The much anticipated Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival is set to return to North Park for the 5th consecutive year on Sunday, June 25 from Noon - 4 p.m. The one-day brain-freezing event will feature dozens of local ice cream, gelato, and paleta shops from across San Diego. All the proceeds from the event will be donated to the San Diego Food Bank. Attendees have the option between general admission passes and VIP passes. General admission includes 10 1oz samples and access to the event from Noon - 4 p.m. VIP tickets include early access starting at 11 a.m., a swag bag, access to the VIP Lounge to chat with the ice cream chefs, and 10 1oz samples. New this year! Scoop has expanded the VIP Ice Cream Lounge and a new pup station for the four-legged family members complete with a cooling-off station, a grassy area, water bowls, and treats for the doggos. Additionally, Circus Joy will wow the crowds with stilt walkers and various circus performers demonstrating thrilling acrobatics and int
The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week, including a sci-fi inspired Vista coffee shop with futuristic beans, a married couple s new pizza pop-up at Vino Carta, and an upcoming ice cream festival.
Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival is back in person this year with over 20 local ice cream and gelato shops! Proceeds benefit Alpha ProjectAbout this eventSouthern California's original and only ice cream festival is back to kick off the summer of 2022! Sample the best ice cream, gelato and paletas in San Diego while supporting a good cause. 100% of net proceeds from this year's event will be donated to Alpha Project, a local nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals experiencing homelessness.Date | Sunday, June, 26, 2022 at 12pmLocation | North Park Way between 30th Street and Granada AvePurchase tickets here! $35-$75General Admission Ticket: Valid from 12pm - 4pm. One General Admission ticket gets you a total of 10, 1 oz samples from participating vendors. Only 1 sample per vendor allowed.VIP Ice Cream Lounge Ticket: Valid from 11am - 4pm (early admittance) VIP hour from 11am - 12pm! The VIP Ice Cream Lounge Experience offers:An opportunity to mingle wit
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A fresh-baked pizza from Big Willie’s Pizza Pies for a Cause.
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Pizzas for a cause
After retiring from his job as a restaurant produce salesman and hotel chef, Willie DePascale of Chula Vista bought a backyard pizza oven and spent much of the past few years refining his recipes for Neapolitan and Sicilian pies and feeding them to friends. When the pandemic forced many of his former clients to close their doors, DePascale started Big Willie’s Pizza Pies for a Cause.