Ice Scream Bowl

The 2024 Ice Scream Bowl will be held on Wednesday, August 7 at 6 pm on the Salem Common.

The Salem Ice Scream Bowl is a chance to taste some classic favorite flavors, as well as a few new ones, from the area’s best ice cream shops, and is a great time for children as well as adults. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children, CASH ONLY. Spoons and napkins will be supplied with purchase of a ticket. Tickets are purchased on site on the day of the event.

A few of the homegrown local businesses serving samples at the event will include Cherry Farm Creamery, Cuckie’s Soft Serve Ice Cream, Harbor Sweets, Holy Cow Ice Cream Café, E.W. Hobbs (with a special twist thanks to Garcon Super Slice!), Melt Ice Cream, and Whimsy’s Sweet Life.

Masshole Biscuit Co. will be giving out free pup cups to canine customers as long as supplies last! Local DJs the Salem Halloween Girls will be spinning some sweet tunes to keep you dancing up and down the lines. Multiple community groups will be onsite, including Superintendent Zrike as part of the Salem Public School’s Neighborhood Walk & Talk Initiative.

All of our materials are recyclable or compostable in an effort to reduce the impact of this popular event.

The 2024 Ice Scream Bowl is made possible thanks to the support of multiple local businesses, including lead sponsor Modern Millie, and supporting sponsors A&A Services, Annie’s Asian Mart, Broad Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, Creative Collective, Derby Square Architects, Emporium 32, Garcon Super Slice, Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry, and Moody’s Home & Gifts, as well as the generous donation of product and staff time by the participating ice cream shops!

Proceeds go to support Salem Main Streets, a nonprofit organization focusing on the continued revitalization of downtown Salem as a vibrant year-round retail, dining, and cultural destination. Salem Main Streets organizes the Salem Farmers’ Market and many other events engaging residents and visitors alike in downtown Salem, as well as offering direct business support to downtown businesses. The Ice Scream Bowl is coordinated in partnership between Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem as part of Salem Heritage Days.

For any other questions or comments regarding this event please contact Kylie Sullivan at Salem Main Streets at (978) 744-0004 or email at kylie@salemmainstreets.org.