Daytona Bike Week 2024 is less than a month away. What you need to know.

Jim Abbott, Daytona Beach News-Journal
·4 min read

After the roar of NASCAR engines provides the February soundtrack in Daytona Beach, another familiar rumble announces the return of another annual event in March.

Yes, Bike Week is just around the corner.

If you’re among those making plans, Bike Week 2024 will unfold March 1-10, offering the annual influx of an estimated 300,000-400,000 riders and fans across a broad swath of Central Florida that includes Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, Duval, Orange, Seminole and Brevard counties, among others.

No cars allowed, as motortcycle riders take over Main Street on the opening day of Bike Week in 2023. The annual event, now in its 83rd year, will unfold again March 1-10 in Daytona Beach and throughout Central Florida.
No cars allowed, as motortcycle riders take over Main Street on the opening day of Bike Week in 2023. The annual event, now in its 83rd year, will unfold again March 1-10 in Daytona Beach and throughout Central Florida.

The World’s Most Famous Beach remains the epicenter, however, where Harley-Davidsons rumble on the traditional hub along Main Street that’s Ground Zero for watching colorful people and machines.

Here’s what you need to know:

How long has Bike Week been going on? What's it all about?

Now in its 83rd year, Bike Week is an annual 10-day celebration powered by an array of vendors offering everything from custom sunglasses to exhaust systems, live music and opportunities to cruise everywhere from jam-packed city streets to scenic rural roads.

Here are a few must-do experiences:

Cruise Main Street: Although the event has expanded its footprint over the years, Main Street remains bucket-list worthy, especially for first-timers. Expect it to be packed elbow-to-elbow and tailpipe-to-tailpipe with motorcycles, onlookers, street vendors, bands and unusual characters from the Main Street bridge to State Road A1A.

Shop the Swap: Need a part or accessory? A complete engine? Check out the thousands of items for sale or trade at the annual Daytona Bike Week Swap Meet, a fixture for 45 years in the expansive grounds at 1471 Tomoka Farms Road, just south of the Daytona Flea & Farmers Market.

Rally in DeLand: Be sure to check out the annual DeLand Bike Rally, which features thousands of motorcycles along Woodland Boulevard. There’s a midway with motorcycle-related merchandise, as well as music, beer and food. Past events also have included a group biker wedding ceremony. This year’s rally unfolds from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 2.

Visit mainstreetdeland.org for details.

Ride the Ormond Loop: This famed 23-mile stretch from Birthplace of Speed Park to the Tomoka River basin is known for its lush canopies of live oaks and breathtaking ocean, river and marsh views. The trek, part of a larger 30-mile-plus double loop, takes riders past an assortment of oceanfront beach parks along State Road A1A, as well as North Peninsula State Park, Highbridge Park, Bulow Creek State Park and the Fairchild Oak, Tomoka State Park, Tomoka Outpost and the Ormond Beach Historical Society.

Bike Week at Daytona International Speedway

Throughout the event, Daytona International Speedway will host a mammoth motorcycle marketplace in the parking lots in front of the track along International Speedway Boulevard.

The free event features high-end manufacturer displays, top-of-the-line gear from Hot Leathers, free test rides on Progressive Demo Road, Harley-Davidson Thunder Alley and more.

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Speed will be the name of the game at the 2024 Daytona Supercross at 7 p.m. March 2 at Daytona International Speedway. The course is regarded as the most demanding of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship season.

Tickets range from $55-$69 at daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

On Bike Week’s closing weekend, the Daytona 200, hosted by MotoAmerica, will unfold March 7-9 (times TBD) at the Speedway. The race features the high-powered machines on both the Speedway’s famed high banks as well as the infield road course.

Josh Herrin races to the checkered flag to win the 2023 Daytona 200 at Daytona International Speedway. Motorcycle races return to the Speedway during Bike Week 2024, a 10-day influx of motorcycle riders that runs March 1-10 in Daytona Beach and throughout Volusia County.
Josh Herrin races to the checkered flag to win the 2023 Daytona 200 at Daytona International Speedway. Motorcycle races return to the Speedway during Bike Week 2024, a 10-day influx of motorcycle riders that runs March 1-10 in Daytona Beach and throughout Volusia County.

Two-day ticket packages are $59, with three-day packages available for $79 at daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

In addition to the 200, the Speedway also will host the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Championship, The Twins Cup Championship and the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship during Bike Week.

Visit daytonainternationalspeedway.com for details.

Can I camp at Bike Week 2024?

Yes, there are a variety of campsites throughout Volusia County ready to welcome the biker influx.

Among the most popular is Fastlane Campground, open throughout the event at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., in DeLand.

It offers RV full hookups starting at $75 per night, included two guests. Primitive tent camping is $15 per night per person or $90 for the full 10 days. Trailer parking for 10 days is $100.

Amenities include hot showers, restrooms, free Wi-Fi, food vendors and nightly entertainment at the Fastlane Bar & Grill. All campers will have free entry to Fastlane’s Motorcycle Swap Meet, the popular Burning Bike event on March 8.

The crowd cheers as the flames grow higher on the Burning Bike, a giant 75-foot wooden bike and rider during last year's Bike Week. The annual Burning Bike ceremony will return March 8 at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand.
The crowd cheers as the flames grow higher on the Burning Bike, a giant 75-foot wooden bike and rider during last year's Bike Week. The annual Burning Bike ceremony will return March 8 at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand.

For the uninitiated, the Burning Bike event revolves around a 75-foot handmade wooden motorcycle adorned with messages to departed loved ones to be sent skyward when the bike is ceremoniously burned. This year's burn party is slated for 5 p.m. March 8.

Visit fastlanecampground.com for more information.

Where can I get more Bike Week information?

Visit officialbikeweek.com for a full listing of events.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Bike Week 2024 ready to rumble into Daytona Beach: What to know