The 2026 Sundae Showdown
Saturday, April 19 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Ithaca Downtown Conference Center
A Fundraiser for The History Center in Tompkins County
Ithaca invented the ice cream sundae. Help us crown the best ice cream sundae of 2026.
Submit Your Recipe
Purchase Tickets Here
Taste 8-10 original sundae creations from across the country, vote for your favorite, and help crown a champion -- all in the town
where the ice cream sundae was invented in 1892. All proceeds benefit The History Center in Tompkins County.
Defrosting...
Frequently Asked Questions 
Where is it?
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center
118 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY, USA

Parking is located at the Green Street Parking Garage
Does each attendee need a ticket?
No! Each ticket is for about 20-30oz of ice cream (8-10 individual sundaes of 2-3oz), so sharing is encouraged!
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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