National Potato Chip Day celebrates America’s #1 snack food – those irresistibly crispy, salty potato slices that have become a staple in households across the nation.
Quick Facts
- When is it?: March 14th annually
- Tagged as: America’s Favorite Snack Day
- What’s the hashtag?: #NationalPotatoChipDay
- When was founded?: Origin date unknown
- Who founded it?: Origins still being researched
History of National Potato Chip Day
The story begins in Saratoga Springs on August 24, 1853, when Chef George Crum created the first potato chip in response to a customer’s complaint about thick, soggy potatoes. He sliced potatoes paper-thin, fried them until crisp, and added extra salt – creating what became known as “Saratoga Chips.”
Timeline
• 1853: George Speck (aka George Crum) creates potato chips
• 1908: Tri-Sum Potato Chips established as first manufacturer
• 1910: Mike-sell’s Potato Chip Company founded
• 1950s: Introduction of flavored chips
Dates by Next Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 14 | Friday |
| 2026 | March 14 | Saturday |
| 2027 | March 14 | Sunday |
| 2028 | March 14 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | March 14 | Wednesday |
How It’s Observed
People celebrate by enjoying their favorite chips, creating unique dips, hosting chip-tasting parties, and even making homemade potato chips. Some get creative by using chips in recipes or dipping them in chocolate for a sweet-salty treat.
Fun Facts About Potato Chips
• Potato chips generate over $15 billion in revenue worldwide annually
• The first potato chip company in America was established in Leominster, Massachusetts
• Chips were originally a restaurant-only dish before becoming mass-produced
• Scientists have found that potato chips trigger powerful addiction-like mechanisms
Quiz
- Where were potato chips invented?
- When were flavored chips introduced?
- Who is credited with inventing potato chips?
-(Answers: 1. Saratoga Springs 2. 1950s 3. George Crum)
FAQs
Q: What dips go well with potato chips?
A: Sour cream and onion, salsa, ranch, queso, chili cheese, and spinach dip
Q: Are chips good for picnics?
A: Yes, they’re portable and don’t require temperature control
Importance of National Potato Chip Day
This day celebrates not just a snack, but an innovation in food history that has become a global phenomenon, bringing people together through shared enjoyment of this simple yet satisfying treat.
Related
• National Snack Day
• National Junk Food Day
• National French Fry Day
• World Food Day