Happy Ice

09/11/2026

UPDATE: CLOSED

🍧 Happy Ice is OPEN today! 🍋

Stop by and treat yourself today (Friday) from 4:30–7:30 PM in front of Dollar Tree in Abingdon! We’ll be serving up your favorite shaved ice, frozen lemonade, and novelty ice creams.

📅 Saturday: We will be closed due to the weather.

09/10/2026

UPDATE: CLOSED

Happy Ice will be open tomorrow (Thursday) in front of Dollar Tree in Abingdon starting at 3:30PM.
➡️ We are booked prior to our afternoon set up, so we will plan to remain open until 7:30PM or sell out. Check back here for any updates 😎

09/07/2026

UPDATE: CLOSED

Happy Ice is currently set up in front of Dollar Tree in Abingdon! Check back here for an update when we close 🍧

09/05/2026

UPDATE: CLOSED FOR THR DAY DUE TO RAIN. Soap Box Derby has been canceled.

Come get your Happy Ice! Saturday, 9/5

➡️ Soap Box Derby, Main St. in front of Sinking Spring Church
⏰️ 10am-2PM?

➡️ Dollar Tree in Abingdon (WEATHER PERMITTING)
⏰️ Immediately following Soap Box Derby until 7:30PM

09/04/2026

The answer... 416 pounds of ice!
Jessie Fields you are our winner! Jessie guessed 400 pounds of ice, and was the first to comment 400 and closest without going over. Congratulations Jessie! Stop by tomorrow for a free shaved ice or frozen lemonade. We will be set up at Abingdon's Soap Box Derby starting at 10am (until roughly 2pm) and Dollar Tree immediately following until 7:30PM, weather permitting.

🎉 GUESS & WIN!
We just loaded up the Happy Ice truck… and let’s just say, THAT’S A LOT OF ICE! Can you guess how many POUNDS of ice I just loaded into the truck? (HINT: Our freezers were at roughly half capacity.)
👇 Drop your guess in the comments! 👇
🏆 The first person to guess correctly — or get the closest without going over — will WIN ONE FREE SHAVED ICE OR FROZEN LEMONADE! 🎉

Winner can redeem their FREE treat tomorrow, Saturday 9/5! We'll be set up all day.

Think you can guess it? Let’s see what you’ve got! 👀
One guess per person.

09/04/2026

UPDATE: CHANGE OF PLANS. WE ARE MOVING TO DOLLAR TREE IN ABINGDON. WE WILL BE SET UP AT DOLLAR TREE FRIM 5-7:30PM.

☀️ Happy Ice will be OPEN today (Friday)!
We’ll be at DOLLAR TREE from 4:30–7:00 PM!
It’s going to be a hot day, so come cool off with a shaved ice or frozen lemonade. We'll see you there 😎

09/03/2026

Happy Ice will be set up in front of Dollar Tree in Abingdon again today (Thursday) from 5-7:30PM 😎
Come grab a shaved ice or frozen lemonade!

09/02/2026

Happy Ice will be OPEN today (Wednesday) from 5-7:30PM in front of Dollar Tree in Abingdon. Come see us!

We want to hear from YOU! 👇
Where would you like to see the Happy Ice truck next? Drop your favorite spot in the comments!

09/01/2026

🏁 Don’t miss Abingdon’s Soap Box Derby this Saturday! 🏎️ 10AM-3PM

🍧 Happy Ice and 🌮 San Taco FOOD TRUCKS will both be on-site to keep you fueled and refreshed!

📍Main Street Abingdon (in front of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church)

This event was a huge hit last year, and we’re SO excited to be back! Cool off with a shaved ice or frozen lemonade from Happy Ice, then stop by our friends at San Taco for lunch. 👏

Let’s roll! 🏁🏎️

The Second Annual Soap Box Derby is set for Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. along Main Street from Partington Place to Pecan Street. *Registration is now open and free to all racers!

This year we’re proud to partner with Feeding Southwest Virginia (celebrating their 45th anniversary in 2026!) with an on-site food drive and outreach on how the public can support their efforts to end hunger across the region.

🔥Race Categories🔥
Big Wheel Race: Ages 3–7 (free registration)
Youth Division: Ages 8–15 (free registration)
Grand Prix: Ages 16+ with valid driver’s license (free registration)

Awards will include Most Creative Design, Best Finish Line Celebration, and Fastest Car. The First-Place Overall Team will receive a trophy and a $500 Food City gift card, along with additional category recognitions.

Spectators can enjoy an official fan zone with food trucks and activities throughout the event, plus sip, stroll, and enjoy your favorite beverages from nearby businesses. A special aftershow will begin at 2 PM with Americana artist Philip Bowen on The Martha Washington lawn.

*Safety remains a priority. All cars must meet event design requirements, including gravity-only propulsion, functional brakes, and secure construction. Drivers are required to wear helmets and protective gear, and all entries will be reviewed by a Safety Inspector prior to racing. Teams may include up to four members, one driver per car, one practice run, and one timed run per team. Full rules, race schedule, and registration details are available at the link in comments.

📸: David Patton