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July 4th Fireworks Celebrations in Florida

June 11th, 2009

Independence Day Fireworks

This year the party’s back on for the Fourth of July in Florida. Last summer the country was dealing with $4.00 a gallon gas, this year we’re a little more optimistic and gas prices are lower. So let the fun resume and Celebrate America. Get ready to “pop off” a little Independence, grab your blankets, flags, family and friends and head on out to one of these spots and celebrate the United States of America.

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2009 Daytona Bike Week Events

February 22nd, 2009

Bike Week 2009

By Kirby Collins

Daytona Beach, FL - Bike Week may draw a half million or more bikers in 2009 with events on Main Street at bars like Dirty Harry’s and Boot Hill Saloon. Main Street bars will feature Live Music, Wet T-shirt Babes and tons of bikes. Outside of Daytona, The Cabbage Patch will feature its World Famous Cole Slaw Wrestling, Live Music and much more. Bike Week runs Feb 27 to Mar 8.

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2009 Daytona Speed Week Schedule

January 7th, 2009

Red Bull Toyota - AJ Allmendinger

Daytona Beach, FL - Get ready race fans, Speed Week is heating up at Daytona International Speedway with more NASCAR and ARCA events. The Budweiser Shootout is the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with the DAYTONA 500 coming up fast in the rear view mirror.

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Florida New Year’s Eve Parties 2008-2009

December 21st, 2008

New Year’s Eve

In Florida we’ll celebrate the arrival of 2009 with champagne and fireworks as in most places, but many will also mix tropical cocktails and live music to party in the New Year. Whether you choose to celebrate in Central Florida with fireworks or the Conch Shell Drop in Key West at Sloppy Joe’s, here’s a list of the more popular events.

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Biketoberfest 2008 Pictures

October 20th, 2008

Biketoberfest 2008

By Kirby Collins

Daytona Beach, FL - Main Street was the place to be this year at Biketoberfest. The crowds were there and the party was great with plenty of Bikes, Bands, Beer Babes and Wet T Shirt Contest. One of the most popular venues Dirty Harry’s, was at the center of the Biketoberfest action as Daytona Beach celebrated the annual events.

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Biketoberfest Events Oct 16-19

October 5th, 2008

Main Street Daytona

By Kirby Collins

New
Biketoberfest 2008 Photos

Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome once again to the time of year bikers have been waiting for all summer long. Biketoberfest, Oct 16-19,  is popular for the party on Main Street and the many events outside Daytona. Here are some of the more popular events at your favorite places including Dirty Harry’s, The Cabbage Patch, Boot Hill Saloon and others featuring music, babes and bikes.

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Everyone can be German during Oktoberfest in Florida

September 16th, 2008

Oktoberfest 2007 in FL

By Kirby Collins

By October the weather finally starts to cool, especially at night, it’s the perfect time for county fairs and festivals. One of the favorites is Oktoberfest, Florida loves Oktoberfest as much as Florida loves beer and great German food. Floridians also love a party and there are many taking place, besides the oompah version of “Margaritaville” is not to be missed.

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Destination Daytona and the Main Street Merchants Association Host International Female Ride Day May 2

April 25th, 2008

Destination Daytona

Daytona Beach, FL  - The International Female Ride Day, founded by Vicki Gray of MOTORESS in 2007, will begin its first annual celebration in the Volusia County area on May 2nd, 2008.  Beginning at 6:30pm, Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach, FL, will hold a safety seminar, fashion show, bike contest, raffles, giveaways, live entertainment and the Daytona Harley Davidson Drill Team will perform. 

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Ponce Inlet Shrimpfest at Inlet Harbor Marina & Restaurant

April 16th, 2008

Shrimp!

Ponce Inlet, Florida - The 10th Annual Shrimpfest is being held at the Inlet Harbor Marina & Restaurant April 19-20 for the benefit of the Daytona Beach College Culinary Institute. Saturday students will be serving visitors and honing their presentation skills for the competition Sunday evening. Shrimp dishes will be prepared by teams of students and will be judged for taste, presentation and creativity. 

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Daytona Beach Bike Week 2008

February 24th, 2008
2009 Daytona Bike Week Events

Bike Week on Main Street

By Kirby Collins

Daytona Beach, FL - Bike Week will draw a half million or more bikers this year and Main Street bars like Dirty Harry’s and Boot Hill Saloon will feature Live Music, Wet T-shirt Babes and tons of bikes. Outside of Daytona, The Cabbage Patch will feature its World Famous Cole Slaw Wrestling, Live Music and much more. Bike Week runs Feb 29 to Mar 9.

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