Ben & Jerry's 'Free Cone Day' is back: What to know about the sweetest day of the year
Ben & Jerry's 'Free Cone Day' is back: What to know about the sweetest day of the year
One of the sweetest days of the year is right around the corner.
Ben & Jerry's will service up free scoops of ice cream at participating stores during Free Cone Day on Tuesday, April 8, about three weeks after Dairy Queen does their own free cone giveaway.
"During the much-loved tradition, Ben & Jerry's aims to spread some joy across the globe, one ice cream-filled cone at a time," Ben & Jerry's said in a news release on Tuesday.
Ben & Jerry's scoopers served up over 1 million scoops of ice cream on Free Cone Day in 2024, the Vermont-based company said.
"Free Cone Day has always been about gratitude – we want to thank our fans for being the best fans in the world with free ice cream and a moment of pure joy,' Dave Stever, Ben & Jerry's CEO, said a statement. 'This year, more than ever, we're reminded how powerful those small moments of happiness can be."
Here's what to know about Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day, including how to get the sweet treat.
When is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's?
Free Cone Day is on Tuesday, April 8 from 12 to 8 p.m. local time.
Ben & Jerry's has celebrated Free Cone Day since 1979, a year after the ice cream company was founded.
The event has been a way for Ben & Jerry's to give back to the community of Burlington, Vermont, which helped it grow from a single Scoop Shop in a renovated gas station to one of the most beloved ice cream companies worldwide.
"What started as a simple 'thank you' from co-founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield to fans for helpingthem survive their first Vermont winter, where average temperatures reached a record low of 14.1°F and the winter season snowfall set a record of 52.9 inches, Free Cone Day has turned into a global celebration, with fans lining up for free scoops in more than 35 countries," according to Ben & Jerry's.
How to get a free Ben & Jerry's cone
All that's needed to get a free Ben & Jerry's scoop and cone is to turn up at any participating Scoop Shop anywhere in the world from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. local time on Tuesday, April 8. No minimum purchase is required.
"Join the line and dream of which flavor to choose from − there's a flavor sure to sweeten up everyone's day, from a classic like Phish Food, a Scoop Shop exclusive like Mango, a Non-Dairy favorite like Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, or an ice cream with a mission like Chocolate Fudge Brownie."
Ice cream enthusiasts are encouraged to "get back in line as many times as they'd like so why choose one flavor when they can try them all," the news release read. To find your nearest participating Scoop Shop, visit the Ben & Jerry's website.
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