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Check back as more events are added as Bike Week comes to Central Florida from Feb. 27-March 8. Look for events in the Daytona Beach area followed by DeLand, Orlando and Sanford below.
DAYTONA BEACH AREA
Notable Concerts:
Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neil will be performing a FREE live concert on Sunday, March 1 at 10 p.m. at Wise Guys Watering Hole at 415 Main Street in Daytona Beach as part of a WHOG Radio event.
Greg Allman in concert on Saturday, Feb. 28: at the Coca-Cola pavilion at Destination Daytona. Tickets are $35 ($37 day of show) plus surcharges available at
www.daytonabeachconcerts.com as well as Pub 44 locations and the Destination Daytona hotel. More info at 386-671-7103. Destination Daytona, 1637 North US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. 866-NICE-HOG (642-3464).
Jackyl in concert on Saturday, March 7: at the Coca-Cola pavilion at Destination Daytona. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 plus surcharges available at
www.daytonabeachconcerts.com as well as Pub 44 locations and the Destination Daytona hotel. More info at 386-671-7103. Destination Daytona, 1637 North US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. 866-NICE-HOG (642-3464).
The Kentucky Headhunters performs at the Broken Spoke on U.S. 1 in Ormond Beach on Thursday, March 5.
Blackfoot performs at the Broken Spoke on U.S. 1 in Ormond Beach on Friday, March 6.
David Allan Coe, the man who wrote the song Take This Job and Shove It, will be performing at the Iron Horse Saloon at 11 p.m. on Friday, March 6. and Saturday March 7 as well as Sunday, March 8 at 4 p.m. 1068 N. US1, Ormond Beach. 386-677-1550.
DaytonaRock.com has a venue-by-venue listing of concerts in Daytona.
More Daytona-Area Events:
Riverfront Park: Feb. 27-March 8: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Harley-Davidson Factory Road Tour and Museum, vendor village, custom bike builders and displays, OEM displays, free live entertainment, beer gardens, parts and accessory installation areas, food court, product sampling, J&P Cycles. 407-721-9110.
Cycle Week at Daytona International Speedway: Feb. 27-March 1: AMA Pro SunTrust Moto-GT Series, Championship Cup Series & American Sportbike Racing Association practice, qualifying & racing - Daytona International Speedway. 1-800-PITSHOP.
68th Daytona 200 by Honda. March 6, 2009 at Daytona International Speedway. Season-opening event to the AMA Pro Racing season will be held under the lights for the first time featuring the world's top riders 1-800-PITSHOP.
http://www.daytonaintlspeedway.com.
AMA's Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Friendraising Breakfast. March 6 at 8 a.m. - Mix and mingle with motorcycling's biggest names such as legends Scott Parker & Jay Springsteen as guests of honor - Hilton Oceanfront Hotel, 100 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. 614-856-2222.
Daytona Supercross by Honda: March 7 at Daytona International Speedway. America's toughest & most demanding Supercross event. 1-800-PITSHOP.
31st Annual Daytona Bike Week Swap Meet: Jam-On Productions: Feb. 27-March 8: Buy, sell, trade - Live music daily - Good food & cold beer - Daytona Flea Market, Tomoka Farms Rd., Daytona Beach. 301-864-3028.
Coleslaw Wrestling at Sopotnick's Cabbage Patch: Wednesday March 4 at Saturday, March 7 at noon: Tomoka Farms Rd., Samsula. 386-428-5459.
www.cabbagepatchbar.com/Photos/Events/Schedule/schedule.htmlMud Wrestling at Gwens Island Bar and Grill, Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 10 p.m. 1355 Doyle Road, Deltona, 32738. 386-259-4968.
www.gwensislandbar.com/Pudding Wreslting at Pub 44 in New Smyrna Beach on Friday, March 6. 1889 State Road 44. 386-428-6523.
www.pub44.comSmiley's 34th Annual Pig Roast: March 1, 2009: Music, outside beer garden, vendors & nightly bonfires - 1161 N US1, Ormond Beach. 386-677-9609.
Blessing of Bikes, The Basilica of Saint Paul: March 1, 9:30 a.m. and also March 7 at 5 p.m. and March 8 at 9:30 a.m.: Blessings are in the North Church parking lot facing Ridgewood Ave. - 300 Blk. North Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach.
Blessing of Bikes on Sunday, March 8 at 9 a.m., Sunshine Holiday Daytona Beach, 1701 N. US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach. 386-672-3045.
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute and Traveling Wall will visit Daytona International Speedway Feb. 27 - March 8 during Daytona Bikeweek. Viewing is free to the public with access to the Memorial through the Turn 4 Tunnel. The mission of the project is to travel the nation to honor, respect, and remember men and women who served, and to pay specific tribute to those who gave all in that service.
Budweiser Clydesdale Parade: March 1. Official Beer of Bike Week -- Come see the Budweiser Clydesdale Parade down Main Street - 2 p.m. Daytona Beach. 386-255-0981.
Daytona Harley-Davidson on Beach Street: Feb. 27-March 8: 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.: Outside vendors, all motorcycle related products, clothing, leather goods, chrome & much more - 290 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach. 386- 253-2453.
Destination Daytona, the Ormond Beach megalopolis created by Daytona Harley-Davidson's Bruce Rossmeyer has several events at their location at 1637 North US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. 866-NICE-HOG (642-3464).
http://www.brucerossmeyer.com/-- Saturday, Feb. 28: Greg Allman in concert at the Coca-Cola pavilion. Tickets are $35 ($37 day of show) plus surcharges available at
www.daytonabeachconcerts.com as well as Pub 44 locations and the Destination Daytona hotel. More info at 386-671-7103.
-- Thursday, March 5: World War Cage Fighting at the Coca-Cola Pavilion. Tickets are $75 ringside $50 preferred $25 General Admission. Doors open at 6 p.m.
-- Saturday, March 7: Jackyl in concert at the Coca-Cola pavilion. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 available at
www.daytonabeachconcerts.com as well as Pub 44 locations and the Destination Daytona hotel. More info at 386-671-7103.
19th Annual Brute Horsepower Shootout: Monday, March 2- Friday, March 6: Competition classes include every kind of bike - Cash & Prizes are awarded - Open & free to the public - WyoTech, Destination Daytona, Ormond Beach. 386-255-0295.
4th Annual Bike Show at Calvary Christian Center: Wednesday, March 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Live music, barbeque & bike show -- All bikers welcome -- Trophies awarded in 10 classes -- Come see the Giant Tipi - Hwy 40 at I-95, Ormond Beach. 386-672-5571.
2nd Annual Daytona 200 Monument Day: Wednesday, March 4, Noon. The monument is located on the boardwalk in back of the Hilton Hotel - 100 N. Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach
Free Aaron Tippen concert, March 5, 4-10 p.m. The hardest working man in country is coming to Daytona Beach and performing a FREE live concert at City Island Park, Daytona Beach. 386-322-3600.
2nd Annual Sisterhood Ride, March 5, 10 a.m. - Noon: Roar Motorcycles - All Welcome - 897 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach. 386-255-7527.
18th Annual Boardwalk Classic Ride-In Show, March 6. Registration from 8-11 a.m., show begins at 11 a.m., awards at 4 p.m.: Cash prizes and trophies. Enter Boardwalk from corner of Main St. & Ocean Ave., Daytona Beach. 386-253-0254.
Gold Wing Getaway Vendor Show: Feb. 27 - March 8, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Pin Striping, Air Brush Artists, Leathers, Tires, Chrome, Accessories, Food & More - Sponsored by GWRRA Daytona Beach Race Wings, New Smyrna Beach Airport, US1. 386-427-5169.
Biking on the Boulevard, Second Ave. Merchants Association: Feb. 27-March 8: Live entertainment, vendors, BBQ, bike shows - Bethune Blvd., Historic District, Daytona Beach. 386-253-1067.
Biker Breakfast on Saturday, March 7 from 8-11 a.m. at Calvary Christian Center. Enjoy a home cooked breakfast - $2.99 donation - All bikers welcome - Hwy. 40 @ I-95, Ormond Beach. 386-672-5571.
37th Annual Rat's Hole Custom Chopper Show on Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. til... Italian Show Down; 3 European bikes from the 2009 Bike Expo of Padua, Italy will be on display - 24 classes of custom bikes & choppers - Food, music, vendors & promotional giveaways - Daytona Lagoon, 601 Earl St., Daytona Beach. 386-454-3496.
Bike Parade on March 8 at 9 a.m.. Gather at 9 a.m. at the Publix Plaza on Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill - Parade leaves at 11 a.m., travels South on Ridgewood Ave. to B.F.F.A.R. Post at 144 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill for a We Survived Bike Week Party - Sponsored by HOG Radio, Florida Bikers Digest & Rue & Ziffra, P.A.. 386-316-7441.
Smiley's Tap: Feb. 27-March 8: World Famous $7 BBQ Buffet, music, outside beer garden, vendors, awesome food & nightly bon fires - 1161 N. US1, Ormond Beach. 386-677-9609.
Wise Guys Watering Hole: Feb. 27-March 8: Live music including Demanufacture, Sixty Watt Sun, The Trans Ams, The Jokers, and Big Block. 415 Main St., Daytona Beach. 386-492-7901.
Bank & Blues Club: Feb. 27-March 8: The Razorbacks jumpstart Bike Week a night early Thursday, Feb. 26 at 9 p.m. and headline nightly except Monday. Toots Lorraine & Traffic, Mike Dugan & Blues Mission are opening acts. Mark Hodgson performs final Friday and Saturday afternoon. 701 Main St., Daytona Beach. 386- 252-9877.
Cheyenne Saloon: Feb. 27-March 8: Outback bar, BBQ ribs & smoked turkey legs, games, contests, live bands - Breakfast buffet daily 7-11 a.m.. - Hwy 17 S., East Palatka, FL 32131 (2 Miles South of the Memorial Bridge) 386-328-9216.
www.cheyennesaloon.com/.
Dirty Harry's: Feb. 27-March 8: Classic & Modern Rock featuring KGB, Lick & Crashrocket - Wet T Contests with cash prises led by Cowboy at 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.p.m. -- Ultimate Babe Contest final Saturday at 7 p.m. - Great grub, cigars & souvenirs - 705 Main St., Daytona Beach. 386- 252-9877.
First Turn Steakhouse & Sports Lounge: Feb. 27-March 8: Live Rock & Roll Bands, 3,000 sq.ft. Tiki Bar - Contests, Karaoke, Food, Liquor & Beer - 5236 N. US1, Port Orange. 386- 788-5434.
Froggy's Saloon: Feb. 27-March 8: 7 a.m.-3 a.m. Music day & night, food, souvenirs & more - 800 Main Street, Daytona Beach. 386-254-8808.
http://www.froggyssaloon.comFull Moon Saloon: Feb. 27-March 8: Indoor Stage featuring Kid Ridlyn, Grip & Bad Mannerz -- Outdoor Stage featuring Stone Throw, BroadBentBetty, Hypersona & more -- Best Bootie Contests -- Home of the $2 Bloody Marys & $3 Margaritas - 700 Main St., Daytona Beach. 386- 253-1944.
Gilly's Pub 44 Riverfront: Feb. 27, 2009 - March 8: Live entertainment everyday Noon-2 a.m. - Dan Lawson, L 3-36, Steve Hagman, Riverdan Band, & Mini Kiss - Huge Patio to sight see - Great Food - 115 Main St., Daytona Beach. 386-226-3000.
Inlet Harbor Restaurant: Feb. 27 - March 8: Welcome Bikers - Bobby Friss Nightly from 7 p.m.-until - Key West Sally from 2/27-3/4 1-6 p.m. - Riverfront breakfast Sat. & Sun. 8-10:30 a.m. Gift shop open 11 a.m daily - 133 Inlet Harbor Rd., Ponce Inlet. 386-767-5590.
Iron Horse Saloon: Feb. 27-March 8: Food, vendors, Wall of Death, burn out pit, live entertainment - 1068 N. US1, Ormond Beach. 386-677-1550.
Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club: Feb. 27-March 8: Reggae Beach Bash with oceanfront views - 127 Ocean Ave., Daytona Beach. 386-253-5224.
Boot Hill Saloon: Feb. 27, 2009 - March 8. Live Bands everyday, contests & prizes - 310 Main St., Daytona Beach. 386-257-2007.
www.boothillsaloon.comGilly's Pub 44: Feb. 27-March 8: Live entertainment everyday from Noon-2 a.m. - Big Engine, Mini Kiss, Close Enough, Riverdan Band, Iced Down, Dan Lawson & Geneva, L 3-16 - Free Parking over 2000 Bikes - 1889 SR 44, New Smyrna Beach. 386-428-6523.
Deadwood Saloon: Feb. 27-March 8: All prices stay the same all year long - Great food, full liquor, great entertainment - Lots of fun & giveaways - 1081 N. US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach. 386-672-3030.
MORE EVENTS: DaytonaBikeWeekEvents.com has more events including a complete list of bike shows, bikini contests and other things. DaytonaRock.com has a venue-by-venue listing of concerts.
DELAND
6th Annual Art of Chrome & Leather at Museum of Florida Art in DeLand, Friday, Feb. 27 through March 22. Display features Art on the Road of Good and Evil, a motorcycle as art exhibit curated by Josh Garrick of Millenia Fine Art in Orlando in association with motorcycle artist Chris Cruz. The exhibit will feature visual, interactive, performance and conceptual art. Featured artists will include: Jacob Cordell, Doug Rhodehamel, Clifton Chandler, Bonnie Gillenwater, Perego, Donna Frank, Scharf, Glennis Siverson, Keith Theriot, Liz Kitchens, Lon Pettit, Joanne Mulrain, Ben Ohrman, Rick Abrams, Dan Colonna, David Langley, Andrew White, Barbara Perrotti, Brigan Gresh, Dawn Rosendahl, Cheryl Turner, Tony Blankenship, Toni Taylor, Russ Muller, Roland Pasqual, Robin Maria Pedrero, Kenneth Balser, John Wilton, Winnie Gustafson, Eliz. St. Hilaire Nelson, and Beryl Bayer. There will also be a showcase of some of the country's top bike builders painted by Florida's airbrush wizard Chris Cruz. 600 North Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL 32720. 386.734.4371.
www.MuseumofFloridaArt.comThe Art of Chrome & Leather VI Bash from 7-11 p.m. at the Museum of Florida Art, Friday, Feb. 27. Ticket: $35 per person available at the door. The event features art by Perego, including an action mural painting and an organic light show with live models along with live rock music with the band Running With Scissors, biker fashion, food and a cash bar in addition to a live auction. Participants are encouraged to wear their best biker gear. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed. This fundraiser supports the Museum of Florida Art's "Art for Kids" Program. 600 North Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL 32720. 386.734.4371.
www.MuseumofFloridaArt.comCelebrity Ride on Sunday, March 1 at 11 a.m. will begin at the Museum of Florida Art and end at the Daytona Beach Kennel Club with a post-ride party featuring live music from the band Small Potatoes. Participating local and national celebrities include Dan Haggerty, best known for his role as "Grizzly Adams," Carl Morrow, a world land-speed record holder who has been seen on such shows as Monster Garage, and Doug Morrow, who continues to race and break land-speed records. Ride tickets are $15 for general admission, which includes the post-ride party, or $30 for VIP tickets, which allows you to ride up front with the celebrities. 600 North Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL 32720. 386.734.4371.
www.MuseumofFloridaArt.comMotorcycle Swap Meet and Bike Auction, Friday, Feb. 28 - Sunday, March 8 at Volusia County Fairgrounds, DeLand. 40 Plus showroom Iron Horse choppers will be auctioned off on March 5 at High Noon - Preview of auction bikes from March 2 - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - Vendors from all over, new and used motorcycle parts and accessories. 386-801-1810.
22nd Annual Daytona Classic Motorcycle Auction: March 7, 11 a.m.. The Nation's Oldest Annual Vintage Motorcycle Auction - Stetson University, Edmunds Athletic Center, DeLand. 805-798-1802.
The 5th Annual DeLand Bike Rally on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Downtown DeLand. Enjoy Vendors, Food Restaurants and shops. Plus a bike show and Live music from Nighthawks and Big Engine.
ORLANDO
Orlando Harley-Davidson celebrates their own version of Bike Week with the following events based at their Historic Factory Dealership at 3770 37th Street, Orlando, FL 32805. 407-423-0346.
www.orlandoharley.com/-- Warrant in concert: Saturday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.
-- Ride-in Bike Show: Sunday, March 1 with $7,500 in cash in prizes.
-- Free Harley-Davidson demonstration rides: Monday, March 2-Sunday, March 8.
-- Feb. 28-March 8: Vendors, Food, Beer, Giveaways, Music
More band lineup:
-- Iced Down: Saturday, Feb. 28, 3 p.m.
-- Kid Ridlyn: Sunday, March 1, 3 p.m.
-- Marc Makri: Monday, March 2-Thursday, March 5, 4 p.m.
-- Willtown: Friday, March 6, 4 p.m.
-- The Trans Ams: Saturday, March 7, 4 p.m.
-- Beautiful Bobby Blackmon, Sunday, March 8, noon.
SANFORD
Seminole Harley-Davidson celebrates their own version of Bike Week with $2 beer each day, vendors, Backyard Boys BBQ, full bar daily specials and more. The following events based at their location at 620 Hickman Circle, Sanford, FL 32771. (407) 328-1212; (800) 666-6900.
http://www.seminoleharley.com/-- Friday, Feb. 27: Kick Off Day with the bands Dyno Drags and Half Time Band from 12-3 p.m., Art Carter from 4-6 p.m., Comedy Central's Lisa Carrerao at 6 p.m., and a ride-in movie at 7 p.m.
-- Saturday, Feb. 28: Dyno Drags, Warehouse Band 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., TNA Superstars Wrestling with Team 3-D and the Dudley Boys, Present Rock and Ride 09, 3 p.m. with autograph session following, Hindu Cowboy live at 5 p.m.
-- Sunday, March 1: Bike Show, Prizes: $1,500 for 1st, $750 for 2nd, $500 for 3rd starting at 10 a.m. -- announced at 2 p.m. Matt Glass and Warehouse live at 2 p.m., Globe of Death performances throughout the day.
-- Monday, March 2: Globe of Death performances, Joseph Martins Live 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Bubba Whoop Ass Wilson and Jeff Howard Live 4-7 p.m.
-- Tuesday, March 3: Globe of Death performances throughout day, Sonny Ferguson live 12:30-3:30 p.m., Damon Fowler Band 3:30-6:30 p.m.
-- Wednesday, March 4: Globe of Death performances throughout day, Joseph Martins Live, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., ZZ NOT (ZZ Top tribute band) 4-7 p.m.
-- Thursday, March 5: Globe of Death performances throughout day, Sonny Ferguson Live, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., ZZ NOT (ZZ Top tribute band) 4-7 p.m.
-- Friday, March 6: Globe of Death performing throughout the day, Joseph Martins Live 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., biker books author Edward Winterholder signing and book sale 4-7 p.m., band Second Helping (Lynard Skynard tribute band) 5-7 p.m.
-- Saturday, March 7: Globe of Death performing throughout day, author Edward Winterholder signing and book sale, band Crash Rocket 1-4 p.m., band Second Helping (Lynard Skynard tribute band) 5-7 p.m.
-- Sunday, March 8: Globe of Death performances all day. Halftime Band 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Sonny Ferguson Live 3-7 p.m.
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