Scooping Up Joy: Tasty Treats For National Ice Cream Day

Forbes

4 days ago

Variety of ice cream scoops in cones with chocolate, vanilla and strawberry
This Sunday, July 20, is National Ice Cream Day. While it may seem like another one of those weird and made-up holidays, this sweet treat became a Presidential matter over 35 years ago. In 1984, President Ronald Regan declared July as National Ice Cream Month and July 15 as National Ice Cream Day. The holiday has been celebrated every year on the third Sunday in July. At that time, ice cream was enjoyed by over 90% of Americans, generating approximately $3.5 billion in annual sales and providing jobs for thousands of citizens, according to the proclamation. And, today it's still one of America's favorite sweet treats.
Get ready to celebrate with a scoop or pint of your favorite ice cream!
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day With A FatBoy
Nothing says summer like a tasty ice cream sandwich. For over 40 years, Americans have been stocking their freezers with FatBoys. "We've been quietly making America's top Ice Cream Sandwich for four decades, and now it's time to share that pride. We produce over 500,000 FatBoy ice cream sandwiches daily, totaling more than 130 million annually," said Russell Stokes, CEO of Casper's Ice Cream, the family-owned brand behind FatBoy. Earlier this summer, the brand released four new flavors that you can find at a grocery store near you:
FatBoy Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwich Pops
Cinnamon Churro Ice Cream Sandwich: A generous portion of genuine FatBoy Vanilla ice cream encasing a silky caramel core, nestled between two cinnamon-infused churro cookies.
Hot Fudge Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich: A thick slice of classic FatBoy Vanilla ice cream with a hot fudge center, sandwiched between two chewy chocolate brownies.
Mint Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Sandwich Pop: An entire FatBoy Mint ice cream sandwich, dipped in a rich chocolate coating and topped with crunchy cookie crumbles.
Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwich Pop: A whole FatBoy Birthday Cake ice cream sandwich dipped in smooth white frosting and sprinkled with crunchy party sprinkles.
Swing By A Scoop Shop For Ice Cream
When it comes to creative and unique flavor pairings that you won't find anywhere else, the OG's -Ben & Jerry's truly excel at it. A survey conducted by DoorDash of orders between January 1 and December 31, 2024, found that we love ordering ice cream. And of the 10 most popular ice cream flavors ordered across the US, Ben & Jerry's held 8 of those spots, with flavors like Half Baked, Cherry Garcia, and Phish Food making the list.
Ben & Jerry's UltraViolet Ice Cream
However, for National Ice Cream Month, the brand introduced three exclusive flavors, a treat only available at Scoop Shops, making you feel like a true ice cream connoisseur.
UltraViolet delights with its creamy purple vanilla ice cream, sweet gooey marshmallow swirls, crunchy chocolate cookies (gluten-free), and rich fudge flakes.
The Mochaccino Chip offers a delightful non-dairy chocolate-coffee base, beautifully swirled with caramel and sprinkled with fudge flakes for that perfect crunch.
The Strawberry Swirl is a refreshing dairy-free treat, featuring luscious strawberry ice cream with ribbons of strawberry swirl, complemented by marshmallow sauce, crunchy strawberry cookie crumbles, and a dollop of whipped cream.
Where To Find National Ice Day Deals And Savings
Get ready for a week of sweet savings with these National Ice Cream Day Deals. From classic scoops to innovative flavors, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Baskin-Robbins Flavor Flight Offer
Starting on July 20 and running through July 26, the brand is offering Baskin-Robbins Rewards members $5 off orders of $20 or more in the BR App, online, in-store, and through their preferred third-party delivery partner, such as DoorDash. Enjoy your favorite flavors from the comfort of your home or on the go. This month, why not try the Sweet on Sydney Menu? It features Sydney Sweeney's all-time favorite flavor, the signature Rainbow Sherbet—something special to enjoy!
DQ Dilly Bar
Dairy Queen is excited to give rewards members a sweet treat—a free Dilly Bar! Just make any online or in-app purchase of $1 or more between July 14 and 20, and you're all set. What better time to get a Blizzard!
Marble Slab Creamery
Marble Slab Creamery is also celebrating on July 20 by offering loyalty members a free small ice cream, which they can enjoy anytime within seven days. It's a fantastic opportunity to indulge and enjoy some delightful ice cream moments!
Cold Stone Signature Creation
On July 20, everyone has the exciting chance to win a year's supply of free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery! Plus, they'll be introducing their delicious new Birthday Cake OREO Cookie Ice Cream Taco. Don't miss out on this sweet celebration!
Dippin' Dots Ice Cream
Head over to Dippin' Dots to enjoy some sweet treats, as participating locations are offering free mini cups of any flavor of Dippin' Dots ice cream during a special two-hour window — exact times may vary by location. Plus, the first 100 people in line will get a charming souvenir take-home cup to remember the day. Be sure to check your local store on the Dippin' Dots locator for details. Or, grab the new Dippin' Dots Ice Cream Sundaes from the freezer section of your local grocery store!
VanLeeuwen's Honeycomb Ice Cream
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Van Leeuwen's beloved Honeycomb flavor and National Ice Cream Day, all Van Leeuwen Scoop Shops across the country will be treating customers to $3 scoops of Honeycomb from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time. Plus, everyone has a chance to win a 3-gallon tub of Honeycomb ice cream and some fun merchandise. If you're in New York, be among the first 100 customers at the Tribeca location to receive a scratch-off ticket for a chance to win exciting prizes!
We hope you enjoy a wonderful and delicious treat this Sunday to celebrate National Ice Cream Day and National Ice Cream Month!