Every year, Eat an Eskimo Pie Day is celebrated on March 28. It marks the discovery of America’s first chocolate-covered ice cream bar. The ice cream bar also known as Eskimo’s Pie, is a frozen treat that is made of a vanilla ice cream bar and chocolate coating served on a stick.
History
Nelson made the first 500 bars without the sticks. He found a manufacturer to take his business to the next level. He decided to partner with chocolate maker Russel C. Stover and renamed the ice cream bars Eskimo Pies.
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How to Celebrate Eat an Eskimo Pie Day?
Support your local ice cream shops – You can go to your favorite ice cream shops with your friends, family, or children and buy one or two ice cream bars on Eat an Eskimo Pie Day.
Go on a picnic – People can enjoy a basket of Eskimo Pies and enjoy a picnic with their friends and family.
Timeline
- 1920 – Christian Kent Nelson introduced the idea of combining vanilla ice cream and chocolate into one after witnessing a boy.
- 1922 – Kent and his business partner Russel C. Stover partnered to sell the rights of their Eskimo Pies to local ice cream shops.
- 1934 – Eskimo Pies on a Stick
- 1961 – Nelson got Retirement
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 28 | Thursday |
| 2025 | March 28 | Friday |
| 2026 | March 28 | Saturday |
| 2027 | March 28 | Sunday |
| 2028 | March 28 | Tuesday |
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Why do we love Eat an Eskimo Pie Day?
two desserts in one – You can have two desserts in one.
Old memories – Ice cream can play a role in reminding us of plenty of childhood memories.
FAQs
March 28.
Eskimo Pies are known as Eskimo Lollies in New Zealand.
Chocolate is the most popular ice cream bar flavor in the U.S.