Six Richmond businesses are taking part in a month-long ice cream festival.
The first-ever Vancouver Ice Cream and Summer Sips festivals, organized by Noms Magazine, is running concurrently from June 21 to July 31 throughout Metro Vancouver.
The two festivals will “spotlight” different cities’ best-frozen treats and drinks with some businesses offering limited treats during this time, according to Jason Yeh, founder of Noms Magazine.
Richmond’s participants include Soft Peaks Ice Cream at McArthurGlen, J Squared Ice Cream, Nam Dae Moon Rice Cake, M Sushi, Milkcow and Matcha Cafe Maiko.
“It’s an exciting opportunity for locals and visitors to explore and experience the city while enjoying the frozen treats and cold beverages crafted by some local favs and newer businesses,” said Yeh.
“These festivals also serve as a platform to support and spotlight local businesses.”
Nancy Small, CEO of Tourism Richmond, said events like the Vancouver Ice Cream Festival are new ways for local businesses to try and “get people out and about.”
“It’s a way people can discover new businesses or people in our own community that they didn’t know about,” said Small.
“Food and Richmond are very well-associated together and it really forms a big, important part of our community.”
List of treats offered in Richmond:
- Soft Peaks Ice Cream: Strawberry balsamico soft serve
- J Squared Ice Cream: Szechuan peppercorn ice cream
- Nam Dae Moon Rice Cake: Osmanthus fermented rice mochi ice cream and Yuzu milk mochi mango sorbetto cup
- M Sushi: Matcha mont blanc soft serve
- Milkcow: Watermelon ice cream sandwich and milkyberry soft serve
- Matcha Cafe Maiko: Sparkling matcha float (June 21 to July 8), sparkling yuzu float (June 21 to July 8)and matcha ube twist (July 9 to 31).
