The Portland metro area’s only all-you-can-eat ice cream festival is back — and bigger than ever.

Scooped Ice Cream Festival returns to Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA on July 18 and 19, 2026, bringing two full days of unlimited scoops, live music, food vendors, and pure summer fun to the Pacific Northwest.

What is Scooped Ice Cream Festival?

Scooped is an all-you-can-eat ice cream festival featuring 50+ local and national ice cream brands, live entertainment on the Sugar Rush Main Stage, savory food trucks, games, interactive experiences, and more. It’s the sweetest event of the summer for families, couples, and ice cream lovers of all ages in the Portland and Vancouver, WA area.

Event Details

• Dates: Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19, 2026
• Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily
• Location: Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660
• Admission: Tickets available at multiple price tiers — prices increase as timeslots sell out
• Children 5 and under: Free with a ticketed adult

What’s Included

Every ticket includes all-you-can-eat ice cream from 50+ brands for the duration of your visit. Enjoy flavors from top local and national ice cream makers, explore food vendors with savory options, catch live music performances, and take part in games and interactive experiences throughout the park.

Add-Ons & Upgrades

Want to skip the line? The Speed Scooper Pass lets you bypass the queue so you spend less time waiting and more time eating. VIP upgrades and additional add-ons are also available at checkout.

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now. Timeslot-based pricing means the earlier you buy, the better the price — grab yours before the next tier kicks in 👉 Get Tickets

Getting There

Esther Short Park is located in downtown Vancouver, WA — easily accessible by C-TRAN bus, rideshare, and nearby public parking. The park is a short drive from Portland across the I-5 bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scooped Ice Cream Festival family-friendly? Yes! The festival is designed for all ages. Children 5 and under enter free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

How does all-you-can-eat work? Your ticket grants you unlimited ice cream from all participating brands during your timeslot. Stay through 7:00 PM and scoop to your heart’s content.

Where is Scooped Ice Cream Festival held? Scooped takes place at Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660 — in the heart of downtown Vancouver, just north of Portland, OR.

When do tickets go up in price? Ticket prices increase as timeslots sell out. Buy early to lock in the lowest available price.

Is there food besides ice cream? Yes — Savor Square features a variety of savory food trucks and vendors so you can balance all those scoops.