July is National Ice Cream Month, and Sunday, July 19, is National Ice Cream Day, the perfect excuse to indulge in the ultimate frozen treat. To celebrate, The64.com is launching its second annual America’s Best Ice Cream tournament, starting July 16 at 9 a.m. PT/noon ET and running through August 2, to settle a delicious debate: Who makes the best ice cream in America?
From small-town scoop shops to big-city favorites, 64 of the nation’s finest creameries will compete. Whether you crave classics such as chocolate fudge brownie and cookies & cream or more adventurous flavors like French lavender, sea salt caramel, or bourbon turtle, this sweet tournament showcases the creativity and passion of America’s ice cream scene.
Over 18 days, fans can vote in each round, narrowing the field until one shop is crowned the nation’s best. Voters also have a chance to win prizes along the way.
“America’s Best Ice Cream is one of those tournaments that brings out hometown pride in the sweetest way,” said Justin Woo, founder of The64. “Everyone has a favorite ice cream shop, flavor, or summer memory tied to a scoop, and The64.com gives them a chance to help their shop gain national attention.”
Unlike traditional rankings or media lists, The64 is entirely fan-driven, with no paid ads and no editorial bias. The contenders were selected based on public nominations, social media buzz, and top online reviews.
FUN ICE CREAM FACTS:
The Cone Still Rules.
According to the International Dairy Foods Association’s 2026 survey, 40 percent of Americans said they prefer ice cream cones, compared with 24 percent for ice cream sandwiches and 14 percent for mini cups.
Hot Fudge Wins the Topping Race.
When it comes to toppings, hot fudge ranked first at 31 percent, followed by whipped cream at 27 percent, caramel sauce at 21 percent, and chocolate sauce at 18 percent.
Check out the bracket, vote at The64.com, and join the celebration of America’s coolest competition.
ABOUT THE64
The64 is an interactive voting platform created to celebrate the ‘Best Of’ through fun and competitive tournaments nationwide. Designed to engage voters and contestants, The64 hosts multiple tournaments simultaneously across the country in categories that extend beyond food and entertainment, including lifestyle, business, and culture.
How It Works:
- Sign up for free at www.The64.com
- Vote in each round as the bracket narrows from 64 → 32 → 16 → 8 → 4 → 2 → Champion.
- Earn chips: Every vote earns you a chip. Use chips to spin The64 Prize Wheel and win prizes.
- The tournament runs for 18 days, with new rounds every 3 days.
Voters can participate in multiple tournaments at the same time, advancing their favorites from regional to national competitions. The more they play, the more chances they have to win prizes.
For contestants, The64 offers a powerful opportunity to expand reach, engage new audiences, and build brand awareness through a unique digital format.
The64 turns competition into a celebration – bringing communities together, crowning champions, and showcasing the best of what people care about.
***Courtesy of The64***
