{"id":4399,"global_id":"readingterminalmarket.org?id=4399","global_id_lineage":["readingterminalmarket.org?id=4399"],"author":"6","status":"publish","date":"2025-03-27 10:59:50","date_utc":"2025-03-27 14:59:50","modified":"2025-07-12 16:49:33","modified_utc":"2025-07-12 20:49:33","url":"https:\/\/readingterminalmarket.org\/event\/ice-cream-festival-on-filbert-street\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/readingterminalmarket.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/4399","title":"Ice Cream Festival on Filbert Street!","description":"<p><strong>Reading Terminal Market&#8217;s Ice Cream Festival<\/strong> on Filbert is an annual outdoor, high-energy event, drawing people into the heart of Center City\u200b.<\/p>\n<p>A free-to-attend, pay-as-you-go, day of frozen fun featuring Bassetts Ice Cream, joined by the Philadelphia Ice Cream Community, gathered together outside our historic landmark for <strong>a family-friendly event.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visitors are encouraged to <strong>explore<\/strong> the entire market for additional <strong>ice-cream themed treats, Philly favorites, entertainment, contests and demonstrations\u200b!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This event is <strong>rain or shine<\/strong> and will be under cover on the 1100 block of Filbert St. as well as through the Market.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Ice Cream Festival on Filbert<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;\">\n<p><!-- Left Column --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #f2a900; border-radius: 15px; padding: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; flex: 1 1 300px;\">\n<h3>Filbert Street Ice Cream Vendors<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bassettsicecream.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bassetts Ice Cream: <\/a><\/strong>Bassetts Ice Cream offers rich, creamy, old-fashioned ice cream made with premium ingredients in a variety of classic and unique flavors.\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><em>Serving: <\/em><\/strong><em>Hand-Scooped <\/em><em>Ice Cream<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cloudcupsgelato.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cloud Cups: <\/a><\/strong>Cloud Cups serves handcrafted artisan gelato &amp; sorbet with over 150 unique flavors with the perfect cloud-like texture \u2014 soft, fluffy and creamy.\n<ul>\n<li><em style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>Serving: <\/strong>Cookies &amp; Cream, Cloud Fusion Strawberry Matcha,\u00a0Lemon Curd with Blueberry Swirl, Peanut Butter Stracciatella, Pi\u00f1a Colada, Mango<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamsicecream.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dreams Ice Cream at Glenside:<\/a><\/strong> Dreams Ice Cream at Glenside offers a variety of classic and unique ice cream flavors, including vegan &amp; sugar-free options, served in customizable cones with a wide range of toppings.\n<ul>\n<li><em style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>Serving: <\/strong>Blueberry Cheesecake, Cookie Monster, Lemon Meringue Pie, Vegan Vanilla<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/franklinfountain.com\/\">Franklin Fountain:<\/a> <\/strong>The Franklin Fountain serves classic, house-made ice cream and soda fountain favorites, blending timeless recipes with locally sourced ingredients and a turn-of-the-century vibe.\n<ul>\n<li><em style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>Serving: <\/strong>Root Beer Floats, Ice Cream Cups<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hangrybearcreamery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hangry Bear Creamery:<\/a> Hangry Bear Creamery serves handcrafted, small-batch ice cream with bold flavors and creative mix-ins designed to satisfy serious cravings.\n<ul>\n<li><em style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>Serving: <\/strong>Hand-Crafted Ice Cream<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/milkjawn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Milk Jawn:<\/a> <\/strong>Milk Jawn is a Philly-based business that crafts rich, inventive &amp; Philadelphia-style ice cream in small batches, using fresh, local PA dairy.\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Serving: <\/strong><em>Ice Cream Tacos, Brown Butter Toffee Ice Cream Sandwiches<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- Right Column --><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoopdevilleicecream.com\/\">Scoop DeVille:<\/a> <\/strong>Scoop DeVille serves customizable ice cream creations, blending premium soft serve or hand-dipped ice cream with mix-ins, toppings &amp; unique treats.\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><em>Serving: <\/em><\/strong><em>Custom on the spot Flavors and Blends<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siddiqswaterice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siddiq&#8217;s Water Ice:<\/a><\/strong> Siddiq&#8217;s Water Ice serves authentic, Philadelphia-style water ice made fresh with real fruit flavors, offering a smooth, refreshing treat rooted in tradition.\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><em>Serving: <\/em><\/strong><em>Real Fruit Water Ice<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mangohutsorbet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Mango Hut:<\/a> <\/strong>Handcrafted, small batch sorbet made with nothing but REAL FRUIT &#8211; NO added sugar, sweeteners, extra ingredients! Just delicious, naturally sweet goodness in every scoop.\n<ul>\n<li><em style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>Serving: <\/strong>Tropical Sorbet Popsicles<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubbyrobot.com\/\"><strong>Tubby Robot:<\/strong><\/a> Serves small-batch, handcrafted ice cream made on-site, combining nostalgic flavors with a playful arcade-inspired atmosphere.\n<ul>\n<li><em style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>Serving: <\/strong>Mini Ice Cream Hoagies<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weckerlys.com\/\">Weckerly\u2019s Ice Cream:<\/a> <\/strong>Weckerly\u2019s Ice Cream crafts small-batch, French-style ice cream using organic, locally sourced dairy and seasonal ingredients, known for its rich texture and signature ice cream sandwiches.\n<ul>\n<li><em style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>Serving:<\/strong> Ice Cream Sandwiches<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: 300px;\" src=\"https:\/\/readingterminalmarket.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-14.png\" alt=\"Ice Cream Character\" width=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px;\">\n<h3>Inside the Market Ice Cream Specials<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Look out for the stalls with balloons.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Beck&#8217;s Cajun Cafe &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0Bananas Foster French Toast with Bassetts Vanilla Ice Cream<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Butcher&#8217;s Pantry &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0Tropical Whip Cooler &#8211; $9, The &#8220;Big Icey&#8221; Cutlet &#8211; $18.99, The \u201cGet the Scoop\u201d Meatball Sandwich &#8211; $22.99, \u201cMini Savory Cone\u201d (GF) Available &#8211; $7.99<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Careda&#8217;s Caribbean Cuisine &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0Apple Cobbler, Plantain Tart, Sweet Potato Pie a la Mode (<\/span><em style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">choice of:<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> Peach ice cram or French vanilla)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Famous 4th Street Cookie Co. &#8211; <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Cookie\/Ice Cream Shooters, The Philly Stack, Extreme S&#8217;mores Ice Cream Sandwich, The Famous Classic Cookie Sandwich, Cappuccino Cookie Sandwich, Thick Mint, Peanut Butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Flying Monkey Bakery &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0Sundae Cupcakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Fox and Son Fancy Corn Dogs &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0Ice Cream &amp; Peach Cobbler Funnel Cake<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Hershel&#8217;s East Side Deli &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0Jewish Apple Cake paired with your Bassetts Ice Cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Hunger Burger:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> Very Cherry Shake<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Kamal&#8217;s Middle Eastern Specialties &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0Dubai Ice Cream Sundae<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Market Bakery &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0Crossiant Ice Cream Sandwich<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Molly Malloy&#8217;s &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0Mango Apricot Prosecco Sorbet &#8211; $9, Caramel Pretzel Pop Tart &#8211; $ 6<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Old City Coffee &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0Affogatos<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pearl&#8217;s Oyster Bar &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong> Strawberry Waffle with Strawberry Ice Cream<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Pennsylvania General Store &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0A Taste of PA Sundae, Create Your Own Float, Summer Ice Cream Sandwich Menu<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Saami Somi &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0Peach and Marigold Ice Cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweet Nina&#8217;s &#8211;<\/strong> Banana Pudding Sundae, Banana Boat<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Sweet T&#8217;s Bakery &#8211; <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Apple Pie a la Mode, Sweet Potato Pie a la mode<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Tambayan &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0Ube Ice Cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Head Nut &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Superbowl Sundae<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Wilt&#8217;s Chocolate Smothered Berries &#8211;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0Strawberries, Scoop of Ice cream, more berries, Drizzled in Chocolate!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Demonstrations<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Located in Arch Court<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1:15 PM:<\/strong> How to Taste Ice Cream with Bryan Soronson<\/li>\n<li><strong>2:00 PM:<\/strong> Baked Alaska with\u00a0Flying Monkey<\/li>\n<li><strong>2:45 PM:<\/strong> Funnel Cakes with Fox &amp; Son<\/li>\n<li><strong>3:30 PM: <\/strong>Sugar Cookies Cone Decorating with Famous 4th Street Cookie Co.<\/li>\n<li><strong>4:00 PM:<\/strong> How to Make the Best Milkshake with Bassets Ice Cream<\/li>\n<li><strong>4:30 PM:<\/strong> Quick &amp; Easy Entertaining Desserts with Pennsylvania General Store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Entertainment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>DJ on Filbert Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Activities on Filbert Street<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ice Cream Eating Contests\n<ul>\n<li>1:30PM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM, 4:30PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Ice Cream Coloring Pages for Kids<\/li>\n<li>Sugar Sand Art Necklaces for Kids<\/li>\n<li>Ice Cream Truck Photo-Op<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Sponsors<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width: 156px; max-width: 300px; border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/readingterminalmarket.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Milk-Jawn-logo_smallBatch_lg_altColor-SQUARE-1-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"187\" height=\"187\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 300px; 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