The Ultimate Summer Treats Feast: Kaohsiung Ice Festival Takes Over Hamasen This July, Calling All Ice Artisans to Join
Updated:2026-06-17
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[Note: This press release was translated using AI.]
The nation’s ultimate and most refreshing summer ice cream and treats festival is set to take the Port City by storm once again! Organized by the Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau, the annual flagship culinary tourism event, the 'Kaohsiung Ice Festival', will grandly debut this July in the historically charming district of Hamasen. Featuring the coolest and trendiest ice creations, the festival aims to help visitors beat the scorching Kaohsiung summer heat. Starting today, the Tourism Bureau has officially launched its vendor recruitment drive. Renowned ice product brands from across Taiwan, time-honored, local shops, creative artisanal ice makers, and unique food trucks are all enthusiastically invited to sign up. Together, they will build Southern Taiwan’s most iconic ice cream carnival and seize the roaring summer waves of business opportunities.
Kao Min-lin, Director-General of the Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau, stated that Kaohsiung’s passionate sunshine and harbor climate have nurtured a unique urban culture of enjoying ice treats all year round. Through years of dedicated cultivation, the "Kaohsiung Ice Festival" has become one of Taiwan’s most representative summer tourism brands. Last year, the two-day event attracted over 50,000 visitors, boosting the business turnover of surrounding shops and commercial districts by 30% to 50%, successfully creating a massive wave of tourism and consumption. Director-General Kao added that this year’s festival will bring together nearly 50 ice and food brands to create a trendy marketplace, while comprehensively upgrading interactive experiences. Notably, the event will weave in Hamasen’s "century-old ice-making industrial history" by launching the "Hamasen Historical Walking Tour." By integrating resources such as business district discounts and collaborations with unique local shops, the event allows the public to delve deep into the historical context and industrial culture of Hamasen while savoring ice treats, fully experiencing the captivating charm of Kaohsiung as a port city.
The Tourism Bureau pointed out that in addition to highlighting refreshing delicacies and summer vibes, the "Kaohsiung Ice Festival" places the utmost importance on food safety and event quality. Partnering with the Department of Health, Kaohsiung City Government, the bureau conducts food hygiene guidance and inspections for all ice vendors in the marketplace. Strict quality controls are enforced across every stage—from the ice-making process and the source of ice blocks to food storage temperatures and on-site environmental hygiene—ensuring that both domestic and international tourists can safely enjoy this ultimate and coolest ice feast with complete peace of mind.
The Tourism Bureau added that this year’s "Kaohsiung Ice Festival" is far more than just a summer food event; it serves as a premier stage for brand exposure and customer base expansion. Businesses specializing in all kinds of shaved ice, snow ice, cotton ice, gelato, unique desserts, and alcohol-infused ice treats are highly welcome to join the grand gathering and showcase their creativity. The vendor recruitment for the "Kaohsiung Ice Festival" is officially open for registration starting today. As the number of booths is limited, the selection will be based on a review process. Furthermore, participating vendors must comply with the inspection and certification standards of the Department of Health. Interested brands, shops, and artisans are strongly urged to seize the opportunity and register before time runs out.
The vendor recruitment for the 2026 "Kaohsiung Ice Festival" is officially open starting today, with the registration deadline set for June 15. For detailed recruitment information, please visit the Online Registration System.
The nation’s ultimate and most refreshing summer ice cream and treats festival is set to take the Port City by storm once again! Organized by the Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau, the annual flagship culinary tourism event, the 'Kaohsiung Ice Festival', will grandly debut this July in the historically charming district of Hamasen. Featuring the coolest and trendiest ice creations, the festival aims to help visitors beat the scorching Kaohsiung summer heat. Starting today, the Tourism Bureau has officially launched its vendor recruitment drive. Renowned ice product brands from across Taiwan, time-honored, local shops, creative artisanal ice makers, and unique food trucks are all enthusiastically invited to sign up. Together, they will build Southern Taiwan’s most iconic ice cream carnival and seize the roaring summer waves of business opportunities.
Kao Min-lin, Director-General of the Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau, stated that Kaohsiung’s passionate sunshine and harbor climate have nurtured a unique urban culture of enjoying ice treats all year round. Through years of dedicated cultivation, the "Kaohsiung Ice Festival" has become one of Taiwan’s most representative summer tourism brands. Last year, the two-day event attracted over 50,000 visitors, boosting the business turnover of surrounding shops and commercial districts by 30% to 50%, successfully creating a massive wave of tourism and consumption. Director-General Kao added that this year’s festival will bring together nearly 50 ice and food brands to create a trendy marketplace, while comprehensively upgrading interactive experiences. Notably, the event will weave in Hamasen’s "century-old ice-making industrial history" by launching the "Hamasen Historical Walking Tour." By integrating resources such as business district discounts and collaborations with unique local shops, the event allows the public to delve deep into the historical context and industrial culture of Hamasen while savoring ice treats, fully experiencing the captivating charm of Kaohsiung as a port city.
The Tourism Bureau pointed out that in addition to highlighting refreshing delicacies and summer vibes, the "Kaohsiung Ice Festival" places the utmost importance on food safety and event quality. Partnering with the Department of Health, Kaohsiung City Government, the bureau conducts food hygiene guidance and inspections for all ice vendors in the marketplace. Strict quality controls are enforced across every stage—from the ice-making process and the source of ice blocks to food storage temperatures and on-site environmental hygiene—ensuring that both domestic and international tourists can safely enjoy this ultimate and coolest ice feast with complete peace of mind.
The Tourism Bureau added that this year’s "Kaohsiung Ice Festival" is far more than just a summer food event; it serves as a premier stage for brand exposure and customer base expansion. Businesses specializing in all kinds of shaved ice, snow ice, cotton ice, gelato, unique desserts, and alcohol-infused ice treats are highly welcome to join the grand gathering and showcase their creativity. The vendor recruitment for the "Kaohsiung Ice Festival" is officially open for registration starting today. As the number of booths is limited, the selection will be based on a review process. Furthermore, participating vendors must comply with the inspection and certification standards of the Department of Health. Interested brands, shops, and artisans are strongly urged to seize the opportunity and register before time runs out.
The vendor recruitment for the 2026 "Kaohsiung Ice Festival" is officially open starting today, with the registration deadline set for June 15. For detailed recruitment information, please visit the Online Registration System.
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