Get Ready for National Ice Cream Day!
During the peak season for cooling off with frozen treats like a pint of Freddy’s frozen custard, many summer months also include special opportunities to celebrate these same creations. For example, the third Sunday of July is National Ice Cream Day, and the entire month of July is designated as National Ice Cream Month! Below, learn more about National Ice Cream Day and other sweet summer food holidays that you may want to add to your calendar!
How to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day
National Ice Cream Day and National Ice Cream Month were officially designated over 40 years ago by President Ronald Reagan, as shared at the International Dairy Foods Association. Looking for some creative ways to show some extra love for ice cream on National Ice Cream Day or any other time of the month or year? Here are 3 ideas that you might enjoy:
Have some fun with facts and findings involving ice cream! National Today offers a variety of ice cream-oriented survey statistics and other interesting tidbits. Consider using them to create games for your own National Ice Cream Day festivities or to test your family’s ice cream knowledge as you welcome the arrival of National Ice Cream Month.
Make your own ice cream decorations like one of the 30 craft ideas from Simple Everyday Mom®. If you are looking for activities to help keep your kids entertained this summer or make the most of these July occasions, they may have some fun creating crafts featuring their favorite frozen treat!
Create your own ice cream adventure plan. While this project may take a little research, it can help transform National Ice Cream Day or Month into a time of tasty exploration. For example, you might plan to visit a different ice cream establishment in your area during each weekend of July.
Other Sweet Summer Treat Celebrations to Enjoy
Excitingly, the third Sunday in July isn’t the only summer day designated for sweet frozen treats. For a complete guide that includes these dates as well as many other unofficial yet fun food and beverage holidays throughout the year, you may be interested in the detailed Food and Beverage Holiday calendar at National Today. Ice cream and frozen custard fans may be particularly interested in the following four dates:
1. National Chocolate Ice Cream Day – June 7
Is chocolate one of your favorite ice cream or frozen custard flavors? Then, this date may be one of the best food holidays of the summer or even the entire year! In addition to any special festivities that you plan for this June day, you can also look forward to even more chocolate ice cream fun on National Ice Cream Day in July and, really, whenever you feel like making this treat a part of your day!
2. National Vanilla Milkshake Day – June 20
Sippable and portable treats like shakes and malts are easy to enjoy on the go or while savoring a tasty combo meal, like the Hot Honey or Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo at your local Freddy’s. Choose a mini, regular or large size for your vanilla milkshake or add one or more toppings to put your own twist on this classic flavor!
3. National Ice Cream Sandwich Day – August 2
July encourages the celebration of ice cream in its many different flavors and forms, but specialty treats for which ice cream is a central component also have their own days of recognition. Therefore, right after National Ice Cream Month concludes, the ice cream sandwich has its very own day on August 2!
4. National Frozen Custard Day – August 8
Throughout the year, you can always count on Freddy’s to have scrumptious scoops, pints, quarts and treats featuring Freddy’s rich and creamy frozen custard. As a member of Freddy’s Rewards, concretes, shakes and malts are a few of the specialty menu items for which you can redeem earned points. Plus, on special days like National Frozen Custard Day or your birthday, Freddy’s Rewards participants may also have exclusive access to even more deals. Take advantage of some extra savings and special offers on frozen custard treats and more by signing up for Freddy’s Rewards today!
Summer can often be a time of celebration in general. Food holidays like National Ice Cream Day in July and National Frozen Custard Day in August just provide even more opportunity to enjoy some of your favorite treats and have a little fun in their honor. For savory steakburgers, tasty frozen custard treats and much more, visit the Freddy’s near you today!