Food News and Trends Celebrity & Entertainment Krispy Kreme Is Giving Away Free Doughnuts This Weekend The perfect complement to a cup of ambition. By Carissa Chesanek Carissa Chesanek Carissa Chesanek is a food and spirits writer with more than 13 years of experience in the industry. She loves researching new trends, chatting with chefs and mixologists about their craft, and creating well-researched and fun copy for her readers. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on May 17, 2024 Close Photo: Getty Images/Allrecipes When it comes to Krispy Kreme doughnuts, we can’t say no. We dream about those iconic, crispy-and-creamy glazed beauties on the regular, and when we can nab one for free, all the better. This weekend, the legendary brand is giving us all a chance to enjoy a free glazed doughnut, thanks to a new partnership with one of the biggest country stars around. Here’s everything you need to know about how to nab a free doughnut. How to Get a Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut This Weekend Adobe/Getty Images Krispy Kreme recently teamed up with country idol Dolly Parton to launch the Dolly Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection, featuring four brand new doughnuts to try: the Dolly Dazzler, Peachy Keen Cobbler, Banana Puddin’ Pie, and Chocolate Crème Pie. To celebrate the recent collab, the doughnut giant is offering a free original glazed doughnut on Saturday, May 18, to anyone who visits their local shop all “Dolly’d Up” to look like the global superstar herself. Don your favorite Dolly Parton merchandise, rock a blonde wig, or simply sing your favorite tune from one of the many this singer is known for. “Islands In the Stream,” anyone? “Krispy Kreme and Dolly Parton have a special thing in common—we both love to share joy!” said Dave Skena, Global Chief Brand Officer for Krispy Kreme, in a press release. “It was a joy—and an honor—to collaborate with Dolly to create her signature doughnut collection. These doughnuts are going to dazzle and delight fans just like Dolly herself.” Mark your calendars to head to your local shop on May 18 to enjoy a free glazed doughnut as you spread a little Dolly cheer. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit