Fairs & Festivals of Volusia County
From brew fests to motorcycle rallies, Volusia County’s fairs and festivals gather the most fascinating characters you can imagine. Scout a few of them for yourself.
Use this calendar to explore the settings, crowds, music, and moments that make Volusia County a rich backdrop for fiction, nonfiction, and everything between Check the links for current schedules, tickets, and details.
January
Manatee Festival – Orange City – Weekend event near Blue Spring State Park with manatee viewing access, river-themed exhibits, crafts, food, and live entertainment.
Images: A Festival of the Arts – New Smyrna Beach – Juried fine-arts festival along the riverfront with national artists, live music, and family art areas.
February
Blue Spring Firefly Festival – Orange City – Limited-admission nights at Blue Spring State Park when fireflies peak along the spring run, with guided walks and educational programs.
Spring Fair & Family Days – Port Orange – Community fair with midway rides, games, food vendors, and outdoor entertainment.
March
Bike Week – Daytona Beach – One of the largest motorcycle rallies in the world, with rides, racing events, concerts, and street activity across the county.
New Smyrna Beach Shamrock & Swig Beer Festival – New Smyrna Beach – A St. Patrick’s themed craft beer walk with local pours, festive food, and live music along Flagler Avenue.
DeLand Outdoor Art Festival – DeLand – Long-running outdoor art and craft festival at Earl Brown Park with exhibitors, food booths, and live music.
April
Ormond Beach Beer Festival – Ormond Beach – A spring craft-beer event featuring regional breweries, food vendors, and live entertainment in the historic downtown district.
May
Seaside Fiesta – New Smyrna Beach – Flagler Avenue street festival that opens the summer season with surf culture, food vendors, sidewalk sales, and live music.
June
Summer Concert Series – Daytona Beach Bandshell – Oceanfront concert series at the historic bandshell with tribute acts, regional performers, and fireworks on select nights.
July
Star-Spangled Summer Events – Daytona Beach – Boardwalk and beach events tied to Independence Day, including concerts, family activities, and fireworks.
August
September
Fall Heritage Days – Barberville Pioneer Settlement – Seasonal folk-arts events with traditional crafts, historic demonstrations, acoustic music, and regional food.
New Smyrna Beach Craft Beer Walk – New Smyrna Beach – A recurring Flagler Avenue tasting event with craft beer stations, pub specials, and coastal nightlife.
October
Biketoberfest – Daytona Beach – Four-day motorcycle event with scenic rides, racing at the Speedway, street gatherings, and vendor venues across the area.
New Smyrna Beach Oktoberfest – New Smyrna Beach – A fall festival celebrating German beer styles, food, live music, and themed tastings along Flagler Avenue.
Fall Country Jamboree – Barberville Pioneer Settlement – Heritage festival with traditional crafts, music stages, historic building tours, and regional food.
November
Volusia County Fair & Youth Show – DeLand – County fair with agricultural exhibits, youth livestock shows, midway rides, competitions, and live entertainment.
DeLand Original Music Festival – DeLand – Annual downtown music and art festival presented by Songwriters Showcases of America, featuring dozens of stages with original bands, songwriters, food vendors, and late-night performances.
Halifax Art Festival – Daytona Beach – Juried art festival along Beach Street that features fine art, crafts, live music, and food vendors near the riverfront.
DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts – DeLand – National juried art festival that turns downtown DeLand into a walkable gallery with music, food, and children’s art areas.
Daytona Turkey Run – Daytona Beach – Large car show and swap meet at Daytona International Speedway with thousands of collector vehicles and vendor stalls.
December
Light Up DeLand! Ice skating, Christmas crafts for children, and Santa skydives in from above to light the town’s tree.
Holiday Boat Parades – Coastal Volusia – Lighted boat parades on the Intracoastal Waterway near Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet, and New Smyrna Beach; search “Volusia boat parade” for current routes.
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