Austin Ice Cream Festival

The 5th Scoop is Cooling Down Austin Tomorrow!

2011-08-12T09:43:00.003-05:00

That's right. It is already here. Tomorrow we celebrate the 5th scoop with our first year of free ice cream! Come celebrate with us from 10am - 7pm at Waterloo Park.

Here is the schedule! :

SATURDAY!

10AM Ice Cream Making Registration
2PM Ice Cream Making Spoon Given Out
4PM Ice Cream Eating with Spoon Awarded
6:30PM Popsicle Stick Scultpture Spoon Handed Out

MUSIC STAGE
10:30AM Mr. Johnny
12:00PM The Flying Balalaika Brothers
1:30PM The Rian C Band
3:00PM Peterson Brothers Band
4:30PM The Biscuit Brothers
6:00PM Amy's All-Star Scoopers

FAMILY STAGE
11:00AM Magician - John Maverick
1:00PM Clown - Bonzo Crunch
3:00PM Ventriloquist - Ian Varella
6:30PM Magician - Kent Cummins

Get Ready! Tomorrow is the Big Day!

2011-08-12T09:38:00.002-05:00

Scoop 5 is here!

A Musical Invitation

2010-08-10T15:24:00.001-05:00

A great invite from one of the bands playing at the festival!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQWpvC1k7xM

Joey is coming!

2010-08-10T15:22:00.002-05:00

Guess who is coming to town this Saturday! August 14th at Waterloo Park. The Ice Cream Eating Contest will never be the same :)

Can You Identify These Winners?

2010-06-22T13:30:00.005-05:00

As the Austin Ice Cream Festival busily prepares for AICF 4, the team has noticed that two of past winners of the Spoon live in anonymity. Please help us identify:

The 2009 Screaming Champion (top photo)
and

The 2007 Ice Cream Eating Champion (lower photo)

Can you help? Can you Scream for Ice Cream???!!!!

Canadian Wins Contest With Bacon!

2009-08-19T21:13:00.005-05:00

Wow,
Food Network Canada host of Glutton For Punishment, Bob Blumer came to the Third Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival to win the Homemade Ice Cream Making Competition and take home "The Spoon". He definitely achieved his goal. Superstar heard that he shocked the judges with his Bacon Maple flavored ice cream. Rumor also had it that a notable, local restaurant, opened their kitchen to him the morning before the competition so he could give the bacon the preparation it deserves. Well, Superstar can only say that he loves ice cream, bacon, and maple and wishes he could eat a pint right now.

Stay tuned for more results from the Third Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival

Keep Screamin,

Superstar

Only Hours Away.....

2009-08-15T02:35:00.005-05:00

To the Third Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival

http://www.austinicecreamfestival.com/

Ice Cream Making Ruling

2009-08-12T23:59:00.007-05:00

Hi everyone!!!

With the Austin Ice Cream Festival only 2 days away, Superstar has stumbled upon a recent ruling regarding the Homemade Ice Cream Making Contest. In an email (read below) intercepted by yours truly, the powers that be have declared that all ice cream must be made on site. The story was prompted by special guest contestent, Bob Blumer from Glutton For Punishment, a popular TV show on Food Network Canada and Ed, from parts unknown.

Do You have a Glutton For Punishment ?

Can you take on Food Network Canada Host, Bob Blumer in an ice cream make off?

Superstar says, "Don't let "The Spoon" go to Canada!"

See how to take on the challenge and win "The Spoon" by visiting http://www.icecreamfestival.org/contests.html

Screaming,

Superstar

"Dear Contestants,
The Special Committee on Ice Cream Affairs has just adjourned. After much discussion of such things as ice cream, ice cream making, custard,etc., it was declared that premade custards or other sweet and creamy pre-prepared bases shant be allowed.

Although it was acknowledged that the on-site preparation of custard is not optimal. tt was also stated that previous competitors have chose to bring out hotplates and prepare key ingredients, on site. On-site preparation of key components of the ice cream is encouraged.

Additional cooking equipment is allowed but equipment, such as burners, hot plates, or deep fat fryers will not be supplied by the Austin Ice Cream Festival.

Good luck competitors,
Neapolitan

Special Committee on Ice Cream Affairs"

Popsicle Stick Angels

2009-08-07T09:47:00.002-05:00

What a perfect way to spend the day at the Austin Ice Cream Festival. This photo is from a kid who made popsicle stick angels last year in our popsicle stick patch!

Scream'in for Ice Cream

2009-08-01T12:59:00.004-05:00

What's better during the dog days of summer than family, friends, and ice cream???? We're gettting things ready for the Austin Ice Cream Festival: The Third Scoop and we hope you are too.

Have you been working on your popsicle stick sculpture? If not, you can build one there.

Have you been wandering the streets of Austin hoping to see "The Float", our sweet ice cream truck? Keep your eyes open!

Have you been perfecting your ultimate homemade ice cream recipe? If so, go to our website and see how to enter.

Have you been stretching your stomach and training for the ice cream eating contest? Please watch out for brain freeze.

And finally, have you been SCREAMIN FOR ICE CREAM??????

If you answered yes to any of these questions, make sure you come to the Austin Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, August 15th at Waterloo Park. For additional details please visit http://www.austinicecreamfestival.com/

Breaking Ice Cream News!

2008-08-13T13:03:00.006-05:00

OK, it is official. Video footage just surveyed shows the actual time for eating a half gallon of Creamy Creations ice cream at 3 minutes 21 seconds. THAT'S RIGHT! Our Ice Cream Eating Champion ate a half a gallon of ice cream in 3 minutes and 21 seconds!!!!! Can this records possibly be broken? The champion drove in from Florida to be here. Congratulations on this incredible feast :)

Popsicle Stick Races!

2008-08-01T10:02:00.004-05:00

Start your engines! The popsicle stick race track is ready to go. This will be a lot of fun next Saturday. Ready for our other contests?

They're Here!

2008-07-29T10:26:00.002-05:00

100,000 popsicle sticks made their entry this morning. Have you started your sculpture yet?

Amy Poehler Celebrates Emmy Nom With 'Ice-Cream Shots'

2008-07-27T09:51:00.002-05:00

With a baby on the way, Amy Poehler says she and husband Will Arnett will celebrate her Emmy nomination with prenatal care in mind.

"Ice-cream shots!" Poehler tells PEOPLE after she was nominated for outstanding actress in a comedy series on Saturday Night Live.

"It's super hot," adds Arnett. "So it'll be a lot of staying indoors, getting ice cream, and keeping cool."

Freshly Baked Entertainment!

2008-07-20T19:05:00.003-05:00

We are stoked to announce the Biscuit Brothers will be playing the Second Scoop of the Austin Ice Cream Festival. In addition we have a lot of other great bands and performers who will be making magic also! Screamin' yet?

Ready To Scream?

2008-07-15T18:53:00.004-05:00

Get ready Austin. The Float is ready to hit the roads! We will be rolling into places near you and handing out free ice cream treats! Our sweet new sponsor, HEB, is providing all the Creamy Creations goodies! Yum!!!!!!!! Stop us if you see us for a frosty surprise.

Popsicle Stick Perspective

2008-07-05T23:31:00.002-05:00

A Central Florida woman painted and placed 4,113 Popsicle stick crosses in her front yard to pay tribute this Independence Day weekend to American men and woman who lost their lives fighting in Iraq.

"To know that this little cross represents a life, it's tough," homeowner Ana Maria Iregui said. "But, I just wanted to do that."

Iregui said she was inspired to put the rows of sticks outside of her Winter Springs home by her grandfather and the white crosses at Arlington National Cemetery. She said she wanted to make sure no one forgot the sacrifice made to protect everyone's freedom this Independence Day. "Number one, it makes me very proud," Iregui said. "Number two, very sad and thankful -- extremely thankful." At least 4,113 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to Associated Press count. Iregui worked with thousands of donated Popsicle sticks and family and friends to make the 4,113-cross display. The group cut, glued and snapped the crosses in place Friday. "To me, it is the most incredible feeling of freedom," Irequi said. (Source: Local 6 News-Orlando, Florida)

Sailing the Ice Cream Seas

2008-06-29T19:14:00.005-05:00

As the 2nd Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival approaches, I think about each and every Popsicle stick from each and every frozen treat that I've enjoyed during this hot Austin Summer. Then I remember back to childhood when I would make rafts or any sea worthy vessel from sticks saved from Superstar's bought from the neighborhood ice cream truck. I would use the plastic from the Push-Ups, purchased from that very same ice cream truck as pontoons for my creation.

How nice it must have been for former Hollywood stuntman Robert McDonald to sail his 50 ft Viking ship composed completely of Popsicle sticks. McDonald and two friends assembled the Viking ships from Popsicle sticks sent in from children all around the world. Now living in Amsterdam, the 45-year-old, from Jacksonville, Florida, is president of the Sea Heart Foundation, an organization which runs projects for children in need. McDonald hopes to one day sail it across the Atlantic.

http://www.obvikingship.com/foundation.htm

Who will build the next great Popsicle stick creation. Who will win the Spoon at this year's Austin Ice Cream Festival?

I can't wait to see.

Do You Scream?

2008-06-19T22:51:00.002-05:00

The date is set. Get your ice cream eating skills ready. Start building your popsicle stick sculpture if you haven't already and plan on another incredible day in Austin, Texas on Saturday, August 9th, 2008. Lot's of cool new sponsors and even more excitement and more ice cream than last year! Hope you will make it out :)

A Moment of Silence

2008-05-07T08:41:00.003-05:00

I cannot think of a better way to start this new festival year and blog with respects to one of the pioneers in our field. Monday, Irvine Robbins, one of the founders of Baskin-Robbins past away. This the home of 31 flavors folks. How many times have you been? I bow down. Rest in peace Mr. Robbins.

Today, Baskin-Robbins is part of Dunkin' Brands Inc. and has more than 5,800 franchises worldwide. They also actually created over 1,000 flavors throughout the years.

$9,000 Raised For Charities and Organizations!

2007-08-24T14:46:00.000-05:00

Well, the final number is in. Over $9,000 was raised for Lifeworks, Habibi's Hutch, La Leche and The Austin Children's Shelter. What day :) Better things coming next year!

The Final Spoon

2007-08-23T11:48:00.001-05:00

The wonderful family who made the beautiful ice cream cone sculpture just came through to pick up their coveted spoon! Congratulations on your magnificent popsicle stick sculpture! And I am sure the spoon will be kept in a nice space in their home.

Another Shout!

2007-08-19T22:38:00.001-05:00

Tyson, we know the JT tour came before ice cream :) But thanks for all your help and inspiration including breaking The Float in before you left. See you soon!

Ice Cream Shout Out!

2007-08-19T21:58:00.000-05:00

A big thanks to Quad, Rachel and Caitlin from Roadway Productions for helping us make this happen! You guys rocked!

I Scream For Ice Cream!

2007-08-19T21:47:00.001-05:00

Indeed she did. The champion is here doing her thing while the other finalists watch on.

Watch it here (turn your speakers up): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofSmFruVUds

Her Majesty

2007-08-19T21:01:00.001-05:00

Introducing The First Annual Austin Ice Cream Queen!

It's Judy from Whole Foods! Queen Judy, we bow down to your greatness and the amazing time everyone had in your presence yesterday. It was an honor to escort you around the festival. May all of your ice cream dreams come true!

Who Didn't Get Ice Cream?

2007-08-19T13:55:00.000-05:00

If for any reason any person or family showed up and the heat and lines made it unbearable, send an email to doug@icecreamfestival.org and I will get you a special treat! It was crazy fun! I know the heat made it tough for the little ones. We went from a chance of thunderstorms all day to a storm of ice cream lovers! And again, congrats to Amy's and Ben & Jerry's for having ice cream until the end!

The Biggest Ice Cream Thanks!

2007-08-19T10:35:00.000-05:00

To Jesse, Tammi and Lisa. This would not have happened without you!

The Homeade Ice Cream Winner!

2007-08-19T09:24:00.001-05:00

The first spoon went to this decilicous entry! What a tasty treat! I loved it!!!!!!

Ice Cream Screaming

2007-08-19T09:16:00.000-05:00

Ummmm. Did you know that kind of scream could come from little kids? If your a parent you probably do, but the judges were in awe by the decibel levels that were produced from such little packages. The winner hit 105 and a video will be posted this week. Wow! A well deserved spoon. You have to hear this.

The Ice Cream Eating Champion!

2007-08-19T09:02:00.001-05:00

The race to finish first. 1/2 gallon of ice cream was consumed in roughly six minutes. By the time the winner was done, the next closest competitor was not nearly half way through! Congratulations! A spoon well earned.

Check out their blog! http://100percentcottam-austin.blogspot.com/2007/08/im-married-to-austin-ice-cream-festival.html

And The Winner Is...

2007-08-19T08:51:00.001-05:00

The Queen is holding our winning popsicle sculpture! The others shown were on our list of top picks also and even though they did not get the spoon...they each get a visit from the The Float! (The Austin Ice Cream Truck).

For The Love of Ice Cream!

2007-08-19T08:35:00.000-05:00

The First Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival was truly amazing. No one who helped plan and organize this event anticipated the number of people who would show up. It was incredible. When booths started running out of ice cream early in the afternoon, we knew something special was happening. Ben & Jerry's and Amy's were standing until the end! Thanks to everyone who showed up. It was a great success and we had more fun than you can imagine. :) More pictures coming soon.

OMG!

2007-08-18T23:12:00.001-05:00

Who Wants One?

2007-08-18T00:12:00.000-05:00

100,000 Popsicle Sticks

2007-08-18T00:08:00.000-05:00

Will be ready to play and build with at around 7am. Glue will be provided. I hope you have some fun ideas. I know we do :)

The Big Tent

2007-08-18T00:07:00.001-05:00

It's That Time

2007-08-18T00:06:00.000-05:00

The Spoon

2007-08-17T02:46:00.001-05:00

This is the making of our trophy for our big contests. Thanks to Mark Rehme for crafting these beautiful pieces of art for us! I would want one on my shelf!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW-AR3ndeyA

Rain or Shine

2007-08-16T11:19:00.001-05:00

The Festival will go on this Saturday no matter what the weather is like. Nothing can stop the fun! See everyone Saturday. :)

The Making of The Float

2007-08-15T21:14:00.000-05:00

The full length version is now viewable at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4ioyaGrJfA

Enjoy :) Some great people helped out on this incredible Ice Cream Machine!

Ice Cream Hall of Fame

2007-08-14T19:08:00.001-05:00

Met a football legend last night who also happened to be a fan of the ice cream truck (The Float). It was a great surprise and what a great guy!

Do You Scream For Ice Scream?

2007-08-12T21:57:00.000-05:00

It's official. We will be having a screaming contest. Let's get ready to rumble!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have You Started Your Popsicle Stick Sculpture?

2007-08-12T21:27:00.001-05:00

A family posted a blog and this picture of their entry! We hope a lot of others have been having fun with their sculptures :)

Their blog: http://gamerparents.blogspot.com/2007/07/popsicle-stick-sculpture-contest.html

The Magic Spoon

2007-08-12T21:21:00.000-05:00

Don't forget to go by Amplify Federal Credit Union before the festival this Saturday to pick up your magical spoon!!!!!! You could win an iPhone :) What do you think took all the pictures for this blog!

Festival Goodies!

2007-08-12T21:06:00.000-05:00

Saturday is going to be every little kids dream. And big kids too :)

We are going to have The Society of American Magicians, The Austin Juggling Society and 100,000 popsicle sticks to jump in and make scultpures with! Live music all day. Ice Cream Eating Contest! Popsicle Stick Scuplture Contest! Homeade Ice Cream Making Contest! Pretty much every ice cream store in town will be represented there. Come join us for the fun! There is even going to be doggie ice cream! Bring the pooch! Lot's of great food and drink will be there as well.

Check out these links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzSj6dAEfSA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnFsVuKPrpU

Sweet And Not So Sweet

2007-08-12T19:06:00.000-05:00

Took the kids to see Underdog this afternoon and decided to take The Float with us to Barton Creek Mall since we had not made an appearance here yet. When we got out of the movie, we had this ticket on our window and one of their security people threw away all of the beautiful flyers we had set out by the truck in case anyone stopped by to check it out. We were only there two hours to watch a movie and thought it would be fun. It is a bummer when you come across people who don't get it. This is an event where the proceeds are going to three great organizations to help kids and it amazed me from the reaction their security people gave us. They even followed The Float as we left. Not sweet. (Edit: Someone from their security called me to apologize Tuesday. Very nice guy and what an admirable thing to do! Free ice cream for you!)

Then the day paid off at the Dakota apartments when we met this little ray of sunshine and several other great kids. How sweet! Enjoy your treats! :)

Hire The Float For Your Next Party!

2007-08-12T03:10:00.000-05:00

That's right! We are now taking limited reservations for The Austin Ice Cream Festival Truck aka The Float! We will show up to your party or event! OMG yes, this is how you get a party started!!!! Talk about a fun surprise.

Do you want to see an entire group of kids or adults scream??? It happens everytime we pull up :)

For reservation information call (512) 480-5966 or email party@austinicecreamfestival.com

Clownin' Around

2007-08-12T01:52:00.001-05:00

Well, just when you think things can't get any crazier, last night we run into a pack of 50 clowns. Literally. How fun is this!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they can make it out to the festival.

I am assuming this great group removed number three from the Clown Commandments :P

The Eight Clown Commandments

1.) I will keep my acts, performance and behavior in good taste while I am in costume and makeup. I will remember at all times that I have been accepted as a member of the clown club only to provide others, principally children, with clean clown comedy entertainment. I will remember that a good clown entertains others by making fun of himself or herself and not at the expense or embarrassment of others.

2.) I will learn to apply my makeup in a professional manner. I will provide my own costume. I will carry out my appearance and assignment for the entertainment of others and not for personal gain or personal publicity when performing for either the International club or alley events. I will always try to remain anonymous while in makeup and costume as a clown, though there may be circumstances when it is not reasonably possible to do so.

3.) I will neither drink alcoholic beverages nor smoke while in makeup or clown costume. Also, I will not drink alcoholic beverages prior to any clown appearances. I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady, never interfering with other acts, events, spectators, or individuals. I will not become involved in or tolerate sexual harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any protected status.

4.) I will remove my makeup and change into my street clothes as soon as possible following my appearance, so that I cannot be associated with any incident that may be detrimental to the good name of clowning. I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady at all times.

5.) While on appearance in makeup and costume, I will carry out the directives of the producer or his designated deputies. I will abide by all performance rules without complaint in public.

6.) I will do my very best to maintain the best clown standards of makeup, costuming, properties, and comedy.

7.) I will appear in as many clown shows as I possibly can.

8.) I will be committed to providing an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment for clowns of all ages to share ideas and learn about the art of clowning.

We stopped by Station 1 again and hooked 'em up with a whole pack of Superman Sticks. Thanks to our Supermen/women firefighters of Austin for all you do!

The night ended with a young bride to be enjoying a wonderful frozen treat. :)

Ice Cream Models

2007-08-11T17:36:00.000-05:00

Had to run to Best Buy this am to replace our first causualty. Freezer number one went down. We are now on Freezer number two. Running 'em too hard I guess :)

When I came out to the lot, these lovely ladies were posing for a picture with their friend. I had to get one as well.

Stopped by our great sponsor Whole Foods after the new freeezer was in place and stocked up on some tasty treats and went to one of their company picnics. Great people, great times.

Then it was off to Beck's birthday party. He got to sit in the cat bird seat! Happy Birthday Beck!

Freedom

2007-08-11T11:04:00.000-05:00

We started rolling last night at the Austin Freedom Fest. Lot's of ice cream was in order :)
http://www.austinfreedomfest.com/

Bob had a fine lady pirouette for a Rainbow Pop.

Then it was downtown with Chris, Zach and Bob.....oh what a night !

News 8

2007-08-10T20:04:00.001-05:00

We had a great time this afternoon at the News 8 studio! One of our delicious sponsors.

We did three live shots with reporter Ernie Pacheco. We brought Justin and Matt from Amy's, Tim from Austin Scoops and Joe from Piccomolo. The classic was when Ernie caught a scoop of ice cream that was thrown over the truck from Justin! Nice grab Ernie!

Justin and Matt had earlier practiced throwing from the roof of the News 8 building. Are we having fun yet? :)

You can catch a segment of us on News 8 every hour tonight.

Happy School Girls!

2007-08-10T19:56:00.000-05:00

These cute girls visiting from Japan saw The Float rolling down the road and started taking pictures. We couldn't resist stopping and hooking them up with some Blue Bell Rainbow Pops!

BTW Last night outside of Stubbs was off the hook. The crowd was great and the ice cream was flowin!!!!!!!!

The Statesman

2007-08-08T23:45:00.000-05:00

I used to deliver papers for them, now I am delivering ice cream to them. Time flies when your having fun. Thanks to all the employees and the infamous John Kelso who showed up for some delicious Blue Bell treats. Now, where's our story?

We Eat All We Can And Give Out The Rest.

2007-08-08T21:51:00.001-05:00

Who doesn't love Blue Bell ice cream? Our impressive sponsor has been kind enough to donate the goodies we have been giving away this week. Mmmmmmmmm. Yummy!!!!!!!!

Bank Less. Lick More.

2007-08-07T21:37:00.000-05:00

What a great time today we had at the Brockton and Pond Springs locations of Amplify Credit Union! We are so happy to work with such an incredible group of people. Thanks Amplify for helping us make this delicious event happen!

Keep screamin :)

Mysterious Sighting

2007-08-06T15:20:00.000-05:00

An ice cream fan sent us this picture as she spotted us on the road. Great job in capturing The Float! If anyone captures The Float on their camera or cell phone and shows us your photo you get FREE ICE CREAM! Just bring it by 1317 West 6th Street Monday-Friday from 10am - 5pm anytime before the Ice Cream Festival on August 18th.

Sunday we went to Zilker with more ICEE pops for the kids. Great times on a hot August day at Barton Springs. Our little ones got to see first hand what it's like to yell "Free Ice Cream" into a crowd :)

The Flat and The Float

2007-08-05T10:40:00.000-05:00

Well it was officially named last night. This after kicking the day off with our first flat tire. Thanks to Jose from Purcell who took care of us in a matter of minutes.

Last night was another wild and fun adventure in downtown Austin. Our favorite stop of the night was to Austin Fire Department Station 1. We hope to see your truck at the festival!

A shout out to all the ice cream lovers we ran into! Keep dancing :)

Set List:

Ally’s Ice Cream Song-Allyson
Baby Boy-Beyonce & Sean Paul
Crazy-Gnarls Barkley
Dirt Off Your Shoulder-Jay-Z
Don’t Lie-Black Eyed Peas
Either We Together Or We Ain’t-Public Enemy
Grillz-Nelly
Hey Mama-Black Eyed Peas
Hollaback Girl-Gwen Stefani
Hot in Herre-Nelly
I Feel Love-Donna Summer
Ice Bluegrass-That Guy
In da Club-50 Cent
It Takes Two-Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
Jane Fonda-Mickey Avalon
Lady-Lenny Kravitz
Lose My Breath-Destiny’s Child
Milkshake-Kelis
My Humps-Black Eyed Peas
Pon de Replay-Rihanna
Rapper’s Delight-The Sugarhill Gang
Ride Wit Me-Nelly & City Spud
Somebody Told Me-The Killers
Umbrella-Rihanna featuring Jay Z
What You Waiting For?-Gwen Stefani
White Lines-Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel and The Furious Five
Yall Don’t Know-Public Enemy
Yeah!-Usher featuring Lil’ Jon & Ludacris
You Should Be Dancing-Bee Gees
66.6 Strikes Again-Public Enemy

Goodies:

Last Stop: