National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day celebrates a cookie flavor reminiscent of autumn spices. Considered an old-fashioned cookie, its spice comes from cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and sometimes nutmeg. And the added bonuses are the raisins, nuts, and dates. buff.ly/ObihWMj

Entry Deadline for the Ohio Beer Awards is Dec 19, 2025. Judging Dates - Jan 18-20, 2026 The Ohio Craft Brewers Association proudly presents the inaugural Ohio Beer Awards a competition created to showcase outstanding craft beer, cider, and mead. buff.ly/iPdBw6R

Today is the last day to enter the 2025 California Prunes Recipe Contest. Share your favorite prune-forward dishes on Instagram or TikTok, tagging @caprunes and @nocrumbsleft. Winners selected November 19, 2025. buff.ly/v6qIAeZ

The Entry Deadline for the Instructables - Visualize It Contest is Dec 22, 2025. Find a way to make the invisible visible -- patterns, trends, sounds, heat, smells, etc. buff.ly/huxGtkp

Entry Deadline for the 2025 Sally’s Baking Challenge – November 30, 2025. During the monthly challenge, bake the assigned recipe or the alternate recipe. Take a Picture and Enter. November - Nutella Cream Pie buff.ly/YtooOaB

Entry Deadline for the 2025 Michigan Country Lines Chocolate, Reimagined Recipe Contest is Dec 1, 2025. Share your favorite “Chocolate, Reimagined” recipe with us by December 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. buff.ly/FzN564M

Entry Deadline for the 2025 Sugar ‘n Spice Traditional Recipe Contest is Dec 5, 2025. Sugar ‘N Spice invites you to share your best recipes along with the traditions that make them special! buff.ly/hWeyxUs

In Feb 2026 The Spirits Business will stage The Rum & Cachaça Masters competition in a drive to find and reward the finest rum and cachaça brands on the world stage. A panel of leading specialists, the rums and cachaças will be judged in a blind tasting. buff.ly/k2E5DW8

Today is National Espresso Day The word espresso (/ɛˈsprɛsoʊ/; Italian pronunciation: [e ˈsprɛsso]) in Italian means 'quick in time.' Before the advent of the espresso machine, espresso was simply a coffee expressly made for the person ordering it. buff.ly/zMKcE20

Today is National Sardines Day While some people are afraid to taste these small, silver fish, others consider sardines a delicious snack enjoyed on their own or with crackers. Sardines are several types of small, oily fish, related to herrings. buff.ly/eOBuqpd

Judging for the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is January 13-16, 2026. All bonded wineries in the United States, Canada and Mexico are eligible to enter the wine competition. Professional wine judges are sourced throughout North America. buff.ly/wwvSzBe

Entry Deadline for the Texas Co-op Power Photo Contest–Focus on Texas: Gates is Dec 10, 2025 They keep livestock in and trouble out, but gates also welcome friends and family with their charm For April, showcase the entry to your little slice of heaven buff.ly/3WE9Z7X

Today is Thanksgiving Day In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that many acknowledge today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. buff.ly/fq4tOs5

Today is Black Friday In the US, the day after Thanksgiving has become known as Black Friday and is considered the official kick-off for holiday shopping. Retailers across the country slash prices, offer doorbuster deals on popular big-ticket items. buff.ly/zx6E0gm

Judging for the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is Jan 13-16, 2026. All bonded wineries in the US, Canada and Mexico are eligible to enter the wine competition. No entries from wines grown or produced outside of North America are eligible. buff.ly/wwvSzBe

Entry Deadline for the 2026 Colorado Brewers Cup is Dec 3, 2025. Judging Dates - Jan 9-11, 2026 This annual event showcases the exceptional quality of craft beer in Colorado and celebrates the amazing brewing community that surrounds us! buff.ly/AcZd1yX

Today is Cyber Monday While Internet-based companies traditionally offered their best holiday shopping on Cyber Monday to compete with Black Friday deals in brick and mortar stores. buff.ly/C5jZVlF

Judging for the 2026 Cupbearer's Guild Awards is Jan 16, 2026 The Cupbearer’s Guild Awards bring together an elite panel of retail stakeholders, bartenders, and licensed alcohol handlers to recognize true craftsmanship and quality in the world of spirits buff.ly/o0A2Vvv

Entry Deadline for the 2026 Outdoor Canada Photo Contest is Jan 2, 2026. Photos must have been taken in Canada. Categories: Fishing, Hunting, Family, Wildlife and Wild Places buff.ly/MfIfIiP

Event Date for the Portland Seafood and Wine Fest is Mar 1-2, 2026 Open to all wineries who are participating as vendors at the festival. Wines are blind-judged. buff.ly/HNHJ5NI