Visit West Volusia

09/04/2026

CoolCraft American Summer is winding down... this is the last weekend to sip through the curated drinks on our passport and cast your vote for your favorite(s)!

Channeling the sweet country melodies of Nashville, the Blackberry Bourbon Frosted Soda at Whit's Frozen Custard DeLand, FL and is a chart topping hit! It expertly blends blackberry bourbon mocktail flavors and cola, all handspun perfectly into rich Whit's Frozen Custard. It is a delightfully cool, alcohol free treat that brings the rhythm of the season straight to your sunny afternoons.

Taste your way across the country without ever leaving! Grab your guide today and vote for the best Free Spirited beverage.

📍224 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand

Who are you bringing to Nashville?

09/04/2026

This is the last call for CoolCraft American Summer! Make your way through DeLand and West Volusia, sipping something local, and check off those final stops on the beverage trail!

Weekends are for Downtown and if you haven’t finished the CoolCraft Beverage Trail yet, this is your FINAL WEEKEND!

Grab your friends, make your way through Downtown DeLand, sip something local, and check off those last stops before Visit West Volusia's Beverage Trail's last call. Because really… where else would you rather spend the weekend?

Come downtown. Stay awhile. Make a HOLIDAY weekend of it!

09/04/2026

Oregon famously produces nearly all of the hazelnuts in the country, and this decadent creation puts that incredible harvest front and center! The Hazy Nut Mocha at Palate Coffee Roasters is a chocolate lover's dream, luxuriously crowned with a thick Nutella cold foam and sprinkled generously with authentic crushed Oregon hazelnuts. Crafted specifically for the nutty in all of us, it is a delightfully sweet chilled beverage perfect for fueling your adventures.

Visit our participating locations and pick up your passport today.

📍98 S Charles Richard Beall Blvd, DeBary

Who are you sharing this Pacific Northwest treat with?

09/02/2026

🚲Ride to the Ribbon Cutting!

Join the celebration on Wednesday, September 9, as a new 1.3-mile section of the Spring-to-Spring Trail in DeBary officially opens! 🎉

📍 Ribbon Cutting Location:
West Highbanks Road & Donald E. Smith Boulevard, DeBary
⏰ 9 a.m.

Before the ribbon cutting, make an adventure of it with a community ride:

🚴 16-mile round trip from Lake Beresford Park, DeLand
🚴 19-mile round trip from Thornby Park, Deltona

Rides begin at 7:30 a.m. Come celebrate a new connection and another great way to experience West Volusia on two wheels!

Ride details & registration:
https://river2sealoop.org/debary-ribbon-cutting-090926/

09/01/2026

We’re always excited to see our adoptee Gator visit Blue Spring State Park! 💙

Gator is this year’s Save the Manatee® 5K mascot, featured on the official shirt, bib and finisher medal!

🏃‍♀️ Want to support Gator and his fellow manatees? Sign up for the 5K on November 15 at Blue Spring State Park at savethemanatee5k.org.

09/01/2026

The St. Johns Riverkeeper Protect Our Public Lands Passport Challenge starts TODAY!

And there are 8 passport stops right here in West Volusia! 🌳💦

📍 Blue Spring State Park
📍 De Leon Springs State Park
📍 Gemini Springs Park
📍 Green Springs Park
📍 Hickory Bluff Preserve
📍 Hontoon Island State Park
📍 Lake Beresford Park
📍 Lemon Bluff Park

🥾 Grab your passport, head outdoors, and start your West Volusia adventure! Throughout September, check in with your digital passport and earn prizes along the way.

👉 Sign up for the Protect Our Public Lands Passport
https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/protect-our-public-lands-passport/

08/28/2026

See what happened when Central Florida bartenders took on unexpected ingredients, high-pressure challenges, and a $1,000 prize at the Bartender Brawl at The DeLand Hotel.

Read the full story here 👇
https://www.seevolusia.com/post/west-volusia-the-chaos-behind-the-pine-inside-the-bartender-brawl-at-the-deland-hotel

Photo Courtesy of DeLand Hotel

08/28/2026

🎨 The 2026 Featured Artwork Has Been Unveiled!

We’re excited to share “Interior with Daffodils and Persimmons” by 2026 Featured Artist Robert Ross, selected as the featured artwork for the 33rd Annual Fall Festival of the Arts DeLand!

🍂 Save the date for November 21 & 22 and experience a weekend filled with incredible art, creativity, and community in Historic Downtown DeLand.

08/27/2026

🍇 Pick, taste and experience farm-fresh fun in West Volusia!

FOX 35’s David Martin takes us along to Feelgood Farms, where grape-picking season is a sweet reason to get outdoors and enjoy a taste of local agriculture.

🎥 Watch as David Martin gets in on the grape-picking fun and find out why this hands-on farm is a must-visit in West Volusia!

08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day from Visit West Volusia!

Our four-legged visitors know how to strike a pose at the DeLand Mini Wings! 🪽🐾

Have a photo of your pup showing off their wings? We’d love to see it! Share your photos with us in the comments.

📍 Find the Mini Wings on Persimmon Lane in Downtown DeLand and let your pup take flight!