Italian Ice Customers

The last week of September I sold Italian ice at a local festival and decided to video it a little different this time. I used a FLIP camera and shot reactions to my customers over the course of an hour ordering and eating Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice. What you see here are real people interacting with me as I am selling Italian ice, having fun and making money all at the same time.

You may be wondering what the popping sound is that you hear throughout the video- you will find out at the end of the video.

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Come and enjoy with your family!

Collinsville is celebrating the traditional Italian Fest on September 17^th and 18^th. This 25 years old fun-filled festival is very close to the cultural values of Italy. The children’s area, ‘Prole Zona’ is going to be there both days for the kids to enjoy. The enthralling Italian Fest Parade is on the second day of the festival. Enjoy the Grape Stomping event with your friends on the first day. Test your wine-making skills by taking part in the Wine-Judging contest.

Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices will be a part of the fest to serve you with their flavored ices. Don’t miss our snow cone trailers and Italian ice carts!

Get ready for the fun!

The 193^rd 3 County Fair is here again! Last time, the fair broke all of the records and this time it’s only going to get better.  A great time is guaranteed from September 3rd through September 6^th. The Bigfoot Monster received an immense uproar last year, but don’t worry, this year they’ll be arriving to please all again! Demolition Derbies from Skyfire  Productions will also be there. The new attraction this time is Adam Berck’s Royal and White Bengal Tigers! Berck will be presenting stupendous tiger shows at the fair. The fair will also hold a Family Circus that will include everything from circus stunts to events like ventriloquism and hypnotism. Any music lovers out there?  You will love the Battle of the Bands!

You can spot Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices in the fairground with their ice carts and shaved ice trailers, so stop by and cool off with Little Jimmy’s.

It's going to be fun!

It’s time for the 2010 Corn Festival.  September 16th through September 18th, the fest will be presenting quality arts and crafts, a carnival, a parade, delicious food and loads of special events. The Morganfield Lion Club will be entertaining its visitors with some fun events in this two-day fair. The new events include the Pie Eating Contest and Wiener Dog Race along with pool tournaments.

Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices will be present in the fair with their patented ice cream trucks, snow cone carts and ice carts.  Make sure to stop and see us, you will be glad you did!

Italian ice police

“Hello Anthony and Dennis:

We just finished our 1st big event and it lasted for 6 days .  It was a county fair and horse show in Kentucky.  There were several children and some people were talking about the cost and comparing it to a shaved ice so we came up with a 2 scoop serving that we sold for 2 dollars and called it a “child size” and we sold several of those in addition to the normal 3 dollar size and several baseball helmets.

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We had so much fun, but we were really tired…it was very hot.  I have attached some pictures of some of the police officers that loved Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices and one little boy that was competing in the horse show…he did win 1st place in his category and ate a lot of blueberry ice when he was done competing (he would come up at stick out his tongue and say what flavor do I want).  One of the police officers is originally from New York and he told everyone how great our product was and how it made him homesick.

italian ice horse

I gave a quote today to our local hospital for an event that they are having for there major donors in October.  This event will consist of the movers and shakers in my community and could lead to a lot of corporate/employee events.  I also am talking to some Wal-Marts about setting up with them.

Thanks for all the advice and help.  We are loving it…I have wanted this cart for 5 years and now my dream is coming to reality and it is even better that I dreamed it would be.

Take care,

Leanne Mabrey
Kentucky”



Italian ice pushcart on the road again

Italian ice pushcart on the road again- A crazy photographer just sent me this picture of a Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice Cart out and about this 4th of July weekend. The photographer told me she nearly drove off the road taking this picture of this ice cart.

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Yes! Of Course! I was on my way to Lake Travis in Austin, Texas! Every weekend I set up at “Daybreak” Boat Rentals and Mini Golf, located on Hi-Line Dr. just off FM 620, in between Carlos n’ Charlies and Just For Fun!  Tons lake goers walk back and forth past my cart a day as I introduce them to Italian Ices! So far everyone loves it way better than snowcones and shaved ice and the free samples are the way to go! July 4th weekend was awesome complete with fireworks! P.S.- Thanks to the vendor with the Walmart idea! I booked a couple of dates!    Ursula in TX

Here is the video from nj.com from Newark Star Ledger’s reporter Adya Beasley. This is the First ever Italian ice eating competition held in Englishtown, New Jersey at Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey. More photos from the event are below this video. You will also learn how not to get a “brain freeze”…pretty educational actually.

Photos by Debbie Hampson

What did the big Yellow cup say to the small red cold cup..?	Enough said!
Cha Chil Chiller showed the crowd that the lady’s can hold their own	Cha-Chi Chillers Family show full support
Chris For the Love Katie Braun demonstrates the romantic side of Ices	Munchin Mike Longo has become one of Americas rising stars in Competitive Eating and showed NJ why
Ian The Invader Hickman almost forgets that there are  no bonus points for eating the cup	Charlie Two Engines Tapia squeezes out all the yummy Ice
The colors were splashing as these Food Warriors descended on America’s best Italian Ice:  Little Jimmy’s	Anerica’s top Food Warriors go bite for bite
Chris For the Love of Katie Braun: This young man proved that a warm heart can melt a cold Ice	There is no ecscape for these deliscious Original Recipe, Little Jimmys Italian Ices as Munchin Mike & The Invader take care of business
Ian The Invader demonstrates the Japanese Slurpkiamodo method of consumption The Cha-Chi Chiller put down 8 of these in five minutes-not bad!	Ian The Invader smashes his way through the cold blue Tundra Charlie Two Engines Tapia goes in for the kill-and then changes his mind

6/19/2010 Munchin Mike Longo captures Little Jimmy’s National Italian Ice Eating Championship at Raceway Park NJ

Little Jimmy’s National Italian Ice Eating Championship Event Photos- 

Amongst the roar of super hyped engines, Monster Trucks and the typical sounds that accompany the raceway track experience, Munchin Mike Longo captured his second National Eating Championship in two weeks. King George Van Laar, the crafty veteran who lost by a thimble of Italian Ice, rarely gets beat when it comes down to close finish.  However, may have underestimated the drive, focus and mental soundness that characterizes US Marine. Munchin Mike Longo, who showed that he is impervious to psychological warfare and that he is absolutely focused and driven when he conducts his mission of becoming one of Americas best Picnic Style Food Warriors. In third place was Ian The Invader Hickman, who was the pre-race favorite, seemed to struggle with his technique and approach, and appeared distracted and slightly confused at times. King George Van Laar one of the great Old School Food Warriors, must be given credit for his spirited come back attempt. The Monarch of Munch went into the final Championship Round trailing Longo by 1.25 Italian Ices and nearly closed the gap at the end.  Although The King was disappointed he did not bring the National Ice Eating title to his beloved state of New Jersey, he must still be given the royal treatment and credit for his Herculean effort in the Championship two minute speed round.

***More Pictures and complete story to Follow

Final Standings

1. Munchin Mike Longo                                21.75     4lbs    1.25 oz            $700

2. King George Van Laar                              21.40     4 lbs      .20 oz           $300

3. Ian The Invader Hickman                       19.00     3lbs     9.0 oz.          $100   

4. Pat The Viper Vivianno                            17.40     3lbs      4.2 oz

5. Sweet Jill Stoler                                          13.50     2lbs      8.5 oz

**Total from Qualifying round are transferred to Championship Speed Round

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Non Qualifiers

6.   David Accidental Dave Branin                 9

7.   Shahira  Cha Chi Chiller Morell               8

8.   Chris For the Love of Katie Braun            6.25

9.   Charlie Two Engines Tapia                       6

10.  8. Tony Fast Fingers Fondacaro              5              

Chowhound’s Notoriously inaccurate Predictions regarding the Little Jimmy’s National Italian Ice Eating Championship

1. Ian The Invader Hickman   Ian will show Rraceway Park & NJ why he holds World Record in several cold food disciplines

2. Munchin Mike Longo                           This tough marine will give Hickman all he can handle and make this match-up a Food Fight t remember

3. King George Van Laar                        George will finish in the money.  Despite brain freeze, this crafty old veteran who grew up on Little Jimmy’s Ices will do enough to make it to the Winners Circle

4. Pat The Viper Vivianno                        The viper will have a tough time unleashing his venom in the cold frontier of Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices

5. David Accidental Dave Branin              Accidental Dave is no accident.  This kid will put on a good show and also raise a few eye brows of several veteran Food Warriors

6. Shahira  Cha Chi Chiller Morell          Get ready for the Shock & Chill of none other than Cha Chi Chiller Morell (May god help us)

7. Erik King-Viking Pond                          The King Viking will be Eaten by King George Van Laar for stealing part of his Moniker..It will be gruesome

8. Sweet Jill Stoler                                      The Goddess of Competitive Eating will be no match for the Icy Cold refreshment of a Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice

8. Chris For the Love of Katie Braun         Chris will realize that buying flowers for Katie would have been a better option

8. Tony Fast Fingers Fondacaro                 The things that some men will do to get a free Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice ….unbelievable

9. Charlie Two Engines Tapia                    Ever since Two Engines started putting Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice in his Car Radiator his life has become rejuvenated.

10. Kathy Lady Latke Tapia She does not eat alot but she has grace, beauty and  the desire to sample Americas best Italian Ice Ice Refreshment

The King and The Invader Square Off	Tony Fast Fingerts Fondacaro, Chris for the Love of Katie Braun & Charlie Two Engines Tapia
Battle Ready Food Warriors & Little Jimmy’s Ices	Its all about little Jimmy’s, friends and Good Times
Ian attempts to consume the Cookie Monster
Lonely Cups:  These cups were suffering  from heartbreak as they await their long anticipated r-union with the delicious Little Jimmy’s Ices	No Fat, cholesterol or high Fructose Corn Syrup in this Original-Recipe Italian Ice. This ice is for the the Man, Woman or Kid on the go!
Several Italian Ices are discussing their predictions regarding the upcoming Little Jimmy’s National Italian Ice Eating Championship..	Anthony I got 29 flavors Moore & Dennis  The Ice Menace Moore were the Official Scoopmeisters for the Little Jimmy’s, original recipe Italian Ices
I cant believe they ate all that Italian Ice….	Ehab The Iceberg Hanna makes his Competitive Eating debut and represented the Town of Woodbridge NJ with honor
“Hi Brain Freeze, My name is……… “	“I can feel my Grandfather’s spirit in these Ices..”.Tony Fast Fingers Fodacaro has an emotional experience with Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices
Dave Accidental Dave Branin: “Ices are fun …”	The Monarch of Munch: Barely missed top prize by a minuscule amount

In case you missed it live (just about everyone did) here is the best of the News 12 Broadcast with Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice.  The video from the actual event is next to be posted.

Summer is nearly here- Get started with Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice and Pushcarts now. Give us a call at 800 763 4348 to get started.