Saratoga Race Course Hosts Summer’s Coolest Competition: Annual Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest
The Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest is one of a number of activities leading up to the 144th running of the Grade 1, $1 million Travers at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, August 24.
Ice Cream Adult Winner: Josh Parkhurst, age 38, of Rotterdam, NY, holds up his empty pint in victory after winning the adult category in the annual Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday, August 21. Parkhurst finished his pint of Stewart’s Philly Vanilla ice cream in 41.1 seconds. Sarah Manfred, age 14, of Averill Park, NY (not pictured), won the teen category at 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Ice Cream Kid Winner: Brandon Cole, age 10, of Schenectady, NY, shows his empty pint after winning the kids category in the annual Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday, August 21. Cole finished his pint of Stewart’s Philly Vanilla ice cream in 2 minutes and 36 seconds.