Chilly Goose Shaved Ice Opens in Kinston
Chilly Goose Shaved Ice, a family-owned business offering Hawaiian Shaved Ice, celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The new shop, located at 2820 W. Vernon Ave., is owned by Katie Bain Herring and aims to serve the community and surrounding areas.
Herring's daughter, Gracie Herring, reflected on the inspiration behind the shop. "Almost every single day after summer camp, I begged my mom to take me to get a shaved ice when I was younger," Gracie said. "She almost always said yes, and I later realized it’s because she had a genuine passion for it. Every time we passed a cute little building, mom would say how perfect it would be for a shaved ice stand. She has genuinely wanted to open her own since I can remember."
The opening day saw a warm reception from the Kinston community and beyond. Gracie expressed her pride and gratitude for the support shown. "I cannot express how proud I am of my mom for pursuing this dream of hers and absolutely blowing it out of the water. She amazes me every single day, but today was a little different," she said. "To everyone that came to see us, thank you. We will never forget it and I hope I get to see you so soon. The Lord has blessed us in so many ways and I am forever grateful for His promises. Thank you, Jesus, for this opportunity."
Katie Bain Herring also shared her emotions following the successful opening. "Guys, I’m exhausted. Gracie is exhausted. But I’m sitting here in my little no bumper car just crying because I am beyond grateful for every soul that stopped by today and supported us," she said. "So many people had a hand in making this happen and I will forever sing their graces! We gotta clean this place up so we can do it again tomorrow. But I couldn’t let this day pass without making sure y'all knew how loved and appreciated y'all are! We surely hoped you guys enjoyed your shaved ices!"
The Herrings look forward to serving the best-shaved ice in town for years to come, hoping to create memories for other families just as Gracie's childhood experiences inspired them. For more information visit Chilly Goose Shaved Ice Facebook page.
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