Scream for ice cream at the Springs Preserve Ice Cream Festival

PRLog (Press Release) - Apr. 28, 2011 - Amidst the one-of-a-kind location that is the Springs Preserve, indulge in your favorite cold treats at the Springs Preserve Ice Cream Festival, Saturday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  This annual festival is centered around family fun and ice cream, which will take you back to a time when the music from ice cream trucks filled the streets and playing outside was an art form. Come and enjoy games, music, and unlimited ice cream treats. Festival tickets are $6.00 in advance (recommended) or $7.50 day of the event. Admission is free for children 4 and under.

Enjoy cold, creamy delights including sundaes, root beer floats, ice cream cones and novelties. Explore the Springs Preserve and take in all the family-friendly entertainment scheduled throughout the day. Bubble play station, carnival games, and temporary tattoos are the perfect accompaniment to the frosty goodies being served at multiple stations throughout the Springs Preserve. Entertainment will also include a DJ and performances by the Dave Matthews Experience tribute band in the Springs Amphitheater.

Springs Preserve members receive half-off entry to the festival. For those wanting to explore the museums and galleries, regular admission prices apply. Visit springspreserve.org for more information.

This event is made possible in part thanks to our sponsors:  MGM Resorts International, NV Energy, and Unilever.

Springs Preserve Membership
Whether you're treating yourself or giving it as a gift, the Springs Preserve membership is the perfect way to share the Springs Preserve with family and friends and easy-to-purchase gift cards are available on-line or at the Springs Preserve Ticketing Office. All memberships include year-round access to the Springs Preserve (Half-off admission to select special events), early hours entry to gardens and trails, discounts to classes and workshops, the Gift Shop, and the Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck. Plus, a subscription to the member newsletter. There are a variety of gift options to choose from starting with an Individual membership ($25), a Family membership ($60) which includes two (2) adults and up to 6 children or grandchildren in same household ages 5 - 17 (children 4 and under are always free), or a Bronze Family membership ($100) which includes all member benefits plus extras including free stroller rental, preferred parking, and 2 free guest passes. Visit springspreserve.org for a list of additional donor options and details.

About the Springs Preserve
Located three miles from the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Springs Preserve is a 180-acre national historic site featuring botanical gardens, trails, historical structures, restored wetlands, wildlife exhibits, a child’s play area and a 1,800-seat amphitheater. Indoor experiences include exhibition galleries dedicated to showcasing art and traveling exhibitions of local and national significance, on-site technologically advanced learning centers and interactive museum exhibits, and the Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck. The Springs Preserve also hosts seasonal special events including concerts, arts shows and holiday experiences. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700. Follow us on-line via Facebook/Twitter/You Tube. Find us on Google Maps.  

   


SPRINGS PRESERVE IMAGES AND INFORMATION CONTACT:
702-822-7737 / 702-822-7733
jim.johnson@springspreserve.org    
dawn.barraclough@springspreserve.org