Shaved ice is only the beginning. From birthday parties and school celebrations to company events and festivals, we’ll help you find the treats and setup that fit your day.
Whatever you’re planning
You don’t need to know exactly which experience or setup you need. Start with your event and we’ll help match the experience to it.
Backyard birthdays, graduations, family parties and just-because celebrations.
A fun treat experience for cocktail hour, receptions, late-night snacks and more.
Field days, celebrations, staff treats, summer programs and student events.
Community programs, appreciation events and mission-driven gatherings.
Employee appreciation, office celebrations, company picnics and team events.
Larger gatherings with flexible options for how treats are provided.
Start with the treats
Choose the kind of fun you want to build your event around. Availability can vary by venue and setup.
Shaved Ice
Our signature colorful shaved ice experience with guests mixing and matching flavors their way.
Ice Cream Party
Make ice cream the main event with a dedicated Happy Hippo ice cream experience for eligible events.
Mini Donut Party
Fresh mini donuts served in six-donut portions with a rotating lineup of fun flavors.
Make it even more fun
Some bookings can be customized with additional treats and experiences. Your booking form will only show options that work with your event.
Some treats and activities require a particular setup, outdoor space or season. Don’t worry about memorizing the rules; we’ll automatically narrow the choices when you book.
However the fun arrives
Happy Hippo can serve events in more than one way. We match the equipment to your event, venue and selected treats.
Our signature mobile setup for qualifying outdoor experiences.
A compact shaved ice setup designed for eligible indoor venues and events.
A flexible shaved ice setup for eligible outdoor spaces where the bus isn’t the best fit.
Not sure what to pick?
Start your booking, tell us what you’re celebrating and how many people you’re expecting, and we’ll guide you through the options that actually fit.
Start Your BookingWhy families, schools & teams pick Happy Hippo
Other trucks bring the ice. We bring the whole party, and you see your price before you book.
| What you get | Happy Hippo | The Tiki-Hut Truck(you know the one) |
|---|---|---|
| See your full price online | Shown online in minutes, before you even book | Fill out a contact form, then wait for a callback |
| Self-pour shaved ice flavors | Yes, tons of flavors | Yes |
| Sugar-free options | Yes | Yes |
| Ice cream, mini donuts & cotton candy | Yes | No |
| Foam parties & bubble fun | Yes | No |
| Indoor setup & a winter menu | Indoor kiosk, hot cocoa & cider | No |
| Fundraiser giveback | Yes, 20% | Yes, 20% |
| School & county approved vendor | PGCPS, Howard County Schools, PG County, State of Maryland (eMMA); POs accepted | Varies by owner |
| Who owns it | Family-owned in the DMV since 2018 | Franchise with an out-of-state headquarters |
The only thing we keep on ice is the ice.
See your price"The Tiki-Hut Truck" is our nickname for tropical-themed national franchise shaved ice trucks. Each franchise is independently operated.
