Support local shops by celebrating National Ice Cream Day

As National Ice Cream Day arrives this Sunday, Sacramento's oldest ice cream establishment offers the perfect destination to celebrate America's favorite frozen treat. Gunther's Ice Cream, founded in 1940 by Herman "Pop" Gunther and his wife, Iva, has served the Curtis Park neighborhood for 85 years. The shop earned recognition from Food & Wine magazine as the "best" ice cream in California in 2021 and was nominated as a Sacramento historical landmark in 2018. gunthersicecream.com The parlor continues using its original 1940s recipe with higher butterfat content than commercial brands. Their signature "50/50" combines two sherbet flavors with vanilla ice cream, alongside more than 40 other flavors and hand-made specialties. The shop has gained pop culture recognition, appearing in the 2017 film "Lady Bird." National Ice Cream Day, established by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, provides the perfect opportunity for residents to support local ice cream businesses that create sweet memories and serve as community gathering places. Whether visiting Sacramento's historic Gunther's or discovering neighborhood favorites, Sunday offers a delicious excuse to celebrate local entrepreneurs who keep America's ice cream tradition alive one scoop at a time. Discovering family-friendly destinations and adventures beyond our backyard. For questions or comments, email Jessica at jessicah@goldcountrymedia.com.