National Ice Cream Day 2022: Where To Grab A Scoop In Fairfax City

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — Grab a friend and find a nice cool spot in the shade: National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, giving us the perfect opportunity to enjoy a summer favorite at some of Fairfax City’s most-loved ice cream shops.

The United States celebrated the first National Ice Cream Day in 1984. We celebrate the sweet treat thanks to former President Ronald Reagan, who wanted to commemorate the treat enjoyed by most Americans.

Most of us can agree: ice cream is a deliciously sweet delicacy.

What flavor rules above them all? That’s another story.

A recent ranking by TOP Data in honor of National Ice Cream Day determined the top 5 flavors in every state based on online shopping data.

The top flavor in Virginia is chocolate.

Coming in second place was coconut, followed by rocky road and strawberry. Vanilla rounded out the top five.

Craving a scoop now? We can’t say we blame you. Today would be a great reason to head to your favorite ice cream shop in Fairfax City

Woody's Ice Cream
10435 North St.
Fairfax, VA 22030

Sugar Mama's Ice Cream
11208 Lee Highway Service Road
Fairfax, VA 22030

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
10030 Fairfax Blvd.
Fairfax, VA 22031

Sweet Berry
9432 Main St.
Fairfax, VA 22031

Peachwave of Fairfax
10631 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22032

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
4076 Jermantown Road
Fairfax, VA 22030

National Weather Service forecast says Sunday will be cloudy with a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm in Fairfax, so grab your ice cream earlier rather than later.

Ice cream is not just a modern favorite. It turns out ice cream has a long history dating back more than 1,500 years.