The Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freezeoff began in the year 2000. The Freezeoff is held in conjunction with the annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival, which began in 1959, and is a celebration of the importance of the dairy industry in Hopkins County.

Jimmy Don Allen, judged Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Maker in 2006, with his Butter Pecan Ice Cream recipe.

All 2006 winners of the Texas State Homemade Ice Cream Freezeoff.

A Dairy Festival Parade, Street Dance, Queen Contest, Hot Air Balloon Rally, and the Ice Cream Freezeoff are always held on the second weekend in June. The 2003 Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freezeoff was featured on the Food Network's "All American Festivals" segment in 2004.