot dogs turning on rollers. They are ready to grab when you are on the run. You’ll find them along the highway gas stations that have convenience stores. They are also popular at food stands at the beach or other major tourist attractions.
Of course, a really fun way to celebrate this holiday is to make them yourself at home. They are quick and easy to make. And, like just about anything else, homemade is the best.
Corn Dog Trivia
- German Texans introduced corn dogs to the world in the early 1920s. The original corn dog was a sausage. But, nowadays, there’s usually a hot dog inside.
- In 1927, an application for a patent was made for “fried food on a stick”. The U.S. Patent Office issued the patent in 1929.
- In 1941, Pronto Pup, a vendor at the Minnesota State Fair, was the first to sell them. They coated a hot dog with cornmeal and then fried it. Many vendors contested this and claimed to be the creator.
- Each year, the Texas State Fair sells over 630,000 corn dogs. How many are sold at your state fair?
- In 2016, Pronto Pup placed the world’s largest corn dog on display. They placed a 30-foot fiberglass corn dog atop the original Pronto Pup store in Rockaway Beach, Oregon.
- Mustard is the only officially approved condiment for thm. Ketchup is frowned upon.
- On October 1, 2022, Geoffrey Esper set the Guinness World Record for the most corn dogs eaten in three minutes. He ate 11 of them at the Clowndog Hot Dog Parlor in Albuquerque, New Mexico
How to Celebrate National Corn Dog Day
Food holidays are always a day to savor. Here are some ways you can enjoy this holiday:
- Eat a corn dog or two during a meal today.
- Better still, eat them for both lunch and dinner.
- Have the for your evening snack.
- Make homemade corn dogs. They are easy to make.
- Bring a bunch of them to work to share with co-workers.
- Introduce them to someone who has never had them before.
- Buy a package of frozen corn dogs so you can have them anytime you’re hungry and get the urge.
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History and Origin ofNational Corn Dog Day
In 1992, Henry Otley and Brady Sahnow started this annual holiday in Corvallis, Oregon. As they watched the start of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, they ate corn dogs. They wisely came up with the idea of eating corn dogs each year as a tradition when March Madness begins. And thus, a new holiday began. Over the years, tater tots and beer were added to the menu of National Corn Dog Day, as they pair well with the corn dogs.
This holiday event is referred to as a “National” day. However, we did not find any congressional records or presidential proclamations for this day.
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