Visitors in the mood for something cool and sweet should mark their calendars for a spoonful of fun in Historic Downtown McKinney at the 12th Annual Killis Melton Ice Cream Crank-Off presented by Clyde's on the Square and McKinney Main Street. The flavorful event is set for Aug. 25 and runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"It's the perfect way and place to spend the day with family before the kids head back to school," said Main Street Program Director Ty Lake. "Historic Downtown McKinney lends itself to a day of ice cream sampling, shopping, dining and good times. The Ice Cream Crank-Off in one more example of what makes our wonderful community truly unique by nature."
The ice cream contest is open to the general public and pre-registration is not required. Contestants should arrive by 10 a.m. with an ice cream freezer (minimum of one gallon to enter the contest, more welcome) and pre-mixed ingredients (all dairy products must be pasteurized and no raw eggs may be used). Salt and Ice will be furnished by Clyde's on the Square.
"Ice Cream is an American pastime and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate summer than this," said Clyde Geer, owner of Clyde's on the Square. "Everyone has some sort of fond memory about making homemade ice cream. My family and I enjoy putting this together each year and our hope is that families throughout our community will continue to relive those special moments and cherish time spent with one another in Historic Downtown McKinney."
At 1 p.m. the public will begin taking part in sampling the various ice cream flavors. A minimum of $3 will be accepted in exchange for a sample cup to try the many flavors. All proceeds from the sampling will benefit the McKinney Education Foundation in memory of Leslie Geer.
Trophies will be awarded in nine categories: "Best Vanilla, "Best Chocolate", "Best Fruit or Nut" "Best Gourmet", Best You Made What", "Best Community Partner Flavor", "Best Commercial", Tasters Choice" and "Overall Presentation".
In addition to the ice cream sampling, visitors can enjoy Historic Downtown McKinney's many charms by strolling through the area's specialty shops, art galleries, furniture stores, antique collections, gift shops, apparel boutiques and more than a dozen restaurants.
Lake said that entertainment during the event will include stilt walkers, clowns, jugglers, face painters and "plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy." Live musical performances will be featured throughout downtown.
"You shouldn't miss Doc n' Clyde's, a museum located at Clyde's on the Square that features more than 300 antique ice cream freezers and ice cream memorabilia," Lake said
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Visitors in the mood for something cool and sweet should mark their calendars for a spoonful of fun in Historic Downtown McKinney at the 12th Annual Killis Melton Ice Cream Crank-Off presented by Clyde's on the Square and McKinney Main Street. The flavorful event is set for Aug. 25 and runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
