Kona Ice of FishHawk
About
Kona Ice of FishHawk brings the sweet taste of summer right to your neighborhood! This colorful, tropical-themed mobile shaved ice truck is a FishHawk favorite, offering customizable flavored shaved ice that kids can create themselves using the self-serve Flavorwave. It's the perfect treat for cooling down after park play, and parents love that it frequently shows up at local events, schools, and sports games throughout the community.
Highlights
- ✓Self-serve Flavorwave lets kids create their own custom flavor combinations
- ✓Fun tropical music and colorful truck create a festive atmosphere
- ✓Wide variety of flavors from classics like cherry and blue raspberry to tropical options like tiger's blood and pina colada
- ✓Regular appearances at FishHawk schools, parks, and community events
- ✓Portion of proceeds often goes back to support local schools and youth organizations
Pro Tips
- 1.Follow Kona Ice of FishHawk on social media to get real-time updates on their daily locations and event schedule
- 2.The self-serve Flavorwave lets kids customize their own flavors,stand back and let them create, it's mess-free and part of the fun!
- 3.Ask about sugar-free flavor options if you have dietary restrictions
- 4.Bring cash for faster transactions, though most trucks accept cards
- 5.Visit during community events when Kona Ice often donates a portion of proceeds back to local schools and organizations
Best Time to Visit
Afternoons and early evenings during spring and summer months when the truck frequents neighborhoods, or catch them at weekend community events and festivals. They're especially popular at youth sports games on Saturday mornings.
What to Know
Kona Ice is a mobile vendor with changing locations, so check their schedule online or social media before heading out. Prices are reasonable (typically $3-5 per serving), and the truck accepts both cash and card.
Seasonal Notes
Most active during warmer months (spring through fall) in Florida. Kona Ice frequently participates in holiday events, school celebrations, and summer festivals throughout FishHawk. Schedule may be reduced during cooler winter months.
Nearby Eats
Since this is a mobile dessert vendor, pair your Kona Ice with a meal at nearby FishHawk Ranch favorites like Beef 'O' Brady's or PDQ for family-friendly dining before treating the kids to shaved ice.
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