Duncan Hines Days

08/17/2026

70 years ago today, history was made.

07/15/2026

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07/15/2026

😂🐥 A Duncan’s Duck Paddle Race & Regatta mug was spotted in the wild last weekend at the Peddlers Antique Mall in Murray, Kentucky. We’ve officially hit vintage status.

07/14/2026

Step inside the Duncan Hines railway dining car, and you’re transported to a golden age of travel when the journey itself was something to savor. Warm, polished wood, neatly set tables, and the gentle rhythm of the rails created an atmosphere where strangers became companions and meals became memories.

Dining cars like the Duncan Hines helped shape a uniquely American culture, one rooted in connection, service, and the simple joy of sharing a table while the world rolled by outside the window. They reflected a growing nation on the move, where ideas, people, and traditions were constantly coming together.

As we approached the United States’ 250th anniversary, this historic car stands as more than a piece of the past; it’s a reminder of the values that carried the country forward. The spirit of community, progress, and enjoying the journey together remains just as important today as it was then. 🇺🇸

07/09/2026

If you’re into food mogul memorabilia, check out the Colonel Harland Sanders auction later this month. Another Kentucky food legend, this Sanders collection and Claudia Sanders Restaurant is the biggest KFC memorabilia batch in history. Did you know the Colonel and Duncan Hines were only 10 years apart in age and both landed their fame after age 50? Who do we speak with at KFC to collab with next year?

Later this month, nearly 100 personal artifacts belonging to Colonel Harland Sanders will be auctioned at the historic Claudia Sanders Restaurant, the place where Colonel Sanders and his wife, Claudia, of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame, spent the final chapter of their lives together. For about 25 year...

07/03/2026

🇺🇸✨ICYMI Duncan Hines and Dolly Parton released a special America250 sugar cookie with star spangled sprinkles. They’re delicious! Look for them in grocery stores for a very limited time!

07/02/2026

07/01/2026

Have you read our story in VIP Bowling Green Magazine yet?! Have a seat at our community table and sit a spell!

“Long before Yelp, Google Reviews or social media influencers, Duncan Hines was America’s authority on where to eat and stay.”

In our Summer issue, Bowling Green’s Place at America’s Table explores the remarkable story behind one of Bowling Green’s most influential native sons, from his hometown roots to the legacy that helped shape American travel, dining and hospitality.

Read the full story in our Summer issue, available around town or online now!

“Bowling Green’s Place at America’s Table”
Written by Amelia Bowen
Photographs provided by the City of Bowling Green

06/30/2026

Thanks to The Bowling Green Daily News for aharong a recap of this year’s events! Save the date for 2027!

More than 14,000 people from numerous states brought an estimated $2.25 million to the region during this year’s installment of Duncan Hines Days, an increase over last year’s numbers. “It’s […]

06/30/2026

Thank you for including our story in the All-America City Awards during our nation’s 250th birthday year. Does it get more Americana than celebrating the home of America’s first travel roadtripper and America’s fave sportscar?

All-America City 2026 - Opening Ceremony