Gelato Festival World Masters

Tickets are now available for Gelato Festival World Masters, the globe’s most prestigious gelato competition, which returns to Los Angeles for the first time since 2023 on August 30th and 31st, 2025 at Ovation Hollywood. This highly anticipated weekend celebrates artisanal gelato excellence and determines North America's top gelato masters. The iconic shopping and entertainment destination on Hollywood Boulevard will once again host this epic event, bringing together North America's most talented gelato artisans for an unforgettable weekend of competition, cooking demonstrations, tastings that also include free samples of the Gelato Festival brand of exceptional gelato, and more. 

In partnership with Carpigiani and Sigep - Italian Exhibition Group, this year's festival promises an elevated experience where skilled gelato masters compete for the coveted title of “Best Gelato Master in North America 2025.” This year, Gelato Festival is also proud to partner with the Hollywood Food Coalition with a ticket fundraising initiative to support their mission of tackling food insecurity in Los Angeles. Attendees can contribute to the non-profit when purchasing tickets online, and the organization’s team will have a dedicated booth on site.