Annual Ice Cream Festival
Ice Cream Festival at Lowther Gardens
Free event, booking not required.
**Donations encouraged.
This July, the much-loved Ice Cream Festival returns for a weekend of summer fun! Taking place outdoors over a (hopefully!) sunny weekend, this free-to-enter event is packed with delicious treats and family-friendly entertainment.
Perfectly timed with National Ice Cream Day, the festival brings together some of the region’s finest ice cream makers. Expect incredible flavours and sweet creations from vendors including Brooks Gelato, Truly Scrumptious, Mrs Dowsons, Lakes Ice Cream, Happy Time Bubble Tea & Ice Cream, Cakes & Shakes, Silly Ices, and The Milking Parlour.
But there’s more than just ice cream to enjoy. Across the weekend, you’ll also find a fantastic selection of food vendors, the Creative Crafts Association marquee filled with handmade goods, a small children’s fun fair, and a range of activities to keep younger visitors entertained.
FREE Activities to Enjoy at the Ice Cream Festival 🍦☀️
🏖️ Relax on our giant beach!
Enjoy our very own sandy beach with 20 tons of sand, complete with buckets, spades and deckchairs for the perfect seaside experience.
🧸 Meet our giant teddy bears
Keep an eye out for our friendly walkabout teddy bear characters, ready for photos, waves and festival fun.
🎭 Watch Goldilocks & The Three Bears – FREE!
Take a seat in the outdoor marquee and enjoy free live performances of the classic family favourite Goldilocks & The Three Bears throughout the day.
🏆 FREE Competitions & Giveaways
Come down over the weekend to discover all our FREE competitions and giveaways, with chances to win tickets, prizes and more! There’s plenty up for grabs, so don’t miss your chance to enter.
Whether you join us on Saturday or Sunday, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Please note: All-day parking is available on Lytham Green for £6. Booking a free ticket for this event does not include parking.
Join us for a weekend of great food, free entertainment, and plenty of ice cream – the perfect way to celebrate summe
