Howdy Homemade Grand Opening Weekend

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Heroes and staff behind the ice cream counter

We are filled with gratitude after an incredible Grand Opening weekend at Howdy Homemade Ice Cream in Lee’s Summit! Howdy Homemade Ice Cream is a dream two years in the making. The community’s energy and support have been incredible. Lines extended out the door nearly all weekend, and the Heroes behind the counter were thrilled to see so many people eager to experience Amazing Ice Cream, Served by Amazing People. Local musician Carl Cherrito, Power Percussion, brought the celebration to life with phenomenal live music, and Highland Dairy made a huge statement by parking their giant signature cow statue in the parking lot, which became an instant photo favorite!

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream is more than amazing ice cream, it’s a movement. We are changing the way society views individuals with unique abilities, creating a more inclusive community for all. Our mission is to create equitable, meaningful jobs for remarkable individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities—our heroes—who bring the joy of amazing ice cream to the heart of our community.

Whether you joined us for opening weekend or plan to visit soon, we hope you’ll stop by to experience Howdy Homemade for yourself. Meet our amazing Heroes, learn more about our mission, and taste the sweetest inclusion in town!

📍 Howdy Homemade Ice Cream
921 NE Woods Chapel Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064

🕚 Hours of Operation
Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

How to Support Howdy Homemade

  1. Visit the Howdy Homemade Ice Cream shop often to purchase amazing homemade ice cream by the scoop, pint, or quart and meet more amazing Heroes!
  2. Book a catering event or reserve our shop party room and we’ll bring the joy of amazing ice cream to your next special occasion. Inquire online at www.HowdyHomemadeKC.com/catering/.
  3. Invest in creating a more inclusive community by:
    1. Joining the Fan Club – individual and corporate memberships come with a host of benefits: www.HowdyHomemadeKC.com/fan-club/.
    2. Making a charitable, tax-deductible donation to help fund start-up costs and programming that empowers our Heroes. Give online at www.TNCCommunity.org/HowdyHomemadeKC/.
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Scoops to Support TNC Community logo
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream ribbon cutting with Lee's Summit, MO Chamber
Carl Cherrito of Power Percussion playing live music with Eric, a Howdy Homemade Hero at the grand opening celebration.
Amazing Ice Cream Served by Amazing People T-shirt
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Fan Club T-shirts and swag boxes on display in the shop
Tommy, a Howdy Homemade Hero serving an ice cream cone
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream single scoops and a single scoop waffle bowl
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream shop interior with a group of young guests enjoying their scoops together
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream customer grabs a pint of ice cream to take home with her.

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