While in office in 1984, President Regan designated every third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day. That means for 2021 is it July 18, for 2022 it is July 17, and for 2023 it is July 16.
National Ice Cream Day commemorates the dessert appreciated by over 90 percent of Americans. According to many, the U.S. stills outeats the rest of the world when it comes to this frozen treat. In fact, some records claim we eat 23 gallons per year, each!!
Of course, we enjoy ice cream in many ways. Favorites in the United States include:
- Hand Churned
- Old Fashioned
- Ice Cream Bars
- Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Milkshakes
- Ice Cream Cake
- Softserve
- Frozen Custard
- Sherbet
- In cones or sundaes (with toppings)
And we don’t skimp on flavors either. You can find hundreds of flavors of ice cream from basic vanilla or chocolate, to licorice, to huckleberry, and more. And you can mix your ice cream with fruits, nuts, candies, whipped cream, and even milk.
Ice Cream — The International Treat
But America is a melting pot, so we have ice cream and other frozen desserts from around the world. Some that you might enjoy are:
- Gelato (Italian)
- Sorbet (French)
- Serbet (Turkish sherbet)
- Dondurma (Turkish)
- Fried Ice Cream (Mexican)
- Mochi (Japanese)
- Falooda (Indian/Persian)
- Kulfi (Indian)
- Rolled Ice Cream (Thai)
- Baobing or Hokkien (Chinese/Taiwanese)
- Jipangi (Korean)
Where to Find Ice Cream to Celebrate the Day
To celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Morgantown and nearby cities, check out these local ice cream shops.
To celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Morgantown and nearby cities, check out these local ice cream shops.
Find a Home Near Your Favorite Ice Cream Shop
You can live near your favorite ice cream shop. That way, you can walk there every day to get your frozen treat — even in winter like they do in Scandanavian countries.
Check out these homes for sale in Monongalia County and find one close to your special dessert shop. Or, look for homes in all of the counties we represent.
