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Ben & Jerry’s 40th Free Cone Day Celebration Today

Author Aimee Thomas
ice cream cone with two scoops

Ladies and gentlemen and all ice cream lovers, grab your spoons because Ben & Jerry’s is rolling out the red carpet aka the waffle cone for their 40th annual Free Cone Day! The day is April 16th, 2024 and the weather is perfect for it here in Las Vegas. Nothing in life is free… except a scoop of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream today!

On Tuesday, April 16th, from noon to 8 pm, Ben & Jerry’s stores will be scooping up smiles and it’s all for a great cause. This year, Ben & Jerry’s isn’t just dishing out scoops of pure joy; they’re also giving back to the community in a big way. All proceeds from donations during the event will go to support the Serving Our Kids Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping homeless and at risk youth in Clark County.

So, not only can you treat your taste buds to a bunch of awesome flavors, from classic Chunky Monkey (my personal favorite) to funky Phish Food, but you can also feel good knowing that by going today and donating you are helping to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most right here in Clark County.

Ben & Jerry’s 40th Free Cone Day At The District Inside Green Valley

And let’s talk about the flavors, shall we? Ben & Jerry’s has always been known for pushing the boundaries with their flavor creativity. Whether you’re a die-hard chocolate fanatic or a fruity flavor lover, there’s a flavor to satisfy everyone’s palate. Plus, you can mix and match flavors in a cone or cup, the possibilities are endless!

The best part of Free Cone Day isn’t just the ice cream itself… it’s the sense of community. There will be local celebrity scoopers there! Players with the Vegas Thrill volleyball team, Las Vegas Legends Soccer players, City Councilwoman Carrie Cox, Commissioner Michael Naft, and many more! There will also be face painting and music. It’s going to be a party!!!

So get ready to join in the sweetest celebration of the year. Ben & Jerry’s 40th Free Cone Day is sure to be a ton of fun, you don’t want to miss it today at The District in Green Valley!

Aimee Thomas is the morning show co-host of Aimee + Shawn on 102.7 VGS. She has been VGS since the birth of the station in 2022 and has been with Beasley Media Group for nine years doing mornings at various stations in the cluster. Before working in radio Aimee was a bartender at a local restaurant in Las Vegas when a local radio veteran thought she would be perfect in radio because of her crazy stories, knowledge of pop culture, and contagious laugh. Aimee loves writing about new recipes she creates in her kitchen, her favorite artists and actors, and being a mom of two boys.

Facts We Didn't Know About Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday, and it’s no secret that we all love to indulge in our favorite frozen treat on this very important day. Let’s look back on the humble beginnings of one of the most beloved ice cream brands of all time. Ben & Jerry’s. Not only did they create some of the most delicious flavors we know and love today, but they also did it while maintaining a super strong friendship. Read on for the inspiring story of Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, who turned a small Vermont ice cream shop into a super tasty nationwide name, and check out some fun facts we never knew about the brand and duo.

It began back in 1978 when childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield decided to open their ice cream shop in Burlington, Vermont. They decided on an old gas station as a location and invested only $12,000 to make their dream a reality. Their original flavor was… any guesses? Vanilla. Classic. The second flavor they made was cookie dough just because of a suggestion from one of the customers at their first shop. And from there they just went crazy creating legendary flavors like Cherry Garcia and my personal favorite, Chunky Monkey.

Even though Ben & Jerry became so successful they never lost sight of their roots – the Ben & Jerry’s brand has always been associated with social justice and activism. They’ve always been outspoken about their causes, like advocating for equal rights for LGBTQ community and racial injustices. The company has even launched a number of programs aimed at supporting family farmers and fighting climate change. Their commitment to giving back to their community is one of the reasons why the brand is so loved.

A lot of the time success and money can ruin a relationship. But Ben and Jerry have stood by each other and kept their friendship alive and strong. Insisting on making all decisions together.

Another aspect that fueled Ben & Jerry’s success was their playful sense of humor. They had a special “flavor graveyard” where retired flavors were laid to rest with hysterical gravestones. This type of branding helped them stand out while not taking themselves too seriously.

So on National Ice Cream Day, let us celebrate the sweet taste of summer by indulging in your favorite Ben & Jerry’s flavors. The story of Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield is not only a tribute to the power of friendship, but it’s also a testament to the power of using a business as a means to do good in the world. Ben & Jerry’s is one of America’s favorite frozen treat brands and a true success story.

Check out the super fun, fun facts that we found on Ben & Jerry’s website!

  • 1. All of the conference rooms at Ben & Jerry’s headquarters are named after ice cream flavors.

  • 2. Ben wanted to name their shop “Josephine’s Flying Machine,” Jerry didn’t like it and we agree

    According to a history on Ben and Jerry’s website, Ben wanted to name the business “Josephine’s Flying machine.” But, we’re kind of happy that this name didn’t stick.

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  • 3. To save time and money Jerry used to drop boxes of toffee from the top of a ladder to break them up for different flavors of ice cream

    This is an interesting way to break up toffee pieces. Maybe I’ll do this next time I’m making toffee cookies. It seems like it’s a complete time save.

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  • 4. Between all of the different types of ice cream and yogurt that have carried there have been 43 flavors with ‘Vanilla’ in the name.

    According to their website, the first flavor was actually vanilla! Plus, it’s a staple in any ice cream lover’s arsenal. Explore the plethora of flavors for yourself. I was actually surprised at a few of the flavor offerings because I haven’t heard of many of them. I definitely want to try “Marshmallow sky” next.

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  • 5. There Is A Flavor Graveyard For Discontinued Flavors

    “Even the best flavors melt away,” the website states. WOW! I had no clue that this was even a things. There is a flavor graveyard where old flavors go to “die.” You can actually vote to have one flavor come back to life. But, who knows when or IF the company would actually make this happen. Some of these flavors look amazing like the White Russian, Cool Britiannia (which is vanilla ice cream with strawberries and fudge covered shortbread) and Crème Brulee (which is Sweet custard ice cream with a caramelized sugar swirl). See the other flavors that are in the graveyard below!

    Flavor Graveyard

    Even great ice cream flavors must come to an end. Pay tribute to your favorite de-pinted Ben & Jerry's flavors in the Flavor Graveyard.

  • 6. Ben & Jerry originally wanted to get into the bagel business

    Funny enough, Ben and Jerry actually had an idea to deliver bagels, loxs, cream cheese and the New York Times to customers. However, the duo found the the bagel-making equipment to be too expensive, according to its website.

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  • 7. There is a slide and tree house in the Ben & Jerry’s headquarters and employees can have 3 pints of ice cream for free each day.

    I wish we had this in our radio station’s building! But, I guess the stairs and elevator will have to do,

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