Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park 2026

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Join us for the ultimate summer celebration at the Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival on June 27! 🎉🌞 This event promises a delightful blend of ice cream, live local music, and spectacular fireworks!

Highlights include:

• 🍦 The Best Local Ice Cream
• 🚚 Food Trucks
• 🏛️ Museum Tours
• 🎡 Carnival Games
• 🚂 Family Train
• 🛍️ 40+ Marketplace Vendors
• 🎤 Kids' DJ
• 🍺 Beer and Wine Garden
• 🎆 FIREWORKS AT DUSK!

Ticket Information:
Tickets available starting May 4:

• 💵 $5 (Adults)
• 🤗 Kids 12 & Under Free with Adult
  For more details, visit Newcastle County

Volunteers Always Needed!
For more information, reach out to annalie.mergenthaler@newcastlede.gov.

Thanks to Our 2026 Event Sponsors:

• Dart
• delawareonline
• Christiana Care
• 🎆 Fireworks Sponsor: Always Best Care Senior Services

Location:
Delaware Shakespeare, Wilmington, DE 19809, United States

See you there!