11th Annual Wassail Days, Frisco

What is Wassail?

A hot spiced cider served all over Frisco during Wassail Days
Frisco’s super fun celebration of all things winter and the holidays

What do you do during Frisco Wassail Days?

Drink wassail of course! From November 30 – December 9, 2018, local businesses serve up their own secret version of wassail. Guests are encouraged to taste at least 12 different types of wassail at 12 different locations and fill their “12 Sips of Wassail Card.” Once the “12 Sips” card is filled out guests can turn them in at the Frisco/Copper Information Center in exchange for a commemorative Frisco Wassail Days mug. The 2017 Frisco Wassail Days mug was a metal mug that featured an adorable winter fox. You’ll have to come to Frisco to see it though.

What else do you do during Frisco Wassail Days?

Frisco’s events throughout the week encourage some good clean holiday fun with a dose of magic and wackiness. Some of the highlights include a “Soup Cup Classic” with unlimited tubing and soup tasting at the Frisco Adventure Park and a tree lighting featuring 600 luminaries up and down Frisco’s Main Street.

Frisco Wassail Days Schedule:

Friday, November 30, 2018

5:00 pm-7:00 pm: Carolers will make their way up and down Main Street filling the town with good cheer and holiday music.

5:30 pm: This year’s Frisco Holiday Tree Lighting will feature wassail, spiced wine, cookie and s’mores kit sales benefiting the Family & Intercultural Resource Center’s Summit County Cares program; a special guest dressed in red; 600 luminaries up and down Main Street; handcrafted fire pits from Fire on Demand; a candlelit holiday sing along with carolers at the Frisco Historic Park Gazebo; and a proximate fireworks show with the fireworks that have been kept in storage for a special occasion since the Frisco BBQ Challenge.

For the evening of November 30^th only, there will be additional “12 Sips of Wassail Card” free mug redemption locations at 5:30 pm at the Frisco holiday tree lighting at the Frisco Historic Park Gazebo and from 4:00 pm-9:00 pm at Basecamp Wine & Spirits and HighSide Brewing.

Saturday, December 1, 2018

10:00 am-12:00 pm: Santa Visits- Santa will visit with boys and girls at the Frisco Historic Park Museum to find out what their fondest wishes are for the holiday season. Santa loves it when parents bring their cameras and take pictures of Santa with the kids.

Sunday, December 2, 2018

4:00 pm-6:00 pm: The Soup Cup Classic will be held at the Frisco Adventure Park Day Lodge. Local restaurants and amateur cooks will duke it out for the titles of best professional soup and best amateur soup respectively. Guests will be the judges as they sample soup and vote for their favorite professional and amateur soups. $30 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and under includes all-you-can-eat soup tastings, two beverages (New Belgium beer for guests over 21), bread, desserts and unlimited tubing during the event (a $50 combined value per person). Tickets are available online at WassailDays.com until noon on Sunday, December 2, and then tickets will be available starting at 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 2 at the Frisco Adventure Park Day Lodge.

Monday, December 3, 2018

4:00 pm-6:00 pm: The Frisco Adventure Park tubing hill will be offering free 30 minute tubing sessions dependent on weather and snow conditions. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 970-668-2558. Guests who do not arrive 20 minutes prior to their tubing reservation will forfeit their reservation, and these spots will then be made available to walk-up guests.

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

10:00 am-4:00 pm: Guests have the opportunity to Nordic ski and snowshoe on Frisco Nordic Center trails for free. Rentals are also free, while supplies last. This is an exceptional opportunity to check out cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at the beautiful Frisco Nordic Center. Please call 970-668-2570 with any questions.

6:00 pm-8:00 pm: Santa’s Calling– From November 22 – December 4 at noon, Frisco Town Hall, Frisco Adventure Park, Frisco Historic Park, Summit County Public Library in Frisco, Summit County Preschool, Frisco/Copper Information Center, The Sunny Side Up Studio and Stork and Bear Clothing Company will all be accepting call requests from the adult guardians/parents of boys and girls who want to talk to Santa about their holiday wishes. Requests may also be made online atWassailDays.com. On Tuesday, December 4 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Santa will be calling all the boys and girls on his Frisco call list.

Thursday, December 6, 2018

2:30 pm and 3:00 pm: Two Below Zero Sleigh Rides at the Frisco Nordic Center will be offering free 30 minute horse drawn sleigh rides. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 970-453-1520.

Friday, December 7, 2018

5:00 pm-8:00 pm: Wassail Night at the Museum– Guests are invited to experience a cozy winter evening at the Frisco Historic Museum with an after-hours celebration. This free event features wassail, cookies, food from Food Hedz catering, beer from HighSide Brewing, stories and music from Nina Waters to be enjoyed in the Museum, which will be decked out for the holidays.

Saturday, December 8, 2018

9:00 am-11:00 am with check-in starting at 8:30 am: Breakfast with Santa presented by Copper Mountain – This breakfast at the Summit County Community and Senior Center in Frisco with the holiday’s favorite big guy benefits the Summit County Preschool. It is $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and younger. Reservations are required and may be made atFriscoBreakfastWithSanta.com or by calling 970-668-5508 ext. 1.

11:00 am-1:00 pm: Santa Visits- Santa will visit with boys and girls at the Frisco Historic Park Museum to find out what their fondest wishes are for the holiday season. Santa loves it when parents bring their cameras and take pictures of Santa with the kids.

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Carolers will make their way up and down Main Street filling the town with good cheer and holiday music.

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Sunday, December 9^th is the last day for free wassail tasting at participating businesses and the last day to vote for your favorite wassail.

Visit WassailDays.com for more information. For more information about the Town of Frisco, visit TownofFrisco.com or contact the Frisco-Copper Information Center at 800-424-1554.

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