Event Information

Get ready for Memorial Day Weekend 2024 as we bring back the much-awaited Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival! Join us at Ye Olde Mill from May 25th to May 27th for an incredible weekend filled with delightful ice cream and festivities.

Immerse yourself in a wonderful world of ice cream and community as we continue our tradition of fun and support. Just like before, all proceeds from the festival will directly benefit the Utica Sertoma Group, aiding senior citizens, schools, and the Utica community.

Your participation makes a meaningful difference!

Enjoy delicious food and Velvet Ice Cream with fun for the whole family including: kids contests, ice cream eating competitions, local artisans, pony rides, a classic car show and live entertainment.

May 27-May 29, 2023

ICE CREAM FESTIVAL HOURS
Saturday May 27, 2023 | 9:00 AM  – 07:00 PM
Sunday May 28, 2023 | 8:30 AM  – 07:00 PM
Monday May 29, 2023 | 10:00 AM  – 06:00 PM
ICE CREAM FESTIVAL LOCATION
11339 Mt. Vernon Rd.
Utica, Ohio 43080
on the Velvet Ice Cream property

For more information please
visit sertomaicecreamfestival.com

EVENT HISTORY

In 1974, Ray Lewis, a retired military veteran and a past president of the Utica Sertoma group, approached 3rd Generation Velvet leaders Joe and Mike Dager about creating an event that would be the main fundraiser for the Sertoma group which could sustain the club for an entire year. Ray’s idea was to have a festival for the community, and approached the Dager brothers about creating an ice cream themed festival.

The first festival in1975 was a huge success. The festival has continued to grow throughout the years, generating over one million dollars that has gone back into the community, providing support for items such as hearing aids for students, and other items requested by the community.