Date
Sunday
Jul
27

July 27

Barbie-in-a-Blender Day

Ready to blend up some fun on Barbie-in-a-Blender Day? Join us for silly challenges and creative concoctions with everyone's favorite plastic doll!

Yearly Date
July 27
Type
Day
Category
Fun

Introduction

Get ready to celebrate the unique and quirky holiday of Barbie-in-a-Blender Day on July 27! This unusual day was created in 2006 as a satirical response to the popular trend of blending objects in a blender. People all over the world participate by creating their own versions of "Barbie smoothies" using materials like clay, paper, or even real dolls (don't worry, they're not actually blended!). It's a fun and lighthearted way to embrace creativity and humor. So let your imagination run wild on this offbeat holiday and blend up some Barbie-inspired concoctions!

Barbie-in-a-Blender Day Timeline

1959
Barbie's Debut
Barbie, the iconic fashion doll, debuted at the American International Toy Fair in New York, showcasing the first-ever adult-figured doll.
2006
Holiday Creation
As a satirical response to the trend of blending objects, Barbie-in-a-Blender Day was created and first celebrated on July 27, 2006.
2010
Online Sharing Trend
The popularity of social media allowed the holiday to become known internationally as participants shared their "Barbie smoothies" online.
2015
Competition Start
Official competitions arose where participants could win prizes for creating the most creative and unique "Barbie smoothie."
2018
Environmental Focus
In response to environmental concerns, the day began to emphasize the use of non-plastic materials in their Barbie-in-a-Blender creations.

How to Celebrate Barbie-in-a-Blender Day

1

Host a Barbie-in-a-Blender themed party

Invite your friends over for a fun and unique themed party to celebrate Barbie-in-a-Blender Day. Decorate with blender and Barbie themed decorations and have a blender-inspired menu.

2

Create a Barbie-in-a-Blender dessert

Get creative in the kitchen and make a dessert that resembles a Barbie in a blender. Use a blender-shaped mold to create a cake or use frosting and food coloring to decorate cupcakes with a blender and Barbie design.

3

Hold a Barbie-in-a-Blender movie marathon

Gather some friends and watch some of the classic Barbie movies while sipping on smoothies or blended drinks. Bonus points if you can find the "Barbie in a Blender" episode from The Simpsons to add to your marathon.

4

Create Barbie-in-a-Blender themed crafts

Get crafty and make some fun Barbie-in-a-Blender themed crafts, such as a blender-shaped pinata or a Barbie doll dressed up as a blender. Use your imagination and have fun with it!

5

Donate to a charity that helps children in need

Instead of celebrating the destruction of a Barbie doll, use this day as an opportunity to give back and donate to a charity that helps children in need. You can even make the donation in honor of Barbie-in-a-Blender Day.

Why We Love Barbie-in-a-Blender Day

A

It's a day to let loose and have some fun

Barbie-in-a-Blender Day is all about being silly and carefree. This unique holiday encourages people to get creative and have a good laugh while blending their own Barbie dolls - it's definitely a day like no other!

B

It's a chance to relive childhood memories

For many of us, Barbie dolls hold special memories from our childhood. On this day, we can recreate those memories in a fun and unexpected way by blending Barbies in blenders! Plus, it's an opportunity for adults to embrace their inner child and just have some innocent fun.

C

It raises awareness for recycling and waste reduction

Barbie-in-a-Blender Day isn't just about having a good time - it also brings attention to the important issues of recycling and reducing waste. By creatively repurposing old Barbie dolls, this holiday reminds us to be mindful of our impact on the environment and find ways to limit unnecessary waste.

Barbie-in-a-Blender Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jul 26
Wednesday
2024
Jul 26
Friday
2025
Jul 26
Saturday
2026
Jul 26
Sunday
2027
Jul 26
Monday