June 21 - Aug 5 2024
A Self-Guided Festival Featuring Special Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
Discover Vancouver's Yummiest Scoops To Beat The Summer Heat!
The Vancouver Ice Cream Festival invites you to embark on an extraordinary, self-guided journey through the city’s most irresistible ice cream and frozen dessert offerings.
From June 21st to August 5th, explore various Metro Vancouver’s top ice cream/gelato parlours, cafes, and food spots, offering limited-time creations and signature items throughout the festival period.
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.
NOTE: Items are available at participating vendor’s individual locations and during their individual operating hours.
Previous Festival Vendors (2023)
Click a vendor to see more details & their festival items
(v) = vegan-friendly
(df) = dairy-free
Participating Vendor Map
Festival Missions
Take part in missions to earn entries towards the festival prize pool!
Festival Passport
Visit festival vendors to collect stickers and be entered into a special festival sweepstake!
Festival Sponsors
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You got questions, we got the answers!
The Vancouver Ice Cream Festival will be held from June 21st to August 5th, as a self-guided tour of participating food spots throughout Vancouver.
The festival is designed for you to explore at your own pace, allowing you to visit the participating vendors during their regular business hours.
Note that some vendors may have multiple locations and only specific locations may be taking part in the festival.
To participate in the Vancouver Ice Cream Festival, simply visit the participating food spots during the festival dates (June 21 – August 5) and enjoy their limited-time ice cream creations!
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There is no admission fee to participate in the Vancouver Ice Cream Festival. However, the cost of the frozen treats at participating dessert spots is not included and will vary by location.
To enter the social media contests and interactive challenges, make sure to follow the Noms Magazine on our social media platforms and subscribe to our newsletter. Detailed information on contest rules and how to participate will be provided on our contest info page.
The Vancouver Ice Cream Festival is a family-friendly event, and people of all ages are welcome to participate.
If you are interested in participating in the festival as a food vendor, please fill out the open vendor application.
If you’re interested in being a sponsor or promotional partner, please inquire on the sponsorship page.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to reach out to us through our Contact Us page, and our team will be happy to help you.