International Pancake Day

09/03/2026

🥞 Fat Tuesday’s flapjack fame began with a pantry clean-out: eggs, milk, sugar, and fats used up before Lent. In Liberal, that practical tradition grew into finish-line flips, friendly rivalry, and a Hall of Fame packed with aprons, skillets, and 70+ years of memories.

08/27/2026

Did you know? 🥞 Liberal’s famous transatlantic Pancake Day race traces its legend to Olney, England in 1445—when a pancake-making dash to church sparked a tradition. Aprons, headscarves, skillets, and a start-and-finish flip keep the legacy moving. Which fact surprised you most?

08/20/2026

🥞 Every flip has a whole town behind it. From generous sponsors to volunteers and community partners, Pancake Day comes together because Liberal shows up for this one-of-a-kind tradition. Help us give a big thank-you to the folks who keep the magic moving! ❤️

08/19/2026

Did you know? In 1950 we received newspaper clippings from every state in the Union and even some foreign countries! Here's a photo of that famous first International Pancake Day transatlantic phone call between Liberal's winner, Billie Warden, and Olney's winner, Florence Callow.

08/13/2026

🥞 Forecasts do not determine the outcome of Pancake Day. With aprons tied and skillets in hand, our beloved racers sprint through wind, chill, and every challenge along the 415-yard course.

For International Pancake Day, weather is never a reason to cancel. The women of Liberal and Olney return year after year, proving this tradition is built on resilience. 🏁

08/08/2026

🥞🥞🥞Come on out to the fairgrounds for a free pancake feed starting now until 10:00! Come before it gets too hot!! 🥞🥞🥞

08/06/2026

🥞 Fun fact: Liberal’s International Pancake Day tradition dates back to 1950—and every year, skillets, aprons, and cheers keep the friendly transatlantic rivalry moving. Explore more event history and details at pancakeday.net.

08/04/2026

07/23/2026

🥞 In 1950, R.J Leete’s bold idea turned a friendly challenge into Liberal’s transatlantic bond with Olney, England. 75+ years later, the skillet race still brings speed, smiles, and a whole community to the finish line. Ready to cheer?

07/09/2026

🥞 The big historic finale? The Pancake Day Parade. After the flipping, racing, and cheering, Liberal’s tradition rolls down Kansas Ave with waving winners, community pride, and plenty of nostalgia—plus trivia later in the day. Will you be curbside for the parade?
For more info check out pancakeday.net.