Free scoops! Johnson’s Real Ice Cream celebrating new location & 75th anniversary!

Johnson’s Real Ice Cream is celebrating 75 years by opening 3 new Columbus-area locations, and giving away free scoops and treats through the year!

Upcoming Openings

• Powell Home Road – Grand opening March 6
• Powell Liberty Street – Opens April 2025
• Pickerington – Opens May 2025

Grand opening for Johnson’s Real Ice Cream in Powell – Free Scoops & Giveaways

Thursday, March 6 from 6 pm – 9 pm 

The newest location is  Powell at 4290 Home Road! Join the grand opening on March 6, and enjoy free single scoops from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The first 50 guests get a free limited-edition t-shirt, plus there will be surprise giveaways!

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Johnson’s Real Ice Cream 75th Anniversary Events

To celebrate 75 years, the company has planned a series of exciting events and promotions throughout the year. 

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Throwback Flavors: Limited-time classics throughout the year.

• March: Mint Cookies and Cream, Black Cherry
• April: Strawberry Chip
• May–July: Orange Pineapple, Banana Cream Pie
• June–July: Key Lime Pie
• July–September: Green Apple Sorbet, PB&J
• September–October: Pistachio Almond
• November–December: Chocolate Almond, Pink Peppermint

Johnson’s Memories Project: Share your favorite Johnson’s story online from March 10 at johnsonsrealicecream.com or in-store starting March 15. Memories will be featured on social media and compiled into a special keepsake for our archives.

Pups on the Patio: Free Pup Cups for furry friends on the first Tuesday of each month (May–August) at select locations with designated outdoor patios. 

Ice Cream Sundae Trail: Try nine unique sundaes across 9 Johnson’s locations in July and earn free ice cream! Starting Tuesday, July 1, pick up a card at any Johnson’s Real Ice Cream store or download it online. Visit all nine locations to try each sundae, and complete the trail to earn free ice cream! 

Anniversary Bash: Celebrate at the original Bexley shop on September 6 from 11 am – 9 pm with live entertainment, exclusive treats, and more!

Johnson’s Central Ohio locations

Bexley (The Original Shop)
2728 E. Main St.
Bexley, Ohio 43209

Canal Winchester
20 S. High St.
Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110

Dublin
55 W. Bridge St.
Dublin, Ohio 43017

Grandview
1325 Grandview Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43212

Italian Village
869 N. Fourth St.
Columbus, Ohio 43201

New Albany
160 W. Main St.
New Albany, Ohio 43054

Opening March 6, 2025 – Powell, Home Rd.
4290 Home Rd.
Powell, Ohio 43065

Opening April 2025 – Powell, Liberty St.
50 S. Liberty St.
Powell, Ohio 43065

Opening May 2025 – Pickerington
192 Hill Rd. N.
Pickerington, Ohio 43147