10 of the Best Ice Cream Festivals Across America

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day (Various Locations): Every year, the company gives away free cones to celebrate their fans and ice cream.

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Blue Bell Fun race (Brenham, Texas): A 5k race and all-you-can-eat Blue Bell ice cream. This is a wonderful way to enjoy your favorite flavors after exercise.

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Vermont Ice Cream and Maple Festival (St. Albans, Vermont): Maple syrup and ice cream are the stars.

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The L.A. County Fair in Pomona features an ice cream festival featuring unusual flavors and toppings.

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A celebration of all things ice cream, with a focus on local ice cream manufacturers and delicious sweets.

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The Big Scoop (Le Mars, Iowa): The "Ice Cream Capital of the World," Le Mars conducts an annual ice cream festival featuring parades and contests.

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The Syracuse Ice Cream Festival in Indiana includes ice cream tasting, a bike ride, and a classic automobile exhibition.

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The Utah Ice Cream Festival in Lehi features local ice cream vendors, entertainment, and family activities.

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Ice Cream Festival (Rockland, Maine): Enjoy ice cream from Maine makers, games, live music, and contests.

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Scooper Bowl (Boston, Massachusetts): Ice cream brands support cancer research at this charity event. Participants can try any ice cream.

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