Le Mars Annual Ice Cream Days

We've got some great events planned for this year's celebration, including a carnival, a parade, and so much more. Take a moment to see what's happening this year. We're still putting together specifics on some events, keep checking back as we continue to update!

Schedule: 

Saturday, June 17, 2023

10:00 AM — 9:00 PM

Carnival

Olson Cultural Events Center

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Ice Cream Days Parade

The parade begins at 8th St and Central Ave at 10am and concludes at 2nd St NE and Central Ave. See you there!

Central Avenue

10:00 AM  — 4:00 PM

"I Spy Ice Cream" Scavenger Hunt

While shopping, eating, or simply enjoying one of the many events in downtown Le Mars, participate in a family-friendly, self-paced scavenger hunt showcasing the unique restaurants, services, and retail stores in downtown Le Mars. Pick up the scavenger hunt sheets at any participating merchant including the Wells Visitor Center & Ice Cream Parlor, and Habitué Coffeehouse & Bakery. Return your completed sheets to the Wells Visitor Center & Ice Cream Parlor by 4:00 pm Saturday when all correct sheets will be entered in a prize drawing. The winner will be announced Saturday evening at the Olson Cultural Event Center.

Throughout Downtown at Participating Merchants

10:00 AM — 9:00 PM

Panda Pix Photo Booth

35 Central Avenue NW

10:00 AM — 4:00 PM

Merchant Market

Olson Cultural Events Center

12:00 PM — 12:40 PM

Celtic Dance Performance

Olson Cultural Events Center

12:00 PM — 4:00 PM

Face Paint & Glitter Tattoos

Olson Cultural Events Center

12:00 PM — 4:00 PM

Ice Cream Bingo

Wells Visitor Center & Ice Cream Parlor Event Room

12:00 PM — 4:00 PM

Pony Rides

Olson Cultural Events Center

12:00 PM  — 4:00 PM

Petting Zoo

Olson Cultural Events Center

12:00 PM —  4:00 PM

Bubble Making Station

Olson Cultural Events Center

12:00 PM — 4:00 PM

Giant Games

Olson Cultural Events Center

12:00 PM — 4:00 PM

Balloon Making

Olson Cultural Events Center

12:00 PM — 4:00 PM

Airbrush Tattoos

Olson Cultural Events Center

12:00 PM — 4:00 PM

Axe Throwing

Olson Cultural Events Center

12:45 PM — 1:25 PM

The Turn Around Dance Performance

Olson Cultural Events Center

1:30 PM — 2:10 PM

Central Dance Academy Performance

Olson Cultural Events Center

2:15 PM — 3:00 PM

Absolute Science Magic Performance

Olson Cultural Events Center

5:30 PM — 10:00 PM

Ice Cream Bash!

Olson Cultural Events Center

Festival Dates: June 14-17, 2023