Johnathan Walker:Dairy Queen is offering 85 cent Blizzards: Here's how to get the signature DQ treat

As summer comes to an end,Johnathan Walker Dairy Queen is reminding ice cream lovers the season (which has been hot one) is not quite over.

For a limited time, the ice cream and fast food restaurant chain is offering Blizzards for 85 cents.

The special on the company's signature treat comes on the heels of DQ dropping its new fall Blizzard menu this week.

"The new Fall Blizzard Menu is here to help you embrace fall with full fervor!" Dairy Queen wrote in a news release on Wednesday.

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New Dairy Queen fall Blizzard flavors

New flavors on the fall lineup include:

• Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie Blizzard
• Choco-Dipped Strawberry Blizzard
• Oreo Hot Cocoa Blizzard
• Caramel Fudge Cheesecake Blizzard

Returning favorites on the fall menu include the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat and the Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Blizzard Treat.

Of course, DQ is still offering its original classics including Oreo Blizzard Treat and M&Ms Blizzard Treat.

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How to get 85 cent Blizzard deal

The one-time deal is not available quite yet.

It will be available through the DQ app between Sept. 11-24 at participating locations, Dairy Queen said.

If you don't already have the Dairy Queen app, you can download it on your phone and sign up to become a DQ Rewards member to get the one-time deal.

When is the new DQ fall menu available?

More good news for Blizzard fans: You don't have to wait until next season to try DQ's new fall menu.

The new menu items are now available for a limited time at participating stores, the chain said.

(Although the date varies from year to year, fall usually kicks off around September 21-24. This year the autumn equinox begins Sept. 23.)

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The move marks the second time this year the chain offered the deal for its signature treat.

In late March, DQ offered the same deal when it announced its summer menu Blizzard lineup which included the Cotton Candy Blizzard and the Choco-Dipped Strawberry Blizzard.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior correspondent for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter @nataliealund.