America's Potluck was held on July 5, 2026, as part of the United States' 250th-anniversary celebrations.
The nationwide communal-meal initiative took place the day after the semiquincentennial's main anniversary date. It invited neighbors, families, and community groups to organize or attend potluck meals, turning the anniversary into a local participation event rather than only a formal ceremony.
The initiative was organized by the America250 Utah Commission and adopted across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and other participating communities. Its concept emphasized shared food and neighborhood gatherings as accessible ways to mark the national anniversary.
The date matters because July 4, 2026, was the 250th anniversary itself, while July 5 was selected for the follow-up communal event. This distinction prevents America's Potluck from being confused with the central Independence Day observances.