Dairy Queen Brings Back Free Cone Day on March 20 to Celebrate the First Day of Spring
SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 3, 2025) – Spring is in the air, and Dairy Queen (DQ®) is making it even sweeter with the return of Free Cone Day! On March 20, the first day of spring, participating DQ locations nationwide will treat fans to a free small vanilla soft-serve cone, complete with the iconic DQ curl on top.
Free Cone Day has become an annual fan-favorite tradition, bringing families, friends, and ice cream lovers together to celebrate the changing season with a classic DQ treat—on the house!
A Sweet Way to Welcome Spring
“Free Cone Day is by far one of our favorite days of the year,” said Maria Hokanson, Executive Vice President of Marketing at American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “There’s nothing sweeter than enjoying a tasty cone—on DQ—to kick off a season full of reasons to celebrate.”
Fans in San Antonio can take advantage of this one-day-only giveaway at any of the 17 Dairy Queen locations across the metro area. Whether you’re in downtown San Antonio, the surrounding suburbs, or small towns nearby, there’s a DQ ready to serve up some springtime sweetness.
Chance to Win Free Cones for a Year!
This year, DQ is making Free Cone Day even more exciting by giving fans the opportunity to win Free Cones for a Year! From now until March 19, fans can enter the sweepstakes by downloading the DQ App and signing up for DQ Rewards.
For full sweepstakes rules and eligibility details, visit DairyQueen.com.
Celebrate & Share on Social Media
Fans are encouraged to share their Free Cone Day experience on social media by tagging @DairyQueen and using #FreeConeDay to join the nationwide celebration.
How to Participate
📅 When: March 20, 2025 (All day, while supplies last)
📍 Where: Participating DQ locations nationwide, including 17 in the San Antonio metro area
🍦 What: Free small vanilla cone (one per person, in-store only)
Don’t miss out on one of the sweetest days of the year—head to your local San Antonio Dairy Queen on March 20 and celebrate the arrival of spring with a free cone! 🌸🍦
