Stewart’s Shops has announced the return of its half gallon ice cream sale. From now through Oct. 4, all half gallons of Stewart’s ice cream are on sale for $4.19 each. Customers can also grab two half gallons for $8.
Stewart’s currently offers 33 flavors including Black Sweet Cherry, Black Raspberry, Brownie Cookie Sundae, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Death By Chocolate, limited-edition Peanut Butter Cookie or the popular Peanut Butter Pandemonium.
The ice cream sale comes as a celebration after Stewart’s recently won nine awards at the 2026 World Dairy Expo. Four of those winners currently are available in half gallons, giving customers an opportunity to take home flavors that stood out on a national stage, including Mango Dragon Fruit Sherbet, French Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice Cream and Mint Cookie Crumble Ice Cream.
“Stewart’s Shops and the Dake family have been making ice cream for more than a century,” the retailer noted in a statement. “One of the secrets to our longevity is that Stewart’s refuses to cut corners and jeopardize quality.”
Stewart’s ice cream starts with fresh milk from its family-run dairy farms.
“We are proud of the longstanding partnerships we have built with our farmers and the quality milk they provide,” the statement continued. “The milk is so good it was awarded Best Milk in New York State for the fifth year in a row at the 2026 New York State Fair through a program judged by scientists at Cornell University.”
Network Expansion
As Stewart’s continues to leverage its award-winning dairy products, it is simultaneously building out its store network in New York and Vermont.
Earlier this month, the chain opened its newest rebuilt store in St. Johnsville, N.Y., on the corner of West Main and North Division streets.
“Our new shop features more groceries, a produce station and more space for crocks of mac and cheese, soups and chili, plus a larger variety of fresh sandwiches,” the retailer noted in a statement at the time.
At 4,500 square feet, the new St. Johnsville Stewart’s Shop is nearly 50% larger than the previous location, representing a $3.2 million investment in the community.
The opening came as part of Stewart’s $55 million investment to expand and renovate its locations across New York and Vermont.
“There is a growing need for fresh, quality food and beverages, plus our award-winning milk and ice cream and other services,” said Stewart’s Shops President Chad Kiesow in early June. “We are committed to investing in our shops so we can serve our communities to the best of our ability.”
Stewart’s is expanding in several markets this year. In May, the company opened a shop at the former Dexter Market location near Watertown, N.Y.
The Dexter site underwent a $2.5 million transformation following a two-month renovation period in March and April. The shop now features a large food bar with soup, meatballs and mac & cheese. Stewart’s also added an expanded grocery section, a sandwich station and a beer cave.
To celebrate the opening of the new shop, Stewart’s held a grand opening event with food and drink specials on May 29. The company donated $1,000 and $500 in gift certificates to General Brown High School and $1,000 to the Dexter Free Library to mark the occasion.
The retailer is also rebuilding locations in Dolgeville, Norwich, Saratoga Springs, Watertown and Wilton, N.Y.
Meanwhile, the company continues to rebrand and introduce ice cream counters at several of the former Jolley shops that were acquired in late 2024.
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