Third Thursday Free Admission at Orange County Regional History Center
Orange County Regional History Center - 5:00 PM Pick
Orange County Regional History Center - 5:00 PM Pick
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Gelato Festival World Masters

Sat Aug 30, 2025 - Sun Aug 31, 2025
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Repeating every days through August 31, 2025.
10:00am to 6:00pm PT
Age: All
Price: General: $27; Flex: $64; Children (12 and under): $22; Seniors: $22; Premium tasting packages $25 - $60
I scream, you scream, we all scream for the Gelato Festival World Masters.
The family-friendly festival is part competition, part gelato-tasting fest, with live gelato-making demonstrations, educational workshops, and cultural presentations exploring gelato's rich Italian heritage.
The chefs compete for the honor of representing North America at the Gelato Festival World Finals in 2026, with voting by experts and festival guests.
Tickets include entry, digital photo, and varying amounts of samples; competition tasting and voting available only with premium ticket options (see ticket purchase page for package details).
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.