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Executive - Press Release

Posted on: May 1, 2019

New Castle County’s “Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival” returns to Rockwood Park on Saturday, June 29

Vendor opportunities available by calling 302-395-5624 or email [email protected]

Get updated event details at www.newcastlede.gov/specialevents


Wilmington, DE
– Mark your calendar for the 2019 Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park and Museum on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. This popular annual community event features – what else? - lots of ice cream, along with festival food, music, and family fun! This year’s festival is a celebration of the history of New Castle County with a vintage feel and a laid-back atmosphere surrounded by entertainment and activities that will encourage visitors to unplug and enjoy the beautiful and historic Rockwood grounds.

“Start dieting soon. Ice Cream Festival is on the 29th of June!,” County Executive Matt Meyer said.

Ice Cream Festival admission is FREE for children age 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult. Admission is $5.00 for attendees age 13 and over.


The Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival features more than half a dozen ice cream producers, including UDairy Creamery, Woodside Farms Creamery. A children’s area will host a DJ, Grandpop Bubbles, face painting, stilt walkers, history demonstrations, and fun activities. The local music stage presents live performances throughout the afternoon. Food trucks, free museum tours, a Vintage Marketplace presented by First State Flea, an Author’s Alley with local authors and more cap off an extraordinary day at this flagship New Castle County park.


Rockwood Park & Museum is located at 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19808. Free parking will be offered at the Rockwood Office Park at 501 Carr Road with complimentary shuttles running regularly throughout the day. Shuttles will drop off up at the mansion and will be able to accommodate strollers. Handicapped parking and shuttle service is also offered at the Rockwood Office Park.


Vendor opportunities remain available for ice cream, food court, fine art and homemade crafts.
Special organization vendor rates are also offered to community-serving non-profits who would like to provide historical demonstrations, on-site resources and promote their organizations during the event.

The 2019 Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival Rain Date is Sunday, June 30, 2019. For weather-related event updates call the New Castle County events hotline at 302-395-5659.

2019 Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival Highlights (updated event information posted online at www.newcastlede.gov/specialevents):


LOTS of Ice Cream and Cold Treats!

Caffe Gelato

Dino's Water Ice

Ice Cream Shoppe

Kilby Cream

Kona Ice

UDairy Creamery

Woodside Farms Creamery


Local Food Court, sponsored by Tsionas Management 

Crossan’s Kettle Corn

Famous Sgt. BOB Smoke BBQ and Grill

Farmer's Famous Fish

First State Catering

Gigi’s & Big R’s Caribbean Soul Food

Mojo Loco

Pizza Capo

The Roaming Raven

Veronica’s Kitchen


Activities for Kids

Grandpop Bubbles

Party Business Face Painting

Superstar DJ

Stilt Walkers


Local Music Stage, sponsored by CBM Insurance

12:15-12:45 p.m. – Wilmington Concert Opera

1:00-1:30 p.m. - Evan Fox Band

1:45-2:15 p.m. – Zupang

2:30-3:15 p.m. – Blues Reincarnation Project

3:30-4:15 p.m. – Reese Ratliff band

4:30-5:30 p.m. – Hoochi Coochi

5:45-7:00 p.m. – Spokey Speaky


Fun Historical Demonstrations

Fort Delaware – blacksmith

Joan Betzold - basket weaving

Greenbank Mills and Phillips Farm - spinning yarn

Delaware Astronomical Society - solar viewing

Sanderson Museum - local house museum

Winterthur Museum - art restoration activity


Vintage Marketplace with First State Flea

Featuring more than a dozen shops with curated collections of vintage items, upcycled creations, and antiques.


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Contact: Jason Miller, Director of Communications, 302-545-1462

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