October 30

National Candy Corn Day

Celebrate National Candy Corn Day with a sweet treat! Enjoy delicious candy corn recipes, festive crafts, giveaways, and more!

Yearly Date

October 30

Observed in

United States

Introduction

Get ready to celebrate National Candy Corn Day on October 30th! This sweet treat has been around since the late 1800s, and it's popularity hasn't waned over time. It's an iconic Halloween candy that can be enjoyed by young and old alike, is still made using the same recipe as before, and is a symbol of fall festivities. Let's get excited for this day of celebrating all things candy corn!

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National Candy Corn Day Timeline

1880s

Candy Corn Invention

Candy maker George Renninger of the Wunderle Candy Company develops candy corn, a sweet treat resembling a kernel of corn.

1898

Goelitz Begins Production

The Goelitz Confectionery Company (now Jelly Belly Co.) starts manufacturing candy corn, and continues to use the original recipe today.

1950s

National Candy Corn Day Concept

The idea of celebrating a day dedicated to candy corn begins to emerge in American culture, as the candy becomes a Halloween staple.

1980s

Becoming a Fall Icon

Candy corn expands beyond Halloween, becoming an iconic symbol of fall with colors and flavors tailored to Thanksgiving themes.

2000s

Variations and Innovations

Novel candy corn flavors and variations, like gourmet and organic versions, continue to evolve, catering to a diverse range of tastes.

2013

Official Recognition

National Candy Corn Day is officially registered as a holiday to be celebrated every October 30th.

How to Celebrate National Candy Corn Day

1 Make your own candy corn

Mix together sugar, butter, corn syrup and vanilla extract to create a simple but delicious candy corn. You'll be surprised how easy this is and how tasty the results will be.

2 Go out for candy corn

Avoid the hassle of making your own candy corn and head to a specialty store that sells it. You can also find it in most supermarkets or online.

3 Throw a candy corn party

Invite family and friends over for a fun filled candy corn party. Have everyone make their own candy corn creations, have contests, and vote on the best one.

4 Create a candy corn craft

Use candy corns to create something special - from a holiday wreath to a crafty centerpiece, you can let your imagination run wild with these colorful treats.

5 Bake with candy corn

From cookies to cakes, there are lots of recipes using candy corn so get creative and put them to use in some delicious baked goods.

Why We Love National Candy Corn Day

It's a classic sweet treat

Candy corn is a classic Halloween treat that has been around for generations. It's sweet, creamy and crunchy all at the same time, making it an irresistible snack no matter what the occasion!

It comes in different flavors

Candy corn isn't just limited to its traditional orange and yellow colors - now, you can find it flavored with chocolate, peanut butter or even pumpkin spice! So there's something for everyone to enjoy.

It's a great conversation starter

Do you like candy corn? Hating on candy corn? Talking about your favorite flavors or debating the merits of each shape is sure to start an interesting conversation at any party!