Ice cream lovers and rail fans have a sweet treat waiting for them today as the City of Summerville hosts its annual Chill & Churn Homemade Ice Cream Contest and Dairy Day at the Summerville Train Depot.

The event runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and features homemade ice cream competitions, tasting opportunities, vendors, family-friendly activities, and the arrival of a steam engine train carrying passengers.

Registration for participants begins at 10:30 a.m., with contests getting underway at 11 a.m. Visitors can watch competitors test their skills in homemade ice cream making and age-division ice cream eating contests.

Cash prizes will be awarded in the homemade ice cream competition, including a $500 grand prize sponsored by Meter Service & Sales, LLC. Additional prizes will be awarded for second and third place.

Those attending can also purchase tasting wristbands to sample a variety of homemade ice cream flavors and vote for their favorite in the People’s Choice competition.

The event is free to attend and open to the public at the Summerville Train Depot.