Virginia (the state) has turned the month of October into a big party: Virginia Wine Month. So many wineries, so many related food events including plenty of pumpkin and apple-picking opportunities. That concept fits perfectly with National Apple Month (actually starts in September and continues on into November). We’re meeting the celebration right in the middle: October, a plentiful time to celebrate the apple, a fruit that has managed to continue to amaze with its many varieties. Did anyone say, an apple a day…

Of course, if you have apples, you might be thinking caramels. The Confectioner’s Association has not only named October National Caramel Month, but they’ve picked a few individual days to celebrate: The 28th, National Chocolate Day, the 30th, National Candy Corn Day and Halloween, the 31st, National Caramel Apple Day. Clever, those candy people!

I feel sorry for the 29th–they certainly could have invented another celebration.  How about National Brush Your Teeth Extra Often This Month, Halloween’s Comin’!

In non-candy news, here are a few other celebrations you can easily take advantage of: National Chili Month, National Pizza Month, and National Seafood Month.

That’s plenty to get excited about.

For now.