Whether the scorching days of summer are drawing to a close or just ramping up for the year, there's no better way to enjoy the season than by indulging in an ice cream extravaganza. Ideally with unlimited samples! If you love ice cream as much as we do, the Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma is just the place to be! Mark your calendars because you won't want to miss this fantastic celebration of all things melty and sweet when it returns in 2025!

This highly-anticipated ice cream festival has become a beloved summer staple in Broken Arrow. The event takes place in Central Park, and you can either grab your tickets early or at the gate on the day of the festival.

The festival promises a day filled with endless fun and mouthwatering ice cream offerings, all served up by none other than the legendary Blue Bell Creamery, a true Oklahoma gem.

What's in store for you at the Taste of Summer event? Prepare yourself for an array of activities that will leave you grinning from ear to ear.

For those looking to enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere, the family fun zone is the place to be. There, you'll find inflatable playgrounds that will keep the kids (and the kids at heart) entertained for hours.

And if that's not enough, face painting artists will be turning little faces into works of art.

Add to that the Active Zone, which is chock full of games, plus treasure digs and arts and crafts areas. The kiddos will be set!

But that's STILL not all - rev up your engines and check out the spectacular car show, a feast for car enthusiasts and collectors alike. Get ready to ogle at sleek vintage cars and marvel at the roaring engines of classic beauties.

Of course, what's a summer festival without the allure of food trucks and live entertainment? The Taste of Summer event in Broken Arrow ensures your taste buds are as entertained as your ears.

However, the star of the show undoubtedly remains the all-you-can-eat Blue Bell ice cream. Unleash your inner child as you relish the creamiest, most delightful flavors Blue Bell has to offer.

Blue Bell donates over 100 gallons of ice cream to the event in over two dozen flavors. From the refreshing tang of mango to the indulgent richness of triple chocolate, the festival promises a rainbow of deliciousness with flavors like coconut, rainbow sherbet, and chocolate chip cookie dough.

This is the best place to find ice cream in Broken Arrow! As summer makes its debut, join the Broken Arrow community in a day of laughter, joy, and endless ice cream delights.

Whether you're strolling through the art vendors' stalls, cheering on the steak cook-off contenders, or bouncing on the inflatables with the kids, the Taste of Summer event is where unforgettable memories are made.

To purchase festival tickets online, visit the official Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival website. And if you need a place to stay in Broken Arrow while you're in town for the festival, check out this epic stone cottage - the views are fantastic!

Have you ever dug into the sweet offerings at this ice cream festival in Broken Arrow? Tell us about your favorite flavor or event! Or, feel free to nominate your favorite ice cream shop in Oklahoma.

But ice cream is just the start of what Broken Arrow has to offer. If you're an antique shopper and always searching for a hidden gem, be sure and check out Persimmon Hollow Village during your visit to Broken Arrow as well to walk away with some treasures. Like some vintage ice cream dishes, perhaps?

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