Pennsylvania has launched the ninth year of its scooped ice cream trail, offering visitors the chance to explore 59 creameries statewide and earn prizes through a free digital passport. From now until Sept. 7, participants can collect rewards for every cone, cup, or milkshake they purchase.Supporting dairy farms and local economiesAgriculture officials marked the start of the trail at Lapp Valley Creamery in Lancaster County, highlighting its role in supporting farm families, tourism, and local economies. “It’s all to highlight how Pennsylvania’s dairy industry continues to be a major economic force, supporting thousands of jobs and putting up $12 billion in profits every year. Ice cream gives us a deeper connection. It exemplifies both the family and the community. Ice cream is how we relax and celebrate the big and small moments of our lives,” Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said.Prizes for ice cream loversVisitors who stop at six creameries will receive a commemorative insulated bag, while completing 10 stops enters them into a grand prize drawing for a farm family experience and overnight stay.Those who visit 16 creameries qualify for both rewards. Some participating shops will also offer discounts.
Pennsylvania has launched the ninth year of its scooped ice cream trail, offering visitors the chance to explore 59 creameries statewide and earn prizes through a free digital passport.
From now until Sept. 7, participants can collect rewards for every cone, cup, or milkshake they purchase.
Supporting dairy farms and local economies
Agriculture officials marked the start of the trail at Lapp Valley Creamery in Lancaster County, highlighting its role in supporting farm families, tourism, and local economies.
“It’s all to highlight how Pennsylvania’s dairy industry continues to be a major economic force, supporting thousands of jobs and putting up $12 billion in profits every year. Ice cream gives us a deeper connection. It exemplifies both the family and the community. Ice cream is how we relax and celebrate the big and small moments of our lives,” Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said.
Prizes for ice cream lovers
Visitors who stop at six creameries will receive a commemorative insulated bag, while completing 10 stops enters them into a grand prize drawing for a farm family experience and overnight stay.
Those who visit 16 creameries qualify for both rewards. Some participating shops will also offer discounts.