The fall season is around the corner and that means a flurry of festivals will be happening in the Daytona Beach area for visitors and locals alike to enjoy.
From two of the largest art festivals in the state and the largest combined car show and swap meet in the United States to one of the top motorcycle rallies in the country, it’s easy to see why Daytona Beach is the Festival Capital of Florida.
With an impressive line-up of activities, live entertainment, art and culture and cuisine, the area’s fall festival lineup has something for everyone.
Biketoberfest®
Motorcycling enthusiasts will descend upon the Daytona Beach area by the thousands on October 17-20 for the 32nd annual Biketoberfest®, regarded by many as one of the top motorcycle rallies in the United States. The popular, four-day rally attracts motorcycle enthusiasts to the Daytona Beach area and neighboring communities throughout Volusia County with beautiful Florida weather, live music, the industry’s top vendors, bike shows, motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway, and miles of scenic rides along famous A1A, historic Main Street and the Ormond Beach Scenic Loop.
Halifax Art Festival
Set in historic downtown Daytona Beach on the scenic Halifax River, the 61st annual Halifax Art Festival on Nov. 2-3 is a two-day professionally juried and judged art show that attracts more than 200 artists from throughout the United States. The festival is the second oldest continual art festival in the state of Florida and also features music, food, entertainment and special activities for children.
Greek Festival
The Greek Festival at historic St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Daytona Beach on Nov. 7-10 has been a popular favorite of residents and visitors alike for more than 40 years. The festival offers attendees the opportunity to live like a Greek for the day. From costumed Greek dances and fresh-from-the-oven foods to traditional Greek music, this festival showcases all things Greek. The event also features a Greek marketplace with handcrafted souvenirs and Greek-themed gifts.
Riverfest Seafood Festival in Ormond Beach
Located between The Casements and the Halifax River in Ormond Beach, Rockefeller Gardens will celebrate the coastal lifestyle and all things water at the 14th Annual Riverfest Seafood Festival on Nov. 16-17. Guests can enjoy freshly caught fried fish, sip on a craft beer and enjoy live music and much more.
31st Annual Fall Festival of the Arts
Woodland Boulevard in DeLand will transform into an artist’s garden of colors with the 31st Annual Fall Festival of the Arts on Nov. 23-24. The event will feature works from 130 juried artists, who will display and sell artwork in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, sculpture, glass, jewelry, leather, photography, printmaking, wood, ceramics and fiber.
51st Annual Daytona Turkey Run
The 51st annual Daytona Turkey Run, the largest combined car show and swap meet in the United States, will be held on Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Car enthusiasts will gather to view show-quality cars from around the county, discover beautifully restored classics and foreign cars. From accessories to hard-to-find parts to classic cars, there’s something for everyone at the Turkey Run.
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