{"id":924695,"date":"2026-08-04T10:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/04\/happy-joes-launches-freedom-flyaway-sweepstakes-and-america250-block-party\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:17:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:17:00","slug":"happy-joes-launches-freedom-flyaway-sweepstakes-and-america250-block-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/04\/happy-joes-launches-freedom-flyaway-sweepstakes-and-america250-block-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Joe\u2019s Launches Freedom Flyaway Sweepstakes and AMERICA250 Block Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"tps_slideContainer_227325\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Happy-Joes-AMERICA250-Block-Party-Freedom-Flyaway-Sweepstakes.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Happy Joe's Launches Freedom Flyaway Sweepstakes and AMERICA250 Block Party\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Happy-Joes-AMERICA250-Block-Party-Freedom-Flyaway-Sweepstakes.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Joe's Launches Freedom Flyaway Sweepstakes and AMERICA250 Block Party\" width=\"722\" height=\"481\"  ><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Guests can enjoy smoky new brisket pizzas, patriotic treats and family-friendly festivities while entering for a chance to win a getaway to Washington, D.C.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Happy-Joes-AMERICA250-Block-Party-Freedom-Flyaway-Sweepstakes.gif\" alt=\"Happy Joe's Launches Freedom Flyaway Sweepstakes and AMERICA250 Block Party\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\">Davenport, IA\u00a0 (<a title=\"RestaurantNews.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>RestaurantNews.com<\/u><\/a>) \u00a0<a title=\"Happy Joe\u2019s Pizza &#038; Ice Cream\" href=\"https:\/\/happyjoes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong><u>Happy Joe\u2019s Pizza &#038; Ice Cream<\/u><\/strong><\/a> is kicking off the season by teaming up with Pepsi and Mountain Dew to bring families together through iconic flavors, nostalgic moments, and AMERICA250-inspired experiences designed to spark smiles with every visit. The limited-time offering runs through Aug. 15.<\/p>\n<p>This summer, Happy Joe\u2019s is turning pizza night into a chance to score big with the Freedom Flyaway Sweepstakes*. Guests who purchase a specialty pizza and a Mountain Dew at participating locations can enter for a chance to win one of three grand-prize $3,000 trips to the nation\u2019s capital, along with 13 weekly Mountain Dew prize packs featuring branded pickleball paddles, tote bags, lawn chairs, blankets, Happy Joe\u2019s apparel<em>,<\/em> and $100 Happy Joe\u2019s gift cards. Guests can enter by scanning a QR code available in-store or on their receipt and uploading proof of purchase, with one entry permitted per person daily.<\/p>\n<p>Happy Joe\u2019s restaurants around the country are kicking Family Night up a notch with special AMERICA250 Block Party events on June 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. Guests can enjoy free slices of the limited-time AMERICA250 Birthday Cake Pizza alongside bingo, trivia, music, and games throughout the evening. Each Happy Joe\u2019s will also offer themed giveaways and complimentary red, white, and blue popcorn for kids from June 29 to July 31, while supplies last. In the event of rain, activities will move to June 30. To find participating locations nationwide, visit <a title=\"America250.org\" href=\"https:\/\/america250.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong><u>America250.org<\/u><\/strong><\/a> and click \u201cBlock Party Locations\u201d by state.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Happy-Joes-AMERICA250-Block-Party-Freedom-Flyaway-Sweepstakes-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Happy Joe's Launches Freedom Flyaway Sweepstakes and AMERICA250 Block Party\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Happy-Joes-AMERICA250-Block-Party-Freedom-Flyaway-Sweepstakes-2.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Joe's Launches Freedom Flyaway Sweepstakes and AMERICA250 Block Party\" width=\"600\" height=\"741\"  ><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The celebration also fires up limited-time savory creations and sweet treats available through Aug. 15, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>BBQ Brisket Pizza<\/strong>: loaded with authentic Texas-smoked brisket, mozzarella and blended cheeses, crispy pickle chips, onions<em>,<\/em> and a drizzle of signature barbecue sauce. Small pizzas start at $20.99.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BBQ Chicken Pizza<\/strong>: stacked with juicy chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, and a blend of mozzarella, provolone, and cheddar cheeses. Small pizzas start at $14.99.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AMERICA250 Birthday Cake<\/strong>: crafted with real cake and vanilla pudding, then topped with red, white<em>,<\/em> and blue cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles. Small cakes start at $11.99.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Menu pricing, participation, and availability may vary by location.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHappy Joe\u2019s has always been about more than what\u2019s on the menu \u2013 we have earned the reputation of being the best birthday host in America, creating magical memories for guests sitting around our dining room tables,\u201d said Tom Sacco, chief happiness officer, chief executive officer, and president. \u201cFor generations, our restaurants have been places where birthdays are celebrated, traditions are passed down<em>,<\/em> and shared experiences leave a lasting impact. From Family Nights to neighborhood Block Parties, this season is all about creating new moments families will remember long after the fireworks fade.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Happy-Joes-AMERICA250-Block-Party-Freedom-Flyaway-Sweepstakes-3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Happy Joe's Launches Freedom Flyaway Sweepstakes and AMERICA250 Block Party\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Happy-Joes-AMERICA250-Block-Party-Freedom-Flyaway-Sweepstakes-3.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Joe's Launches Freedom Flyaway Sweepstakes and AMERICA250 Block Party\" width=\"722\" height=\"481\"  ><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The limited-time menu is available for dine-in, carryout, and delivery at participating locations nationwide through Aug. 15, and the sweepstakes are available at participating Mountain Dew-serving locations.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, official sweepstakes rules, or to enter, visit <a title=\"MountainDewPromos.com\/happyjoes\/\" href=\"https:\/\/mountaindewpromos.com\/happyjoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong><u>MountainDewPromos.com\/happyjoes\/<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. To learn more about Happy Joe\u2019s, visit <a title=\"HappyJoes.com\" href=\"https:\/\/happyjoes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong><u>HappyJoes.com<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. For information on owning a Happy Joe\u2019s Pizza franchise, contact Kat Davidson at <a ><strong><u>HappyJoesFranchising.com<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>*The Freedom Flyaway Sweepstakes is open only to legal U.S. residents 18 years or older residing in AZ, IA, IL, MN, ND, and WI. Sweepstakes participation is available only at participating Pepsi-serving locations and excludes Morrison, Illinois. Employees of Pepsi-Cola Company, PepsiCo, Inc., Happy Joe\u2019s, the Sweepstakes Administrator, and their respective affiliated companies, agencies, and immediate family or household members are not eligible to participate or win. Additional terms, eligibility requirements, and official rules apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Happy Joe\u2019s Pizza &#038; Ice Cream<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1972 by Joe Whitty in Davenport, Iowa, Happy Joe\u2019s dream was to create a restaurant concept that focused on serving America\u2019s two favorite foods \u2013 pizza and ice cream \u2013 in a family-friendly, celebratory environment. Owned and operated by Dynamic Restaurant Holdings Inc., Happy Joe\u2019s has been named a <em>Pizza Marketplace<\/em> \u201cTop 25\u201d pizza brand,\u00a0 <em>FastCasual<\/em> \u201cTop 200\u201d concept, <em>Franchise Times<\/em> \u201cTop 400\u201d business, and <em>Nation\u2019s Restaurant News<\/em> \u201cTop 500\u201d restaurant. The family-centric, children\u2019s-entertainment pizza franchise has three company-owned locations, 9 international locations throughout Egypt, and 35 domestic franchised locations throughout the Midwest and Southwest, with a Mendota Heights, Minnesota, location opening this summer and more in the pipeline. To learn more, visit <a title=\"HappyJoes.com\" href=\"https:\/\/happyjoes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong><u>HappyJoes.com<\/u><\/strong><\/a> or follow Happy Joe\u2019s on <a title=\"Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HappyJoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong><u>Facebook<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, <a title=\"X\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HappyJoesPizza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong><u>X<\/u><\/strong><\/a> and <a title=\"Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/happyjoespizza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong><u>Instagram<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br \/>Alex Frye<br \/><a title=\"Champion\" href=\"https:\/\/championmgt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><u>Champion<\/u><\/a><br \/>214-641-0746<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" data-cfemail=\"83e2e5f1fae6c3e0ebe2eef3eaecedeee4f7ade0ecee\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>More from <a title=\"More from Happy Joe's Pizza &#038; Ice Cream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\/search-2\/?q=%22Happy%20Joe%27s%22\"><u>Happy Joe\u2019s Pizza &#038; Ice Cream<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\/happy-joes-america250-block-party-freedom-flyaway-sweepstakes-062326\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guests can enjoy smoky new brisket pizzas, patriotic treats and family-friendly festivities while entering for a chance to win a getaway to Washington, D.C. 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