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Festivals, Fairs & Farmers Markets: Shaved Ice on the Go

The treat that makes a hot fairground bearable.

Festivals, Fairs & Farmers Markets: Shaved Ice on the Go

Built for crowds and heat

Festival food has to be quick, walkable and refreshing, and shaved ice checks every box. It cools you down instantly and travels well in a cup as you wander.

Its bright colors and cute presentation also make it one of the most photographed treats at any market.

What to look for

Seek out vendors shaving fresh to order and using real-fruit syrups — that's the difference between a forgettable snow cone and a memorable bowl.

Meet the cutest ice on earth 🌵

Prickly Ice is opening soon in Hawaii, Arizona, Michigan and San Diego. Every bowl is hand-shaved snow sculpted into a smiling little cactus and buried in fresh fruit.

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