On Sunday, August 31, 2025, a Glen Burnie icon will hit a milestone worth celebrating. Ann’s Dari-Creme, the beloved family-run ice cream and hot dog spot on Ritchie Highway, is marking its 75th anniversary with a daylong celebration for the community that has supported it for generations.
The shop will open at 10 a.m. and keep the party going all day with giveaways, ice cream specials, and limited-edition T-shirts. The owners promise plenty of surprises, and longtime customers already know to expect more than just dessert—the event will be a tribute to a tradition that has endured through decades of change in Anne Arundel County.
Ann’s Dari-Creme is more than a roadside stand. Founded in 1951, it has served as a gathering place for families, teens on summer nights, and anyone craving a foot-long dog, a fresh burger, or a soft-serve cone. The shop has been under the same family ownership for the last 50 years, with each generation working to preserve the old-school charm while keeping pace with modern tastes…