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National Pork Rind Day

Every year on Super Bowl Sunday, the crunchiest tradition in football gets its own holiday. Every year, on the same day as the Big Game, pork rind lovers celebrate the crackly, salty, deep-fried snack that turns a football Sunday into a feast. In 2027, Super Bowl LXI kicks off at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on February 14, so National Pork Rind Day lands on Valentine's Day too. It is the one day of the year when your crunch is practically patriotic.

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Sunday, February 14Every year on February 14

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Roots: Declared by Rudolph Foods, the world's largest pork rind manufacturer, in January 2011, to be celebrated each year on the day of the Big Game.
Also on Feb 14: International Book Giving Day
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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Build the Ultimate Game-Day Spread

Anchor your Super Bowl table with a mountain of pork rinds and every dip you own. Try them crushed as a breadcrumb coating on chicken wings and watch guests fight over the last scoop.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Crunch for a Cause

Remember the day's giving tradition: Rudolph Foods tied the holiday to the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, which helps retired NFL players and their families with medical and financial needs.

WITH FRIENDS

Host a Blind Tasting Party

Line up bags from different brands and let guests vote for the crunchiest, saltiest, and most surprising bite. Award the winner a year of bragging rights.

Plan ahead

National Pork Rind Day is observed on the second Sunday in February. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Sun, Feb 8this year

2027Sun, Feb 14

2028Sun, Feb 13

2029Sun, Feb 11

2030Sun, Feb 10

2031Sun, Feb 9

2032Sun, Feb 8

2033Sun, Feb 13

2034Sun, Feb 12

2035Sun, Feb 11

2036Sun, Feb 10

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Fast facts

1955Rudolph Foods was founded in Lima, Ohio, in 1955 by John Rudolph and now operates six facilities in the United States.

Grab a bag of pork rinds on game day, snap a photo of your spread, and remember that some of the day's proceeds tradition supports retired players through the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund.