Big Timbers

Big Timbers Ice Cream, Gifts, & Lodging. Located 1/4 mile from the North Entrance to Itasca State Park.
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09/01/2026

As season winds down what flavor(s) of ice cream are you hoping to see this weekend?

YES!
We are still open every day through Labor Day Monday then we will be open one to two more weekends until the ice cream is gone!

08/23/2026

MUSHY / SAPPY / EMOTIONAL POST

As Sunday comes to a close of the busiest weekend we have ever had I couldn’t help but think about two things….

1. How amazing Big Timbers staff are! The amount of people this weekend that have told me how friendly, sweet, and efficient our staff are is amazing! We wouldn’t have an environment where people want to bring their families and hang out if it wasn’t for our staff creating such a welcoming vibe!

So shout to all at Big Timbers (Sadie, Jayda, Lillie, Brylee, Elliana, Kolbie, Brielle, and Wyatt)

2. How incredible our local / regular customers are! I had a great conversation with a patron a couple days ago about how much we rely on our tourist in the area during our short season. It is true that we have an influx of people on vacation aka “tourists” that stop in. But our “regulars” we really wouldn’t have a business with out you! Thank you choosing Big Timbers time and time again and all your positive words and energy.

Could all of this mushy emotional stuff come from the fact that I am realizing our season 4 is winding down? Possibly. But nonetheless I think it’s so important to shout out our staff and our regulars!

Thank you for making this such a fun wild ride!

Today’s Special Blueberry OR Strawberry Rhubarb PieChoice of ice cream*while supplies last!
08/22/2026

Today’s Special
Blueberry OR Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Choice of ice cream

*while supplies last!

🍦 HUGE WEEKEND IN ITASCA! 🍦SPECIAL:Scoop of ice cream with pie!Strawberry Rhubarb OR Blueberry Pie🍨 FLAVORSMaple NutBlac...
08/21/2026

🍦 HUGE WEEKEND IN ITASCA! 🍦

SPECIAL:
Scoop of ice cream with pie!
Strawberry Rhubarb OR Blueberry Pie

🍨 FLAVORS
Maple Nut
Black Cherry
Elephant Tracks
Pirate’s Bounty
Moose Tracks
Caramel Collision
Lemon Cheesecake
Blueberry Waffle Cone
Superman
Coconut Explosion
Deluxe Vanilla
Black Licorice — ONE TUB ONLY! When it’s gone, Frozen Tundra will replace it!

🍦 SOFT SERVE
Vanilla
Dairy-Free Pomegranate

And don’t forget:
shakes, sundaes, mixers, hot dogs & pizza!

👕 CRAZY DISCOUNTS on select clothing on our outside sale rack!

📍 North entrance to Itasca
⏰ Open 11:00–7:30

08/20/2026

Who are we seeing this weekend? 🍦☀️

Our short season is winding down! Just 2 weeks left of being open 7 days a week, then we’ll switch to weekends until the ice cream is gone after Labor Day Monday.

BIG WEEKEND AT ITASCAThere’s a lot happening around us this weekend! 1. The 50th Annual Threshing Show @ Itasca Pioneer ...
08/19/2026

BIG WEEKEND AT ITASCA

There’s a lot happening around us this weekend!
1. The 50th Annual Threshing Show @ Itasca Pioneer Grounds across the road Friday - Sunday.

2. Mississippi Headwaters Music Festival is less than a mile away with live music Friday and Saturday. Including Corey Medina & Brothers

We’ll be scooping 11–7:30 all weekend!

Who’s headed our way this weekend, and what are you planning to attend? Tell us below! 👇

📣 BLACK LICORICE FANS! 📣Black Licorice hits the dip cabinet Friday morning, and we have ONE tub.Will it last through Fri...
08/19/2026

📣 BLACK LICORICE FANS! 📣

Black Licorice hits the dip cabinet Friday morning, and we have ONE tub.

Will it last through Friday? Maybe.
Saturday? Who knows?

If you’ve been waiting for your Black Licorice fix, come get it while it’s here. When it’s gone, it’s gone!

🍦 CURRENT FLAVORS! 🍦Soft Serve🤍 Vanilla💕 Dairy-Free RaspberryHard Serve🍮 Caramel Collision🦸 Superman🏴‍☠️ Pirates Bounty🏎...
08/14/2026

🍦 CURRENT FLAVORS! 🍦

Soft Serve
🤍 Vanilla
💕 Dairy-Free Raspberry

Hard Serve
🍮 Caramel Collision
🦸 Superman
🏴‍☠️ Pirates Bounty
🏎️ Demo Derby
🫎 Moose Tracks
🥥 Coconut Explosion
🍁 Maple Nut
🍋 Lemon Cheesecake
🫐 Blueberry Waffle Cone
🎂 Birthday Cake
🍨 Deluxe Vanilla
❄️ Frozen Tundra

🖤 Also… the countdown is ON! 🖤
We’re counting down the days until the Thrashing Show at the Pioneer Grounds, which means the ONE-TIME appearance of BLACK LICORICE is coming! 🖤🍬🍦

🕚 Open 11:00–7:30
📍 North Entrance to Itasca State Park

📷: Proof your kids want you to get them ice cream this weekend

🍦 UPDATE! 🍦Our Dairy-Free Soft Serve is RASPBERRY!And for all you Frozen Tundra lovers: a reminder that it’s a special o...
08/10/2026

🍦 UPDATE! 🍦
Our Dairy-Free Soft Serve is RASPBERRY!

And for all you Frozen Tundra lovers: a reminder that it’s a special order, and I can only get it once a summer! 😭

It looks like we should have enough to make it through the week and into the weekend, but don’t wait too long! Stop in before it’s gone!

08/08/2026

🚒🍝 30 YEARS?! LET’S CELEBRATE!

It’s hard to believe, but we’re celebrating our 30th Annual Meatball Dinner & Silent Auction! And we couldn’t have made it this far without the incredible support of our AMAZING community!

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Itasca Township & Fire Hall

Come enjoy a plate of our famous meatballs, potatoes & gravy, veggies, rolls, dessert and more!

Don’t forget the Silent Auction! We are incredibly grateful to all the local businesses, families and community members who donate items and continue to support our department year after year. Every bid, donation, meal and kind word helps us keep our department moving forward.

For 30 years, this event has been about more than meatballs—it’s about community, friendship, laughter and supporting the volunteers who are here when you need us.

We are incredibly thankful for EVERY donation, bid, meal, volunteer, and helping hand that has supported IVFD over the years. We truly couldn’t do what we do without you!

So mark your calendars, bring your family, bring your friends, and come celebrate 30 years of community support! 🎉

We’ll bring the meatballs. You bring the appetite!

❤️ Thank you for continuing to stand behind your volunteer fire department! 🚒

Address

17039 County 2
Park Rapids, MN
56470

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 7:30pm
Thursday 11am - 7:30pm
Friday 11am - 7:30pm
Saturday 11am - 7:30pm
Sunday 11am - 7:30pm

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