(map) Google Calendar ICS Visit The Sundae Showdown Website The 2026 Sundae Showdown Sunday, April 19 | 1:00 - 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. Two Ways to Show Up at the Sundae Showdown Got a sundae recipe that deserves the spotlight? Submit your original creation for a chance to be selected as a finalist. Open to anyone, anywhere in the country. Submissions close April 9. Grab a Sundae Passport ($20) to taste every finalist sundae, cast your vote, and help crown the 2026 champion. All proceeds benefit The History Center in Tompkins County.