Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at the St. Pete Pier with the Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival! Enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious frozen treats from some of the best ice cream shops, dessert makers, and frozen-treat vendors across Tampa Bay and Florida.
Sample incredible flavors, discover new favorites, and help crown this year's champions by voting for the People's Choice Award!
Bigger and better this year
This year, the festival is bigger and better than ever, with expanded competition categories:
- Best Hard Ice Cream
- Best Soft Serve Ice Cream
- Best Non-Dairy Frozen Treat
- Best Overall Awards
Watch as our panel of judges awards the famous Golden Ice Cream Trophies to the very best frozen treats in Tampa Bay!
What's new
The festival will take place in Family Park at the St. Pete Pier, offering:
- More natural shade
- Additional seating
- An even more comfortable experience for guests
Bring your family, bring your friends, and come ready to eat ice cream, vote for your favorites, and celebrate the sweetest festival in Tampa Bay!



















































