An International Gelato Competition Is Headed To L.A. – Here’s How You Can Get A Scoop Of The Best Gelato In The U.S.
Gelato lovers , your time is now! At the end of August, the Gelato Festival World Masters is headed right here to sunny Los Angeles. The upcoming U.S. celebration of craftsmanship, flavor, and passion invites attendees to help select the best gelato in the region . Originally founded in 2010 in Florence, Italy, the festival event is a four-year tournament selection process. Thousands of artisans around the world have competed through hundreds of events across five continents. Ten competing artisans from around the U.S., who have won their own respective Gelato Masters events from around the country, are traveling to L.A. to put their skills to the test – and you can get a taste! The artisans competing for the title of The King of Gelato include: * Mohammad Alqawasmi – Bazaria, Plano, TX * Lauren Brock – Butterfat Gelato, Pittsburgh, PA * Maria Liliana Biondo – uGOgelato, Cincinnati, OH * Golan Chetrit – Noi Due Gelato, New York City, NY * James Coleridge – Gelato by James, Vancouver, Canada * Juan Antonio Coyoli Maciel – Super Creamy, Mexico City, Mexico * Francia Michelle Magsaysay – Francy’s Artisanal Ice Cream, Bergenfield, NJ * Stefania Pede – Cocoa 40 Inc., Newmarket, Ontario, Canada * Tassia Vicentin Rezende – Tre Cuori Gelateria & Açai, Ellisville, MO * Melanie Wolf – Pompelmo Gelateria, Westerly, RI Festival attendees will be able to evaluate each competitor’s submission alongside industry professionals, and the winners will represent North America at the 2026 World Finals . Entry to the festival starts at $27.25 per person and includes flavor samples from Joy Gelato and the Gelato Festival product line, Bristot coffee, access to all festival programming during your selected session, and a digital photo at the photobooth. That price point does not include tasting of competition flavors, but add-on tasting passes are available. Tickets are also timed for entry, which means you can select between three slots: 10 am-1 pm, 1-4 pm, and 4-6 pm. More ticket information can be found on the Gelato Festival website. 📍 When: August 30-31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily 📅 Where: Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Source: https://secretlosangeles.com/gelato-festival-world-masters-los-angeles/