CEDAR CREST ICE CREAM 4-H FLAVOR CREATION CONTEST
Congratulations to the grand prize winner and finalists of the 2025 Cedar Crest Ice Cream 4-H Flavor Creation Contest!
The annual contest is open to 4-H clubs in the state of Wisconsin. Finalists receive a Cedar Crest Ice Cream party. The Grand Prize winner receives an ice cream party and is awarded $500.
While there is only one grand prize, we will all be winners this summer when the top flavor is available as a Feature Flavor for the month of July!
Demo Derby features Chocolate Ice Cream Dented with Chocolate
Cookie Crumbles, Smashed M&M’s and Swirled with Chocolate Fudge and it will be available in ice cream parlors and scoops shops across the state of Wisconsin and beyond!
Some past winning flavors were so popular among ice cream lovers that they became a part of Cedar Crest’s scoop shop flavor line up. This includes Wisconsin Campfire S’mores, created by Springbrook 4-H Club of New Richmond, and Haystack, created by Knellsville 4-H Club of Ozaukee County.
Entries were judged by a panel of ice cream experts chosen by Cedar Crest. The family-owned company based in Cedarburg, Wisconsin manufactures more than 80 flavors of ice cream, along with frozen custard, sherbet, and sorbet at its Manitowoc, Wisconsin plant. Cedar Crest distributes products in several Midwest states and beyond.
Based in Madison, WI, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation provides essential funding for 4-H programs throughout Wisconsin. By partnering with individuals, corporations and foundations, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation supports more than 150,000 youth who take part in various 4-H leadership, development and community-building activities throughout the state. Learn more about the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation at www.Wis4HFoundation.org.
Grand Prize Winner
Sunnyside Climbers 4-H Club, Portage County (Plover, WI) Leader: Louise Skornia
Flavor: Demo Derby
Finalists
Pesobic Pathfinders 4-H Club, Lincoln County (Merrill, WI) Leader: Ann Jaroski Flavor: Hold Your Horses (Espresso ice cream, English Toffee Bits and ribbons of salted caramel)
Sandy Knoll 4-H Club, Waupaca County (New London, WI) Leader: Sara Knoespel
Flavor: Over the Moon (Blue moon ice cream with Oreo cookie pieces, chocolate chip cookie dough and chewy fudge pieces)
Friendly Valley 4-H Club, Waupaca County (Manawa, WI) Leader: Virginia Zemple
Flavor: Avalanche (Vanilla Ice Cream with Brownie Chunks & Marshmallow Sauce)
Vermillion Cruisers 4-H Club, Barron County (Cumberland, WI) Leader: Brooke Fischer
Flavor: “PIG”stachio Pen (Green Pistachio-Almond flavored ice cream, chopped pistachios, chopped maraschino cherries, and white chocolate chips )
Some past feature flavors include:
Haystack – Vanilla Ice Cream swirled with Caramel fudge and blended with Reese’s Pieces® and Chocolate Coated Peanuts
Superior Shores – Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Rocks and a Wave of Blueberry and Raspberry Fruit Swirls
Big Muddy – Dark Chocolate flavored Ice Cream with a Caramel Swirl and Brownie Pieces
Udder Delight – Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate-covered Waffle Cone Pieces, Fudge Ribbon and Peanut Butter Cups
Jumping Jersey Cow – Peanut Butter flavored Ice Cream blended with Chocolate-coated Caramel mini cows and swirled with Chocolate Fudge
When creating your entry, remember that previous winning entries made use of ingredients that were readily available.