49th Annual Utica Ice Cream Festival!

Join us Memorial Day Weekend for the 49th Annual Utica Ice Cream Festival at Ye Olde Mill in partnership with Energy Cooperative and People’s Bank!

 Saturday, May 24 – Monday, May 26

 Festival Hours:
– Saturday & Sunday: 11 AM – 7 PM
– Monday: 11 AM – 4 PM

 Kickoff Parade
The festival kicks off Saturday at 11 AM with our annual parade in downtown Utica! Keep an eye out for Velvet Ice Cream handing out free ice cream novelties along the route. Parade and parking details will be posted soon!

 Live Entertainment All Weekend
Enjoy music from incredible bands, including:
– The Wayfarers
– King Red & The Cadillac Band
– Up to No Good Band
– Matt Simmons Band & more!

 Exciting Shows & Performances
– Columbus Zoo & COSI live presentations
– Performance Dogs of Ohio agility & trick shows
– Roaming acts like Glen the Bubble Man & The Supa Fun Band
– A revamped bounce house area with tons of fun for kids!

 Delicious Eats
From fair favorites to local specialties, enjoy food from Hello Lemon, Kent’s Cones, Harper’s Lunchbox, Poppy’s Roadside Diner, The Ugly Drum, and more!

 Craft Vendors & Shopping
Explore our craft tent featuring handmade goods from Ohio and the Midwest, including screen-printed shirts, woodworking & home decor, jewelry, baked goods, dog accessories & more!

 Competitions & Special Events
– Daily Ice Cream Eating Contest – Think you can handle the brain freeze?
– Kiddie Tractor Pull – Sunday fun for the little ones!
– Rod Run Car Show – Sunday Only – Over 200 classic cars will take over the Velvet grounds, including past favorites like the DeLorean from Back to the Future and Mater from Cars!

 Event Details
– Parking: $10 per vehicle (no festival ticket required)
– Rain or shine
– Handicap accessible

Get ready for a weekend full of sweet treats, fun entertainment, and family memories!  See you there!