Ice Scream Bowl 2026 - Annual Salem Main Streets event

Salem Main Street's Annual Ice Scream Bowl is back! We all scream for delicious fundraisers!Sample flavors from many of the North Shore's finest ice cream purveyors. Salem's Ice Scream Bowl is held on Wed, August 5th 2026 on the Salem Common. 6-7:30The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children CASH ONLY. Tickets are purchased on site on the day of the event. A spoon and napkins will be supplied with the purchase of a ticket. The Ice Scream Bowl is going green again this year! All of our materials are recyclable or compostable in an effort to reduce the impact of this popular event.Confirmed Creameries: Melt Salem, Whimsy's, Cherry Farm Creamery, Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe, Cuckie's Soft Serve!This year we have treats for dogs too! Our Salem Pub Squad "Pup Parfait Station" is sponsored by Witch City Walking Tours.The 2026 Ice Scream Bowl is made possible thanks to the support of multiple local businesses, including lead sponsors Modern Millie and Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry, as well as supporting sponsors A& A Services, ASCEND, Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe, Broad Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, Derby Square Architects, Melt Ice Cream, Salem Uncovered Tours, Santiago Family Properties, and Whimsy's Sweet Life, as well as the generous donation of product and staff time by the participating ice cream shops! Proceeds go to support Salem Main Streets (SMS), a nonprofit organization focusing on the continued revitalization of downtown Salem as a vibrant year-round retail, dining, and cultural destination. SMS provides free support to downtown businesses and free events for the Salem community all year round thanks to your generosity! The Ice Scream Bowl is coordinated by Salem Main Streets in partnership with the City of Salem as part of Salem Heritage Days.For any other questions or comments regarding this event, please contact Kylie Sullivan or Elise Towle Snow at Salem Main Streets at kylie@salemmainstreets.org. or elise@salemmainstreets.orgWarning: anyone trying to sell you tickets online or message you to be a vendor is SPAM - tickets are only in person