In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and declared that the third Sunday of the month would be National Ice Cream Day, according to the International Dairy Foods Association.
In the official proclamation, Reagan stated, “Ice cream is a nutritious and wholesome food, enjoyed by over 90% of the people in the United States,” and encouraged Americans to celebrate throughout July with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.”
Here are some great ways to celebrate:
Baskin-Robbins
75 Springboro Pike, Miami Township
When you download the Baskin-Robbins app, you can get a free, regular-sized scoop of ice cream when you make your first in-store purchase. On July 19, National Ice Cream Day, you can score a free regular scoop of ice cream by using the code “BASKINSCOOP” when you place an order worth at least $15 through DoorDash.
Dairy Queen
1042 Shroyer Rd, Dayton
9110 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Centerville
5668 Springboro Pike, Dayton
220 W Central Ave, Springboro
2056 E Dorothy Ln, Kettering
490 Central Ave, Carlisle
4148 Dayton-Xenia Pike, Beavercreek
4812 Airway Rd, Dayton
6353 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights
The home of the iconic Blizzard is celebrating with a $1 off coupon of any sized Dipped Cone (excluding kid cones) on Sunday, July 19th. The one-day deal available for one day only includes the chain’s new Cotton Candy Dipped Cone or its classic Chocolate Dipped Cone. DQ fans just need to download the app to score the $1 discount.
Cold Stone Creamery
3700 Rigby Road, Austin Landing
1053 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville
135 Jasper St, Dayton
84 Chestnut Street, The Greene
38 N Orange St, Xenia
Through July 23, you can get a buy one get one free deal from Cold Stone when you purchase an ice cream Creation online. Simply place an order online, log into your My Cold Stone Club Rewards account at check out and enter code ICECREAM.
Dixie Dairy Dreem
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 they will be offering a $1 Small Soft serve cone all day long
Jubie’s Creamery
471 W Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, Fairborn
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day all weekend with a buy two get one free pint sale.
The Root Beer Stande
1727 Woodman Dr, Dayton
They will be offering $.99 cones all day Sunday