Biketoberfest® is a registered U.S. trademark of the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, all rights reserved.
Biketoberfest® in Daytona Beach, FL is an international award-winning motorcycle festival that offers participants an extended weekend get-away brimming with plenty of sun, beaches, bikes and fun! Thousands of bikes will roar into and all around town - no two alike! Popular annual activities include motorcycle shows and rallies that showcase new, vintage and custom bikes; demonstration rides on the newest machines from top manufacturers; and on-track motorcycle action at the world-famous Daytona International Speedway. You'll also enjoy endless-delicious food choices, live music and plenty of people-watching. With a variety of events and activities planned at venues all across the county, you're sure to find the best places to play and stay during your visit. Bookmark this site for all the official event information, calendar listings and direct links to the perfect place to stay while in the Daytona Beach area. Biketoberfest® in Daytona Beach, FL, make plans to attend today!
The Daytona Beach area has plenty of great places to stay from luxury hotels to quaint small inns. Browse through our handy printable pdfs below to look for your perfect room.
A great big THANK YOU!!! ...goes out to one all all for being a part of this fabulous American festival in 2009!!!!
What a great time we had serving you at this years event. We made many new friends and welcomed back a few old time pals.
From the start we knew this year would be one of challenge and reward. Bikers - with their true american adventurous spirit - came out in droves as we entered into our 17th year of this event. From Main Street to the Speedway - Destination Daytona and beyond you could see bikers riding all over the whole county. Many truly enjoyed the warm Florida sunshine early on commenting they we're glad they weren't back home where weather took a turn for the cold. Later, that same cold front made it to the Daytona Beach area where bikers found cooler temperatures (in the 70's!) which made for great leather sales among popular vendors. Still, riding was king under the bright-blue Florida sky. Many bikers enjoyed drifting around to uncharted areas finding great little mom and pop diners to stop at and shops to browse through too. A clear sign of changing times and interest among biking enthusiasts. Even the attractions around town were humming as the fun free spirit of adventure filled the air with possibilities this year. There definitely was change about from the usual event routine.
Overall the Daytona Beach area is very pleased with the turn out. Crowd estimates are always the hot topic but truthfully there have been so many changes to all bike events over the years its much more difficult to report. In our own area we've seen the original event locations - all then located within the City of Daytona Beach proper - expand and change dramatically to include more locations than ever. As the events grew in national popularity, local participation also expanded to include many more area-wide locations who offered a much bigger variety of entertainment and activities throughout our entire county. Even neighboring cities and counties jumped on the promotional bandwagon creating competiting events nearby to attract this popular market. This gave visitors a much broader choice of event location offerings and as such we could see crowds begin to explore a much wider selection of activities throughout our whole county as well as within state. This means the crowd totals take on a whole new meaning and form of measurement. Its the difference between holding an event for say 50 people in one house as compared to those same 50 people now utilizing an entire compound. With the expansion of Speedway activities beyond the racing focus we also notice a greater attendance at that facility which can hold hundreds of thousands of people. Also the expanding of the Daytona Harley-Davidson franchise locally to include Bruce Rossmeyer's dream of Destination Daytona - another massive facility - may leave some attempting to compare numbers based on past event experiences. While determining the number is subjective for the most part, early indicators of business actually received has been very positive. Bikers were here, there and everywhere and that's good for the entire industry. It lends itself to the idea that bikers are a resistant lot and given the choice will go somewhere and do something that they truly enjoy. For that and the decision to attend this great event our whole industry is delighted. It's the light we've all been looking for at the end of the tunnel. It means hope for the future and survival of an American icon. That's good for us all. All things considered, we were amazed and very appreciative. We're working hard to be your favorite bike event destination and again......
Thank you one and all for keeping this great American event alive and well!!
We look forward to seeing you again real soon.
Bike Week February 26 - March 7, 2010
Biketoberfest® October 14 - 17, 2010
Please visit our sister site www.BikerBeach.com
for all the latest details on these and other great Daytona Beach area events!
Day 1 - Beautiful riding weather, great crowds, fun, food and fabulousness was in demand. We saw bikes everywhere with many arriving from all parts of the good ole' USA. A great first day - for sure!
Day 2 - Friday's forecast calls for more riding and fun. Folks where up early taking in the natural beauty of a beach side sunrise. Ahhhh so nice to get away and do something different. What a great day for entertainment too as Michael Allman will perform live at the Daytona Beach Bandshell and the Monster Dash takes place at the Daytona International Speedway. All over town there are lots of fun things going on too as Biketoberfest® kicks it up.
Day 3 - This is the best day yet as the weather cools just a bit and the sunshine is plentiful! Always the most fun from sun up to moon rise Saturday is the biggest day of Biketoberfest® with great bike shows from Big Daddy Rat to the Boardwalk Bike Show. Racing action hits full speed at the Daytona International Speedway and country superstar Charlie Daniels hits the stage at the Edgewater Ranch. So much fun - so much to do - so little time ! Be sure to get here if you can - ride out for this fun day of activities and events.
Day 4 - Ahhhhh, sad but true the last day is near. While there's still lot's of great entertainment all over town you can also find the best deals on all kinds of Biketoberfest® merchandise too! Bikers love to shop the day away - picking up all the best bargins to take back home and share each Sunday of the event. It's also the best day for photo's to capture that last memory of a great event vacation get-away. It's also a time when all of us here get a little sad to see everyone head on back home.
......but also a good time to remind everyone Bike Week will be here before you know it. visit our sister site www.bikerbeach.com for all the details!
Hope to see you this spring at
Bike Week 2010 February 26 - March 7, 2010
Something New...
...just for you. Our brand new Biketoberfest® podcast. Listen to a few of our local insiders on what they have to say about Biketoberfest® from the inside out.
What's the scoop on the happenings of Biketoberfest® 2009? Well so far so good we are happy to report. As we cruise all around town we see alot of folks here from our nothern states. Folks are loving the riding, warm sunshine and all the sights and sounds of so many bikers. Suntan lotion and sunglasses were popular items early on and looking toward the weekend bright sunshine and cool temps are on tap. Lots of top name entertainment and bike builders are here too and for some reason everyone seems to be smiling alot. Amazing how vacations can bring out the best in all of us. Just doing something different in a different place makes all the difference. Even the vendors are smiling. Most are happy to have so many wonderful folks coming out this year.
Our thanks too go out to the many visitors who made the trek to Daytona Beach this year for Biketoberfest®. We're happy you invested in time away for yourself and appreciate the fact that you chose our area to spend your time and hard earned dollars within. We hope we've entertained you well and have given you a nice memory to take back home and enjoy for many years to come. Be surt to also share some of those great stories, photo's and more on our site. We love the chance to share the fun and look forward to seeing and hearing more from you all year long.
Couldn't make it this year? Have no fear Biketoberfest® 2010 is near - save the dates for the 18th edition of Biketoberfest® officiallyu scheduled for October 14 - 17, 2010
You'll want to be here for your chance to see (and show off) those beautiful, gorgeous, glitzy bikes. You'll be amazed at all the sights and sounds of 150,000 bikes crusing in unison past people like us with mouths agape at their shear vision. It's a beautiful thing that's hard to describe. Which brings us to yet another favorite activitiy ......people watching! Imagine a dress up party for Bikers where you never know what you'll see (some folks just love attention) but that's half the fun! It's a come as you are event or you can be whoever you want to be too! Can you say alter ego? Folks just love to hang out, walk around, point and look at all there is to see among those that love to be seen - know what we mean? Camera time!
How about some shopping? Yeah give us some stuff to buy! Now that's the way we like to spend time at the event! With over 2000 vendors and a host of local shops, your choices are endless. Whether you're looking for that solution to your biking needs or just want a little something to remember your trip you'll find it right here during Biketoberfest®. You may even find a lot of stuff you really don't need too but hey - buy it anyway! Do what you love like shop, shop and then shop some more!
Ok so what about the events? We know you're thinking get to the good stuff already! Here's the forecast.....expect to be entertained for FREE (yes we said FREE) almost everywhere you go. Yeah we know - crazy right? Well its true most of the events and activities are all free and open to the public - how's that for a stimulous plan? Be sure to cruise on over to our calendar of events section for the complete listings of all that's planned. Expect the unexpected too as there are 100's of special activities and parties that take place at a moments notice throughout the event dates - some we don't even know about yet ourselves. Discover the explorer in you and get out there and find the fun - we promise it won't be difficult.
Speaking of updates, be sure you get all the scoop on what's new, fun or different this year during Biketoberfest® by signing up for our e-newletters, and social network sites on Face Book and Twitter. Yep we'll be adding friends, twittering and socializing all over the information superhighways just to keep you up to date on where the fun is and where you need to be to find it.
Want to see proof of something you can do only at Biketoberfest®?
How about this.....the link below is to a video shot from the 2008 "Monster Dash" at the awesome Daytona International Speedway. It was a thrill of a lifetime for our friend Stuart Rosenthall who sent in this great video:
And that's just one thing that's happening at this world famous superspeedway during the event. Just think this could be you this year!
Need to hear from real folks about the event? We've got that too:
From Richard in Nashville, TN :
"I've read your crazy newsletters for years but never actually believed they could be what you said. Last year my buddies and I decided - what the heck, there's nothing else to do so let's go. Needless to say we were blown away with your event. I've never seen so many bikes, people and parties. This is definitely one of the best spur of the moment decisions we've made. Look for us again to be back."
From Mary in St. Pete, FL:
"My girls and I were searching for that perfect girlfriend get-away and we happened to stumble across Biketoberfest®. Since we're all riders we thought it would be fun to ride over for the day and see what all the fuss was about. We never made it back across the state because we had so much fun we didn't want to leave until the last bike rode out. The best part was all the other ladies out there riding too - nothing like it. We'll be back and maybe even bring the guys next time."
From the Craig Family - North Carolina
"We've decided to hold our family reunion at Biketoberfest® from now on. My daughter is even thinking about getting married there next year too."
There you have it - recommendations from those who actually made the choice to attend. We've got lots more just like them. Want to see your quote on our front page? Send us your reasons to attend at stories@biketoberfest.org and you could be famous like these folks, really!
So, the question remains .... will you be here this year too?
How about some event location highlights? What's your interest:
World Famous Main Street - serving the biking community for almost 70 years. This "celebrity" street has been filmed, photographed and featured in a multitude of TV shows, publications, web sites, blogs, DVD's and news reels. Known world wide as one of the most famous bikers' playground - you never know who or what you'll see there. Imagine one minute you're walking along and out of the blue pops one of today's hottest celebrities, or you may happen to stroll by as one of the top networks films a segment on a top custom bike builder you know and love. Or hey maybe you'll even run into your neighbor. It just wouldn't be Biketoberfest® without a stroll down this mega famous street. Plus you'll love stopping by the famous bars of Main Street, many serving bikers for multiple generations, from the greatest generation of World War II to today's Millennials. And t-shirts - yeah there here. The one's everyone wants that you see all across the world on the backs of folks who know and love this great event. One thing is for sure - it will be well worth a visit there as you'll have stories for all your friends and family back home, for sure! Did we mention parking on the street is FREE! While those spaces are red hot there are several more lots close by that charge a minimal fee (mostly for charity fundraising) that allow you to go in and out all day the day you pay.
Of course you'll want to head over to the awesome Daytona International Speedway too! This incredible place is hallowed ground for many with racing history that compares to no other. Just standing there will give you chills at the magnificance and significance of this one of a kind - history making - superspeedway. Of course if you haven't checked out the racing action on the track then make it a point to do so this year! Folks come from far and wide to watch these daredevil racers take to the high banks of this amazing super-speedway. It scares us just thinking about it and yet - we can't wait to go there again and again. Add to that all the great activities inside, outside and all around the track as Kickstand City continues to grow each and every year. Live entertainment, demo rides, vendors and more await you during your visit. Plus parking on the entire Speedway property is FREE!With acres and acres of space you're sure to find a spot perfect for you and your whole crew too!
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Ok so you've found the official source; now let us help you plan your stay. Biketoberfest® 2009 -- it's sure to be great, and we're here to help you enjoy it. Call us toll free 1.866.296.8970 to find out more. Got questions? e-mail us anytime atinfo@biketoberfest.org
GoFAR Magazine Biker Crossword
Love a good crossword? So do we - and this one is our favorite - probably because its all about Daytona Beach bike events. Test your bike event knowledge and give it a try. It's from our friends at Go For A Ride Magazinewww.gofarmag.com
Couldn't make it this year? Or did you make it and want to come back again?
Have no fear Biketoberfest® 2010 is near - be sure to save the dates for the 18th edition of Biketoberfest® officially scheduled for
October 14 - 17, 2010
New "Must Have" speciality item...Biketoberfest® Cigars!
Brand new to the Biketoberfest® official merchandise line up is our first official Biketoberfest® cigar. That's right! We've partnered with Signature Stogies out of delightful DeLand, FL - one of our many beautiful hometown cities - to bring you this great new item that's more popular than ever. Be sure to get your's by going to their official web site at www.signaturestogies.com Remember when you buy official items you support the businesses that also support the event. Look for our official logo on merchandise throughout the Daytona Beach area during the event and thank you for helping to support Biketoberfest®.
Riverfront Park in Daytona Beach: After a one year hiatus this beautiful downtown setting is back and ready to seriously get your entertainment attention. Under the new direction of the Rossmeyer family, look for this venue - located directly across from their Daytona Harley-Davidson dealership in Downtown Daytona Beach - to be one of your new favorites. That's right they have a whole new site plan featuring a great new stage, new live entertainment, updated vendors, custom bike displays by guys like Vinnie and Cody, a muscle car display and a Gibson guitar give-away just to name a few new things you can expect over there.
Daytona International Speedway: They just keep adding all kinds of fun, cool stuff at this mega location. What else would you expect from the people who know how to entertain you like no other? Special new features include the Team Hammer School, DJ Run, live entertainment by The Imposters and Poker Dogs, Hooters Bikini Contest plus parasailing on Lake Lloyd, free admission to the Daytona 500 Experience and a whole lotta new racing action! Whew! But wait - one more note of importance .... the parking is FREE here too.
Daytona 200 Motorcycle Club Country Mystery Road Tour: This is a ride for those that love to explore. Ride with our experts through the backroads of Florida on your choice of a 150, 200 or 250 mile tour. You'll see little know places and the spectacular unspoiled beauty filling the landscapes within our great state.
How about Charlie Daniels: We told you the event keeps on getting bigger and bigger and the folks on the south side of the county have cranked it up to prove it. They want folks to come on over to their neck of the woods and have fun too so they decided to bring in our favorite song singing-story telling-toe tappin- good ole' country boy Charlie Daniels....can you say YeeHa! See - we told you celebrities are here too - party with Charlie at Biketoberfest® live in concert at the Edgewater Ranch. Come on out and see Charlie make that fiddle scream!
Pocket Guide - get your Pocket guide! That's right - hot off the presses is the official event pocket guide stuffed with information on what's happening at this years event. Be sure to pick up your FREE copy at the Official Visitor Information Centers located at the Daytona International Speedway inside the lobby of the Daytona 500 Experience attraction and at Destination Daytona inside the Daytona Harley Davidson Dealership.
Want more information? Just pick your favorite format or join them all.
Be sure to join the social chatter about the event and get new updates as they unfold. Ok we aren't quite sure what its all about either but its fun and easy to get going. Click the Face Book and Twitter links right from the front page of this web site. Come on you know you want to do it anyway, make this the reason. Come on Mikie - you'll like it (remember that commercial?)
Ok so maybe your not quite ready for all that techno stuff. We hear ya - and offer free sign up for our printed newsletters and specialized mailings for both Bike Week and Biketoberfest®. These informative, colorful publications keep you in the loop and contain offers and information you can only get from the official sources of the Daytona Beach area. The best part? They are delivered right to your mailbox. Be sure to sign up for yours right here.
Way More Than a Beach! Stay locally - have more fun!We want you to get the most out of your Biketoberfest® vacation get-away and our local lodgings have what it takes to make sure of it. Why so? ...because we know what it takes to serve you - our guest - first and foremost. Our hospitality industry partners work hard to make sure that you'll have the best time and experience all the great things about our area. They take the time to prepare for your arrival and have lots of free event give-aways like official pocket guides, calendar cards and posters ready for you to use during your stay and take back home to remember your time with us. Our local lodging partners have plenty of experience ensuring visitors are comfortable and well informed and often offer extended services for late night revelers as well as special, safe bike and vehicle parking options. You simply won't find what they can offer anywhere else.
And riding, well they know the best routes , with the most interesting attractions that are sure to provide you with a lifetime of fond riding memories. Whether you're looking for the best biker experience or you just want to sneak away, they can help you like only the locals can.
To help you find that perfect lodging simply browse our PDF listings below the photo which are direct from our local operators. Some even have a live link connected with their information that will take you directly to their web site so you can search their inventory and book directly with them online.
Need a little convincing.....look deep into this photo - imagine the waves moving back and forth - back and forth - wait ...there you are...standing on the balcony of that beautiful resort. You see yourself (maybe ten pounds lighter with flowing hair) having the time of your life at Biketoberfest® - helping any? ....ok, so we'll try anything new to get your attention. But seriously click below for those rates and offers:
Need a land line? No problem.......we've got your number and will even pay for the call on your free Biketoberfest® information hot line at:
1-866-296-8970
We're here for you because we really want you to come on over for the event and have some well deserved fun. Give us a call and our friendly staff will be glad to help.
All you'll need to do then is pack.
Ride Safe with the Florida Department of Transportation as your guide!
Travlers heading to the Daytona Beach area can pick up quick and easy travel tips through the new state wide bilingual 511 travel information system. This free service is great for getting you the latest travel information on Florida's interstates, toll roads and other metropolotan roadways before you travel orwhen you are here. With this new system you can also register for My Florida 511 personalized service to hear information on your route or receive alerts by text message, e-mail or phone. You can also check for the latest safe travel tips. Visit www.FL511.comfor details.
Show me the map! Good travel planning also means you may need a good map - right?We've got the best one right here for you. Just click the words below for yours:
And now a break from this facinating web site for your listening pleasure:
"2 Wheels Move The Soul" by Sasha Mullins, an ode to Easy Riders everywhere. Recorded in Nashville.
We love this gal and are delighted that she's allowed us to feature her great hit here on our site. Sasha loves Biketoberfest® and you never know where she'll show up. Join us in celebrating this great woman rider's experiences and music.
Need an official word? Have something to say or have a question to ask but don't want the entire planet to know? Need an official word on something regarding the event? Then simply send me, the "Birthmother of Biketoberfest®" an email at ....jkersey@daytonabeachcvb.org
Hey Vendors - Looking for a place to sell your cool merchandise?? By clicking here you can find out about what is required in order to be a vendor during the event and then follow the link for the local contacts.
If you already know the drill and just need the contact names and numbers then click here.
JUST REMEMBER: ask whoever you speak with what fee's and license's are required by the City they are in as each City is different.
Entertainers want to play at this popular event? We know of a few places looking to hire talent to entertain our guests. If you are a serious group with lots of experience performing live we may have a spot for you during Biketoberfest®. Click on the PDF below for a printable list of local places to contact.
We know it can be tough finding a safe and secure spot for your bike trailer during big events so we've looked around and found a few great locations for you.
Many area hotels offer free trailer parking for their guests which are noted on the hotel room offer lists above.
Also the Daytona International Speedway has lots of parking for trailers for only $25.00 throughout the event dates.
Additional trailer parking areas include these following locations:
Drive In Church - 3140 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores - Parking attendant on property 24 hours a day with parking for trailers of all sizes & vehicles. Contact Greg Northrup at 386-405-2739.
Aquamarina Daytona - 645 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach - 24 hour security, gated and secure, $35 per night. Contact Kevin Mooney at 386-252-6421.
Holly Hill Mini Storage - 1480 North Nova Road, Holly Hill - 24 hour video security, call for sizes and prices. Contact Lisa or Barb at 386-323-6424.
All Aboard Storage: 3742 Nova Road, Port Orange $10 a day up to 30' outdoor parking $15 a day over 30' outdoor parking 386-763-4710
4061 South Nova Road, Port Orange $10 a day - 10'x20' trailer parking 386-763-4707
5889 South Williamson Blvd, Port Orange $50 for a week - 12'x40' outdoor parking 386-763-2290
409 Big Tree Road, South Daytona $50 for the week, outdoor parking 368-788-6068
145 North Charles Street,Daytona Beach $49 for a week - 10'x20' outdoor parking $59 for a week - 10'x40' outdoor parking 386-239-3535
1325 South Nova Road, Daytona Beach $10 a day - 10'x20' outdoor parking $15 a day - 10'x30' outdoor parking $20 a day - covered parking 386-255-5484
810 Jimmy Anne Drive, Daytona Beach $60 for 10 days - 10'x20' enclosed indoor parking. 386-239-3626
509 South Nova Road, Ormond Beach $50 for a week - 10'x15' outdoor parking 386-672-3742
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We love this gal and are delighted that she's allowed us to feature her great hit here on our site. Sasha loves Biketoberfest® and you never know where she'll show up. Join us in celebrating this great woman rider's experiences and music.
