Get The Scoop On National Ice Cream Day; Then Vote For Fairfield County Fav

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Today's the day to go off your diet. It is, after, all, National Ice Cream Day.

Cookie Monster anyone? It's a popular favorite at DVlicious finalist Il Bacio in Danbury.
Photo Credit: *Karen Tensa*

Ferris Acres Creamery in Newtown is one of six DVlicious finalists for "Best Ice Cream in Fairfield County."
Photo Credit: *Facebook*

Daily Voice

07/16/2017 5:00 a.m.

The day -- yes, it's an unofficial holiday (President Reagan proclaimed its glories in 1984 to promote the economic well-being of the U.S. dairy industry) -- is observed on the third Sunday in July and is a part of National Ice Cream Month.

It's meant to be celebrated with a bowl, cup or cone filled with your favorite flavor. And of course, hashtagged and Instagrammed to the hilt with #NationalIceCreamDay.

All we ask is that you also use this July 16 to vote for your favorite ice cream in the county, as highlighted in our ongoing DVlicious contest.

In the running:

Cream & Sugar, Bethel
Ferris Acres, Newtown
Il Bacio, Danbury
Milkcraft, Fairfield
Saugatuck Sweets, Westport, Fairfield
Timothy’s, Bridgeport

You have until 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 and can vote multiple times, albeit once per day.

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