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Fans of Harley-Davidson meet in October for Daytona Biker Festival
As the name suggests Biketoberfest is a motorcycle festival generally held in mid-October in Daytona Beach. Motorcycle enthusiast around the country and even some from Europe come to see and be seen.
Biketoberfest began as The Daytona Fall Tour, and was first held in October 1992. It all started when Janet Kersey was hired as director of tourism events and promotions was commissioned by the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to create special events that attract visitors during off season periods.
The first task he gave her was to create a special biker event, similar to the ever-popular Bike Week, centered around racing Association's annual fall American Motorcycle held each October at Daytona International Speedway. The event, called "The Daytona Fall Tour presented a picturesque 125-mile ride on tour in Volusia County, bike shows, races at Daytona International Speedway and Bikefest – a series of activities offered mainly by traders in the Main Street. The festival attracted 5,000 visitors from new motorcycles, particularly from Florida to the Daytona Beach area.
The success of the Convention and Visitors Bureau Daytona Fall Visitors Tour attracted increased interest from local merchants and the surrounding community. In 1993, local companies, especially Daytona Harley-Davidson sponsored concerts, trade shows and other activities. Under the direction of the OVC during that period of time, Biketoberferst activities grew to 40 events in a Within three days, today there are many events to see and maybe even a few who would like to participant in.
This popular bikers point "has received celebrities, international guests and media from around the world. The best match in Daytona Beach starts right on the main street. You just can not get the full Biketoberfest experience without a stroll through this ultra famous street. Once there, it is likely to do anything and everything including spectacular custom bikes, high end and the most recent, ridiculous bikes on the planet, and vendors are everywhere selling most exclusive items and food around. Be sure to visit some of the famous Main Street bars, many of which have existed for decades serving generation after generation of bikers. Biking has become an all in the family pastime, many women walk with their husbands, on their own bikes, and as children grow and sometimes even join in the fun. Be sure to collect many of the many unique styles of Biketoberfest t-shirts always on sale to commemorate your time there if this is your first visit or session, each year the specially made shirts with different design and become collectors editions the minute the event is more. You never know what you will see on the main street, but one thing is certain, it's always worth the trip and you will have many interesting stories to all your friends and family at home.
Some of the most popular annual activities include motorcycle shows and demonstrations that showcase new vintage and custom bikes, demonstration rides on the newest machines from leading manufacturers, including Harley Davidson. Power on Main Street and its environs also enjoy of infinite choices of delicious food, live music and a lot of people watching. With a variety of events and activities scheduled in locations throughout Volusia County. If you are looking for some adult themed fun check local venues wet t-shirt and beauty contests, may also be able to find cabbage wrestling and such.
When you want to take a break from the craziness be sure to visit the Daytona International Speedway, after all, was the motorcycle races that started all the bike rally fun to begin with. Years ago the motorcycle races were held on the beach, large crowds gathered to watch. Annual event was a very popular and people came from everywhere to see these adrenaline junkies, the race on the sand and through the waves at record speeds. The crowd shouted their enthusiasm as these early racers put on a spectacular breathtaking spectacle. Even today these daredevils on extremely fast, high powered bikes take some incredible risks as man versus machine and goes for the famous high banks and Corkskrew laps Daytona International Speedway. Racing is not all what they can expect in the circuit, each year enters the city of kickstand high gear with live entertainment, demo rides and plenty of track side activities to entertain you during your visit.
If you're looking to get completely put the crowd to some quite solitude take your bike on the loop, is like no another trip. It is freedom, sunlight, road and graceful curves, is a dream of the riders. If you've never had this trip is strongly recommended to do so. This walk quiet gives you an idea of the natural beauty of Florida, you can check out nearby Ormond Park and see the Fairchild Oak tree – one of the oldest Florida living Oaks. Be sure to bring a camera, maybe even a picnic lunch and enjoy. The Loop is about 22 miles long and a must for drivers who enjoy the road and wants to take a look at Florida's real natural beauty.
So mark your calendars now for mid-October. Hotels fill up quickly so be sure to get bookings made before also possible. Then gas up the bike, his pack sunscreen and head down to Florida for a few days of bikes, babes, beer and nonstop fun, fun, fun.
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