National Bacon Burnt End Day2026 · Date · History · Messages
Emma Heim described applying for National Bacon Burnt End Day in 2019 and choosing June 29 because Heim Barbecue first served bacon burnt ends at its June 29, 2013 pop-up. Contemporary and current reporting identify 2019 as the first declared observance, while National Day Archives continues to list June 29 and Heim Barbecue as founder.
About National Bacon Burnt End Day
National Bacon Burnt End Day is observed on June 29 as an informal barbecue celebration created by Heim Barbecue.
The date points back to June 29, 2013, when Travis and Emma Heim first served their bacon burnt ends at an early Fort Worth pop-up.
Why National Bacon Burnt End Day matters
The day celebrates the Heims’ bacon burnt ends and the role the dish played in the growth of Heim Barbecue and modern Texas barbecue culture.
It is a creator-led food observance, not a government-created or statutory public holiday.
History of National Bacon Burnt End Day
Travis and Emma Heim began hosting barbecue pop-ups in Fort Worth in 2013. Emma Heim has said June 29, 2013 was the first pop-up at which they served bacon burnt ends.
In 2019, Emma Heim applied to have National Bacon Burnt End Day listed through National Day Archives, choosing June 29 to match that 2013 milestone.
Contemporaneous June 2019 coverage announced the June 29 observance and Heim Barbecue’s celebration of it.
Later reporting in 2026 still described the summer of 2019 as the first declared National Bacon Burnt End Day and continued to trace the date to the Heims’ 2013 pop-up.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Emma Heim / Heim Barbecue
Emma Heim said she decided to make the observance a thing and applied for National Bacon Burnt End Day; National Day Archives identifies Heim Barbecue as founder.
Heim Barbecue through National Day Archives registration
National Day Archives calendar registration/listing
First documented observance
Contemporaneous 2019 coverage announced the June 29 observance, and 2026 reporting identifies summer 2019 as the first declared National Bacon Burnt End Day.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
4 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
National Bacon Burnt End Day
How to Observe National Bacon Burnt End Day
Try bacon burnt ends from a barbecue restaurant that serves them, or choose another barbecue dish you enjoy.
Learn about the history of Texas barbecue and how newer dishes can develop from restaurant and pop-up traditions.
Share a favorite barbecue memory or recommendation with friends without presenting one restaurant’s version as the only valid style.
If serving food to others, check ingredient and dietary needs and follow ordinary food-safety practices.
National Bacon Burnt End Day Facts
National Bacon Burnt End Day is observed on June 29.
Emma Heim described initiating the observance and applying for its calendar listing in 2019.
June 29 was selected because the Heims first served bacon burnt ends at a June 29, 2013 pop-up.
Current National Day Archives material identifies Heim Barbecue as the founder.
The observance is informal and creator-led; it is not a statutory public holiday.
National Bacon Burnt End Day Messages
Happy National Bacon Burnt End Day to everyone marking June 29 with a favorite barbecue bite.
Wishing barbecue fans a fun National Bacon Burnt End Day filled with good food and good company.
Here’s to the creativity of pitmasters and the food traditions that grow from local communities.
Celebrating National Bacon Burnt End Day with appreciation for the people, places and stories behind memorable barbecue.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Cowboys & Indians — Emma Heim creator interview (opens in a new tab)
Creator Interview
D Magazine — National Bacon Burnt End Day is a Thing (2019) (opens in a new tab)
Contemporaneous Journalism
Houston Chronicle — bacon burnt ends origin and first declared observance (2026) (opens in a new tab)
Current Journalism
National Day Archives — Bacon Burnt End Day (opens in a new tab)
Current Observance Registry
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is National Bacon Burnt End Day?
29 June The documented recurrence rule is: 29 June each year..
Does National Bacon Burnt End Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is National Bacon Burnt End Day an official public holiday?
Within the reviewed scope, it is identified as United States / Heim Barbecue-created informal barbecue observance; commercial/creator-led rather than statutory. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes National Bacon Burnt End Day?
The reviewed sources identify Heim Barbecue through National Day Archives registration as the proclaiming or establishing body. The proposer or originator is recorded separately as Emma Heim / Heim Barbecue.
Is National Bacon Burnt End Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to United States. Its fuller verified scope is: United States / Heim Barbecue-created informal barbecue observance; commercial/creator-led rather than statutory.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-21.
When is National Bacon Burnt End Day?
It is observed on June 29.
Who created National Bacon Burnt End Day?
The observance was created through Heim Barbecue in 2019, with Emma Heim describing how she initiated and applied for the calendar designation.
Why is it on June 29?
June 29 marks the date in 2013 when the Heims first served bacon burnt ends at one of their early pop-ups.
Is National Bacon Burnt End Day a public holiday?
No. It is an informal, creator-led food observance rather than a statutory public holiday.
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