Sundae Showdown

Submit Your Sundae

Think you've got what it takes to dethrone the champ?

A fundraiser for The History Center in Tompkins County
Presented by
The History Center in Tompkins County

Recipe submissions for the 2027 Showdown open Friday, January 1, 2027.

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What we're looking for

An original sundae recipe with three components — the same three Chester Platt combined in 1892:

  • An ice cream base (chocolate or vanilla for individual submitters; custom flavors welcome from ice cream professionals)
  • At least one sauce, glaze, or drizzle
  • At least one garnish

Submissions are open to individuals, businesses, restaurants, ice cream shops, and industry professionals — local or nationwide. No submission fee. Detailed rules and the entry form go live in January.

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