National Peach Pie Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Feb 04, 2022
Fact-checked by Sonali Rawat
National Peach Pie Day is celebrated in the month when ripe peaches are harvested.

Where is National Peach Pie Day celebrated?

This day is celebrated all over America, especially in areas like Georgia and California, where the production of peaches is immense. About 20 states in the U.S. are known for their peaches, and this day is celebrated widely among them.

Who is National Peach Pie Day celebrated by?

Anyone who loves fresh peaches, especially peach pie, welcomes this day.

When did National Peach Pie Day first start?

 The origins of the day and its history are still unknown.

Who started National Peach Pie Day?

 There is no record of who first started this holiday.

History And Timeline

The exact origin and the history of this event are unknown. However, it is believed that this day is celebrated towards the end of August as a farewell to the peach picking and harvesting season between June and August.

This day is seen as an opportunity by many to eat a dessert with their favorite fruit, peaches. This day is also observed as an extended celebration of National Eat A Peach Day, which is on August 22 of every year.

Introduction Of Apple Pies

The first reference of apple pies is made by the poet, R. Greene.

1589

Introduction Of Pumpkin Pies

The first record of pumpkin pies was found in English cookbooks.

1675

America Has Pies

Pies become a popular dish in America.

1800s

Access To Peaches

Dishes like peach cobbler and peach pie start to gain popularity after people have easy access to peaches.

19th century

Mention In Cooking Encyclopedia

'The Modern Encyclopedia of Cooking' mentions several different types of pies.

1947

Traditions And Customs

 There are no specific traditions and customs related to this day. However, people like to celebrate this day with a slice of delicious pie with a thick pie crust full of fresh peaches with family and friends.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Peach Pie Day

There are different ways to observe this holiday!

You can start the day by baking a delicious peach pie with ingredients like flour, butter, and sugar to make a thick pie crust and fill the insides with fresh peaches. The recipe is fairly easy. A slice of that sweet dessert can be served with some ice cream, frothy milk, juices, or even some coffee.

You can also bake a pie with family and friends and make a day out of it. Use this day as an excuse to see those people you love but don't get enough time to meet!

Facts And Stats

  • Peaches are also popularly known as Persian Apples and can be found in 700 different varieties. All kinds of peaches can be used in pies made on National Peach Pie Day.
  • Georgia is known as the Peach State because it sees the most harvest of peaches between June and August. Besides Georgia, other states known for their peach production are California, New Jersey, South Carolina, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
  • In America, August is celebrated as National Peach Month. Hence, National Peach Pie Day falls in the month of August as well.

Who invented peach pie?

The inventor of peach pie is unknown. However, the recipe is similar to peach cobbler, which was invented by American settlers.

When was National Peach Pie Day in 2021?

The day was celebrated on August 24, 2021, Thursday.

How do people celebrate National Peach Pie Day?

People usually bake a pie with a thick crust full of fresh peaches, lots of sugar, and butter.

What is the significance of National Peach Pie Day?

This day is a reminder that even though this is an old tradition, you can still enjoy this day to the fullest by adding some modern twists to it.

How do people follow National Peach Pie Day?

Every person who loves desserts and peaches has their own way of celebrating this day.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Monday, August 24, 2020
  • Tuesday, August 24, 2021
  • Wednesday, August 24, 2022
  • Thursday, August 24, 2023
  • Saturday, August 24, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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Fact-checked by Sonali Rawat

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature, Masters of Art specializing in English and Communication Skills

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Sonali RawatBachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature, Masters of Art specializing in English and Communication Skills

Sonali has a Bachelor's degree in English literature from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and is currently pursuing a Master's in English and Communication from Christ University. With considerable experience in writing about lifestyle topics, including travel and health, she has a passion for Japanese culture, especially fashion, and anime, and has written on the subject before. Sonali has event managed a creative-writing festival and coordinated a student magazine at her university. Her favorite authors are Toni Morrison and Anita Desai.

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