Taste Your Way Across America During CoolCraft American Summer
Your coast-to-coast tasting adventure starts in West Volusia.
From June 26 through September 7, Celebrate America 250 one sip at a time during CoolCraft American Summer, a patriotic beverage competition inspired by the people, places, flavors, and traditions of the United States. Twenty-three local breweries, coffee shops, tea companies, restaurants, and cocktail lounges have each selected a state and crafted a beverage inspired by its culture, history, landscapes, or iconic flavors.
Whether you're craving a tropical escape to Hawaii, a mountain-inspired sip from Colorado, a sweet taste of Tennessee, or a bold coffee creation inspired by Alaska, there's an American adventure waiting in every glass.
Participating CoolCrafters have created beverages in two categories:
Spirited
Craft beers, cocktails, and specialty drinks for those seeking a spirited adventure.
Free Spirited
Coffee creations, teas, frozen treats, milkshakes, and other alcohol-free beverages perfect for all ages.
No matter which route you choose, every stop offers a new story and a new state to explore.
Vote for Your Favorites
The competition wouldn't be complete without a little friendly rivalry.
As you taste beverages throughout the summer, you'll have the opportunity to vote for your favorite Spirited and Free Spirited creations at coolcrafttrail.com/summer. At the end of the competition, one business in each category will earn the coveted CoolCraft Summer trophy and year-long bragging rights.
New this year, visitors can pick up an official CoolCraft ballot passport at participating locations or the West Volusia Visitor Center. Use it to track your tasting journey and plan your route across West Volusia. Guests who return their completed ballot by September 7 will receive a commemorative CoolCraft Summer "Made in America" bumper sticker while supplies last.
Make It a CoolCation
Why stop after one drink?
Turn your CoolCraft adventure into a weekend getaway and discover everything West Volusia has to offer.
Spend the morning paddling through the waters of Blue Spring State Park or De Leon Springs State Park. Explore the boutiques, galleries, and restaurants of Downtown DeLand. Catch a sunset along the St. Johns River. Then wrap up the day with a state-inspired beverage at one of our participating CoolCrafters.
Whether you're planning a day trip, a couples getaway, or a family adventure, CoolCraft American Summer is the perfect excuse to slow down, explore, and experience West Volusia in a new way.
Start Planning Your American Summer
Gather your friends, map out your route, cast your votes, and discover why CoolCraft Summer has become one of West Volusia's favorite seasonal traditions.
Visit CoolCraftTrail.com/Summer to view participating beverages, download your ballot passport, and start planning your CoolCraft American Summer adventure.
About CoolCraft Beverage Trail:
The CoolCraft Beverage Trail by West Volusia Tourism is a guide to the best breweries, wineries, pubs, and other craft beverage producers within West Volusia County. Visitors can follow the trail year-round or during specialty events, CoolCraft Summer and CoolCraft Christmas.
About West Volusia County:
Conveniently located between Orlando and Daytona Beach, West Volusia County, Florida, offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy parks, pristine natural beauty, historical homes like Stetson Mansion, a vibrant downtown, and award-winning restaurants within 14 distinct communities. Visitors can also enjoy Downtown DeLand – voted America’s BEST Mainstreet – and its many delectable restaurants, or for a bit more adventure, head out on the St. Johns River or explore the Blue Spring State Park. These are just a few of the many natural, cultural, and historical area attractions you will find when visiting West Volusia County.
About Visit West Volusia:
West Volusia Tourism Advertising Authority’s mission is to develop and support marketing and advertising programs that bring increased tourism to West Volusia County, and to demonstrate the desirability of West Volusia as a tourism destination. The Authority works with area hoteliers, tour providers, attractions, and event promoters to represent the area to vacationers, tour operators, travel and meeting planners, and the media. WVTAA is a proud partner of VISIT FLORIDA.
