From Chestnut Square:
In1995, Killis Melton and Clyde Geer launched the first ever (that we know of!) Ice Cream Crank-Off right here in McKinney! Why? Because Killis, who liked chili as much as the next guy, thought it would be a lot more fun (and cooler) to have an ice cream cranking contest.
In 2006, the Doc & Clyde's Ice Cream Freezer Museum found a home in McKinney (largest collection of ice cream freezers in the world) and the Crank-Off has been featured on the Food Network and in national magazines. In 2008 when Clyde retired and closed his popular antique store in downtown McKinney, the Doc & Clyde's Ice Cream Museum and Killis Melton Ice Cream Crank-Off moved to Chestnut Square Historic Village. To learn more about the history of the Crank-Off, check out this interview with Clyde:
So, what's in store for this year's Crank-Off?
Music, Ice Cream Crankers, Henry's Homemade Ice Cream, Free Magic Shows, Old-fahioned kid's activities, fun inflatables, carnival games and more!
Here's the schedule for the day:
9:00 a.m.: Cranker Registration (come on down...it's never
too late to sign up and there's no registration fee!
We provide the ice, salt and power.)
10:00 a.m.: Entertainment Starts with Kristyn Harris and
Henry's Ice Cream available. Fun kids activities!
12:00 p.m.: Tasting Cranker Ice Cream
1:45 p.m.: Winners Announced from the Stage