About Old School Ice Cream
Old School Ice Cream is a summer stand on Main Street in Ferdinand, run by Andy and Amy Hagedorn with help from their kids. The window is a restored 1963 Ford bus that Andy bought in Kentucky and rebuilt, parked on the lot where his father ran a gas station and auto repair shop for 50 years. Andy grew up on this corner, and the family opened the stand on June 11, 2026.
The bus serves up to 12 ice cream flavors at a time, sourced locally, along with concession-style food: chili dogs, smashburgers and soft pretzels. Menu items carry playful names, such as the Jack and Diane chili dog and the Good Intentions peanut butter fudge. Live music is planned when possible, and on select Sundays the family gives part of the day's profits to a local cause.
In 2026 the stand kept evening and weekend hours: Thursday and Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m., with the season running through September. Expect it to return with warm weather, and check local news or their social pages for the next opening date.
White River Lavender Farm near Jasper is about 30 minutes northwest, so a summer evening cone in Ferdinand works well after a lavender visit.
What to do
- Order a scoop from up to 12 locally sourced flavors
- Grab a chili dog, smashburger or soft pretzel for supper
- See the restored 1963 Ford bus that serves as the stand
- Come on a Sunday when part of the profits go to a local cause
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Summer season; in 2026 it ran from June 11 through September
- Hours
- 2026 season: Thu–Fri 5–9 p.m., Sat noon–9 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m.
Good to know
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- The stand is seasonal and closed after September
- It opens only Thursday through Sunday, mostly in the evenings on weekdays
Pair it with a lavender farm
White River Lavender Farm · about 30 minutes away
White River Lavender Farm near Jasper is about 30 minutes away, so finish a summer lavender day with ice cream in Ferdinand.
Getting there
Questions
When is Old School Ice Cream open?
It is a summer stand; in 2026 it opened June 11 and ran through September, Thursday through Sunday.
Does Old School Ice Cream serve food?
Yes: chili dogs, smashburgers and pretzels alongside the ice cream.
Checked in October 2026 against local tourism and news pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
