This is our first year in San Diego, so we wanted to participate and become a true part of the community. We want to create a culture. We all have to support each other.
– David Aguilera, Managing Partner, An’s Dry Cleaning Gelato Shop
Summer Starts Here
Scoop Ice Cream Festivals are the ultimate kickoff to summer—SoCal’s coolest, fastest-growing events! Every year, thousands of ice cream fans gather to sample the region’s best scoops, hang out with friends, and support their local community. In 2025 alone, over 70,000 samples in 150 mouthwatering flavors were dished out! These festivals are the sweetest events of the season—and an awesome way to put your business in front of a fun, engaged crowd.
VENDORS
SPONSORS
VOLUNTEERS
VENDORS
Scoop Ice Cream Festivals feature the top ice cream and gelato makers from across Southern California, showcasing the best of the region’s rapidly growing frozen dessert scene. As the area’s premier ice cream events, they’re the perfect place to share your creations with a wider audience. Want to be part of the excitement? Sign up as a vendor today!
SPONSORS
Scoop Ice Cream Festival is the place to see and be seen (and eat ice cream)—and there’s no better event to get positive exposure for your brand. With thousands of attendees and an endless supply of feel-good vibes, becoming a Scoop Ice Cream Festival sponsor is a can’t miss opportunity for your brand.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteering has its perks—especially when ice cream is involved! Join the Scoop Ice Cream Festivals, Southern California’s happiest events, where you can make a real impact in your community and enjoy some seriously sweet treats. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring the magic (and the sprinkles) to life!
We’re in the news
Our ice cream and gelato partners get more than just exposure to festival attendees, they also get the opportunity to appear in local media to promote the event and their shops. Some of the outlets include:
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