June 19 — August 3, 2026
Vancouver’s largest and sweetest summer tradition is back!
Vancouver’s Sweetest Summer Tradition
The Vancouver Ice Cream Festival is a citywide, self-guided food tour celebrating the best ice cream, gelato, and frozen treats across Metro Vancouver. Satisfy your sweet tooth and indulge in an array of delightful frozen desserts while supporting local businesses in a truly delightful and immersive summer experience.
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Three Simple Steps
Visit a Vendor
Head to any participating vendor and order from their exclusive ice cream festival menu.
Collect Stamps
Show your digital passport and earn stamps based on your order. More stamps, bigger prizes.
Win Prizes
Hit stamp milestones to unlock prizes like free food, exclusive merch, and gift cards.
Things to Do
Festival Missions
Snap a photo with your order. Find a secret menu item. Complete challenges at each vendor to unlock bonus stamps.
TBDFestival Passport
Pick up a free passport at your first stop. Every ice cream item you order earns stamps. Collect 3+ stamps to enter our tiered prize draw.
TBDFestival Gacha
Gacha machines at select vendors dispense ice cream collectibles, stickers, and mystery prizes. Some are rarer than others.
TBDFestival Trails
Curated crawl paths grouped by neighbourhood or theme. Hit multiple vendors in one outing and earn passport stamps along the way.
TBDCommon Questions
What is the Vancouver Ice Cream Festival?
A citywide, self-guided food tour where 25+ vendors offer exclusive ice cream and frozen treat items. Visit at your own pace, collect passport stamps, and win prizes.
When and where does it take place?
June 19 to August 3, 2026, at participating vendors across Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond.
Do I need tickets?
No tickets needed. Just visit any participating vendor and order from their festival menu. The passport is free and digital.
How does the passport work?
Pick up a free digital passport when you visit any participating vendor. Each purchase earns stamps based on what you spend. Collect enough stamps to unlock prizes like free food, merch, and gift cards.
What are the activities?
Beyond the passport, enjoy gacha machines with surprise prizes, curated food trails across neighbourhoods, and exclusive influencer tasting events throughout the festival.
How can I participate as a vendor?
We’re looking for ice cream shops, gelato bars, bakeries, and cafes across Metro Vancouver. Apply here to join as a vendor.
How can I sponsor the festival?
We offer sponsorship packages with brand visibility across our digital and in-store channels. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.