# Event Details - **Event Name**: 8th Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Powered by Hollandia Dairy! Join us at the sweetest festival! Sample ice cream from over 30 vendors! Benefits Feeding San Diego.About this EventSan Diego's Sweetest Day Is Back!Get ready to scoop, sample, and celebrate at the l, North Park's most beloved summer tradition! Powered by Hollandia Dairy, join us for an afternoon of frozen treats, community, and a whole lot of fun — all for a great cause.100% of net proceeds from the event go directly to, helping ensure that families across our community have access to nutritious food. When you indulge, you're giving back. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b64a3010-7100-11f1-ae58-237475d85463-rimg-w1009-h740-dca7daf6-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b68b7ed0-7100-11f1-ae58-237475d85463-rimg-w1200-h300-dcf7d7d5-gmir.jpg From classic scoops to wildly creative frozen creations, over 30 of San Diego's best ice cream, gelato, and paleta makers will take over North Park for an afternoon packed with flavor, fun, and community. Ice cream lovers of all ages will enjoy exclusive one-day-only creations you won't find anywhere else, along with some familiar favorites.GENERAL ADMISSIONEach General Admission ticket includes 10 two-ounce samples— that's roughly 3½ scoops of ice cream! You'll have plenty to taste your way through the festival and explore a wide variety of flavors all in one place. Tickets are shareable, so feel free to let a friend or little one try a bite. Please note: this is not a fenced or gated event; guests are welcome to come and enjoy the atmosphere for free, but a ticket is required to receive samples from vendors.FIRST SCOOP EXPERIENCEThe First Scoop Experience ticket gives a limited number of guests exclusive early entry from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. with priority access to every vendor, so you can taste more, wait less, and get first dibs on the festival’s most anticipated flavors — including select small-batch “First Scoop” flavors available only during this early-access window. This upgraded experience also includes:An exclusive Ice Cream Amor x Mon Chourie dessert collabLive-printed custom tote by Sunsets & BrainwavesPersonalized engraved ice cream scooper by Signs of Our LivesCustom First Scoop fanFull General Admission access all day, including ten 2 oz tastingsThis experience is centered around early access to the festival grounds, giving you priority access to every vendor and exclusive flavors during the first hour. First Scoop Guests are free to explore the full event, including shaded seating areas and activations throughout the Mini Park.All event attendees can also look forward to live DJ entertainment, family-friendly activities, and a dedicated Chill Zone, the perfect spot to relax and recharge between scoops. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b6c21f30-7100-11f1-ae97-193f1cfe228b-rimg-w1109-h740-dceae6e0-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b7039500-7100-11f1-bf47-2b68e73a9c81-rimg-w1200-h300-dcf7d7d5-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b76033f0-7100-11f1-ae97-193f1cfe228b-rimg-w592-h740-dcafdde0-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b7a4de10-7100-11f1-bf47-2b68e73a9c81-rimg-w630-h740-dcbdbcbb-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b7de1680-7100-11f1-ae58-237475d85463-rimg-w1200-h300-dcf7d7d5-gmir.jpg Our celebrity judges will take on the ultimate tasting challenge, sampling the most creative, delicious, and unique flavors from our incredible vendors to determine Scoop San Diego’s Best Flavor Award!To be eligible, flavors must be crafted in-house by participating shops. This award celebrates original creations.Celebrity Guest Judging Panel: This year's all-star panel will crown San Diego's best ice cream creation:Sam Zien — The one and only Sam the Cooking Guy, San Diego culinary legendZuliya Khawaja — Top Chef alum and returning fan favorite, bringing her trained culinary eye back to the judging panel for another year.Becca Kufrin & Thomas Jacobs — Bachelor Nation fan favorites joining the panel for the first time!How the judging works:Exclusive Flavor Entries — Participating vendors submit their signature flavor for consideration.Top 10 Selection — Before the festival, our judges vote on the top 10 flavors they're most excited to try.Live Taste Test — On festival day, the judges visit each of the top vendors and sample their flavors live on the floor.And the Winner Is… — One flavor will be crowned Scoop San Diego's Best Flavor Award, announced onsite and on Scoop San Diego's Instagram! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b84ae210-7100-11f1-ae58-237475d85463-rimg-w494-h740-dcbec6da-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b883f370-7100-11f1-ae97-193f1cfe228b-rimg-w1200-h300-dcf7d7d5-gmir.jpg Scoop San Diego is more than a festival; it's a community movement. Ticket proceeds benefit Feeding San Diego, a local hunger-relief organization working every day to fight hunger and connect our neighbors with the nourishment they need. Taste something delicious. Make a difference. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b8c31f50-7100-11f1-bf47-2b68e73a9c81-rimg-w1110-h740-dc2e2d2d-gmir.jpg Follow us on social media for vendor announcements, lineup updates, and festival news. Tag your scoops #ScoopSanDiego! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b9083ea0-7100-11f1-ae58-237475d85463-rimg-w1200-h250-dcf7d7d5-gmir.jpg https://youtube.com/shorts/t_005gMmxw0Agenda?: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM8th Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival l Powered by Hollandia Dairy - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/8th-annual-scoop-san-diego-ice-cream-festival/100001986860004759 - **Event Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, food-drinks, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 17 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: 30th Street & North Park Way - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 48.79, max: 96.21, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Diego - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 30th Street & North Park Way - **lat**: 32.7473627 - **long**: -117.1301003 - **full address**: 30th Street & North Park Way, 3000 N Park Way, San Diego, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 8th Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e06a5ce266ebf29be74967008e63cd9abdb6090b256afabe0291d022c4082d8f-rimg-w1100-h550-dcf0ecf0-gmir.jpg?v=1775719979 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 8th Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival being held? - **A:** 8th Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival takes place on Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 30th Street & North Park Way, 3000 N Park Way, San Diego, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 8th Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival? - **A:** 8th Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival is organized by Scoop San Diego. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 8th Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Diego, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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