We are working hard coordinating out-of-this-world dessert, food, activities and entertainment for an amazing day for family and friends.

Crack Sammie Sandwich (bourbon caramel ice cream & chocolate cookie)

Sunnyside Sandwich (lemon blueberry ice cream, olive oil cookie)

Troll House Sandwich (chocolate-pretzel cookie, vanilla ice cream)

Bad Camper Sandwich (torched marshmallow, chocolate ganache & vanilla ice cream, graham cracker cookie)

The Claw Sundae (vanilla ice cream, green apple + blue raspberry shaved ice, topped with candy eyes)

Mars Attack Sundae (strawberry+cherry shaved ice with vanilla ice cream, topped with pop rocks)

E.T. Sundae (grape + cola shaved ice, vanilla ice cream, topped with reeses’ pieces and a glow stick)

Rocket Man Sundae (banana, orange, + cherry Shaved ice, vanilla ice cream, topped with cotton candy clouds)

Cosmic Brownie Doughnut Sundae (fresh doughnuts, chocolate sauce, julie ann’s vanilla custard and chewy brownie pieces)

The Pink Galactic Doughnut Sundae (fresh doughnuts, julie ann’s vanilla custard, cotton candy shell, and pop rocks)

Over the Moon-Pie Sundae (fresh doughnuts, julie ann’s vanilla custard, chocolate sauce, marshmallow fluff, and graham cracker)

Bananatomic Blast (banana custard, heady espresso, milk, ice, caramel syrup)

Interstellar Ice Cream Shake ( julie ann’s vanilla custard, heady espresso, ambrosia whipped cream, chocolate syrup)

Asteral Affogato (a scoop of vanilla custard, apres pastry brownie, heady espresso, cacao nibs, syrup)

Supernova Nitro Float (heady nitro brew with julie ann’s vanilla custard)

Scoop (in a cup) of Ice Cream – cosmic cookies and Cream – interstellar butterfinger – blue moon – orange dreamsicle (non-dairy also available)

Dark Side of the Moon Sundae (riverbottom blue moon ice cream with chocolate sauce and galaxy sprinkles)

Solar Eclipse Sundae (non dairy available) (riverbottom orange dreamsicle ice cream with chocolate hardshell and galaxy sprinkles)

Kids Zone Truck

Cups or Cones  (vanilla or chocolate)

Alien Sundae (sprinkles, gummy worms and cherry)

“Moon Rocks” Sundae (choose your own pop rocks!)

Monster Sandwiches (oreo cookies, vanilla custard, rolled in sprinkles, with 2 gummy worms)

Frozen Custard Spot

Julie Bars (vanilla, vanilla crunch, cookies + cream crunch)

Lemon Curd Sundaes (housemade shortbread pieces, vanilla custard, lemon curd, whipped cream)

Moon Landing Sundae (vanilla custard, peanut butter, peanut butter puppy chow, hardening chocolate)

Vegan/Gluten Free Tent

Dairy Free Julie Bars (vanilla or single origin chocolate)

Cups or Gluten free Cones (vanilla or blueberry lavender)

Create Your Own Sundae (vanilla or blueberry lavender topped with strawberries or askinosie chocolate)

Street Tacos (steak, chicken, al pastor (pork) , vegan)

Tacos (brisket, pulled pork, pork belly)

Kid’s Grazing Box (salami, beef stick, white cheddar cheese, mild havarti, grapes, berries, and crackers)

Adult Grazing Box (2 premium meats, 2 artisan cheeses, housemade apricot habanero jam, goat cheese spread, fresh fruit, and crackers)

Get ready for a sweet and thrilling adventure! Join us for the ultimate ice cream eating contest, where you’ll battle it out for glory and bragging rights. Check-in starts at 4:00 pm near the main pavilion.

Grab your limited edition 2024 Ice Cream Eating Contest T-Shirt, so you can show off your love for ice cream in style. This is your chance to win your age group and see if your time wins the whole thing – do you have what it takes to be a champion?

The fastest time to eat 6 oz of Julie Ann’s Custard wins! Plus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of McHenry County, so you can feel good about enjoying a night of fun and supporting a great cause at the same time. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity – join us for the ultimate ice cream showdown!

Don’t miss out on your chance to own a piece of Ice Cream Fest with our official festival shirt! These eye-catching shirts are designed right here in McHenry County on premium soft-style Gildan shirts. They are then screen printed by non-profit Warp Corps in Woodstock, IL, with an impressive 4-color design that’s as vibrant and unique as our festival.

But what truly sets these shirts apart is the artistry behind them – they were illustrated by the talented and oh so amazin’ Julie Kukreja. The result is a shirt that’s not just comfortable and high-quality, but a wearable work of art! Priced at $25, these shirts reflect the dedication to custom craftsmanship. Hurry and secure your size today, as they’re bound to sell out fast. Wear your Ice Cream Fest shirt with pride and become part of our vibrant festival community!