America’s Potluck was held on July 5, 2026, as part of the United States Semiquincentennial celebrations.
The nationwide communal-meal initiative took place the day after the main anniversary date. It invited neighbors, families, and community groups to host or attend potluck meals as a shared, informal way to continue the celebration beyond the Fourth of July.
The initiative was organized by the America250 Utah Commission and adopted across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Its format emphasized participation by local communities rather than a single large ceremony in the national capital.
The date is significant because July 4, 2026, was the exact 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. America’s Potluck extended the commemorative program into the following day, making the anniversary a two-day community observance for many participants.