Franklin on the Fourth Ice Cream Challenge

Celebrate the 4th of July with a sweet hometown tradition at Franklin on the Fourth. The Franklin Lions Club is proud to host the Franklin on the Fourth Ice Cream Challenge in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee.  A lively, family-friendly contest filled with fun, friendly competition, and plenty of ice cream.

Date: July 4
Location:Downtown Franklin, TN
Time: Noon, immediately following the Patriotic Pet Parade
Entry Fee: $10 per participant

All proceeds benefit GraceWorks Ministries, helping support neighbors in Williamson County.

· Patriotic, ice-cold treats served with red, white, and blue flair

· Age-based competition divisions for children, teens, and adults

· Prizes, bragging rights, and plenty of memorable moments

· A fun, family-friendly highlight of Franklin’s Independence Day celebration

Whether you plan to compete or cheer from the sidelines, we invite you to join us for a festive and flavorful part of Franklin’s 4th of July celebration.

Come hungry. Leave smiling. Celebrate together.
— Franklin Lions Club

The Ice Cream Challenge is a fast-paced, three-minute contest in which participants race to eat pre-portioned cups of ice cream using only the spoons provided. Napkins and water will be available to help keep contestants comfortable throughout the event.

• Time Limit: 3 minutes.
• Portion Control:  3-ounce cups of vanilla ice      cream per person.
• Rules: No hands allowed. Only spoons, which will be provided, will be allowed. Participants must finish one container before starting another.
• The "Chipmunk Rule": We will allow 30 seconds after the buzzer for contestants to swallow remaining ice cream in their mouths to avoid "reversals" (vomiting).
• Disqualification: Any "reversal" results in immediate disqualification. 
• Prizes: Fun, themed prizes (e.g., gift cards, "Ice Cream Champion" trophies, and      free vouchers for Ice Cream”). 
• Divisions: Competitors will be divided into age groups.
• Ages 4-7 (Toddler/Junior)
• Ages 8-12 (Youth)
• Ages 13-17 (Teens)
• Ages 18-50      (Adults)
• Ages 50+      (Masters)