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This Week’s Events in Volusia: Sept. 12 – 18

This information is evolving and will be updated as more info and events become available. Information has been provided by the city, county or by individual event pages. If you have any questions, please direct them to the organizers of the events.

**EVENT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. VISITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK WITH EVENT ORGANIZERS DIRECTLY FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.**

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Read the latest issue of East Coast Current here!

  • Click here to view the listing of Volusia County’s Lyonia Environmental Center’s education and nature-based indoor/outdoor programs.
  • Click here to view the listing of Explore Volusia’s outdoor environmental exploration programs. 
  • Click here to view the listing of Ponce Inlet’s monthly nature and educational programs.

Find this month’s TIDE CHART and fishing guide here! 

All Week/Weekend:

U-Pick Muscadine Grapes at Spring Garden Vineyard

August 12 @ 8:00 am – September 18 @ 5:00 pm

Hand-select muscadine grapes at the annual U-Pick event at Spring Garden Vineyard in DeLeon Springs – 980 Reynolds Rd, De Leon Springs, FL 32130

Jellies, popsicles, and snow cones available!
Open Friday-Sunday, 8am-5pm
August 12 – September 18

Read more about Spring Garden Vineyard here!

5th Annual Trikefest

Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Day is hosting the fifth annual TrikeFest, a three -day rally for all 3 wheelers. 

Vending opportunities are available by emailing mrossmeyer@brhd.com. The Clarion Inn will have a special room rate available. 

Visit the event website here.

The Daytona Boat Show

  • Address: 101 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
  • Presented By: Ocean Center
  • Dates: 9/16/2022, 9/17/2022, 9/18/2022
  • Location: Ocean Center
  • Price: $5 per person; $10 for parking

he Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) presents the Daytona Boat Show at the Ocean Center. The highly anticipated show features 15 of Central Florida’s top boat dealers representing more than 80 manufacturers with approximately 250 boats on display.

The Daytona Boat Show features a wide variety of boats including bowriders, center consoles, deck boats, flats boats, fresh water fishing boats, jet boats, pontoon boats and surf boats to fit any lifestyle and occasion.

Extra incentives are available only during the show from dealers and manufacturers such as extended warranties, service packages, waived dockage, enhanced electronics and accessory packages.

Guests can enjoy vendor booths with boating gear and a variety of products, marine electronics, accessories and much more. Children have the opportunity to catch live trout. This catch and release activity is safe and fun to create lasting memories.

Hours:

Friday, Sept. 16 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 17 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 18 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Daytona Home Show

  • Address: 101 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
  • Presented By: Ocean Center
  • Dates: September 17, 2022 – September 18, 2022
  • Recurrence: Recurring daily
  • Location: Ocean Center
  • Price: Free

The Daytona Home Show is the perfect event for homeowners planning for the year ahead. Attendees can find the latest in products and services for home improvement, meet with potential contractors face-to-face, and speak directly with experts to receive advice and inspiration to turn dream home and other home improvement projects into a reality. 

The show is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18.

Wednesday, September 14

Pirate and Princess Party

  • Address: 1100 Cornerstone Blvd, Suite 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
  • Phone: (386) 843-7459
  • Presented By: Tanger Outlets, Daytona Beach
  • Dates: September 14, 2022
  • Location: Tanger Outlets
  • Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Price: Free

Ahoy Mateys! Landlubbers, scallywags and pretty princesses of all ages are invited to the Tanger Family Fun Day Pirate and Princess Party presented by Halifax Health on Wednesday, September 14 from 10 am-noon next to the Splash Pad. 

This fun-filled family event will include the following activities:

  • Musical Entertainment
  • Pirate & Princess Meet & Greet
  • Giveaways
  • Face Painting
  • Balloon twist
  • Treasure Hunt
  • And More!!!

Plus, dress like a pirate or a princess and receive an extra special prize! Don’t miss the fun or we’ll make you swab the deck!

Thursday, September 15

Pink Lotus Healing a New Life Collaborative 

Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30 PM @ Pink Lotus Massage 4770 S Ridgewood Ave #1, Port Orange, FL 32127

Learn more about resources available for victims of domestic violence with featured speaker, Carmen Ruiz-Diez. Register online via Facebook here.

Friday, September 16

Artisan Alley Farmers Market

The DeLand Artisan Alley Farmers Market is a vibrant marketplace with over 40 vendors that takes place every Friday evening from 6-9 p.m. (rain or shine) in historic downtown DeLand.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: The Who Tribute

  • Address: 70 Boardwalk Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
  • Presented By: The City of Daytona Beach
  • Dates: September 16, 2022
  • Location: Daytona Beach Bandshell
  • Time: 7:15 PM to 9:30 PM
  • Price: General admission is free. VIP tickets are $10.

THE WHOLIGANS – The Who Tribute

The Sounds of Summer Concert Series is an annual live summer concert series that takes place on Friday nights at the historic oceanfront Bandshell located on the North end of the Daytona Beach Boardwalk. Known for bringing the best Tribute Bands to the beach, the 2022 Concert Series returns with its Friday night concerts starting Friday, May 27, and continuing through Friday, September 23 (including special holiday weekend performances). The concerts are free to the public with the option to purchase VIP seats for $10 plus applicable surcharges. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs to the concerts or purchase VIP tickets, which include a seat. VIP tickets will be available for purchase beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, March 18. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office at 600 Auditorium Boulevard in Daytona Beach. 

Special holiday performances on Sunday, May 29, Sunday, July 3, and Sunday, September 4, 2022.

Attendees can park in the nearby Ocean Center parking garage and surface lots. Attendees using the garage have easy access to the Bandshell and Boardwalk area via the pedestrian overpass.

Saturday, September 17

Midtown Music Concert Series: Franchise Players

  • Address: 981 George W. Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  • Presented By: City of Daytona Beach
  • Dates: September 17, 2022
  • Location: Cypress Park
  • Time: 7:30 PM 
  • Price: Free

The City of Daytona Beach is hosting the Midtown Music Concert Series beginning Saturday, April 9, at Cypress Park at 981 George W. Engram Blvd. in Daytona Beach. The free concert series will showcase the best local bands from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on select Saturday nights through September. Food and drink vendors will be onsite during the concerts. 

Saturday, Sept. 17: Franchise Players

Franchise Players featuring Andrew Luv will be performing a blend of soul, pop, smooth jazz, hip hop and more at this performance.

Attendees can bring their own lawn chairs. No coolers are allowed.

This year’s sponsors of the Midtown Music Concert Series includes VyStar Credit Union and U-Store, Daytona Beach. 

Star-Spangled Summer Concert Series: Elton John Tribute

  • Address: 70 Boardwalk Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
  • Dates: September 17, 2022
  • Location: Daytona Beach Bandshell
  • Time: 7:15 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Price: General admission is free. VIP tickets are $10.

The Star-Spangled Summer Concert Series is an annual live summer concert series that takes place on Saturday nights at the historic oceanfront Bandshell located on the North end of the Daytona Beach Boardwalk. Known for bringing the best Tribute Bands to the beach, the 2022 Concert Series continue every Saturday night, May 28 through September 24, plus July 4th. A free fireworks display follows every Saturday night concert. Tickets can be purchased starting March 18th through Ticketmaster. Tickets for each show can be purchased online until 2:00 p.m. on the Friday before the show, and then on the day of the show, VIP tickets will be sold at the Bandshell at 5:00 p.m. for that day’s show.

Bring your own chairs or rent them at the concert for 2 for $5

Attendees can park in the nearby Ocean Center parking garage and surface lots. Attendees using the garage have easy access to the Bandshell and Boardwalk area via the pedestrian overpass.

General admission is free.  VIP tickets are $10.

Smithsonian Museum Day

Enjoy free Museum admission to MOAS and the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art when you present a Museum Day ticket.

Visit Smithsonianmag.com/museumday for details and to download your ticket. Ticket does not include planetarium admission.

International Coastal Cleanup

Saturday from 8 – 11 AM – countywide

Join Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division for the International Coastal Cleanup at your choice of over 20 sites along the beach, Halifax River and Indian River from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Last year, 1,330 Volusia County volunteers collected 4,822 pounds of trash during the cleanup.

Register online at www.volusia.org/cleanups from Aug. 1 to Sept. 3. Bring garden gloves, drinking water in refillable bottles, and buckets for collecting trash. Wear a hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothing and outdoor footwear. Preregistered participants will receive a T-shirt after the event, as supplies last. 

Beach cleanup sites include:

  • Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park, 1800 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea
  • Tom Renick Park, 1575 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea
  • Birthplace of Speed Park, 21 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach
  • Andy Romano Beachfront Park, 839 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach
  • Sun Splash Park, 611 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
  • Frank Rendon Park, 2705 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores
  • Edwin Peck Park, 3167 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores
  • Winter Haven Park, 4589 S. Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet
  • North Beach Community Park, Sapphire Road and North Atlantic Avenue, New Smyrna Beach
  • Flagler Avenue Beachfront Park, 100 Buenos Aires St., New Smyrna Beach
  • 27th Avenue Park, 3701 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach
  • Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park, 6656 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach

River cleanup sites include:

  • Highbridge Road, 40 Highbridge Road
  • Tomoka State Park Loop pull-offs, 2099 N Beach St., Ormond Beach
  • Sanchez Park, 329 Sanchez Ave., Ormond Beach
  • Sunrise Park North, 1135 Riverside Drive, Holly Hill 
  • City Island Park, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach
  • Bushman Park, 4575 Spruce Creek Road, Port Orange
  • Port Orange Causeway Park, 93 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange
  • Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, 6250 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange
  • George R. Kennedy Memorial Park, 103 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater
  • River Breeze Park, 250 H.H. Burch Road, Oak Hill

Most river locations have boat launches where participants are encouraged to bring their kayaks, paddleboards, canoes or motorboats (where appropriate) to access hard-to-reach coastlines.

For information about the cleanup or to register, visit www.volusia.org/cleanups on or after Aug. 1 or contact Christie Miller at clmiller@volusia.orgor 386-736-5927, ext. 12330.

In addition to taking part in the annual cleanup, residents can help decrease marine debris simply by reducing the amount of waste and single use products they generate on a daily basis. Remember the motto, “Reduce and reuse, then recycle.”  

EDGEfest River Rescue Regatta

Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM @ Menard May Park (413 South Riverside Drive, Edgewater)

Do you love the water? The city of Edgewater sure does – we treasure the gem that is the Intracoastal Waterway. The EDGEfest River Rescue Regatta will include water fun and safety tips. There will be plenty of fun and educational opportunities for all ages. Bring your stand up paddleboard, kayak or canoe for an excursion along the shoreline. 

There will be a guided paddle tour, trash art contest and cardboard boat race at 12:30 p.m. Teams can consist of two to four members and children under 10 must wear a personal flotation device. Awards will be presented for speed, team spirit and best in show. Boats may be made at home prior to the event or at the park. Some supplies will be provided at the event. Find detailed rules on the city’s website or Facebook page. 

Once again, the city will be participating in the International Coastal Clean Up as part of this event. The International Coastal Clean Up began more than 30 years ago and now volunteers from all over the United States and 100 other countries come together each year to clean up the coastlines. 

Join the fun on Saturday, September 17 at Menard May Park (413 South Riverside Drive, Edgewater) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There is still plenty of room for vendors at the EDGEfest River Rescue Regatta! Call (386) 424-2400 x7207 or email SpecialEvents@CityOfEdgewater.org for more information about how to get involved.

Downtown DeLand Cruise

  • Saturday, September 17, 2022
  • 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • East Indiana Avenue, DeLand, FL, 32720

Riverwalk Park Food Truck Fest

Saturday from 12 – 6 PM @ Riverwalk Park, Port Orange

Join us for a Food Truck Fest at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange on Saturday, September 17th & November 19th from 12:00-6:00 pm! 

Bring the family out for fun in the park! Enjoy some of the area’s best food trucks, shop with local businesses, and have fun with free activities, games, music and giveaways.

Menus posted closer to the event! To become a food or business vendor, email info@TouchofMagicEvents.com.

September 17th Food Truck List:

  • Allecia’s Island Cuisine
  • Cajun Cravins’ 2 Go
  • Churros & Cream
  • Coastal donuts
  • Cousins Maine Lobster Miami
  • Filo Greek
  • Florida Juice Company
  • Frankie’s Chicago Beef
  • GRAN AREPA
  • Grandma’s BBQ
  • Jour de Crepe
  • Lee’s Famous Cheesesteaks
  • MayoKechu
  • Pizzadilla Grill 
  • Repicci’s Real Italian Ice & Gelato
  • SiamO-Cha Thaicuisine
  • Splitz Frozen Treats
  • Tasty Sabo’r
  • The Dancing Empanada
  • The Knot by Rollin’ Dough
  • The Rustick Road
  • Wing It To The Bone

Tent dessert vendors:

  • Bella’s Little Delights 
  • Mama Cannoli
  • Tasty Treats by Chea
  • The Cookie Suite
  • The Little Macaron

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