Daytona Beach Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Must-See Events & Festivals

Biketoberfest®
Oct. 16-19, 2008; Oct. 15-18, 2009
It's the Daytona Beach area's smaller version of Bike Week, but it's definitely got it all! Great racing, demo rides, vendors, concerts, displays and more are there for the avid motorcyclist - and all of us biker wannabes, too! (386) 255-0415 or www.biketoberfest.org

Daytona Beach Film Festival
October 19-21, 22008
See the latest in independent films at the 6th Annual Daytona Beach
Film Festival, at the News-Journal Center. For a film schedule and ticket information visit http://www.dbff.org or call (386) 252-6200

Daytona Beach Dream Cruise
Oct. 24-26, 2008
An inaugural event modeled after the Woodward Dream Cruise, this event offers lots of area-wide activities of interest to car and truck enthusiasts alike. Featured will be entertainment and tech sessions, a 9-mile cruise along scenic Highway A1A, car club gatherings, car and truck shows, and more. (866) 880-3747 or www.daytonabeachdreamcruise.com

Daytona Beach Half Marathon
Oct. 25-26, 2008
The 13.1-mile Daytona Beach Half Marathon starts at Daytona International Speedway, proceeds through the streets of Daytona Beach and includes a half-mile run along the beach before concluding at the Speedway's finish line. A pre-race expo will be held on October 25, featuring sponsor booths and a pasta dinner. (407) 648-4900 ext. 16 or www.daytonahalf.com

Daytona Turkey Run Car Show
November 27-30, 2008
This celebration of classic automobiles is held annually at Daytona International Speedway. Turkey Run features more than 5,000 special interest vehicles including street machines, customs, street rods, classics, sports cars, muscle cars, race cars and trucks. (386) 767-9070 or www.turkeyrun.com

8th Annual Daytona Beach Winterfest
January 23-25, 2009
Presented by the Daytona Beach Symphony Society, this annual classical music festival will feature performances by the acclaimed Sofia Festival Orchestra and The Czech Opera Prague. The event will also include a black tie dinner dance. (386) 253-2901 or www.dbss.org

Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway
Jan. 24-Feb. 15, 2009; Jan. 23-Feb. 14, 2010
It begins with the world-famous Rolex 24 At Daytona and finishes with the crown jewel of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racing, the Daytona 500. Enjoy these, along with plenty of other fast-paced races in-between. (800) PIT-SHOP or www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com

Bike Week
Feb. 27-March 8, 2009; Feb. 26-March 7, 2010
The World's Largest Motorcycle Event rolls into town, with concerts, shows, demo rides, vendors and more. (386) 255-0981 or www.bikerbeach.com

Daytona 200 Week Motorcycle Race
Feb. 27- March 7, 2009; Feb. 26-March 6, 2010
Motorcycle racing action abounds at Daytona International Speedway. Come see non-stop two-wheeled racing action and enjoy vendors, concerts, manufacturers' demo rides and more. (800) PIT-SHOP or www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com

Spring Family Beach Break
March 8-31, 2009; March 7-31, 2010
Spring Break in Daytona Beach has grown up! While we still welcome college students of all ages to the area's beautiful beaches, today's Spring Breakers are enjoying the family atmosphere and seasonal specials. (386) 255-0415 or www.daytonabeach.com

Daytona Beach International Festival
April 17- May 2, 2009
This biennial event offers a variety of musical talents and features performances by the London Symphony Orchestra. (866) 849-0731 or www.dbif.com

Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola Weekend
July 2-4, 2009
The action of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racing returns to Daytona International Speedway! Enjoy a long, summer weekend filled with lots of high-energy events. (800) PIT-SHOP or www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com