Downtown DeLand Ice Cream Walk 2024
The Westons ended the school year and started the summer at the DeLand Ice Cream Walk back in May. Now, they are already marking their calendar for the end-of-summer edition set for August 9, 2024! Here, they give you tips and what to expect on the walk.
Why the DeLand Ice Cream Walk?
Of course, the big draw of the Ice Cream Walk is the ice cream! There are many different flavors and themes in adorable tiny cones. But beyond the ice cream is the opportunity to stroll around downtown DeLand. If you’ve never been or haven’t been in a long time, you will love the charming shops and businesses along the way. And let’s not forget that it’s a great way to spend time with friends and family.
Getting Started
Get your tickets ahead of time! Tickets sell out fast. You can purchase them on the MainStreet Street DeLand Association’s website at mainstreetdeland.org.
On the day of the event, head down to Pioneer Park in Downtown DeLand, at the corner of Woodland Blvd. and Rich Ave. There, you will find a few booths from the sponsors, and you’ll pick up your official Passport.
Your Ice Cream Walk Passport
Your passport helps you plan your walk and helps you and your family decide what ice cream everyone wants to try. The passport includes:
● Map of the area with shop locations
● What shops have what flavors
Once you have your passport, you are free to explore and get your checkmarks, stamps, or hole punches as you consume yummy ice cream.
The Ice Cream
Of course, we can’t talk about the ice cream walk without talking about the cool flavors available. When you buy your tickets, you don’t know what shops and flavors will be offered. It’s a fun surprise.
Although the ice cream is served in tiny cones and cups, don’t be surprised if you fill up before you try all the options. My 12-year-old and 15-year-old filled up pretty quickly. I couldn’t believe it!
The ice cream was provided by:
Here are our favorite flavors from the Summer 2024 Walk in no particular order*:
● Cotton Candy at Pat and Toni’s Sweet Things
● Jesus, The Real Hero at First Church DeLand
● Chocolate Bliss at Oliver & Gray
● Cascadian Wild Raspberry Balsamic Sorbet at The Anointed Olive
*Flavors and locations can change from previous ice cream walks.
The Memories
The most important part of the DeLand Ice Cream Walk is the memories you will make. It’s a great way to bond, chat, and take photos. It’s one of those easy evenings where the whole family can laugh and mark the start of summer.
This was the first year we attended, and all I can say is, “Why didn’t I do this before?!” Having a tween and a teen, it can be challenging to enjoy time together. Walking around while trying to keep the sweet ice cream from melting down our hands and searching the map for our next yummy stop removed some barriers. It was a night we will remember and we can’t wait for the next one! So don’t wait, get your tickets now!
About The Westons:
Visit West Volusia adopted a FAMILY! Meet the WESTONS! Their name combines WEST with VISIT FLORIDA's ONS (Outdoor Nature Seekers). Robert, Jessica, Daniel, and Nadia are your go-to nature-loving experts, exploring community events, scenic habitats, and paddleboarding West Volusia's waterways. They're always finding new spots and sharing their adventures. Jessica, a West Volusia native and Stetson University alum, and her husband Robert homeschool their kids, involving them in storytimes and hands-on art and science. After a five-year RV adventure, they returned to West Volusia, realizing home is where the heart is. Now, the WESTONS guide visitors on experiencing the best of West Volusia. Follow their adventures on Visit West Volusia's media platforms and Jessica's website, Walk and Paddle.
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 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.
