The sell small snow cone machines at target for a good price. They don't do much heavy duty ice shaving but you could probably get four snow cones out of it with little trouble. If you're making more than that you'll want a bigger machine because it takes to long to shave the ice.
The Disney Ice Shaver is kid safe and costs less than $30. I also saw some used on Amazon.com for less than $20.
You can rent a snow cone machine in Dallas, or surrounding North Texas cities, from Jump City (www.jumphouses.com/SnowconeMachines.html).
I think Ebay would probably be your best bet for a used snow cone machine. You can at least get a good idea of what they're going for. ConcessionStands.com will let you comparison shop all the major snow cone machine brands so you can get the best price.
The best place to buy a snow cone machine in Boulder Colorado is at http://www.alltimefavorites.com/local/party-rentals/rentals-foodservice-snow-cone-machine/Colorado.htm. Another site is http://www.partypop.com/Categories/Party_Equipment_Rentals/Colorado.htm
Samuel Bert is the guy that invented the snow cone machine
I suggest www.thesnowconemachine.com. This website has everything you'll need to make snow cones including the machine and all the accessories. Their selection of flavors is massive and can't be beat by any other website. Without more detail, the best answer I can give you for a variety of snow cone machines is here: http://www.google.com/products?q=snow+cone+machine&aq=f
Yes a snow cone is an out.
Almost anything! It really just depends on the people that will be attending. If you think they would love to have one, then go grab one.
You can get a hand operated snow cone machine at places like Walgreen's, Walmart, Target, and Kmart the average price for this is item is around $20.00. Including the ice, and the flavoring it's around $25.00, depending on how much of the stuff that you buy.
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Chasony Concession trailer sales and rentals will rent you a snow cone machine. They're located in Harlem, Georgia. Number - 706-373-3081.
Because it is a cone to hold snow or crushed ice that you can eat. Like an ice cream cone holds ice cream.
The New Hawaiian Shave Iced Machine Snow Cone Machine Ice Shave may is arguably the best in it's class. Depending on your buget, though, you might be more interested in a Hamilton Beach model. anonymous@oola.com