We all Scream for Ice Cream at the General Store!

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at the Palmetto Dunes General Store! It’s the perfect spot to cool off with a sweet treat. Our ice cream machine offers the classic soft-serve flavors: vanilla, chocolate, and swirl. And for those looking for something a bit different, our Icee machine has three refreshing flavors: blue raspberry, cherry, and Coca-Cola.

Last summer, from June to August, the General Store served up an impressive total of 41,879 ice creams and Icees! July was our busiest month, with 17,606 sales. Here’s a breakdown of our summer sales:

• June: 16,381

• July: 17,606

• August: 7,892

This year in July we sold 17,606 ice creams and Icees!

Why do we celebrate ice cream in July? In 1984, President Ronald Reagan, declared the third Sunday in July (July 20th this year) as the day for ice cream, highlighting its role in American culture and the dairy industry.

Reagan didn’t stop at just one day. He proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month, describing ice cream as “a nutritious and wholesome food enjoyed by over ninety percent of the people in the United States.” Since then, this holiday has become a beloved tradition, sparking ice cream cravings across the nation every year.

Did you know that vanilla is the most popular ice cream flavor in the United States, followed by chocolate, strawberry, and butter pecan? The first ice cream cone is said to have been invented in 1904 at the World’s Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, and the largest ice cream sundae ever made weighed over 24 tons and was created in 1988 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada!

New this Summer: The Woodie Wagon

Looking for even more ways to enjoy ice cream? Be sure to stop by the Woodie Wagon at the Palmetto Dunes General Store this summer through Sunday, August 9! This vintage-inspired ice cream truck is serving handcrafted ice cream daily from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., making it the perfect afternoon or evening treat after a day at the beach, on the golf course, or exploring the resort.

Choose from rotating handcrafted flavors, enjoy your scoop in a waffle cone, sugar cone, or cup, and add colorful sprinkles for the finishing touch. Whether you're a fan of classic favorites or looking to try something new, the Woodie Wagon is the sweetest new addition to summer at the General Store.

Whether you're craving a classic soft-serve cone, a refreshing Icee, or a handcrafted scoop from the Woodie Wagon, the Palmetto Dunes General Store has something to satisfy every sweet tooth. Stop by during your next Hilton Head Island vacation and celebrate National Ice Cream Month with us—we can't wait to see you!