Living in Ohio means you have access to some of the best ice cream year-round. (For proof, check out this ice cream trail.) However, there’s also a pretty epic ice cream festival you need to know about. Each year, the Ye Olde Mill in Utica, Ohio hosts the Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival at the Velvet Ice Cream Factory. From ice cream eating contests to antique cars, there’s something here for everyone.
For more than 40 years this delicious festival has been delighting attendees near and far.
Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival/Facebook Parking and entry to the festival is $5.
This year, the Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival will take place on May 23 - 25.
Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival/Facebook More than 90 vendors will showcase their handcrafted goods.
You’ll find a wide variety of craft vendors, games galore, magic shows, stage events and so much more.
Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival/Facebook For a complete schedule of this year’s events and other information about the festival, visit the Sertoma Ice Cream Festival’s website.
Of course, what would an ice cream festival be without an ice cream eating contest or two? There’s one for each day of the festival.
Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival/Facebook Pro tip: If you’re thinking about entering; pace yourself. Slow and steady wins the race—and avoids a brain freeze.
This is one festival the whole family will love, as there are plenty of activities and games for kids to enjoy.
Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival/Facebook As an added bonus, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will be there!
Antique car enthusiasts will especially enjoy the Antique Car Show.
Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival/Facebook
Have you attended the Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival/Facebook
Parking and entry to the festival is $5.
More than 90 vendors will showcase their handcrafted goods.
For a complete schedule of this year’s events and other information about the festival, visit the Sertoma Ice Cream Festival’s website.
Pro tip: If you’re thinking about entering; pace yourself. Slow and steady wins the race—and avoids a brain freeze.
As an added bonus, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will be there!
For more delicious ice cream in Ohio, check out our previous article: Take This Delicious Ice Cream Trail Through Ohio To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth.
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