{"id":139067,"date":"2024-12-30T21:54:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T02:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=139067"},"modified":"2024-12-30T21:54:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T02:54:59","slug":"ice-cream-wars-returns-to-da-vinci-science-center-for-its-14th-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=139067","title":{"rendered":"Ice Cream Wars Returns to Da Vinci Science Center for its 14th Year!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>A Battle of Flavors and Fun for the Whole Family &#8211; January 4, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, PA, December 30<strong>,<\/strong> 2024 \u2013 The sweetest showdown of the year is back for its 14th year! Da Vinci Science Center is thrilled to announce the return of Ice Cream Wars, taking place on Saturday, January 4, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This beloved annual tradition invites families and friends to indulge in a day of flavor, science, and friendly competition as local teams create unique ice cream recipes and vie for the coveted title of champion.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees will have the chance to sample innovative, science-inspired ice cream creations made with liquid nitrogen, creating a fog-filled spectacle that adds excitement to every bite.<\/p>\n<p>The excitement builds to a crescendo at 2:30 PM, when the winner of Ice Cream Wars 2024\u00a0will be revealed, based on the votes from our guests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Expect at Ice Cream Wars:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sample Extraordinary Flavors:\u00a0Taste ice cream concoctions that push the boundaries of flavor and creativity.<\/li>\n<li>Vote for Your Favorite:\u00a0Every attendee gets to cast their vote to help determine this year\u2019s winner.<\/li>\n<li>Experience the Science of Ice Cream:\u00a0Learn how liquid nitrogen transforms ingredients into delicious frozen desserts.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the Science Center:\u00a0 Don\u2019t miss out on even more fun! Dive into the\u00a0<strong><em>Sharks<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0exhibit (additional ticket required) and check out\u00a0<strong>ATAS Studio<\/strong>, where you can build with KEVA planks\u00a0or test your skills creating flying contraptions. There\u2019s something for everyone!<\/li>\n<li>Our otters are joining the Ice Cream Wars fun with their own specially made ice cream\u2014don\u2019t miss it at 3 PM!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u201cIce Cream Wars has become a cherished tradition at Da Vinci Science Center, and we\u2019re thrilled to celebrate its 14th year\u00a0with the community,\u201d said Lin Erickson, CEO and Executive Director of Da Vinci Science Center. \u201cIt\u2019s a perfect blend of fun, science, and creativity that brings people together.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Date:\u00a0Saturday, January 4, 2024<\/li>\n<li>Time: 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM (Winner announced at 2:30 PM)<\/li>\n<li>Tickets:\u00a0 Ice Cream Wars included in purchase of General Admission ticket. Members enjoy free admission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reserve Your Spot Today!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Space is limited for this highly anticipated event, so secure your tickets early! Visit\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/davincisciencecenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">davincisciencecenter.org<\/a><strong>\u00a0to reserve your tickets.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Join us for an unforgettable day of science, flavor, and fun as we celebrate the 14th annual Ice Cream Wars\u00a0and crown this year\u2019s champion!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Da Vinci Science Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Da Vinci Science Center is a national award-winning non-profit science center that has been bringing science to life and lives to science for 30 years. With our exciting new downtown Allentown location, Da Vinci Science Center experiences make science fun and approachable, helping to connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the wonders of science. To learn more about our programs, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/davincisciencecenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">davincisciencecenter.org<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nDa Vinci Science Center<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Battle of Flavors and Fun for the Whole Family &#8211; January 4, 2025 ALLENTOWN, PA, December 30, 2024 \u2013 The sweetest showdown of the year is back for its &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=139067\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Ice Cream Wars Returns to Da Vinci Science Center for its 14th Year!<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":139068,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5716,69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-139067","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-allentown","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ice-cream-wars-2025.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139067"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=139067"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139067\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/139068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=139067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=139067"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=139067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}