Looking for fun this fall? Daytona Beach has a delightful array of unique festivals for every taste! Known as the Festival Capital of Florida, the area is truly passionate about its events, including world-famous Biketoberfest®, Daytona Blues Festival, Halifax Art Festival and  so much more. Enjoy a few. Or enjoy them all!  You will be positively gushing over the people, the accommodations, the food, and the sense of place that is uniquely Daytona Beach.

The Original American Beach has plenty that's new for visitors of all ages. In the midst of investing close to $2 billion in renovations and construction, the destination features a recently opened oceanfront rollercoaster, a new planetarium, the new Cici and Hyatt Museum of Art, and even a $5 million renovation of the ever-popular Volusia Mall.

Here are summer and fall event dates to plan your Daytona Beach stay:

SUMMER EVENTS

Independence Day Weekend 

Patriotic Concert                  
What: Celebrate independence with a variety of patriotic and Broadway favorites, including pieces by Sousa and Gershwin.
Where: News-Journal Center
When: July 2

Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Celebration -- July 3-5
Family fun at its finest! Exploring historical exhibits and climb the 203 steps to the top of the tallest lighthouse in Florida.

Johnny Cash & Friends Tribute -- July 3
The man in black! Bring in the holiday weekend with live music and a boardwalk stroll along the World's Most Famous Beach.

Eagles Tribute & Fireworks -- July 4
Free fun! Enjoy a summer tradition during Saturday night's free Bandshell                        
concert. Stroll the boardwalk and Ocean Walk Shoppes, grab a cone, savor 
Zeno's taffy and stay for the awesome fireworks after the show.

Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca Cola -- July 5
A great NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and the nation's largest fireworks show! Be a part of the event
that's produced some of the most dramatic moments in racing history. At $10 a ticket for the kiddos,
it's the perfect way to spend a summer night with the family.

Youth Baseball Nationals
What: The premier youth baseball travel tournament in the nation will take place on beautiful fields just blocks from the picturesque beaches of Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach.
Where: Ormond Beach Sports Complex
When: July 9-24

2015 Nautica USLA National Lifeguard Championships
What: The four-day event, which is expected to draw nearly 2,000 competitors along with their families, will include a running relay, surf swim, rescue race, landline rescue, and iron man/iron woman competitions.
Where: On the beach near Ocean Walk Shoppes, Daytona Beach
When: August 5-8

FALL EVENTS

Daytona Beach Blues Festival
What:  Don't miss out on this philanthropic, three-day line up of blues music, food and fun.
When:  October 9-11, 2015
Where:  Jackie Robinson Ballpark

Biketoberfest®
What:  This international event brings together motorcycle enthusiasts for races, charity, street festivals and expos while enjoying warm fall temperatures at the beach.
When:  October 15-18, 2015
Where:  Various locations throughout the Daytona Beach area

Daytona Festival of Magic
What: A magical event in its 15th year with lots of contests for the kids to participate in! 
When: November 6-8, 2015
Where: Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center

53rd Annual Halifax Art Festival
What:  View the works of over 200 artists at the second-oldest continual art festival in Florida.
When:  November 7-8, 2015
Where:  Downtown Daytona Beach, Beach Street

Greek Festival
What: Enjoy a 40-year tradition of authentic Greek food and culture!
When: November 12-15, 2015                   
Where: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

Food Wine & Brew Festival
What: A celebration of fine food, wine and beer!
When: November 14, 2015
Where: News-Journal Center, Beach Street

Daytona Turkey Run
What:  Have some Thanksgiving fun at this nationally recognized, family-friendly car show and swap meet.
When:  November 26-29, 2015
Where:  Daytona International Speedway

Through September
Enjoy music in the seabreeze! FREE Bandshell Summer Concert Series – Daytona Beach's historic Bandshell's free concert line-up features a series of tribute bands – including U2, James Taylor, and (Daytona Beach natives) the Allman Brothers Band, and more – performing Saturday nights from May 23-September 19. Come early, enjoy the Ocean Walk Village and Shoppes, stroll the Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier, grab an ice cream and settle in for a musical night, with fireworks over the Atlantic to follow.

Play Ball! Enjoy the new Daytona Tortugas baseball season April through September at historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark on City Island and get a stunning panoramic view of the Intracoastal Waterway, the beachside and historic downtown Daytona Beach. After the game, sit back and take in the fireworks show. Visit DaytonaTortugas.com for more information.

About the Daytona Beach Area
Discover the new Daytona Beach and its surrounding area, a resurging destination along Florida's East Coast comprising eight distinct communities. Recognized worldwide for its annual events including Bike Week, Biketoberfest®, the Rolex 24 At Daytona and the Daytona 500, Daytona Beach's famed heritage also claims the headquarters of LPGA and NASCAR -- and is home to Daytona International Speedway, the 'World Center of Racing.'  With more than 15,000 beds, the destination boasts accommodations for all lifestyles and budgets including resorts, B&Bs, hotels and everything in between.  Visitors can enjoy the quintessential vacation experience beginning with the Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier, or choose from a surprising list of attractions and cultural venues and a colorful culinary scene.  With 23 miles of world-famous beaches ideal for shelling, swimming and surfing, it is no surprise Daytona Beach was chosen as a Best Florida Attraction and Best Spring Break Beach Destination in the Top 10 Best Readers' Choice travel award contests sponsored by USA TODAY.  To order a complimentary comprehensive Official Visitors Guide or book a stay, visit DaytonaBeach.com. For real-time updates, visit Facebook.com/DaytonaBeach or Twitter.com/DaytonaBeachFun.