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Hotel Frisco wins annual Frisco Wassail Days event while raising funds for Summit County Animal Shelter

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The Town of Frisco recently announced its winners for the annual Wassail Days event. This year, Hotel Frisco was crowned the champion.
Town of Frisco/Courtesy photo

On Thursday, Dec. 19, the town of Frisco announced the competition winners for the 2024 Frisco Wassail Days.

The event ran from Nov. 30 through Dec. 8 and gave residents and visitors the opportunity to sample secret wassail recipes from over 50 participating Frisco businesses and to vote for their favorite wassail, which is a hot cider made with spices and fruits that is traditionally served during winter holidays.

This year Hotel Frisco was voted the crowd favorite wassail with Frisco Lodge coming in second, and Rivers Clothing Company securing third place. The top three winners received a custom trophy created by Frisco’s own GatherHouse Glassblowing Studio. Rounding out the top five was Rocket Fizz in fourth and Frisco Liquors in fifth.



Hotel Frisco also used the event to raise money for Summit County Animal Shelter, which resulted in a donation of at least $331 ahead of the holidays.

Frisco Wassail Days spotlights local businesses and celebrates all things winter and holiday season. The event kicked off with the town’s annual tree-lighting ceremony with fireworks, Santa visits, reindeer and carolers.



Since Frisco started the festival in 2008, Frisco businesses have perfected their wassail recipes, which locals and visitors sample to fill out their “12 Sips of Wassail” card. Completed “12 Sips of Wassail” cards are then redeemed at the Frisco/Copper Visitor Information Center for a free commemorative Wassail Days mug which features an iconic Frisco scene each year.

This year, 2,366 cards were redeemed for free commemorative Wassail mugs after participants made over 28,392 visits to local businesses. This year’s mug features an original design from Summit County-based artist Player Haynes, a graphic artist and owner of Player Haynes Design.

More information about the Town of Frisco and Wassail Days may be found at WassailDays.com


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