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Ice Cream Wars

The sweetest competition in the Lehigh Valley!

Ice Cream Wars Returns Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Ice Cream Wars is a sweet chemistry lesson where Lehigh Valley businesses turn their original recipes into delicious ice cream treats. Science Center visitors can taste all of the unique flavors and cast a vote to help decide who will become the next Ice Cream Wars Champion.

FREE for Members or included with general admission!

This Year’s Teams

Alvin H. Butz, Inc.

ATAS International, Inc.

B Braun

B104

PPL

Victaulic

WFMZ 69 News

WDIY

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Ice Cream Wars Champions

2023: Alvin H. Butz Inc.
Concrete Crunch: Whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, Chocolate Oreos, Golden Oreos, vanilla extract

2020: B Braun
Ninja Turtle: Pistachio ice cream, Heath Bar, caramel, fudge

2019: B104
Dirt Ice Cream: Whole milk, chocolate milk, heavy cream, instant pudding mix, sugar, vanilla, Oreo cookie crumbs, gummy worms

2018: B104
Frozen Hot Chocolate: Whole milk, chocolate milk, heavy cream, unsweetened cocoa, sugar, vanilla, chocolate sprinkles, whipped cream, mini marshmallows

2017: Air Products
Chocolate Dusted Banana – Half and half, heavy cream, sugar, banana, dark chocolate, vanilla, egg, hot fudge

2016: B. Braun
Salted Sea Caramel – Sea salt, caramel, crushed caramel candies

2015: ATAS International
Leonardo da Minty – Brownies, mint M&M candies, mint chocolate flavoring

2014: 401! Creative
Four-Oh-Waffle – Mini chocolate chips, bite-sized waffles, maple syrup, strawberries

2013: PPL Corporation
Coal Cookie Crunch – Vanilla, Oreo cookies, chocolate syrup, marshmallow cream

2012: 401! Creative
Strawberry Cookie Crunch – Vanilla, fresh strawberries, red food coloring, Oreo cookies

2011: Daddy and the Three Js, Da Vinci Science Center
Rainbow Ripple – Oreo cookies, food coloring, and caramel

2010: Bean Town Brats, Da Vinci Science Center
Oreo Cheesecake – Oreo cookies, strawberry cheesecake

2009: Vanilla Ice, Da Vinci Science Center
Cool Vanilla – Vanilla extract

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