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Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Where can you find 85-cent Blizzards in Michigan? What to know on Dairy Queen promotion
If you're a Dairy Queen fan, now's your chance to grab an 85-cent small Blizzard in Michigan as the chain celebrates its 85th birthday. The chain announced the limited-time offer on Friday, along with the upcoming launch of its summer Blizzard menu. This season, Dairy Queen will add two new flavors to the menu. "For 85 years, we have been serving up smiles, sweet traditions and the most iconic frozen treats around. We figured what better way to celebrate this milestone than by giving our fans even more reason to indulge in their favorite flavors by offering them an 85-cent Blizzard,' said Maria Hokanson, executive vice president of marketing at Dairy Queen, in the news release. "And because no birthday is complete without cake and sprinkles, we're bringing back the Confetti Cake Blizzard Treat for a limited time. So don't wait — this is a sweet celebration you won't want to miss." Here's what to know. An 85-cent small Blizzard is available now through April 6. The offer is good for rewards members with a purchase of at least $1. To find your nearest Dairy Queen, visit or check the free DQ Rewards mobile app. More: Where can you grab new Cheesecake Factory menu items? What to know in Michigan Dairy Queen Rewards members may redeem a coupon for one 85-cent small Blizzard of their choice with the purchase of $1 or more through the DQ Rewards mobile app. The coupon is only available to Dairy Queen Rewards members. The membership is free. To sign up, visit Dairy Queen debuted the Blizzard in 1985, according to the Dairy Queen website. Dairy Queen is introducing two new Blizzards this summer, the Mixing Bowl Mashup and Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake. Here are the Blizzard flavors on Dairy Queen's summer menu: Mixing Bowl Mashup: Brownie batter and chocolate chip cookie dough Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake: Cheesecake pieces, choco chunks, strawberry topping S'mores: Marshmallow-filled chocolate bars and graham cracker crunch Confetti Cake: Cake pieces and confetti sprinkles Cotton Candy: Cotton candy topping and sprinkles The Summer Blizzard Treat menu will be available starting March 31. More: Krispy Kreme and Hershey team for new doughnut flavors. Where to find them in Michigan The first Dairy Queen opened on June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois. The location was operated by Sherwood "Sherb" Noble. USA Today contributed. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: How to grab 85-cent small Blizzard at Michigan Dairy Queens
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DQ celebrating birthday with 85-cent Blizzards
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Dairy Queen is getting ready to celebrate its 85th birthday with a sweet deal for reward members. From March 24 to April 6, select Dairy Queen locations will offer small Blizzards for just 85 cents. Customers can receive the offer by using the DQ Rewards app, redeeming the offer and making at least a $1 minimum purchase. Maria Hokanson, executive vice president of marketing at American Dairy Queen Corporation, said the company wants its fans to celebrate with discounted fan favorites. 'For 85 years, we have been serving up smiles, sweet traditions and the most iconic frozen treats around,' said Hokanson. 'We figured what better way to celebrate this milestone than by giving our fans even more reason to indulge in their favorite flavors by offering them an 85-cent Blizzard.' Once the promotion begins, you are encouraged to contact your local DQ location to see if they are participating. To find a DQ near you, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
It's Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen! Here's how to get free ice cream today at DQ
There's no celebration for the first day of spring quite like Dairy Queen's annual Free Cone Day. The fast food chain is kicking off the season by offering customers one free small vanilla cone. The special is available Thursday, March 20 only at participating locations, while supplies last. There is a limit of one per customer. Free cones are not available for delivery through the DQ Rewards mobile app. More specials: It's the first day of spring! Get free ice cream at Dairy Queen, more deals in Texas This year, Dairy Queen is partnering with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals for Free Cone Day. Choose to dip your cone in one of Dairy Queen's dipped coatings for $1 and the fast food chain will donate the dollar to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. "Free Cone Day is by far one of our favorite days of the year," Dairy Queen Vice President of Marketing Maria Hokanson said in a news release. "There's nothing sweeter than enjoying a tasty cone — on DQ — to kick off a season full of reasons to celebrate." Click here to find a Dairy Queen near you. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: How to get free ice cream on Dairy Queen's Free Cone Day
