Off Track Ice Cream in Charleston and Sweet Cream Handcrafted Ice Cream in Columbia are representing South Carolina in The64.com’s second annual America’s Best Ice Cream, a nationwide public-voting tournament featuring 64 scoop shops and creameries from across the country.
The contest opens Thursday, July 16, just ahead of National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 19, and gives fans the chance to vote for their favorite local ice cream shop. There are no judges and no entry fees, just a free, feel-good competition driven by customers, hometown pride, and plenty of strong opinions about ice cream.
The contest runs through August 2, with the winner announced August 3.
Over 18 days, fans can vote in each round, narrowing the field until one shop is crowned the nation’s best.
“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.
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