National Mead Day is observed in the United States every first Saturday of August. This holiday celebrates mead, one of the world's oldest alcoholic beverages, made by fermenting honey with water, and sometimes includes optional ingredients like fruits and spices. Established by the American Homebrewers Association in 2002, the day aims to promote mead and foster camaraderie among meadmakers. Events typically include mead tastings, brewing workshops, and festivals hosted by meaderies, breweries, and restaurants. Mead has historical significance, being referenced in ancient texts and mythologies, and has seen a resurgence in popularity since the mid-2010s, with a notable increase in the number of meaderies across the country. The most popular style of mead in the U.S. is melomel, which incorporates various fruits.