Hotel & Winter Park Events

Americana Fusion: Gourmet Independence Day BBQ at The Alfond Inn

July 4, 2026

11:30 AM

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$0-$65

Join us at The Alfond Inn for Americana Fusion, an elevated culinary experience that pairs a gourmet, chef-crafted BBQ menu featuring a fusion of flavors from around the country with live entertainment, premium spirits, and upscale backyard fun.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
• Location: The Alfond Inn (Courtyard & Hamilton's Kitchen Restaurant)
• Lunch & Grill Experience: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Bourbon Tasting Flights: 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM

Check-In times available from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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July Fourth Weekend at The Alfond Inn

July 4, 2026

9:00 AM

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Complimentary for Hotel Guests

Honor the nation's 250th anniversary with a lively weekend of Americana fusion, from traditional tastes and regional sounds to thoughtful artistic explorations of the American melting pot.

Begin your celebration with a gourmet barbecue crafted by Executive Chef Antwan Ellis, accompanied by live music featuring homegrown genres like jazz, blues, country, and more. Witness the Orlando skyline come to life at a fireworks watch party on our rooftop pool deck. Immerse yourself in a self-guided art tour highlighting diverse narratives of the American experience, or simply enjoy the timeless charm of Park Avenue bedecked in patriotic red, white, and blue.

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Being Outdoors: Recreation in the American Imagination - Rollins Museum

July 4, 2026

12:00 PM

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Free - Open to the Public

This Rollins Museum of Art exhibition celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary by highlighting the strong connections between outdoor recreational activities and American identity, exploring how artists have visually shaped American ideas of nature, recreation, community, and belonging. Featuring paintings and prints from the 19th to the 21st centuries, Being Outdoors examines the relationship with the outdoors across various contexts — from fishing and picnicking to ice skating and tourism. These works invite reflection on how depictions of outdoor activities have reflected societal and cultural values over time and contributed to shaping American identity. 

Charles Hosmer Morse Museum 30th Anniversary

July 4, 2026

9:30 AM

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Free - Open to the Public

In conjunction with city festivities, The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art will celebrate 30 years on Park Avenue with its Independence Day Celebration. The museum, which is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of work by American artist Louis Comfort Tiffany, will provide free admission to its galleries from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live music from 1 to 4 p.m.

Annual Winter Park Fourth of July Celebration

July 4, 2026

8:30 AM

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Free - Open to the Public

The City of Winter Park invites you to attend the 30th Annual 4th of July Celebration in Central Park and the West Meadow. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and wear your red, white, and blue to enjoy a morning of patriotic celebration.

The celebration kicks off at the main stage with a patriotic performance by the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble and opening remarks from the Mayor. The morning is packed with community activities, including the annual bicycle parade at 9:30 a.m. and a Kids Zone at the West Meadow featuring carnival games, bounce slides, and live music from the School of Rock® Winter Park.