# Carnival Ice Cream Cones La Carnita's Sweet Jesus Pop-Up Offers Six Unique Frozen Flavors By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-ice-cream References: [torontolife](http://www.torontolife.com/daily-dish/ridiculist/2014/08/28/six-downright-silly-soft-serve-cones-la-carnita-spin-sweet-jesus/) & [lacarnita](http://lacarnita.com) The season for carnivals might be over, but those living in Toronto, Canada, may not even notice thanks to these carnival ice cream cones. With six different recipes in total, people will be able to indulge their sweet tooth as well as there inner food adventurer well into the fall season. Created by a pop-up of [Little Italy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-treats) taqueria La Carnita, dubbed [Sweet Jesus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-menus), the carnival ice cream cones range from roasted marshmallows to tufts of [freshly spun cotton candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-hair-ice-cream) and everything in between. Although Sweet Jesus is currently a temporary shop, come spring 2015, they will set up a permanent location to the delight of locals. Priced between $3.50 and $7, the carnival ice cream cones are are both sweet and silly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Carnival Ice Cream Cones:** Opportunity for ice cream shops to create unique and adventurous flavors inspired by carnival treats. - **Pop-up Shops:** Opportunity for businesses to experiment with temporary pop-up locations to gauge customer interest and create buzz. - **Food Adventurers:** Opportunity to cater to a niche market of food enthusiasts looking for innovative and unconventional culinary experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Ice Cream Shops:** Opportunity for ice cream shops to capitalize on the popularity of unique flavors and attract a wider range of customers. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retail businesses to leverage the concept of pop-up shops to create excitement and boost sales. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels and restaurants to offer food experiences that cater to the growing demand for adventurous and Instagrammable dining options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Pepper Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafehto.md) - [Candy-Themed Frozen Cone Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-klondike-cones.md) - [Condiment-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-cute-ice-cream.md) - [Upside Down Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vice-versa.md) - [Burger-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeseburger-ice-cream.md) - [Expansive Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-menus.md) - [Gummy-Made Ice Cream Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojoz-gummicone.md) - [Sunscreen-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-cruise-line-x-van-leeuwen.md) - [Caramel-Dipped Waffle Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-dipped-waffle-cone.md)