ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 23, 2025) ~ Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trail Kicks Off with New Digital Check-In Experience and Prizes

Annapolis, MD (May 23, 2025) - The 2025 Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trail has officially begun, with Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks and the Maryland's Best team launching the popular summer tradition at Misty Meadows Farm Creamery in Washington County. This year, the trail features new additions and exciting prizes for participants.

One of the major updates to the trail is a streamlined digital check-in experience. After receiving feedback from consumers about how to locate and track creameries visited on the trail, Maryland's Best has introduced a new feature on their Let's Rallie app. Available for free on Apple and Android phones, the app allows users to see all locations available on the trail and scan a unique QR code at each stop to check-in.

"We are thrilled to announce this new digital check-in experience for our ice cream adventurers," said Secretary Atticks. "With 14 stops this year, I am going to need a bigger freezer! These trails not only provide fun for families but also help dairy farms become more profitable by creating markets for their value-added products. I encourage all Marylanders and out-of-state visitors alike to download the app and start checking-in today!"

In addition to new prizes for check-ins, there is also an ultimate prize up for grabs - the 2025 Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trailblazer. This prize will be awarded to one lucky winner who completes the entire trail.

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The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has also partnered with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to encourage participants to get out and explore state trails near each creamery location. By checking in for hikes using the Let's Rallie app, users will have access to separate prizes. And those who complete all 14 hikes and ice cream trail stops together will be entered to win an annual State Parks pass.

"We have done the work to help you find a hike near these wonderful creameries," said DNR Secretary Josh Kurtz. "Whether you want to explore the mountains of western Maryland or the coastal plains of the Eastern Shore, we look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful parks and natural areas. And what better motivation for a hike than knowing there's delicious ice cream waiting for you afterwards?"

Participants can also still participate in the trail by taking photos at each location and sending them to icecream.trail1@maryland.gov once the entire trail has been completed. They are also encouraged to share their progress on social media by tagging Maryland's Best (@mdsbest, @mdsbestag) and the location they are visiting.

The 2025 Ice Cream Trail features 14 on-farm creameries spanning over 145 miles from Maryland's mountains to the Eastern Shore. These creameries produce and sell their ice cream directly to consumers, providing insight into the Maryland dairy industry and highlighting the important contributions of Maryland's nearly 300 dairy farms. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2022 Census of Agriculture, these farms produced a total of 101,910,631.39 gallons of milk.

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The on-farm creameries included in this year's trail are Prigel Family Creamery (Baltimore County), Deliteful Dairy (Washington County), Glamourview Creamery (Frederick County), Happy Cow Creamery (Frederick County), Moo Cow Creamery (Frederick County), South Mountain Creamery (Frederick County), Rocky Point Creamery (Frederick County), Broom's Bloom Dairy (Harford County), Lockbriar Farms (Kent County), Keyes Creamery (Harford County), Woodbourne Creamery at Rock Hill Orchard (Montgomery County), Misty Meadow Farm Creamery (Washington County), Miller Farms (Prince George's County), and Chesapeake Bay Farms (Worcester County).

Those who complete all 14 check-ins via the app or email will be entered to win the "2025 Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trailblazer" prize pack, which includes a $50 gift certificate to the on-farm creamery of their choice, a copy of the children's book "Tales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck's Ice Cream Wish," and the 2025 Maryland's Best Ice Cream Champion Trailblazer trophy. More information about the trail can be found on Maryland's Best website.

The 2025 Ice Cream Trail officially began on May 22 and will run through September 1. To learn more about the important role dairy farming plays in Maryland and the Northeast, visit americandairy.com. So grab your phone, download the Let's Rallie app, and start checking-in at these delicious creameries for a chance to win some amazing prizes!

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