Visitors escaping to Daytona Beach this spring will discover plenty of activities to enjoy such as area beaches, Florida state parks, museums, and fine dining. They’ll also discover a robust calendar of events that they’ll want to experience first-hand. From one of the most popular motorcycle rallies in the world to Florida’s biggest rock festival, the opportunities for fun are endless. Consider these five events when making your plans to visit Daytona Beach this spring:
Spring Daytona Turkey Run
The 34rd Spring Daytona Turkey Run on March 22-24 at Daytona International Speedway will bring together thousands of classic cars for show and sale, along with a massive swap meet, arts and crafts on Artisan Alley, food, the Hops & Hoods Beer Festival and so much more! View more information.
Art Festivals
Downtown Daytona Beach and ONE DAYTONA will be hosting popular art festivals. The ONE DAYTONA Art Festival will be staged at the shopping and entertainment destination located across from Daytona International Speedway on April 6-7. The festival will feature over 150 juried and non-juried artists and crafters, live art exhibits, live music on Victory Circle stage, a kid’s zone with hands-on craft projects, artists talks at Gallery500 and more. The Daytona Beach Arts Fest is scheduled for April 13-14 along historic Beach Street near the Riverfront Esplanade. This art immersive experience will include juried fine art, artisans, craftworks, street art, music, kid’s activities, food and more.
Jeep Beach
Starting with the Jeep Beach 5K Fun Run and ending with the World’s Most Famous Beach parade, you’ll want to make sure to experience all that Jeep Beach has to offer April 19-28. This county-wide event celebrates the passion for the off-road vehicle with family-friendly fun for Jeep owners.
Jeep Beach is one of the largest Jeep-only events in the country and attracts more than 225,000 visitors and 25,000 Jeeps to the Daytona Beach area. View more information.
Welcome to Rockville
Daytona International Speedway, “The World Center of Racing,” will once again transform into the “World Center of Entertainment” with Welcome to Rockville on May 9-12.
The musical lineup for 2024 edition of Welcome to Rockville will include Foo Fighters, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Jelly Roll, Disturbed, Limp Bizkit, Queens of the Stone Age, Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Evanescence, Falling In Reverse, A Day To Remember, Breaking Benjamin, Bad Omens, The Offspring, Mudvayne, Koe Wetzel, Stone Temple Pilots, Primus, Cypress Hill, Sum 41 and many others.
The festival is expanding by adding a fifth stage and 50 bands to feature 150 bands in total over four days. In addition, Welcome To Rockville also offers amusement rides, a giant water slide, artwork installations, partner experiences, award-winning spirits, and delectable eats. Find out more information.
Enjoy a look at everything Daytona Beach has to offer this spring and start planning your next trip today. Download our free official destination guide or sign up for our e-newsletter.