August 12, 2024
National Lemonade Day was originally held on the first Sunday in May, but it was recently moved to August 20 as a national event. With its increase in popularity, Lemonade Day has evolved far beyond one weekend, with multiple countries celebrating.
Decades ago, neighborhood lemonade stands used to be fun summertime activities where lemonade sold for approximately 5 or 10 cents per cup. Now lemonade stands can be entrepreneurial endeavors with attractive themed-booths for charity benefits and fundraisers with prices ranging from $0.50 a cup to over $2.00! Although prices and purpose of lemonade may have changed over time, memories continue to be made each summer at community stands.
Get creative this summer and try a unique flavor of lemonade by adding seasonal berries, herbs (mint, basil, lavender), or soda water. Or enjoy the original classic flavor with friends and family as you reminisce about your favorite summer memories. Did you ever have a lemonade stand? If so, how much did you sell it for? What did you use your profits for? What kind of lemonade recipe did you use, and was it fresh squeezed?