Austinites can indulge in frozen treats this Sunday in celebration of National Ice Cream Day, a sweet tradition signed into law by former President Ronald Reagan in 1984 to occur every third Sunday in July. Local vendors are serving up special items and deals; for example, Tiny Pies is launching its new product, Pie Freeze®, this Friday, July 26th, with proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas, per an article from KXAN. Amy’s Ice Creams is also joining the chilly festivities by offering a three-month subscription giveaway to their Sweet Flex Box on social media.
Other Austin staples are doling out discounted delicacies, Jo's Coffee is promoting $3 affogatos and Uncle Nicky’s Italian Specialties is selling Italian custard for only $2, selections include strawberry, espresso, lemon, and pistachio, while Dairy Queen app users can enjoy a free Dilly Bar with purchase, detailed in the local rewards round-up from KXAN. Not to be outdone, the Austin Museum of Ice Cream is handing out complimentary ice cream cups in partnership with Blue Bell Creameries, available from a pink truck in front of Music Lane.
Nationally, ice cream enthusiasts have a plethora of promotions from big-name franchises: Dairy Queen provides a free Dilly Bar to app users on Sunday, McDonald's features a Cookies & Crème Pie and a new Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry for the celebration, Dippin' Dots offers a free mini cup of their signature frozen beads for a limited time, and McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams has a 15% discount on pints with a specific promo code, all according to a Austin American Statesman report.
More deals come from Yogurtland rewarding Real Rewards members with double points and Talenti offering a "Case of the Mondaes" kit, a creative take on the classic sundae including components like strawberry sorbetto and edible flowers; Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams adds to the mix with discounts on select flavors for a limited time, these and other offers form a collage of opportunities for ice cream lovers to enjoy their favorite flavors or to venture into new territories of taste, with further specifics available in detail on the Austin American Statesman’s website.
Editor's Note: The article has been updated to correct a previous error stating that Tiny Pies and Lick Honest Ice Creams had collaborated on an ice cream flavor. Tiny Pies is launching their new product, Pie Freeze®, on Friday, July 26th.
