Ice Cream Eating Contest, 'World's Largest,' Comes To Hoboken In June

HOBOKEN, NJ — More than 160 people have already signed up to compete in what organizers say will be the world's largest ice cream eating contest, slated for Hoboken in June.

Moo Jersey, an artisan ice cream company, along with Main Street Pops and the Hoboken Family Alliance, are hosting the "Mile Square Meltdown" ice cream festival on June 12, which includes the contest.

The events will be part of the monthly Artisan Market run under Hoboken's 14th Street Viaduct (1333 Madison St.) by Main Street Pops.

There will be contest times for kids and family members who want to compete together, and contestants will race to finish a scoop, half-pint, or entire pint.

Ticket sales will be donated to the Hoboken Family Alliance to support the annual summer food drive.

"The contest and festival are [open] to all, and we recommend registering for a time slot in advance," said the organizers. "There will be walk-on tickets sold as well, if any are available. Tickets are $6 and will increase to $10 for walk-on. In addition to the contest, there will be an ice cream sundae bar. Contestants have the choice of entering a pint or half pint race to win the coveted Golden Cone Trophy."

Participants should plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to their race time.

Contestants will be able to take a picture with their times at the photo booth. The winner of the Golden Cone will be announced at the end of the day.

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Organizers said they believe the contest has the most competitors in one day anywhere, although certainly, other large ice cream contests have been held.