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Few things in life may be better than free ice cream, and today is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s.
Since 1979, a year after Ben & Jerry’s was established, the company has given free ice cream to its customers annually.
Free Cone Day started as a simple “thank you” from co-founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield to fans for helping them survive their first Vermont winter. Then, average temperatures hit a record low of 14.1 degrees Fahrenheit, and the winter snowfall set a record of 53.9 inches, according to a March news release from Ben & Jerry’s.
In 2024, over 1 million scoops of free ice cream were given to fans across the U.S. and around the world.
This year’s Free Cone Day falls on Tuesday.
“Free Cone Day has always been about gratitude – we want to thank our fans for being the best fans in the world with free ice cream and a moment of pure joy,” Dave Stever, Ben & Jerry’s CEO, said in a statement. “This year, more than ever, we’re reminded how powerful those small moments of happiness can be.”
Here’s how you can get your Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s.
When is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s?
Free Cone Day is on Tuesday, April 8, from noon to 8 p.m. local time.
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What do you get on Free Cone Day?
Customers may redeem a free Ben & Jerry’s scoop of their choice, cone included, at any participating Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop on Free Cone Day.
Ice cream lovers are encouraged to “get back in line as many times as they’d like.”
How to find a Ben & Jerry’s near me
There is one Ben & Jerry’s location participating in Free Cone Day in Arizona. Located in the Desert Diamond Casino at 9431 W. Northern Ave. in Glendale, the scoop shop is open from 12-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8.
Customers can also join the Flavor Fanatics ice cream rewards program for “an extra drizzle of euphoria on every cone, sundae, and shake, including free ice cream for your birthday!”
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