When it comes to having an exciting summer, it all depends on where you go. Do not settle on a mediocre location this summer season and instead visit and discover our 2024 Winter Park summer events. The mountains of Colorado call to you for a relaxing yet adventurous summer getaway. We all deserve the best for summer, when we can take advantage of school breaks and time off work. Winter Park features several different summer events that will keep you happily busy during your trip. Take a look at the top summer events you will find here in Winter Park:
Winter Park Jazz Festival
Nothing goes more hand in hand with the summer than live music and you will be able to get that here in Winter Park. Each year the annual Winter Park Jazz Festival takes place with an incredible line up year after year. 2024’s event will be the 41st annual festival and is scheduled to be great. Regardless of whether you enjoy jazz music or not, the Winter Park Jazz Festival is sure to please the ears of any music lover out there. This year’s event will take place on July 20th and 21st for a full two days of all things jazz.
While the lineup for this year’s Winter Park Jazz Festival is still being developed, several artists have already been announced. The lineup for Friday July 20th includes jazz artists Anthony Hamilton, Stokley, Average White Band, Eric Darius and Rebecca Jade, and Nathan Mitchell. The Saturday July 21st lineup is just as exciting with artists including Boney James, Lalah Hathaway, Pieces of a Dream, Nicholas Cole/Lin Rountree/Julian Vaughn, and Such.
The Winter Park Jazz Festival will be held at the Rendezvous Event Center, a spacious outdoor venue that welcomes the beautiful weather of the area. Bring a blanket and find a spot on the lawn to enjoy your show from. Tickets are currently on sale for the Winter Park Festival with general admission priced at $89 for the two-day event. VIP tickets are currently on sale as well at $105; visitors can also add on early entry to their weekend pass for an additional $30. Don’t miss out on this incredible summer event and buy your tickets before 6/1 when prices will go up!
Winter Park Brew Fest
If you are familiar with Colorado, you know that one of the best ways to beat the heat is to grab a beer from the local craft brewery. The entire state of Colorado, including Winter Park, is a craft beer mecca with some of the best breweries in the country located here. You can celebrate all things craft beer related by attending the Winter Park Brew Fest happening this summer. This local brewery festival kicked off last year, making the 2024 iteration only the second time it has been held.
The Winter Park Brew Fest has put together an exciting lineup that will keep you entertained all afternoon long. This year’s featured breweries at the event will include Big Trout Brewery, Great Diving Brewing, Vicious Cycle Brewing, Left Hand Brewing, and many more. You will be able to stop by each tent to receive a taster pour of your choosing. Many of the breweries bring specially produced beers for these kinds of events, making it well worth admission. In addition to the beer sampling, guests will be able to enjoy cocktails and spirits at the spirit lounge and enjoy live music performed by That Eighties Band. Local food vendors will be on hand to help curb your hunger too.
This year’s Winter Park Brew Fest will take place on August 3rd over at the Rendezvous Event Center. The gates will open at noon that day with beer tasting starting at 1:00 PM sharp. Musical performers will be announced prior to the event. General admission and VIP tickets are both now on sale. VIP attendees will be able to attend a special VIP lunch at 2:00 PM. Tickets start at $35 for general admission, $80 for VIP admission, and $25 for designed driver admission. Hurry and get your tickets as VIP and designated driver passes are on a limited basis! Don’t miss out on the biggest craft beer event of the year here in Winter Park.
Get Ready for Your Summer Stay
A summer here in Winter Park is like no other and is sure to be your favorite. Get ready for your summer getaway by reserving a stay at one of our vacation rentals here in the area. Each property is unique and individually owned. You will find spacious layouts and luxury amenities inside each one to ensure your comfort. Book your favorite property today and get ready for these summer events!