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National String Cheese Day arrives every September 20, inviting us to celebrate the delightfully peelable snack. This day honors the unique texture and satisfying experience of string cheese, a favorite for lunchboxes and quick bites. Grab a stick, savor the flavor, and share your favorite string cheese moments!
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Expected National String Cheese Day Deals
As National String Cheese Day approaches, history suggests that major dairy brands and grocery retailers will roll out special promotions. Look for discounts on multi-packs of string cheese from brands like Kraft, Sargento, and Frigo Cheese Heads at supermarkets nationwide. Specialty food stores might feature artisanal mozzarella string cheese or offer pairings with other snack items. Fast-casual restaurants could also introduce limited-time menu items incorporating string cheese. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as September 20 approaches.
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Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #StringCheeseDay. Film creative ways to peel your string cheese or unique recipes that feature it.
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Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #StringCheeseDay. Ask your community to share their favorite childhood memories involving string cheese.
National String Cheese Day Hero
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History of National String Cheese Day
Galbani Cheese is credited with introducing National String Cheese Day in 2017. String cheese in the U.S. is the term for snack-sized pieces of mozzarella. This cylindrical-shaped string cheese stretches roughly six inches long with a diameter of one inch. Another popular term for it is ‘cheese stick,’ which refers to an individual stick or several lengths cut and packaged together. String cheese is virtually always a type of mozzarella or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella.
There are claims that a Mexican teenager, Leobarda Castellanos García, was the first to come up with the idea for string cheese, but Frank Baker has been credited with inventing cheese sticks in 1976. He didn’t much care for shredded or cubed mozzarella cheese, which others were using at the time, so he decided to come up with his own. The first version resembled a twisted rope.
He debuted it at parties and bars to get some public opinion. After a few years, the cylindrical form came into play, and packaging for individual pieces improved the shelf life. The creation soon became a popular snack. While it is debatable that others might have come up with the idea for string cheese at the same time Baker did, there is little evidence to confirm it.
There are several ways to enjoy this delicious snack. Many adopt the ‘peel and eat’ pattern of separating sticks into thinner strands, while others would rather munch directly on the stick. Whichever way you choose, one thing’s for sure — it tastes great.
Join foodies everywhere to celebrate this amazing snack. Take it along for your picnic or your evening walk in the park. You can even heat it till it melts and add it to your favorite recipes as well.
National String Cheese Day timeline
The first style of string cheese appears in Mexico, created by 14-year-old Leobarda Castellanos García.
Frank Baker invents cheese sticks.
Cheestrings gain popularity in the U.K.
Galbani Cheese introduces String Cheese Day.
How Businesses Can Celebrate National String Cheese Day
Local businesses can celebrate National String Cheese Day by offering creative specials or engaging with customers. Restaurants might feature appetizers like gourmet mozzarella sticks or string cheese-stuffed sandwiches. Grocery stores can create eye-catching displays of various string cheese brands, perhaps offering sampling stations or bundle deals. Schools and daycares can use the day to promote healthy snacking with fun facts about dairy, making string cheese a central part of their lunch or snack menu.
National String Cheese Day FAQs
When is National String Cheese Day?
National String Cheese Day 2026 falls on Sunday, September 20, giving everyone a perfect weekend opportunity to enjoy this fun, peelable snack.
How much string cheese is consumed annually?
While precise figures for string cheese alone are hard to isolate, the snack cheese market, which includes string cheese, is a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S., with millions of pounds consumed each year by adults and children alike.
What makes string cheese stringy?
String cheese gets its distinctive stringy texture from a process called ‘pasta filata,’ which means ‘spun paste.’ This involves heating and stretching the cheese curd, typically mozzarella, until the milk proteins align into long, parallel fibers. When cooled, these aligned proteins allow the cheese to be pulled into strings.
Is string cheese healthy?
String cheese is generally considered a healthy snack option, especially when made from low-fat or part-skim mozzarella. It’s a good source of protein and calcium, making it a nutritious choice for kids and adults looking for a quick, satisfying bite.
How to Celebrate National String Cheese Day
Eat some
Visit your local store and get your favorite variety of string cheese. No matter the flavor, string cheese is always a delicious snack.
Give it to friends as a gift
Send your friends and family some snacky treats to celebrate National String Cheese Day. String cheese is an excellent chewy gift.
Add it to another recipe
Melt your cheese sticks and add them to a recipe for another dish. You never know, it might be the secret ingredient you’ve been missing.
5 Facts About String Cheese That Will Blow Your Mind
Calcium content
String cheese provides over 20% of the recommended daily calcium intake your body needs.
Small chops
Regular mozzarella string cheese is chock-full of proteins and packs just 80 calories.
Long life
String cheese can remain fresh for months, if refrigerated.
Banned content
Several flavors have been discontinued including smoky bacon and cheddar.
Bega Stringers
Bega Cheese in Australia sells string cheese known as Bega Stringers.
Why We Love National String Cheese Day
Easy to add in recipes
You can melt string cheese and add it to a recipe. Several recipes use string cheese as an ingredient including stuffed crust pizza, stuffed peppers, and caprese skewers.
Tasty treat
We all love a good snack. String cheese is a tasty one that people of all ages can enjoy.
Long life
String cheese can stay fresh in the refrigerator for months. A short trip to the kitchen is all you need to enjoy this snack.
National String Cheese Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 20 | Sunday |
| 2027 | September 20 | Monday |
| 2028 | September 20 | Wednesday |
| 2029 | September 20 | Thursday |
| 2030 | September 20 | Friday |
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