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National Grape Popsicle Day arrives every May 27, celebrating the refreshing grape-flavored frozen treat and the delightful history of the Popsicle itself. It’s a perfect excuse to cool down with a vibrant purple pop. Share your favorite flavors, experiment with homemade recipes, or simply enjoy a classic grape Popsicle!
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Expected National Grape Popsicle Day Deals
While we await official 2027 promotions to drop, history shows that National Grape Popsicle Day often brings sweet deals from frozen treat brands and grocery retailers. Look for special offers from companies like Popsicle, Outshine, and Helados Mexico on their frozen fruit bars. Major grocery chains such as Kroger, Walmart, and Target may feature discounts on multi-packs of Popsicles and other frozen desserts, making it easy to stock up for summer. Smaller, artisanal ice pop makers might also offer limited-edition grape flavors or bundles. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as May 27 approaches.
Platform Guide for National Grape Popsicle Day
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Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #GrapePopsicleDay. Film a taste test of different grape popsicle brands or share your favorite homemade recipe.
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #NationalGrapePopsicleDay. Post vibrant photos of your grape popsicles, perhaps with a creative backdrop or fun summer vibe.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #GrapePopsicle. Share your childhood memories of grape popsicles and ask friends for their favorite flavors.
National Grape Popsicle Day Hero
Frank Epperson
History of National Grape Popsicle Day
National Grape Popsicle Day is about celebrating yummy grape Popsicles. From homemade Popsicles to store-bought ones or even ones bought from the ice cream man himself — everything is about grape Popsicles today! Popsicles are a favorite treat for kids and adults of all ages. This frozen refreshing treat is the sweetest way to bring down the heat on a hot summer day.
Humans have enjoyed frozen desserts for millennia. The ancient Romans sent their slaves to the mountains to recover ice blocks, which would be crushed and served with fruits, syrups, and spices. In U.S. history, Thomas Jefferson used to entertain his guests with iced sorbets when they visited his plantation, Monticello, in Virginia.
In 1905, 11-year-old Frank Epperson was on his porch at his San Francisco home making soda by mixing water with a white powdered flavor. He went inside but forgot to take the soda, leaving it outside with the stirring stick still in it. During the night, the temperature dropped and, the following morning, Frank found his drink frozen to the stick.
In 1922, a grown-up Frank introduced his treat at a fireman’s ball and it received great praise. And by 1923, he was selling his treat-on-a-stick in an amusement park in Alameda, California. Epperson called his frozen confectionery the ‘Epsicle’ ice pop. However, his kids called it ‘Pop’s ’sicle.’ He found the name catchy and finally patented it in 1924 in order to share his ‘Popsicle’ with the whole world!
National Grape Popsicle Day timeline
Epperson patents his invention, the ‘Epsicle,’ which he renames to ‘Popsicle,’ borrowing the name from what his children called his creation i.e. ‘Pop’s ‘sicles.’
The production of double-stick Popsicles is suspended as they are very messy and more difficult to eat than Epperson’s version.
Food corporation giant Unilever buys Joe Lowe Corporation to which Epperson had sold the rights to his creation in the 1920s.
Kevin Strahle of America sets the world record for the most ice Popsicles eaten in one minute — six.
How Businesses Can Celebrate National Grape Popsicle Day
Local businesses can celebrate National Grape Popsicle Day by offering refreshing treats to their customers. Restaurants and cafés could feature grape-flavored desserts or special popsicle cocktails for the day. Grocery stores might run promotions on grape Popsicles and related ingredients for homemade versions. Even non-food businesses could offer free grape Popsicles to clients as a fun, unexpected gesture to beat the heat and foster goodwill.
National Grape Popsicle Day FAQs
When is National Grape Popsicle Day?
In 2027, National Grape Popsicle Day will be observed on Thursday, May 27. This annual celebration brings a burst of fruity flavor to the late spring calendar.
How was the Popsicle invented?
Frank Epperson’s accidental creation in 1905 came from a simple oversight. The frozen soda mixture was initially called an ‘Epsicle’ and later patented as ‘Popsicle’ in 1923, becoming an instant hit.
How many Popsicles are sold each year?
The sheer volume of Popsicles sold annually, estimated at around two billion units, underscores its status as a beloved summer staple. Grape remains one of the top-selling flavors, contributing significantly to these figures.
What are the most popular Popsicle flavors?
Beyond the beloved grape, the most popular Popsicle flavors consistently feature a mix of fruity options like cherry, orange, and blue raspberry. The brand also introduces new and innovative flavors regularly to keep fans engaged.
How To Celebrate National Grape Popsicle Day
Make yourself a grape Popsicle
Prepare homemade grape Popsicles to celebrate the day. Or you can buy them from the ice-cream man or an ice-cream parlor near you.
Throw a grape-Popsicles party
Invite family and friends over to your place for a grape-Popsicles party. Prepare grape Popsicles at home and celebrate the start of summertime.
Share on social media
Eat grape Popsicles after every meal, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and share this on social media. Use the hashtag #NationalGrapePopsicleDay.
5 Facts About Popsicles That You Didn’t Know
The frozen drink
The Popsicle was originally sold as “a frozen drink on a stick”.
The most popular flavor
The most popular Popsicle flavor is cherry, one of seven original Popsicle flavors, along with root beer, lemon, banana, orange, grape, and watermelon.
The dual Popsicle
The Twin Popsicle with two sticks was introduced during the Great Depression so that two children could share it for only a nickel.
Popsicle nation
More than two billion Popsicles are sold every year of more than 25 varieties.
The first ice cream truck
The first ‘ice-cream truck’ driver was a man in Nebraska who went around selling Popsicles to children in a horse-drawn cart.
Why We Love National Grape Popsicle Day
It helps to beat the heat
In summer, people are naturally attracted to something cold and delicious. Popsicles, and grape Popsicles especially, make for the perfect summer treat to beat the heat.
A simple snack of variety
What makes people love Popsicles is the fact that they are available in a variety of flavors, like banana, root beer, rainbow, and more. You just want to try them all out!
From ages six to 60
You’re never too old or too young to enjoy the snack. Grape Popsicles, and Popsicles in general, are a fun way to celebrate the simple pleasures of life.
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