It’s time for the final countdown to Biketoberfest, the annual fall influx of motorcycle fans into Daytona Beach and surrounding areas in Volusia and Flagler counties.
The more streamlined offspring of the mammoth spring Bike Week motorcycle gathering, will unfold Oct. 16-19. Now in its 33rd year, the event typically draws an estimated crowd of 100,000 motorcycle riders and fans.
What’s in store for the 2025 event?
Here’s a look at a listing of daily events, courtesy of daytonabeach.com, official website of the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. You can find more information at biketoberfest.org.
Biketoberfest events on Thursday, Oct. 16
Races at Daytona International Speedway: Motorcycle riders take to the legendary road course at the Speedway for four days of racing throughout Biketoberfest at the American SportBike Racing Association (ASRA) and Championship Cup Series (CCS). Only infield admission is available. Daily tickets and multiple-day passes range from $22.50-$67.50 at DaytonaInternationalSpeedway.com.
Biketoberfest at Destination Daytona: Vendors and live music will be on tap daily throughout the event. On Thursday, Oct. 16, there’s a Bikini Bike Wash (11a.m.-3 p.m.); DJ in the Pavilion (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and Bike Show Mafia All-Class Bike Show (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Biketoberfest Motorcycle Parts Swap Meet: Daily offerings from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. from vendors on the grounds at Daytona Flea & Farmers Market, 1471 Tomoka Farms Road, Daytona Beach. Free admission. Event also features helicopter rides and four shows daily by the Orlando Alliance Stunt Riders.
Fall Cycle Scene: Outside of Daytona International Speedway, the event’s Midway Marketplace hosts vendors, displays and entertainment daily. Free admission.
Saints & Sinners Pub: There’s live music daily at the watering hole at Destination Daytona, at the intersection of I-95 and U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach. Thursday’s music schedule: GunShy (noon-4 p.m.); Are Friends Electric (4-8 p.m.); VooDoo Dollz (8 p.m.-midnight).
Iron Horse Saloon: Live music starting at 1 p.m. daily at the attraction, 1068 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. For updated lineup, visit ironhorsesaloon.com.
Midtown Celebrates Biketoberfest: Live music, motorcycles and food from vendors specializing in Southern and Caribbean food. Daily at Cypress Street Park, 981 George W. Ingram Blvd., Daytona Beach. Free admission.
Riverfront Beer and Peanuts at Tomoka State Park: A quiet alternative to Biketoberfest parties, Tomoka Outpost at 2099 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach offers ice-cold beer and peanuts with a view of wildlife along the river. The Outpost also offers Cajun boiled peanuts, ice cream, snacks, sodas, fresh coffee, gift items. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Park admission is required.
Willie’s Chopper Time Bike Show: Music, food by Dustin’s BBQ, vendors, tattoos by award winning artists as well as hundreds of bikes on display at Willie’s Tropical Tattoo, 825 S. Yonge St., Ormond Beach. Proceeds benefit Veterans Support Fund. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16. Free admission.
Biketoberfest at Beaches: Daily live entertainment, food and drink specials, with special guest band Hairborn on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18; Beaches Entertainment Eatery, 301 E. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach; 8-10 p.m. daily. Free admission.
Daytona Biketoberfest events on Friday, Oct. 17
Biketoberfest at the Lighthouse: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18; Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 4931 S. Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet. The historic lighthouse and museum will be open an extra hour for Biketoberfest visitors who want to check out the view and enjoy a meal at a nearby waterfront eatery. Regular admission of $6.95 adults (age 12 and older); $1.95 ages 3-11, is required.
Races at Daytona International Speedway: Motorcycle riders take to the legendary road course at the Speedway for four days of racing throughout Biketoberfest at the American SportBike Racing Association (ASRA) and Championship Cup Series (CCS). Only infield admission is available. Daily tickets and multiple-day passes range from $22.50-$67.50 at DaytonaInternationalSpeedway.com.
Biketoberfest at Destination Daytona: Vendors and live music will be on tap daily throughout the event. On Friday, Oct. 17, H-D Factory Demo Test Rides and H.O.G. Pin Stop (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.); Urban Rides Magazine & Street Bagger Queen of the Beach All Women’s Bike Show (11 a.m.-4 p.m.); Urban Rides Magazine & Jack Jesse Designs Thunder at the Beach Audio Show (4:30-10 p.m.)
Biketoberfest Motorcycle Parts Swap Meet: Daily offerings from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. from vendors on the grounds at Daytona Flea & Farmers Market, 1471 Tomoka Farms Road, Daytona Beach. Free admission. Event also features helicopter rides and four shows daily by the Orlando Alliance Stunt Riders.
Fall Cycle Scene: Outside of Daytona International Speedway, the event’s Midway Marketplace hosts vendors, displays and entertainment daily. Free admission.
Saints & Sinners Pub: There’s live music daily at the watering hole at Destination Daytona, at the intersection of I-95 and U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach. Friday’s music schedule: 12-4 p.m.: Are Friends Electric (noon-4 p.m.); Blake Free Band (4-8 p.m.); Razors Edge (8-11 p.m.)
Iron Horse Saloon: Live music starting at 1 p.m. daily at the attraction, 1068 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. For updated lineup, visit ironhorsesaloon.com.
Midtown Celebrates Biketoberfest: Live music, motorcycles and food from vendors specializing in Southern and Caribbean food. Daily at Cypress Street Park, 981 George W. Ingram Blvd., Daytona Beach. Free admission.
Biketoberfest at Beaches: Daily live entertainment, food and drink specials, with special guest band Hairborn on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18; 301 E. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach; 8-10 p.m. daily. Free admission.
Riverfront Beer and Peanuts at Tomoka State Park: A quiet alternative to Biketoberfest parties, Tomoka Outpost offers ice-cold beer and peanuts with a view of wildlife along the river. The Outpost also offers Cajun boiled peanuts, ice cream, snacks, sodas, fresh coffee, gift items. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Park admission is required.
Daytona Biketoberfest events on Saturday, Oct. 18
Biketoberfest at the Lighthouse: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18; Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 4931 S. Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet. The historic lighthouse and museum will be open an extra hour for Biketoberfest visitors who want to check out the view and enjoy a meal at a nearby waterfront eatery. Regular admission of $6.95 adults (age 12 and older); $1.95 ages 3-11, is required.
Races at Daytona International Speedway: Motorcycle riders take to the legendary road course at the Speedway for four days of racing throughout Biketoberfest at the American SportBike Racing Association (ASRA) and Championship Cup Series (CCS). Only infield admission is available. Daily tickets and multiple-day passes range from $22.50-$67.50 at DaytonaInternationalSpeedway.com.
Biketoberfest at Destination Daytona: Vendors and live music will be on tap daily throughout the event.
Biketoberfest Motorcycle Parts Swap Meet: Daily offerings from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. from vendors on the grounds at Daytona Flea & Farmers Market, 1471 Tomoka Farms Road, Daytona Beach. Free admission. Event also features helicopter rides and four shows daily by the Orlando Alliance Stunt Riders.
Fall Cycle Scene: Outside of Daytona International Speedway, the event’s Midway Marketplace hosts vendors, displays and entertainment daily. Free admission.
Saints & Sinners Pub: There’s live music daily at the watering hole at Destination Daytona, at the intersection of I-95 and U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach. Saturday’s music schedule: Burnside (noon-4 p.m.); Old School Banditz (4-8 p.m.); Molly Hatchet (8 p.m. free concert).
Iron Horse Saloon: Live music starting at 1 p.m. daily at the attraction, 1068 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. For updated lineup, visit ironhorsesaloon.com.
Midtown Celebrates Biketoberfest: Live music, motorcycles and food from vendors specializing in Southern and Caribbean food. Daily at Cypress Street Park, 981 George W. Ingram Boulevard, Daytona Beach. Free admission.
Biketoberfest at Beaches: Daily live entertainment, food and drink specials, with special guest band Hairborn on Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, October 18; 301 E. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach; 8-10 p.m. daily. Free admission.
Riverfront Beer and Peanuts at Tomoka State Park: A quiet alternative to Biketoberfest parties, Tomoka Outpost offers ice-cold beer and peanuts with a view of wildlife along the river. The Outpost also offers Cajun boiled peanuts, ice cream, snacks, sodas, fresh coffee, gift items. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Park admission is required.
Bagger Nationals Bike Audio Contest: A premier motorcycle audio competition at Hard Rock Hotel, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Free admission.
Cruisin’ the Hill Car & Motorcycle Show: Annual show features live music, awards, food trucks and more on the front lawn of Holly Hill City Hall, 1065 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. Proceeds benefit school supply drive for local Holly Hill schools. $10 car entry fee, free for spectators.
Daytona Biketoberfest events on Sunday, Oct. 19
Races at Daytona International Speedway: Motorcycle riders take to the legendary road course at the Speedway for four days of racing throughout Biketoberfest at the American SportBike Racing Association (ASRA) and Championship Cup Series (CCS). Only infield admission is available. Daily tickets and multiple-day passes range from $22.50-$67.50 at DaytonaInternationalSpeedway.com.
Biketoberfest at Destination Daytona: Vendors and live music will be on tap daily throughout the event.
Biketoberfest Motorcycle Parts Swap Meet: Daily offerings from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. from vendors on the grounds at Daytona Flea & Farmers Market, 1471 Tomoka Farms Road, Daytona Beach. Free admission. Event also features helicopter rides and four shows daily by the Orlando Alliance Stunt Riders.
Fall Cycle Scene: Outside of Daytona International Speedway, the event’s Midway Marketplace hosts vendors, displays and entertainment daily. Free admission.
Saints & Sinners Pub: There’s live music daily at the watering hole at Destination Daytona, at the intersection of I-95 and U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach. Sunday’s music schedule: Big Engine (noon-4 p.m.); Hayfire (4-8 p.m.)
Iron Horse Saloon: Live music starting at 1 p.m. daily at the attraction, 1068 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. For updated lineup, visit ironhorsesaloon.com.
Midtown Celebrates Biketoberfest: Live music, motorcycles and food from vendors specializing in Southern and Caribbean food. Daily at Cypress Street Park, 981 George W. Ingram Blvd., Daytona Beach. Free admission.
Biketoberfest at Beaches: Daily live entertainment, food and drink specials, with special guest band Hairborn on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18; 301 E. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach; 8-10 p.m. daily. Free admission.
Riverfront Beer and Peanuts at Tomoka State Park: A quiet alternative to Biketoberfest parties, Tomoka Outpost offers ice-cold beer and peanuts with a view of wildlife along the river. The Outpost also offers Cajun boiled peanuts, ice cream, snacks, sodas, fresh coffee, gift items. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Park admission is required.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Daytona Biketoberfest 2025 events range from concerts to motorcycle shows and more
Reporting by Jim Abbott, Daytona Beach News-Journal / The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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