Sunday: Fourth Annual Ice Cream Eating Contest At L&B Spumoni Gardens

Sunday in Bensonhurst is jam packed with awesome family events. From the Puss in Boots showing at Seth Low Park to an ice-cream eating contest with everyone’s favorite ice-cream girl, Maria Campanella, get ready to enjoy the last days of summer.

State Senator Martin  Golden and Maria “The Ice Cream Girl” Campanella, are inviting local residents to participate in the Fourth Annual Ice Cream Eating Contest this Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at L & B Spumoni Gardens at 2725 86th Street.

Stuff your face full of ice cream, wash it down with an L&B square and head to the park to watch an animated movie. This is livin’.

Those who want to participate in the ice cream eating contest must be 18-years-old or older and bring their identification.

Participants must not have had or currently be allergic to nuts, nut oil, milk or milk products. They will also be required to sign a waiver and release form.

And for an added detail, representatives from The Frankie Loccisano Memorial Foundation will be in attendance to help raise awareness for children with cancer.

For more information, contact Maria Campanella at (917) 578-6374 or Senator Golden’s office at (718) 238-6044.

An early congrats to the big eater. Who needs the hot dog eating contest when soft serve ice cream is so much better.