National Craft Jerky Day2026 · Date · History
National Day Calendar identifies Long Beach Jerky Co. as founder, states that November 27 honors “Gramps” Albert’s birthday, and records private registrar approval in 2016; the approval is not government or statutory status.
About National Craft Jerky Day
National Craft Jerky Day is an informal food observance held on November 27.
National Day Calendar says Long Beach Jerky Co. founded the day to recognize small-batch jerky makers and that its registrar approved the observance in 2016.
Why National Craft Jerky Day matters
The observance focuses on small-batch jerky making, family recipes and craft food production.
Its calendar recognition comes from a private observance registry, not from a government holiday law.
History of National Craft Jerky Day
National Day Calendar attributes the observance to Long Beach Jerky Co.
Its history identifies company founder Alex Naticchioni’s jerky-making tradition with his grandfather Albert, known as “Gramps,” as the personal inspiration behind the day.
November 27 was chosen because it was Gramps’ birthday; National Day Calendar says its registrar approved the day in 2016.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Long Beach Jerky Co.
National Day Calendar’s proclamation and current page credit Long Beach Jerky Co. with founding the observance.
Long Beach Jerky Co.
The company is documented as the creator of the private food observance; this is not a government designation.
Approved National Craft Jerky Day for inclusion in the private observance calendar.
National Day Calendar registrar · Private observance-calendar approval
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.
6 fields not established in reviewed sources
Later institutional actions
Later recognition, renaming, mergers or date changes are kept separate from original establishment.
Also known as
National Craft Jerky Day, Craft Jerky Day
How to Observe National Craft Jerky Day
Try jerky from a small-batch producer and learn about the producer’s process or family story.
Compare regional seasoning and preparation traditions without assuming every product uses the same ingredients.
Share a favorite craft-jerky maker with friends or support a local small food business.
Treat the day as an informal food observance rather than a statutory public holiday.
National Craft Jerky Day Facts
National Craft Jerky Day is observed on November 27.
Long Beach Jerky Co. is credited with founding the observance.
The November 27 date honors the birthday of Alex Naticchioni’s grandfather Albert, known as Gramps.
National Day Calendar says its registrar approved the observance in 2016.
The registrar approval is private calendar recognition and does not create a government holiday.
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
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National Day Calendar — National Craft Jerky Day current page (opens in a new tab)
Observance Calendar
National Day Calendar — National Craft Jerky Day proclamation (opens in a new tab)
Observance Registrar
National Day Calendar — founders directory (opens in a new tab)
Observance Registrar Directory
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 Craft Jerky Day?
27 November The documented recurrence rule is: 27 November each year under the registered observance..
Does National Craft Jerky Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is National Craft Jerky Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: United States / Long Beach Jerky Co.-created informal craft-food observance. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes National Craft Jerky Day?
The reviewed sources identify Long Beach Jerky Co. as the proclaiming or establishing body.
Is National Craft Jerky Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to United States. Its fuller verified scope is: United States / Long Beach Jerky Co.-created informal craft-food observance.
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 2026-09-18.
When is National Craft Jerky Day?
It is observed annually on November 27.
Who founded National Craft Jerky Day?
National Day Calendar credits Long Beach Jerky Co. with founding the observance.
Why November 27?
The date was chosen in honor of the birthday of Albert, known as Gramps, the grandfather who inspired company founder Alex Naticchioni’s jerky-making tradition.
Is National Craft Jerky Day a government holiday?
No. Its documented recognition is through a private observance calendar, not a statutory holiday law.
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