Spring is almost here, whether it feels like it or not (this is Ohio, after all). Rita’s Italian Ice is celebrating the first day of spring with a FREE cup of Rita’s Italian Ice.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard First Day of Spring Giveaway
Free Rita’s on the First Day of Spring
Rita’s First Day of Spring FREE Ice Giveaway is back for everyone on March 20, 2026.
Customers will receive a FREE cup of Italian Ice (6-oz.) in the flavor of their choice to celebrate the First Day of Spring. Make it even sweeter by adding custard for an additional charge. Details here.
PEEPS® Italian Ice Mystery flavor
Rita’s is introducing a new flavor to coincide with the spring giveaway – New Mystery PEEPS® Italian Ice! (I think I want this!)
Available just in time for spring, Rita’s is teaming up with the Marshmallow treat brand to introduce a new Mystery PEEPS® Italian Ice Flavor. Inspired by a tasty PEEPS® flavor, this limited time offering, launching on March 20, delivers the unmistakable Marshmallow sweetness fans know and love, but reimagined as a refreshing Italian Ice with a secret flavor twist!
Rita’s is also adding a PEEPS® Marshmallow Chick topper to its lineup this spring!
A Spring Mystery Worth Guessing
To make the mystery even more fun, from Friday, March 20, through Sunday, March 29, Rita’s is inviting fans nationwide to put their taste buds to the test with the Mystery PEEPS® Italian Ice Flavor Guessing Contest.
The Mystery Italian Ice will be served as a white Italian Ice, with its flavor profile kept completely under wraps — encouraging guests to taste, guess, and join the excitement. Fans can submit their flavor guess online at ritasice.com/peeps for a chance to win exclusive prizes.
All correct entries will be entered for a chance to win, with five winners selected at random to receive:
- Free Rita’s Ice for a Year
- A Rita’s + PEEPS® Swag Pack
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to U.S. residents 13+. Sweepstakes runs 3/20–3/29/26. Five (5) winners selected at random from eligible correct entries. ARV: $565. Sponsor: Rita’s Franchise Company, LLC. Full rules at ritasice.com/peeps.
Get the Rita’s App and giveaway
Want extra rewards? Download the Rita’s Italian Ice App for cool perks like shorter lines, better service and more convenience.
Did you know….
…that the most popular Italian Ice flavor is Mango, and Rita’s uses more than 300,000 pounds of mangoes annually to create this number one flavor? The 2nd most popular flavor is Cherry Italian Ice, followed by Swedish Fish.
What’s your favorite flavor?
You’ll have all week to stop into your local shop and get some sweet frozen goodness in a cup. Local shops include Henderson Rd., Gahanna, Hilliard, and Westerville. Flavor options vary between shops. For shops nationwide, click here..
Love Rita’s? Don’t forget to sign up for the birthday club to get a free birthday treat and other exclusive offers!
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