Sundae Showdown 2026
Join us on April 19th to crown the best Ice Cream Sundae in the Home of the Ice Cream Sundae!
Join us for a sweet celebration that blends delicious innovation with local history preservation. The Sundae Showdown brings together creative ice cream enthusiasts and dessert lovers to support The History Center in Tompkins County.



How It Works:

1. Recipe creators from across the country are welcome to submit their most spectacular, interesting, and exciting sundae creations.

2. A curated panel of guest judges review the submissions and select the most promising finalists.

3. You decide the winner at the Sundae Showdown on Sunday, April 20th, at the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center. Get your passport back in time to sample all of the recipe finalists and vote for the winner of the best ice cream sundae, in the home of the ice cream sundae!
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FAQ
Where is it?
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center
118 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY, USA
Does each attendee need a ticket?
No! Each ticket is for ______ (amount) of ice cream, so sharing is encouraged! However, votes are by ticket, so in addition to sharing your ice cream, you will be sharing votes (?).
What does each ticket include?
For just $20, your Sundae Passport includes:
  • Sample tastings of ALL finalist sundaes (8-10 unique creations)
  • Official voting ballot to crown the Sundae Showdown Champion
  • Commemorative event program
  • The sweet satisfaction of supporting local history preservation

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