Live band performance during National Ice Cream Day celebration

National Ice Cream Day Celebration – Free Live Music, Giveaways & Ice Cream Fun

Relive the magic and get a taste of what’s to come — browse past event photos, highlights, and unforgettable moments from our National Ice Cream Day celebrations.

Families enjoying soft serve outside Merla-Mae on National Ice Cream Day

📍 Next National Ice Cream Day: Sunday, July 19, 2026

Every summer, we go all out for National Ice Cream Day — with live music, entertainment, custom giveaways, and giant soft serve cones stacked high. From games and sweet surprises to unforgettable performances, it’s a full day of ice cream, music, and family fun. Browse our photo gallery from past events and see why it’s the most exciting day of the summer.

National Ice Cream Day Highlights – Past Events, Performers & Celebrations

Every National Ice Cream Day, we go big — with live music from local performers, delicious cones, smiling faces, and sweet surprises around every corner. From crowd-favorite bands to radio-hosted contests and giveaways, it’s everything you love about summer in one day.

Get a glimpse of the fun — live music, prize giveaways, and plenty of ice cream smiles from past celebrations.

Live Entertainment at National Ice Cream Day

Every year, National Ice Cream Day brings the stage to our parking lot — with live music from local bands and solo artists across a range of styles. From upbeat rock and indie-pop to acoustic and folk, past performers like Turning Corners, Screeched Inn, Sarina Haggarty, Tyrone Traher, Lyubov Kay, and Jason Mercer have helped make this event unforgettable.

Sarina Haggarty performing live with acoustic guitar at National Ice Cream Day event
Jason Mercer playing guitar and singing at Merla-Mae Ice Cream Day celebration
Tyrone Traher singing into a microphone during outdoor live set

“The music, the ice cream, the energy - it’s the best summer day of the year!”