August 20 · 4 min read

National Lemonade Day 2027: August 20

National Lemonade Day comes every year on August 20. In 2027 it lands on a Friday, right in the middle of the County Cup vote. Here is how to make it a stand day.

When is National Lemonade Day?

August 20, every year. In 2027 that is a Friday; in 2028, a Sunday. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Any stand can celebrate it, and a sign that says “Happy National Lemonade Day” gives people one more reason to pull over.

If the 20th lands on a school day, celebrate on the nearest weekend instead. In 2027 that is Saturday, August 21.

Why it is a great day for an Oklahoma stand

  • It is still hotLate August in Oklahoma is lemonade weather, and everybody knows it.
  • It is the end of summerThe last good stretch before fall. People make time for the last stand of the year.
  • It lands in the County Cup voteVoting runs July 15 to August 24. A busy stand day is the best way to bring in votes before it closes.

How to celebrate National Lemonade Day with a stand

  1. Pick the dayThe 20th itself, or the closest Saturday.
  2. Make one special flavorStrawberry, peach or mint, just for the day. The lemonade stand recipe has the pitcher and the flavors.
  3. Say it on the sign“Happy National Lemonade Day!” in big letters under LEMONADE.
  4. Put the stand on the mapList it on The Squeeze ahead of time and flip it to open on the day, so people looking for lemonade near them find it.
  5. Ask for votesA card on the table: “Vote for us in the County Cup.” The stand kit prints one.

No permit needed

A homemade lemonade stand needs no permit in Oklahoma, on National Lemonade Day or any other day. The lemonade stand permit rules in Oklahoma have the whole answer and the one sign the law asks for.

Plan it now

The Starter Kit has how to start a lemonade stand on one page, the lemonade stand supplies list makes sure nothing stays home, and the lemonade stand ideas guide has the touches that make a holiday stand feel like one.

Good questions

The ones families ask about this part.

When is National Lemonade Day 2027?

Friday, August 20, 2027. It falls on August 20 every year.

Do I need a permit for a lemonade stand on National Lemonade Day?

Not in Oklahoma. A homemade lemonade stand needs no state permit on any day. Ask first before setting up in a public place like a park.

What should I sell on National Lemonade Day?

Classic lemonade and one special flavor just for the day, like strawberry or peach. Say it is for National Lemonade Day right on the sign.

More guides

Three that go with this one. All the guides →

The recipe·5 min readThe best lemonade stand recipeA fresh-squeezed lemonade stand recipe kids can make: the ingredients, the steps, how to scale it to eighty cups, and how to keep it cold all day.Read it →Ideas·7 min readLemonade stand ideas that actually sellLemonade stand ideas for kids: flavors, themes, fundraiser ideas, what to sell alongside, and the small touches that turn a card table into a destination.Read it →The sign·5 min readLemonade stand sign ideas people stop forLemonade stand sign ideas for kids: what goes on it, how big the letters need to be, the price sign, and where to put it so cars actually stop.Read it →

Ready to pour? Get on the map.

Listing your stand on The Squeeze is free, takes about two minutes, and a grown-up finishes the last step.

List your stand → The Starter Kit