Hometown Le Mars Heritage Foundation

06/19/2026

There’s still two full days of ice cream fun! Join us in Le Mars this weekend! 🍦

06/16/2026

We hope to see you around town this week at all of Ice Cream Days Festival festivities! What are you looking forward to the most?

Here's your friendly reminder to bring your comfy blanket or lawn chairs to this weeks concerts at the Olson Cultural Event Center!

Ice Cream Days Festival is here, music starts Wednesday! 🎉🎶😊👏💫

06/11/2026

Have you seen Le Mars on Iowa PBS? 🍦🎨🥩

Take a virtual road trip to the Ice Cream Capital of the World as Iowa PBS highlights some of our community's favorite destinations, including the Wells Visitor Center & Ice Cream Parlor, the Le Mars Arts Center, and Archie's Waeside. We're proud to see the people, places, and experiences that make Le Mars so special featured for viewers across Iowa and beyond! 💙

Watch the story here: https://www.iowapbs.org/shows/roadtripiowa/episode/14229/highway-60

Explore the vibrant communities, rich history and unforgettable flavors along Highway 60.

06/10/2026

Are you headed to Le Mars for Ice Cream Days Festival?? Let us know in the comments what you’re most excited about!

🍦🎉 Just 7 Days Until Ice Cream Days!

Seven more days until messy ice cream faces, endless fun, community traditions, live music, parade day excitement, sweet treats, and memories made with family and friends.

From scavenger hunts and foam parties to the parade, live entertainment, games, and of course plenty of ice cream, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during Le Mars Ice Cream Days!

Who's ready for four days of fun in the Ice Cream Capital of the World? 🙋‍♀️🍦

The countdown is on... see you in 7 days! ⏰✨

06/10/2026

🥛🍦 June is National Dairy Month, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the Ice Cream Capital of the World!

From the dedicated dairy farmers who care for their herds each day to the dairy industry partners who help bring delicious products to tables across the country, dairy is an important part of what makes Le Mars so special.

We're proud to be home to hardworking dairy farms, industry leaders, and a community that understands the journey from farm to cone. So this month, join us in thanking the people behind every scoop, shake, and bowl of ice cream.

Here's to the farmers, families, and dairy professionals who help keep Le Mars sweet! 🐄💙🍦



Wells Enterprises
KempsCows
Wells Visitor Center & Ice Cream Parlor

06/08/2026

🍦🎉 Only 9 Days Until Ice Cream Days! 🎉🍦

We're just 9 days away from four days of ice cream, live music, family fun, unforgettable memories, and all the sweet traditions that make Ice Cream Days so special!

From the parade and free ice cream to live entertainment, games, activities, food vendors, and so much more, downtown Le Mars will soon be buzzing with excitement. Whether you're a longtime Ice Cream Days fan or planning your first visit, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

So start making your plans, gather your friends and family, and get ready to celebrate in the Ice Cream Capital of the World®!

🍦 June 17–20, 2026
📍 Downtown Le Mars
🗓️ View the full schedule at icecreamdays.com

Who's getting excited? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

06/04/2026

Tomorrow is National Donut Day! 🍩

Need an excuse to brighten your coworkers' day? We've got one! Stop by Lally's Eastside tomorrow morning and pick up a box (or two!) of their delicious donuts to share at the office.

Nothing says "Happy Friday" quite like fresh donuts from a favorite local spot. Support local, treat your team, and celebrate National Donut Day the sweet way!

06/04/2026

05/29/2026

Check out this sweet article about Le Mars! Thank you Tim Trudell Media for the story!

One scoop. Two scoops. Do we dare go for three? How about an old-fashioned ice cream soda topped with a

05/28/2026

Ice Cream Days Festival is looking for some extra hands! Sign up today to lend a helping hand!

Want to be part of the fun at Ice Cream Days? 🍦🙌 We’re looking for a few more volunteers to help make this year’s events a success — especially on Saturday!

Grab a friend and sign up together! Shifts are short, fun, and every volunteer receives a FREE Ice Cream Days t-shirt. 👕✨

These community events simply don’t happen without community members stepping up to help, and we’re so grateful for everyone who gives their time to make Ice Cream Days special.

Check out all available volunteer shifts here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FA4AE23A3F9C07-63356845-icecream #/