{"id":952334,"date":"2026-07-22T18:14:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/952334\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T18:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:14:13","slug":"reading-terminal-market-ice-cream-festival-returns-with-sweet-treats-and-family-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/952334\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading Terminal Market Ice Cream Festival returns with sweet treats and family fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reading Terminal Market\u2019s Ice Cream Festival<\/a> is returning to Philadelphia for another tasty celebration.<\/p>\n

Set for Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 4 p.m., the market will once again transform the 1100 block of Filbert Street into one of the largest community ice cream festivals in the country. Hosted in partnership with Bassetts Ice Cream<\/a>, admission is free, so visitors can stop by anytime to purchase treats from some of the region\u2019s favorite ice cream makers and Reading Terminal Market merchants\u2014and there will be plenty to choose from.<\/p>\n

Throughout the event, Bassetts Ice Cream will serve a variety of its signature scoop flavors while maintaining its full menu inside the market, but guests can also sample handcrafted gelato from Cloud Cups, small-batch premium ice cream from Milk Jawn and Irv\u2019s Ice Cream, tropical sorbet from Mango Hut, real-fruit water ice from Siddiq\u2019s Water Ice, and the wildly creative ice cream hoagies from Tubby Robot. Dreams Ice Cream Factory and Hangry Bear will also join the celebration, with Hangry Bear serving its popular hard-dipped cones alongside soft pretzel ice cream sandwiches.<\/p>\n

Inside Reading Terminal Market<\/a>, many merchants will offer exclusive festival-only menu items. Chef Beth\u2019s Kitchen is serving an affogato in a soft pretzel cup, savory “Dirty Turkey Salad” ice cream cones, and fountain soda floats. The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company will offer visitors mini ice cream cookie sandwich flights and build-your-own creations, and Flying Monkey Bakery is baking up brownie sundaes and ice cream sundae cupcakes.<\/p>\n

Other standout specials include Fox and Son Fair Foods\u2019 peach cobbler funnel cake topped with vanilla ice cream, LUHV Vegan Deli\u2019s warm vegan brownie with vegan vanilla ice cream, Tambayan\u2019s ube and mango ice cream, Sweet Nina\u2019s frozen banana pudding, Pennsylvania Libations\u2019 boozy affogato, Wilt\u2019s Chocolate\u2019s smothered sundae and plenty more.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest highlights of the festival is the always popular Reading Terminal Market World Championship Ice Cream Eating Contest. With it, contestants will compete in three rounds of speed-eating challenges, with the winner from each round advancing to a creative sundae-making competition. Judges will crown one overall champion.<\/p>\n

Beyond the desserts, the Ice Cream Festival is designed to be a celebration for the whole family. Throughout the afternoon, visitors can enjoy balloon twisting, face painting, children\u2019s crafts, music, and appearances from Reading Terminal Market\u2019s lovable mascot, Philbert.<\/p>\n

To find out more information on the 2026 Reading Terminal Market Ice Cream Festival (1136 Arch St.), visit readingterminalmarket.org<\/a><\/p>\n

MORE: Reading Terminal Market launches outdoor summer pop-up in Center City<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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