Water Ice Festival Saturday, July 18 | 2PM - 5PM Inspired by the iconic summer treat made famous in South Philadelphia—and with Philadelphia taking center stage this summer for America’s 250th birthday—Ocean Casino Resort is bringing the flavor to life with the first-ever Water Ice Festival at The Park on Saturday, July 18 from 2PM-5PM. This family-friendly, ticketed event celebrates the very best of water ice (or Italian ice), featuring vendors from across the region for a refreshing, can’t-miss summer experience. GET TICKETS Official Participating Vendors From the Jersey Shore to Philadelphia and New York, we’ve rounded up some of the best water ice spots around for one refreshing summer celebration. Discover fan-favorite flavors, local legends, and can’t-miss treats from vendors bringing their sweetest creations to Ocean's first-ever Water Ice Festival. Discover our participating vendors: Philadelphia Tropical Treats - Philadelphia, PA Uncle Louie G's Italian Ices & Ice Cream - Staten Island, NY The Water Ice Factory - Magnolia, NJ Siddiq's Water Ice - Philadelphia, PA The Yummy Palace - Philadelphia, PA Primo Water Ice - Cherry Hill, NJ Strollo's Lighthouse Homemade Italian Ice - Long Branch, NJ South Philly Ice - Philadelphia, PA The Ice Factory - Mahwah, NJ John's Water Ice - Philadelphia, PA And a special thanks to our official sponsors, Volvo and Polar, and our partner Wooder Ice! Tickets & What's Included 🎟️ Here’s the Scoop: Ticket Prices Adults: $20 Kids (12 and under): $10 (Admission is free for children under 2 years old.) Your Ticket Includes 🍧 Unlimited water ice tastings 🗳️ The chance to vote in the coolest competition of the summer: the Water Ice Flavor Contest; with winners announced by everyone's favorite Aunt: Aunt Mary Pat! Plus, enjoy fun photo moments, family-friendly activities, face painting, caricatures, and more throughout the festival. Don’t miss your chance to experience the coolest event of the summer! Get Tickets Inside the Festival Cool Things to Expect... Water Ice Flavor Contest Help crown this year’s Water Ice Festival favorites! You’ll receive voting sticks to cast your vote for both Best Traditional Flavor and Best Non-Traditional Flavor. Q102 Radio Remote Stop by the Q102 radio remote live from Ocean Casino Resort for music, giveaways, on-air fun, and all the sweet summer vibes! Christmas in July Prize Giveaway Attendees can enter a raffle for a chance to win a reservation at Santa’s Hideaway Adventure in the upcoming season and a complimentary swag bag. Fun Photo Moments Capture the fun with unique photo moments throughout the festival—perfect for snapping sweet memories with friends and family! Face Painting & Caricatures Expect fun for all ages with face painting and caricature stations throughout the festival. Ocean Buddy - Magnetic Shoulder Plush Complete your night with the perfect sidekick The sweetest festival sidekick has arrived: Buddy. 🍧Get your hands on the cutest collectible of the summer, our limited edition magnetic shoulder companion. Don’t show up to Water Ice Festival buddy-less. Ocean Buddy plushies are available to purchase online now. Snag yours before the Water Ice Festival! Shop Now Frequently Asked Questions What is water ice? Water ice is a frozen dessert popularized in Philadelphia, known for its smooth texture and refreshing fruit flavors. When is the Water Ice Festival? The Water Ice Festival takes place on Saturday, July 18 from 2PM–5PM at Ocean Casino Resort. Where is the Water Ice Festival located? The Water Ice Festival will be held outside at The Park, located on the Lobby Level, at Ocean Casino Resort. Do you need tickets to attend? Yes, you must have a ticket to attend the event. Tickets can be purchased online here or can be purchased at the door on Saturday, July 18. Where is parking for the event? Attendees can park on the 11th Floor, the Hotel Lobby Level, at Ocean Casino Resort for the closest access to the Water Ice Festival. Will the event be held rain or shine? If there is inclement weather, the Water Ice Festival will be held indoors at TopGolf Swing Suite. Attendees will be notified in advance should the event be moved indoors. Is the event family-friendly? Yes, the Water Ice Festival is designed for guests of all ages. Tickets are available for Adults, Kids (under the age of 12), and any children under the age of 2 get free admission. Which vendors will be featured? We have over 10 participating vendors, with options ranging from the Jersey Shore and Philadelphia to New York. For full details on each vendor, visit the Participating Vendors section on this page. Will alcoholic beverages be available? Yes, a cash bar will be available at the event. How does voting work for the Water Ice Flavor Contest? When you check in at the festival, you'll receive voting sticks to cast your vote for both Best Traditional Flavor and Best Non-Traditional Flavor. Simply drop your stick into your favorite vendor’s voting container throughout the event. At the end of the festival, Ocean staff will tally the votes and the winners in each category will be announced by everyone's favorite Aunt: Aunt Mary Pat! The winning flavor will be featured at Scoops in The District this summer.