Garrett and Meagan Clark have enjoyed inspiring the Statesboro community with their award winning rolled ice cream concept, leading passionate artisans to create a one of a kind dessert experience for every customer. This year, to celebrate National Ice Cream Day, they invited Santa Claus, car enthusiasts and ice cream lovers to enjoy a community party.
"The community has been so supportive of us. We've won best ice cream in the 'Boro for six consecutive years, and for us, this is an opportunity to give back to the community. We throw a block party! The water slide is free for the kids, a car show, and then we do trivia giveaways all day," said Meagan Clark.
This year, the theme was Christmas in July, complete with a special Little Debbie Chirstmas Tree flavored ice cream and a visit from Santa, who came to take pictures in his 'beachbum' summer vacation gear.
"We have a lot of really cool cars out here today. I think the kids are enjoying the waterslide, and trivia is going well. I see a lot of happy faces getting to spin the wheel," said Clark.
With many customers visiting for the special occasion, ice cream artisans set up shop outside as well, staying cool under the shade of the walkway. These ice cream stands will be at Paulson Stadium this fall.
The kids cooled off on unlimited waterslide rides in the parking lot outside of the shop.
Pictured flavor: HAVE A PEANUT BETTER DAY- with Peanut butter, Brownie and Chocolate mix ins, all topped with walnuts and chocolate shavings
Artisans start with a premium dairy or vegan ice cream base, and mix in ingredients right in front of the customer.
Half of the fun is the show! Artisans draw pictures and write your name; they do this all upside-down so you can read it!
No ice cream is complete with out the smile on the side. The Clarks say that putting their employees first helps them put the customer first and curate the best 'vibes' at Rolling Monkey.
Families smiled around 'beachbum' Santa after getting their rolled ice cream.
The line backed up to the door, with more customers placing their order at the outside ice cream station.
Watch the artisans mix, chop, freeze and roll your ice cream!
Artisans show off their drawing skills on the frozen plates.
Ava's Lemonade Stand for Alzheimers also set up shop in the parking lot right next to the waterslide, serving up cold glasses of strawberry, pineapple, and classic lemonade.
Classic cars and newer hot rods parked outside the ice cream shop.
A spin-the-wheel trivia game gave out prizes like koozies, raffle tickets, and stickers.
Kids got to write letters to Santa, complete with colorful crayon artwork.
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