

Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival July 2026

The Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival returns to St. Pete Pier on Sunday, July 19 from 11 AM to 8 PM.
Presented by Pier Events, LLC, the festival brings together ice cream shops, dessert makers and frozen treat vendors from across Tampa Bay and Florida. Guests can sample flavors, discover new favorites and vote for the People’s Choice Award.
This year’s festival includes expanded competition categories, including Best Hard Ice Cream, Best Soft Serve Ice Cream, Best Non-Dairy Frozen Treat and Best Overall Awards. A panel of judges will also award the Golden Ice Cream Trophies to standout frozen treats.
The festival will take place in Family Park at the St. Pete Pier, with natural shade, additional seating and a family-friendly waterfront setting.
Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival takes place at St. Pete Pier, located at 800 2nd Avenue NE in St. Petersburg.

