One Day Only – Ice Cream Fans Can Score a Free Cone at Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen is bringing back its popular Free Cone Day.  Psst...this is a moment where you can scream for ice cream.

Dairy Queen Is Giving Away Free Ice Cream For One Day - March 19th, 2026

Just like the classic cone with the swirl on top, the Free Cone Day deal is a simple one.

Here's what you get at participating Dairy Queen locations on Free Cone Day:

• Visit Dairy Queen on March 19th, 2026 (Yes, this is the day before the actual first day of spring)
• One free small vanilla cone
• Door dashing won't work for this deal.  Your free cone awaits in-store only
• Go early because the deal is only while supplies last

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How Many Free Cones Has Dairy Queen Given Throughout The Years?

2015 was the inaugural year for ice cream fans to score free treats from Dairy Queen.  According to All Recipes, over 38 million cones have been given to fans for free during Free Cone Day.

How Many Dairy Queen Locations Are In Minnesota?

Did you know that Minnesota has one of the highest numbers of Dairy Queen locations per person in all of the United States?  It is true.  According to the Dairy Queen website, there are over 200 locations in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Is it because the headquarters for Dairy Queen is in the Twin Cities area?  Or maybe our love for ice cream in the Land of 10,000 Lakes is just truly the strongest?  That answer has not been determined yet...but it sounds like a survey most of us would love to answer.

Minnesota is also home to the oldest Dairy Queen.  In 2024, I wrote a story about this historic Dairy Queen and how it was ready for a new owner.  The town of Rochester waited patiently for an entire year before the shuttered location opened under new ownership.

If you are hoping to grab a free cone on March 19th, 2026, for free cone day, you can find all of the participating Dairy Queen locations on their website.