World Festival of Oatmeal

April 12, Friday

The World Oatmeal Festival is a fun and unusual celebration of one of the most popular and healthy foods — oatmeal. The Oatmeal Festival is held in different countries around the world and draws attention to oatmeal as a symbol of healthy eating and a balanced lifestyle.

Traditions and Events
Oatmeal Cooking Competitions. One of the most popular parts of the festival is the oatmeal cooking competition. Participants try to create both traditional and unusual recipes using various ingredients and seasonings.

Tastings and Master Classes. Professional chefs and amateurs demonstrate their unique ways of cooking oatmeal, holding master classes and tastings for festival participants.

Porridge Races. Some countries organize fun races with bowls of oatmeal, where participants must run to the finish line without spilling their dish. This adds fun and competition to the festival.

Lectures and presentations. Events are held where dietitians and nutritionists talk about the health benefits of oatmeal, its nutritional properties and its impact on lowering cholesterol, maintaining a healthy weight and the digestive system.

Cooking competitions. Competitions are held for the best oatmeal recipe, where participants can show their imagination by adding fruits, berries, nuts, honey and other ingredients to the oatmeal.

The World Oatmeal Festival is a fun and healthy event that brings people together through a simple but nutritious dish. The festival promotes healthy eating, introduces participants to new recipes and helps to look at oatmeal not only as an ordinary porridge, but also as a source of creativity and inspiration in cooking.

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World Festival of Oatmeal in other years

2021 April 12, Monday
2022 April 12, Tuesday
2023 April 12, Wednesday
2025 April 12, Saturday

World Festival of Oatmeal in other countries