Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#1

Posted: 4/29/08 at 10:56am

On Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Ben & Jerry’s will celebrate their 30th birthday with their annual Free Cone Day. Yes, Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops across the country – and around the world - will serve up any cone or cup of your choice, absolutely free!

It was 30 years ago that two real friends, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, started with a $5 course in ice cream making and one scoop shop in Vermont, USA. Thanks to a surprising mix of big chunks, sweet swirls and political activism, Ben & Jerry’s soon turned into a worldwide phenomenon. So what better way to join us in celebrating their 30th birthday, than with a free scoop of your favourite flavour.

Free Cone Day was first celebrated back in 1979, in the original Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop - a dilapidated gas station in Burlington, Vermont. The day was created to thank loyal customers for their support during Ben & Jerry’s first year in business.

In keeping with one of Ben & Jerry’s original mottos - "business has a responsibility to give back to the community" - each Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop elects a local charity and collects donations on the day.

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[DottieD'Luscia]

re: Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#2

Posted: 4/29/08 at 11:02am

I don't think there are any Ben & Jerry's near me.

Thanks for posting though.

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[harris007]

re: Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#2

Posted: 4/29/08 at 11:05am

love their logo

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[DottieD'Luscia]

re: Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#3

Posted: 4/29/08 at 11:08am

I went to their factory in '93 while I was up in Vermont for a friends wedding. Definitely loved the free samples!!

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany

[jenna2]

re: Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#4

Posted: 4/29/08 at 11:22am

I was so excited for free Ben & Jerry's on my birthday... and then woke up with the flu. Now I'm hoping that someone buys me a pint today that I can enjoy tomorrow.

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re: Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#5

Posted: 4/29/08 at 11:27am

I think there is one in Times Square.
I ADORE CHUNKEY MONKEY. I am so there.
Thanks for the heads up.

[best12bars]

re: Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#6

Posted: 4/29/08 at 12:17pm

Don't you have to wait 7 hours in line to get one? I can't see how it's worth it.

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[Craig]

re: Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#7

Posted: 4/29/08 at 12:39pm

Do they have student rush? If the flavor you want isn't available, can you come back another day? Do they sell posters? Will the scoopers autograph merchandise?

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[~FloweryFriend~]

re: Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#8

Posted: 4/29/08 at 2:31pm

I just went to the one on Navy Pier. They're ONLY doing cones, so the line wasn't long at all.

NOTE: They do ask that you make a donation to charity.

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[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

re: Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#9

Posted: 4/29/08 at 4:14pm

I just got Phish Food and it was delicious, as always.

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[theaterdude87]

re: Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#10

Posted: 4/29/08 at 4:53pm

Just got back from the one near me in Philadelphia. It was very quick. There was a fast moving line and they had tons of people working. They also did cups and cones.

Love it. Great Day.

The cows were on break so they didn't autograph my merchandise. :)

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[Mythus]

re: Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#11

Posted: 4/29/08 at 5:44pm

I went to the one near where I go to college...there was a line on the sidewalk, but it moved very quickly. I got a scoop of fair trade chocolate and donated a dollar to the charity they were raising money for. Mmmm, free ice cream.

[CyCoSpAz2]

re: Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#12

Posted: 4/29/08 at 7:01pm

The one down on Third Ave's line was pretty long, but it moved quickly.

[Mr Roxy]

re: Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#13

Posted: 4/29/08 at 7:19pm

Mrs R has a flavor named after her

Marsha Marsha Marshmellow

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[thatgirl712]

re: Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day!#14

Posted: 5/1/08 at 1:50am

There isn't one near me.

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[LePetiteFromage]

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Posted: 5/1/08 at 1:57am

Updated On: 1/23/09 at 01:57 AM