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- Food & Beverage
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- Ice CreamSummerSweet Food
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- United States
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- Every July
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National Ice Cream Month scoops up a full 31 days of frozen delight every July. This sweet tradition, signed into law by President Ronald Reagan, invites everyone to indulge in their favorite flavors. Plan a trip to your local parlor, try a new recipe, or host an ice cream social!
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Expected National Ice Cream Month Deals
Throughout National Ice Cream Month, expect major chains and local parlors to roll out a flurry of sweet deals and promotions. While we await official 2027 announcements, history shows brands like Baskin-Robbins and Dairy Queen often offer discounts on cones, sundaes, and shakes. Look for special flavors and limited-time offers from Cold Stone Creamery and Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream. Grocery stores like Kroger and Whole Foods Market typically feature sales on popular brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, and Talenti. Many smaller, independent shops will also host their own unique events and specials. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as July approaches.
Platform Guide for National Ice Cream Month
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Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #NationalIceCreamMonth. Film a ‘what’s in my freezer’ challenge or a creative DIY ice cream recipe.
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #NationalIceCreamMonth. Share visually appealing photos of your favorite scoops, sundaes, or ice cream-themed adventures.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #NationalIceCreamMonth. Ask your community to share their favorite ice cream parlors or childhood ice cream memories.
National Ice Cream Month Hero
Ronald Reagan
National Ice Cream Month FAQs
When is National Ice Cream Month?
National Ice Cream Month 2026 runs throughout July, offering a full 31 days to celebrate America’s favorite frozen treat. It’s the perfect excuse to indulge in scoops and sundaes all month long.
How much ice cream do Americans eat?
Americans consume approximately 23 pounds of ice cream per person annually, making it one of the nation’s most beloved desserts. This translates to billions of dollars in sales each year.
What is the economic impact of the ice cream industry?
The U.S. ice cream industry contributes significantly to the economy, generating over $13 billion in annual revenue and supporting thousands of jobs across manufacturing, retail, and dairy farming.
Who declared July National Ice Cream Month?
President Ronald Reagan officially declared July as National Ice Cream Month in 1984. He recognized ice cream as a nutritious and wholesome food enjoyed by over 90 percent of Americans.
National Ice Cream Month Activities
Host an ice cream party
Next time you're having a barbecue this summer, add an ice cream bar! You can do it potluck style—supply several different flavors of ice cream and ask your friends to bring their favorite toppings. You might not be the life of the party, but your dessert will—and that's what counts.
Try as many ice cream flavors as you can
How many ice cream flavors can you eat this month? We challenge you to try at least 10, but you can set your own goal and see how well you do. We know we'll be aiming for the moon—try and keep up!
Invent your own flavor
To celebrate everyone's favorite month, find a recipe you can use as a starting point to invent your own ice cream flavor. You can use a vanilla ice cream recipe and add your favorite toppings, or just pour ingredients into a pan and wing it. If you have an ice cream maker, this is your time to shine. If you don't, there are plenty of recipes that you can make without any equipment!
Why We Love National Ice Cream Month
It's the perfect excuse to eat ice cream
We're always looking for reasons to eat sweets—and with summer here, what better treat than a frozen one? This holiday gives us the perfect opportunity to eat as much ice cream as our heart desires. And believe us, our heart desires a lot.
It pushes us out of our comfort zone
When we treat ice cream as a rare delicacy, we always order the same flavor. We go with what we know, because we're not sure when we're going to have ice cream again. However, when we have the opportunity to eat it every day, we don't have to play it safe. Cookies and cream begone—we want to try flavors like thai tea and taro.
It's a gateway to other desserts
The most beautiful thing about ice cream is how many delicious desserts it can go on top of. Brownie with chocolate ice cream? Yes please! Pie with a side of vanilla? Pile it on us. This month is a great excuse to eat lots of desserts—as long as they involve ice cream, they're fair game.
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