National S'mores Day

National S'mores Day History

National S'mores Day is a delightful tribute to one of America’s most popular and beloved campfire treats. Celebrated across the nation, the day shines a spotlight on the irresistible confection made from three simple ingredients - marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers.

S'mores have long held a treasured spot in American culinary tradition. The tradition dates back to the 1920s when the recipe first appeared in a Girl Scouts guidebook, aptly named 'Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts'. The name 's'mores' is a contraction of the words 'some more', an indication of their addictive nature. Over the years, the appeal of s'mores has grown, with variations of the treat popping up in cookbooks and on restaurant menus.

National S'mores Day serves not just as a celebration of the tasty treat, but also as a gentle nudge towards creating special memories. It’s a day that fosters community and encourages sharing, best enjoyed with family and friends. Whether you indulge in the traditional way or create your own unique version of the treat on this day, the essence of s’mores still prevails - warm, gooey, and delightfully messy. National S'mores day is traditionally recognized every year on August 10th.

National S'mores Day facts

• According to historydaily.org, the first time a recipe for smores appeared in print was in 1927. The recipe was published in a guidebook by the Girl Scouts of America called Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts.
• Graham crackers were developed in the early 1800s by Sylvester Graham, a minister from New Jersey. He used wheat bran, wheat germ, and finely-ground wheat flour to create the iconic cracker.
• The largest smore weighed 343 pounds. It was achieved in 2019 by the company Planetary Matters located in Middlesex, Vermont.
• The first written recipe for s’mores was published in the Girl Scout handbook in 1927, where they were called Some Mores. This is likely the origin of the s'mores tradition.
• S'mores are such a beloved treat that not only do they have a national day, but they also have a dedicated annual week - the first week of August is considered National S'mores Week.

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Top things to do for National S'mores Day

• Plan a party with your family and friends, where you can host a s'mores bar. Spice up the tradition with bananas, ice cream, raspberries, or sprinkles.
• Attend a bonfire. Bring marshmallows, graham crackers, and pieces of chocolate. Roast the marshmallow over the fire, then combine it with the cracker and chocolate for some tasty smores.
• Go camping and bring all you need for smores (graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallow). Build a fire at night and tell ghost stories while enjoying fire-roasted smores.