Presented by the Daytona Beach Symphony Society, Daytona Winterfest is an annual classical music festival that will take place January 27-29, 2012, and feature performances by Don Giovanni by the Mozart Festival Opera; and Beethoven, Ravel and Mussorgsky by the Tchaikovsky St. Peterburg State Orchestra. The event will also include a black tie dinner dance. For more information, call (386) 253-2901 or visit www.dbss.org.
Daytona to Host Winterfest
December 19, 2011Daytona Beach Half Marathon Set for Oct. 30
September 26, 2011The fourth-annual Daytona Beach Half Marathon will take place at 6:30 AM on October 30, 2011, at the Daytona International Speedway. The 13.1-mile race begins with a lap around the Daytona International Speedway, continues to the “World’s Most Famous Beach” and ends at the Speedway’s finish line. For more information, visit www.daytonabeachhalf.com.
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Mark Your Calendar for Biketoberfest 2011!
August 11, 2011An international event, Biketoberfest draws motorcycle enthusiasts from throughout the United States and Canada to Daytona Beach with motorcycle races, street festivals, expos and charity rides. Biketoberfest takes place at various locales throughout Daytona Beach. Biketoberfest will be held from October 13 through October 16, 2011. For more information about Biketoberfest, visit www.biketoberfest.org. Seeking great deals on accommodations during Biketoberfest? Check out the latest specials at Harbour Beach Resort. For more information, visit www.wgdaytonabeach.com.
Advance Purchase Up to 25% Off
July 11, 2011Book your reservation at Harbour Beach Resort in Daytona Beach at least 21 days in advance and receive a discount off the Best Available Rate of 15% for up to 2-night stays, 20% for up to 5-night stays and 25% for 6 or more night stays. Visit www.wgdaytonabeach.com for details.
Vacation at “The World’s Most Famous Beach”
April 12, 2011Known as “The World’s Most Famous Beach” and the home of the Daytona Beach International Speedway, Daytona Beach offers the ideal family vacation getaway and lies just one hour from Orlando. Visitors to Daytona Beach can enjoy a myriad of outdoor recreational activities such as sunbathing, swimming, surfing, parasailing, boating, fishing, sightseeing and championship golf. A beautiful oceanfront resort in the heart of Daytona Beach, Harbour Beach Resort features oceanfront suites with spectacular beach views and fully equipped kitchens, as well as beach access and a heated pool and hot tub. For more information about Harbour Beach Resort, visit www.wgdaytonabeach.com.
Don’t Miss the Hippiefest Street Festival!
July 13, 2010The Hippiefest Street Festival and Happy Together Concert will take place on July 30, 2010, along Auditorium Boulevard in front of Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Street Festival begins at 4 PM, followed by the Happy Together Concert at 7:30 PM. Enjoy live music from the Grass Roots, the Buckinghams, Mark Lindsey, Mickey Dolenz and the Turtles, as well as food and beverage vendors, merchandise vendors and a VW show. For more information, visit www.peabodyauditorium.org.
Daytona Beach Summer Getaway!
May 21, 2010Summer Getaway to Daytona Beach!
April 29, 2010Known as “The World’s Most Famous Beach” and the home of the Daytona Beach International Speedway, Daytona Beach offers the ideal family vacation getaway and lies just one hour from Orlando. Visitors to Daytona Beach can enjoy a myriad of outdoor recreational activities such as sunbathing, swimming, surfing, parasailing, boating, fishing, sightseeing and championship golf. A beautiful oceanfront resort in the heart of Daytona Beach, Westgate Daytona Beach Resort features oceanfront suites with spectacular beach views and fully equipped kitchens, as well as beach access and a heated pool and hot tub. For more information about Westgate Daytona Beach Resort, visit www.wgdaytonabeach.com.
Central Florida Christian Music Festivals in 2010
April 27, 2010Four major Christian Music Festivals have been scheduled at Central Florida theme parks for 2010: Glory at the Gardens (May 1, 8 and 15, 2010) at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay; Waves of Glory (May 15, 2010) at Wet ‘n’ Wild Orlando water park; Night of Joy (September 10-11, 2010) at Disney’s Magic Kingdom; and Rock the Universe (September 10-11, 2010) at Universal Studios Florida.
2010 Glory at the Gardens at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – May 1, 8, 15, 2010
The 2010 Glory at the Gardens will take place May 1, 8 and 15, 2010, at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and feature some of the hottest names in contemporary Christian and Christian rock. On May 1, 2010, Matthew West, Brandon Heath and Jonny Diaz take the stage. Scheduled performers for May 8, 2010, include Skillet and Building 429. On May 15, 2010, Glory at the Gardens will feature Kirk Franklin and Mandisa. Concerts are included with park admission and start at 4 PM. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is located at 10001 North McKinley Drive in Tampa, Florida. For more information about Glory at the Gardens, visit http://www.gloryatthegardens.com.
2010 Waves of Glory at Wet ‘n’ Wild Orlando – May 15, 2010
The second-annual Waves of Glory contemporary Christian music festival at Wet ‘n’ Wild will feature a Battle of Christian rock bands for cash and prizes, as well as praise bands and choirs. Wet ‘n’ Wild is located at 6200 International Drive in Orlando, Florida. For more information about Waves of Glory, visit www.wetnwildorlando.com/events.html#wog.
2010 Night of Joy at Disney’s Magic Kingdom – September 10-11, 2010
The 28th-annual Night of Joy, an immensely popular contemporary Christian music festival, will take place September 10-11, 2010, at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park. Scheduled performers include Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band, Casting Crowns, mercyme, Third Day, Family Force 5, BarlowGirl, Francesca Battistelli, Group 1 Crew, Tenth Avenue North, Sidewalk Prophets, Smokie Norful, Red, LeCrae and Day of Fire. Live performances will take place between 7 PM and 12:30 AM each night. Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park is located just off I-4, south of Orlando. For more information about Night of Joy, visit www.nightofjoy.com.
2010 Rock the Universe at Universal Studios Florida – September 10-11, 2010
Billed as “A Weekend of Music and Thrills That’ll Rock Your Soul,” the 11th-annual Rock the Universe will take place September 10-11, 2010, at Universal Studios Florida. 2010 Rock the Universe will feature some of the hottest names in the Christian music scene for an unforgettable weekend of fun at fellowship at Universal Studios Florida. Scheduled performers include Newsboys, Skillet, Jars of Clay, Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down, Kutless, Jeremy Camp, Relient K, tobyMac, Needtobreathe, Fireflight and Grits. Universal Studios Florida is located off I-4, Exit 75. For more information about Rock the Universe, visit www.universalorlando.com.
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Spring Getaway to Daytona Beach!
March 18, 2010A beautiful oceanfront resort in the heart of Daytona Beach (“The World’s Most Famous Beach!”), Westgate Daytona Beach Resort offers oceanfront suites with spectacular beach views and fully equipped kitchens, as well as beach access and a heated outdoor pool, hot tub and sandwich shop. For more information about Westgate Daytona Beach Resort, visit www.wgdaytonabeach.com.
