High energy spring festivals in Daytona Beach, FL
Where can visitors find the largest gathering of Jeeps, the biggest rock music festival in America and a flurry of art, cultural and music festivals on a spring vacation getaway? Only in Dayton Beach, Florida
Located on Florida’s East Coast, it is known as the Festival Capital of Florida and will be home to a plethora of festivals this spring.
Here’s some of the upcoming spring festivals in the Daytona Beach area to look out for:
Spring Turkey Run March 27-29
Thousands of classic cars and enthusiasts will gather for this year’s 36th annual Spring Daytona Turkey Run at Daytona International Speedway. The Spring Turkey Run will join the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th birthday and salute American freedom and automotive heritage. Visitors can explore the thousands of classic cars for show and for sale. Check out the massive swap meet, enjoy arts and crafts on Artisan Alley, food, Hops & Hoods Beer Festival and much more.
ONE DAYTONA Art Festival March 28-29
The shopping, entertainment and dining destination ONE DAYTONA will host the ONE DAYTONA Art Festival. It features juried and non-juried fine craft artisans, live art exhibits, live music on Victory Circle stage, a kid’s zone with hands-on craft projects, artist talks at Gallery500, student art walk and more. Admission is free.
Daytona Beach Arts Fest April 11-12
Staged in historic downtown Daytona Beach, the fifth annual Daytona Beach Arts Fest is an immersive art experience with juried art, artisans, crafts, chalk art, live music and mini murals. Admission is free.
Lakeside Jazz Festival April 17-18
Dozens of jazz bands representing schools throughout Florida as well as college ensembles will perform at the 27th annual Lakeside Jazz Festival at the City Center in Port Orange, a premier jazz event in the southern U.S.
Ormond Beach Celtic Festival April 18-19
The sounds of bagpipes will echo in Ormond Beach from Rockefeller Gardens and Fortunato Park along the Halifax River for the 15th annual Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. The festival will be headlined by internationally acclaimed Celtic rock band 7 Nations. In addition to multiple music stages, festival-goers will enjoy the Highland Games, a Clan Village and Celtic societies from throughout the region as well as Celtic food, crafts, jewelry and much more.
Jeep Beach
When: April 17-April 26
Jeep Beach 2026, recognized as the world’s largest Jeep exclusive event, is a 10-day, family-friendly event held throughout Daytona Beach and Volusia County. The event attracts Jeep enthusiasts and Jeep industry vendors worldwide with organizers expecting more than 250,000 visitors and 40,000 Jeeps in attendance.
While many events take place throughout the county, the two-day main event weekend at Daytona International Speedway and the traditional World Famous Jeep Beach Parade are among the highlights. Other activities include a Coastal Clean Up, Sunset in the Sand 5K, and Jeep Beach Concerts.
Jeep Beach has donated over $5 million to local charities to date through the event’s weeklong fundraising efforts. All proceeds raised are distributed to charities throughout Central Florida counties. Jeep Beach has supported over 150 non-profit organizations.
Ormond Beach Art in the Park May 2-3
The 52nd annual Ormond Beach Art in the Park will be held at the Rockefeller Gardens along the Halifax River. It will host a selection of fine artists and crafters showcasing unique creations. There will be kids’ craft zone, live entertainment and food vendors. Admission is free.
Welcome to Rockville May 7-10
Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Bring Me the Horizon and My Chemical Romance will headline Welcome to Rockville, one of America’s largest rock festivals at Daytona International Speedway. “The World Center of Racing” will become the “The World Center of Rock” with 160+ bands spanning all rock genres on five stages. In addition, Welcome To Rockville also offers amusement rides, a giant water slide, artwork installations, partner experiences, award-winning spirits, and food. https://www.daytonabeach.com/
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