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This Week: Events in Volusia (4/29 – 5/5)

Get ready to explore and experience the best that Volusia County has to offer with this week’s events! Bring your friends and family to savor authentic cuisines, sip on refreshing margaritas, and dance to festive music at local restaurants and bars to celebrate Cinco De Mayo and more!

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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Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived Exhibit Presented by The Lawyer Dude

Enter the world of Megalodon, the gigantic prehistoric shark that once commanded the world’s oceans! Be consumed with awe walking through a full-scale sculptural replica of the 60-foot-long apex predator, and explore the life of this fantastic ancient creature.

Learn about Megalodon and how new scientific discoveries continue to reveal its remarkable story, including its enormous size, diet, relatives, evolution, and ultimate extinction. The object-rich exhibit features real fossil specimens, full-scale models of ancient and modern sharks, and tooth-shaped display units with actual Megalodon fossils.

This is your last chance to visit this traveling exhibition from the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Sea Squirts

Mar 6 – May 15, 2024

The Sea Squirts Program introduces marine life to children ages 3-5 years and an accompanying adult.

Through our curriculum-based programming, we offer students some of their first, up-close investigations into Florida’s amazing coastal ecosystems and what it means to be a scientist using outdoor exploration, animal observations, arts and crafts, stories and games. This year, students will strengthen their fine and gross motors skills, language skills, and social emotional skills through lessons designed around exploring different ocean zones and habitats. Sea Squirts is offered every Wednesday at 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Cost is $85 per one adult and child for one nine week package. Drop-in price is $8 per one adult and $8 per one child. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance to receive a refund. To register more than one child for a nine week package, please call 386.428.4828 To register for a nine week package, visit here.

To drop into a single class, visit here. First 9 Weeks (deadline for entire session registration is August 16)8/23: Introduction to the Ocean and its Zones8/30: Ocean Zones Review9/6: Midnight Zone Introduction9/13: Fish of the deep: Anglerfish9/20: Vampire Squid9/27: Ugliest Ocean Animal goes to… The Blobfish10/4: Happy 4th!: Firework Jelly10/11: Stars in the Night: Brittle stars10/18: Midnight Zone Review / Finishing Craft if anyone missed any days Second 9 Weeks (themes TBA)10/2511/111/811/1511/2211/2912/612/1312/20 Third 9 Weeks (themes TBA)1/101/171/241/312/72/142/212/283/6 Fourth 9 Weeks (themes TBA)3/133/203/274/34/104/175/15/85/15

For more information about our sea squirts program, please visit here.

The Lure of Florida Fishing

Go on an unforgettable journey through the rich history and captivating artistry of one of Florida’s most beloved pastimes – Fishing. Florida, a paradise for anglers with its extensive coastline and abundant waters, has a story that unfolds like no other. Complemented by the collection at the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, The Lure of Florida Fishing will immerse you in the age-old tradition that has left an indelible mark on the Sunshine State. Delve into the history of fishing, from the opulent days of the Gilded Age to the modern era, and see how the passion for this sport has stood the test of time. This exhibit combines the Brown Collection along with a history exhibit on loan from the Florida Museum of History in Tallahassee.

With one of the longest coastlines in the country, Florida is a fisherman’s dream. From serene rivers, and tranquil lakes, to babbling streams, our state has it all. The Florida waters are teeming with over 600 species of fish, offering an angler’s paradise that’s second to none. Our exhibit features exquisite oil and watercolor paintings that portray dock and pier fishing, idyllic fishing boats, old Florida fish camps, and captivating fish portraits. These remarkable pieces of art capture the essence of this cherished pastime. The Lure of Florida Fishing promises to engage and inspire everyone.

Cultuvue Photography Exhibition-We are Art

  • Address: 698 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  • Presented By: Cultuvue
  • Dates: March 15, 2024 – May 14, 2024
  • Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Location: Bethune Cookman University Performing Arts Center
  • Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

The Cultuvue Photography Exhibition goes beyond the mere display of aesthetically pleasing portraits. Their commitment lies in creating a platform where art serves to broaden the inspirations, possibilities, and unity of the upcoming generation. The exhibition aims to function as a focal point for ongoing development and empowerment, achieved through engaging artistic projects scheduled throughout the month.

Daytona Tortugas

  • Address: 105 East Orange Avenue, Jackie Robinson Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  • Presented By: Daytona Tortugas
  • Dates: 4/9-14/2024, 4/23-28/2024, 5/7-12/2024, 5/21-31/2024, 6/1-2/2024, 6/11-16/2024, 6/25-7/1/2024, 7/2/2024, 7/3/2024, 7/19-21/2024, 7/30-8/4/2024, 8/13-18/2024, 9/2/2024, 9/4-8/2024
  • Location: Jackie Robinson Ballpark

The Daytona Tortugas, a proud affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, make their 2024 return to Jackie Robinson Ballpark on City Island in Daytona Beach with their first home game of the season is on April 9 and the season runs through September. Home Games are listed here.  More information about the Tortugas schedule, fun events, tickets and more is available on the Daytona Tortugas website.

First Saturday Cruisin’ Car Show at ONE DAYTONA

  • Address: 1 Daytona Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  • Dates: November 4, 2023 – November 2, 2024
  • Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday
  • Location: ONE DAYTONA
  • Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Price: Free

Join the East Coast Cruisers every 1st Saturday at ONE DAYTONA for the Cruisin’ Car Show.  The classic car show is from 3-6 PM and takes place in the International Motorsports Center parking lot.  From muscle cars and hot rods, to classic cruisers and customs, the Cruisin’ Car Show has something for everyone. 

Historic Loop Bus Tours

Our Education & Special Events Committees worked diligently to bring back the popular Historic Loop Bus Tours, which we offer on the first and third Saturday every month. We will also schedule bus tours on week days for the many organizations in Ormond Beach and surrounding areas.

Ormond Beach Historical Bus Tour

Join the Ormond Beach Historical Society and they’ll take you on a two-hour tour of the scenic Ormond Loop!
First and Third Saturday every month
Tickets are $30 per person; 13 seats per tour.
http://www.OrmondHistory.org/historic-bus-tours

You will see many historic places including The Casements, the 500-year-old Fairchild Oak at Bulow Creek State Park, the Ormond Yacht Club, the Anderson-Price Memorial Building, Pilgrim’s Rest Church, the Ormond Timucua Burial Mound, the Three Chimneys Sugar Mill ruins, historic homes and MORE!

Riverfront Esplanade Splash Pad Reopens

The Riverfront Esplanade Splash Pad, located in the Palm Garden, will reopen to visitors on March 1st and will stay open through the end of October. Splash Pad hours are from 8 am – 6 pm every day!

Hours are subject to change due to special events, weather, or maintenance. Check it out!

The Great NSB Margarita Tour on Flagler Avenue!

April 1st-May 4th 2024

Margarita Madness has come to Flagler Avenue! The 2024 Margarita Tour runs from April 1st – May 4th with multiple tasty takes on the Classic Margarita. 
Grab your Tour Map from any participating location, Purchase your full sized margarita during the tour dates, collect your stamps with each purchase, once all stamps are collected, drop your Tour Map in the mailbox by 401 Flagler Avenue.
We expect giveaways and swag items to tour finishers. Winners contacted by email, prize giveaway announced May 5th.

Rent

  • Address: 124 North Florida Avenue, DeLand, FL 32721
  • Phone: (386) 736-1500
  • Presented By: Athens Theatre
  • Dates: 4/13/2024, 4/14/2024, 4/18/2024, 4/19/2024, 4/20/2024, 4/21/2024, 4/25/2024, 4/26/2024, 4/27/2024, 4/28/2024, 5/2/2024, 5/3/2024, 5/4/2024, 5/5/2024
  • Location: Athens Theatre
  • Time: 7:30 PM to 9:15 PM
  • Price: Preferred $35 Adult $30 Senior $28 Student $12 Group 8+ $25

Rent, the Musical
Since its1996 debut, Jonathan Larson’s musical, Rent, has been awarded four Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize! For almost 30 years, it has been enthralling audiences with its story of love, loss, and hope set against the backdrop of New York’s Lower East Side during the onslaught of the HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s. Loosely based on Puccini’s La Bohème, the show follows a group of impoverished artists and musicians as they navigate their way through a year of challenges and triumphs, all while trying to make a life for themselves in the city that never sleeps. Over its almost four-decade long run, Rent has been praised for its frank and honest portrayal of addiction, mental illness, and disease, as well as its hopeful message of love and acceptance. The musical has resonated with audiences all over the world, and although it is now widely recognized as a theatre classic, its popularity continues to grow. Rent reminds us all that the only way we should be measuring the seasons of our life, is in “Seasons of Love!”

Not recommended for audiences younger than 14.

Random Acts of Insanity Standup Comedy

  • Address: 242 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  • Phone: (386) 252-3118
  • Dates: August 19, 2023 – November 16, 2024
  • Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 3rd Saturday
  • Location: Cinematique Theater
  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Price: $8.50 general admission

Every third Saturday, Random Acts of Insanity hosts Live Standup Comedy with comics from all over Central Florida.

Climb to the Moon

Apr 23 – Dec 15, 2024

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, 4931 S Peninsula Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL

Join us for our monthly event: Climb to the Moon! Scheduled on the date of the full moon, guests will join our lighthouse keepers on a private tour into the past to discover the unique history of this National Historic Landmark. Experience spectacular views of the sunset and full moon from the top of Florida’s tallest lighthouse and see the tower’s third order Fresnel Lens up close. Spots are limited to 25, so reservations are a MUST!

And the Women Gather Literary Event

Saturday, April 27, 202410:00 AM – Sunday, May 5, 20242:00 PM

Athens Theatre124 North Florida Avenue, DeLand, FL

Women will come from all over Florida for jazz, books, food, and fellowship. Live music, amazing authors, raffle items, and more.

Author event is $25; lunch event is $60.

Ormond Beach Burger Week

Sun Apr 28th – Sat May 4th

A week long celebration of burgers where Ormond Main Street restaurants get creative and compete for the BEST BURGER in Ormond Beach, voted by YOU.

STOMP

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show.

Almost, Maine

Almost, Maine, is not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So, it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways.

Downtown Daytona Nights: Food Trucks

Take part in the excitement at Downtown Daytona Nights on Magnolia Avenue in the heart of Downtown Daytona Beach, where you’ll find an incredible fusion of flavors from food trucks, the soulful beats of live music, a showcase of local artistry, a strong sense of community, and so much more. A fun, free, family night out!

MetroHealth Super Seniors Tournament at Pictona

This is the fourth year for this event. The MetroHealth Super Seniors tournament will have competition for women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles.

All Gold Medal winning teams will be entered in a drawing for $5000 each day. One team will be drawn at the end of the day, and MetroHealth will write a $2500 check to each team member!

“Art in the Park” Arts & Crafts Festival

  • Address: 78 East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
  • Phone: (386) 676-3347
  • Presented By: Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
  • Dates: May 4, 2024 – May 5, 2024
  • Recurrence: Recurring daily
  • Location: Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
  • Time: 10am‑5pm Saturday / 10am‑4pm Sunday
  • Price: Free

Now celebrating its 50th year, Art in the Park is held annually the weekend before Mother’s Day and is presented by the City of Ormond Beach Leisure Services Department in partnership with the Ormond Memorial Art Museum. Fine artists and crafters from throughout the region join us along the banks of the Halifax River in Rockefeller Gardens.

May 4 & 5, 2024

10a.m.‑5p.m. Saturday / 10a.m.‑4p.m. Sunday

Tuesday, April 30

Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour

  • Address: 101 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
  • Dates: April 30, 2024
  • Location: Ocean Center
  • Time: 7:00 PM
  • Price: Tickets start at $18.75

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour as they take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan fun! See the Globetrotter stars LIVE as they dribble, spin, slam and dunk their way past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals!

You’ll be amazed by new levels of mind-blowing trick shots, expert ball-handling skills, and BIG LAUGHS with unrivaled opportunities for pre-game, post-game and in-game fan engagement!

Wednesday, May 1

The Everly Brothers Experience

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Athens Theatre, 124 North Florida Avenue, DeLand, FL

Since 2016, brothers Zachary and Dylan Zmed along with their partner and drummer Burleigh Drummond, have celebrated the pivotal music and history of The Everly Brothers legacy with enthusiastic crowds all across the US and overseas in prestigious venues. The Zmed Brothers say, “ The music of the 50’s and 60’s is nostalgic for us, our parents raised us all on it, and we feel that Don and Phil’s contribution is greatly overlooked, especially by younger generations. Our aim is not to impersonate but to do our best at honoring their brotherly legacy through our own spirits by representing the aesthetics of their iconic sound and by exploring the important role they played in pioneering the rock n’ roll movement, all while having a little fun sharing our own personal story,” and they do just that.

Live at the Athens Theatre

Thursday, May 2

Daytona State College Theater Presents: Music Production Technology Rocks!

Come to the News Journal Center for a Daytona State College’s Music Production Technology Rocks! in the Gillespy Theatre.

Dive deep into the cutting-edge world of music technology as we bring you an electrifying showcase that merges the raw power of song with the latest in music production.

DSC Music Department Presents The Symphonic Band

Witness the outstanding performance from the Daytona State College’s very own Symphonic Band. Experience the harmonious magic of our symphony, where every note dances in perfect unison to captivate your senses.

The 43rd Asbury Short Film Concert

Join in the Root Family Auditorium at the Museum of Arts & Sciences for The 43rd Asbury Short Film Concert, presented by MOAS and Asbury Shorts USA. The 43rd Asbury Short Film Concert will feature a fast-paced and highly entertaining lineup of the best in short film comedy, drama, and animation. This two-hour showcase will include Oscar Nominees, US film festival ‘Best of Show’ winners, and international honorees from the past and present. 

This event is recommended for ages 16 and older.

Museum doors open at 6:00pm for a cash bar. Auditorium doors open at 6:30pm for opening seating. An intermission break is included. 

Donate blood for a $20 gift card, T-shirt, and free wellness checkup

Thursday, May 2 @ 9 am to 3 pm

NSB City Gym

Friday, May 3

Daytona State Theatre presents A Night of Improv

Join in for an unforgettable evening with our quick witted performers and the thrill of spontaneous laughter.

DeLand 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.

Ribbon cutting for new Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum annex set

Friday, May 3 @ 10 am

314 N. Duss Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL

Saturday, May 4

Cinco De Mayo Street Party

  • Address: Beach Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  • Presented By: Downtown Daytona Beach Events
  • Dates: May 4, 2024
  • Location: Downtown Daytona Beach in front of Tia’s Tacos on Beach Street
  • Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • Price: Free admission

Cinco De Mayo Street Party is set for Downtown Daytona Beach on North Beach Street. Attendees will find traditional food available for purchase, food trucks, drink specials along with a DJ and live music. Free parking available. 

First Saturday Ormond Art Walk

  • Address: Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
  • Phone: (386) 871-4991
  • Presented By: Art Spotlight
  • Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday
  • Location: East & West Granada Blvd
  • Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Price: Free Free shuttle bus service is available all evening, so park your car and ride from venue to venue.

Come celebrate art and culture with us every first Saturday of the month between 3-7 p.m. along Granada Blvd in Ormond Beach. All art galleries with the Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Garden and many other businesses have their doors open to showcase local and international artists. Locations often have light hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music. This is a free event, you can stroll down to Boulevard by foot, by car, or take the free shuttle. Make sure to stop at:
– Art Spotlight – 67 W. Granada Blvd
– Frame of Mind – 23 W. Granada Blvd
– Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Garden – 78 E. Granada Blvd
– Ocean Art Gallery – 197 E. Granada Blvd
– The Studio – 150 Tomoka Ave.

Free shuttle bus service is available all evening, so park your car and ride from venue to venue.

Vettes at ONE DAYTONA

  • Address: One, Daytona Blvd, One, Daytona Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  • Presented By: ONE DAYTONA
  • Dates: May 4, 2024
  • Location: Victory Circle & Daytona Blvd.
  • Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Price: Free

Join in for Vettes at ONE DAYTONA event featuring a variety of corvettes and a silent auction with amazing items to bid on!

Roots and Blossoms Native Flora Fiesta & Native Plant Sale

Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Avenue, Ormond Beach, FL

Art & Artisan Stroll

May 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Art Stroll on Canal Street, Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL

$25 prepaid / $30 day of event

First Saturday in Downtown NSB! Take a stroll and enjoy Art, Antiques and MORE!! Featuring live music from Noon – 2pm.

Vendor Cost is $25 prepaid / $30 day of event.

Sip & Stroll

WHEN: May 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm  Repeats 

WHERE: Canal Street Historic District

COST: 25.00

Sample craft beers and unique wines as you stroll through the Canal Street Historic District from 1pm to 6pm. Tickets are $25 and include a Canal Street souvenir glass and 12 sampling tickets that can be redeemed at 13 locations in the district. A self-guided map is provided for this exciting excursion. Tickets can be purchased (Cash Only) or picked up from 1-5pm the day of the event at the Info Booth near Christmas Park. 

Gallery Walk

WHEN: May 4, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm  Repeats 

WHERE: Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL

COST: Free

Join us in the Canal Street Historic District on the 1st Saturday of the month. Stroll down Canal, Douglas, and Magnolia. Enjoy the beautiful galleries and see the amazing art community here in New Smyrna Beach.

Volusia Valor Days

Saturday, May 4, 20249:00 AM  – Sunday, May 5, 20244:00 PM

Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 East New York Avenue, DeLand, FL

Volusia Valor Days is set to be an extraordinary event featuring an extensive display of fully operational WWII tanks, artillery, and wheeled vehicles, marking the largest public showing of its kind. Attendees can witness a WWII-era battle demonstration alongside periodic salute fires from tanks and artillery.

The event also offers a first responder touch-a-truck display, showcasing modern vehicles, alongside historic military vehicle displays spanning various eras. Additionally, guests can engage with historian and author guest speakers, explore Museum Row with displays from local and regional museums, historians, and historical organizations, and experience living history encampments. You can browse militaria vendors and enjoy a variety of food truck offerings throughout the event.

Playing on the Porches

Saturday, May 4, 2024 @ 9:00 AM  4:00 PM

Barberville Pioneer Settlement, 1776 Lightfoot Lane, Barberville, FL

Get ready to enjoy some live folk music and witness historical demonstrations, such as blacksmithing and spinning, that will take you back in time. You can also explore the community yard sale and uncover hidden treasures. And of course, no community gathering would be complete without indulging in some mouth-watering Bar-B-Que.

Bring your friends and family along for a day full of music, nostalgia, and good old-fashioned fun!

WVSC Speed Show

Date: 05/04/2024 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Lake Helen Equestrian Center, 321 Pleasant Street, Lake Helen, Florida

Generally held on the first Saturday of every month is our family game show day!  This show features riders of all ages and skill levels demonstrating their skilled partnership with their horse while having fun in a supportive community!

Each show event has four classes: barrel racing, polebending, and two “fun event” classes that vary and are often themed with the month in which the show is held!  The order of the events are not necessarily as they are listed here.  Please verify at registration.  While the focus of these classes are the sportsmanship and community, we do offer ribbons for places 1st-6th, as well as grand and reserve prizes for those who ride in 3 out of the 4 events and earn the most points at the end of each day.  As an added bonus, if you are a member of the West Volusia Saddle Club, these points can also accrue to our fabulous end of year awards at our annual banquet! Points can be reviewed at every monthly meeting. 

Don’t miss out on the fun!!

Classes:
$9 each class for non-members
$7 each class for members
$5 grounds fee per rider
$3 per untimed exhibition

 Don’t forget your WVSC Annual Membership is only $35 for an individual, $10 per additional family member, up to 6 total members of a household.   Youth under age 18 must join with a parent or legal guardian.  Applications can be filled out at any of our shows, or are available online here.

 Divisions

Riding divisions are determined by the age of the rider as of January 1 of the riding year:

Lead Line (must be lead in-hand by person 18 years or over and participant must be over 2 years old)
Small Fry: 8 years old and under
Juniors: 9-11 years old
Teen: 12-14 years old
Intermediate: 15-17 years old
Senior: 18-39 years old
Super Senior: 40+ years old

One horse may only be ridden in two divisions, with the exception of Lead Line.  A single rider may bring multiple horses to compete on, but only one horse/rider combination may be eligible for end of day prizes.

Palm Bluff Trail Race and Ultra

May 4, 2024 · Sat, 6:00 AM

Palm Bluff Conservation Area, 1275 State Rte 415, Osteen, FL

This race takes place along the beautiful trails in the Palm Bluff Conservation Area near Osteen Florida. The trails are a mixture of single and double track trails through mostly old growth forest and pine areas. There is one short section along power lines and some small sections of soft sand. The course follows two loop trails through the park. Aid stations will be available every 2 – 4 miles, and the longer distance races will do the loops multiple times. This event will be timed but will be a fun and low key just to get out and enjoy the trails. This is a great event for new and first time ultra runners. If you are planning on doing the Keys 100 this could be a great training run for you.

14Th Annual Business Expo – Hosted by SEV Chamber

May 4, 2024 · Sat, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce, 115 Canal St Ste A, New Smyrna Beach, FL

Live Local and join us for the 14th Annual Business Expo on Saturday, May 4th from 9am-3pm!

Historic Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach transforms into an outdoor Business EXPO. It will be full of local businesses, vendors and activities for the whole family! Walk down the street and learn more about the vibrant business community that Southeast Volusia has to offer.

There will be a variety of booths, including businesses specializing in Home Improvement, Real Estate, Medical Services, Local Retailers, Fitness, Insurance, Upcoming Events, Community Outreach / Non-Profits and so many more! Stay tuned for map & list of booth assignments to be posted in this event page.
Each booth will be spotlighting their business or community group. Many will have giveaways, prize drawings, and special offers to share with guests.

Don’t miss out! Come see what Southeast Volusia has to offer from 9am-3pm on Saturday, May 4th!

St. Johns River Birdwatching Cruise

Saturday, May 4, 2024 @ 10:30 AM  12:30 PM

Blue Spring State Park, 2100 West French Avenue, Orange City, FL

Sunday, May 5

Taco Challenge along Flagler Avenue!

May 5 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with tacos at the New Smyrna Beach Taco Challenge on Sunday, May 5th from 1pm – 5pm, on Flagler Avenue, in New Smyrna Beach!

Like other food challenges along Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach, The Taco Challenge guests will use their tasting passports to visit the host sites and taste mini tacos prepared in multiple different ways. Tasting passports and maps picked up at the Welcome Porch, located at 401 Flagler Avenue (at the corner of S. Cooper and Flagler Avenue)

Passports will be for sale on the day of the event starting at 12:30pm however, we strongly suggest pre-ordering your passport on Eventbrite as WE WILL SELL OUT!

Cinco De Mayo Tequila Walk!

May 5 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Nothing goes better with Tacos than TEQUILA! Stroll Flagler Avenue and try different styles of tequila at the Cinco de Mayo Tequila Tasting, on Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach, Sunday, May 5th, from 1pm -5pm! During this tasting event, you can choose from Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo Flights of Tequila that will be served at host locations up and down Flagler Avenue.

A LIMITED amount of tasting passports will be sold the day of the event, CASH ONLY, at the “Welcome Porch”, located at 401 Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL (the Corner of S. Cooper and Flagler Avenue).

See you at the Cinco de Mayo Tequila Tasting on Flagler Avenue!

BROCHACHO Mexican Lager Beer Release Party

  • Address: 59 Dunlawton Avenue, Unit 102, Port Orange, FL 32127
  • Dates: May 5, 2024
  • Location: Dunes Brewing
  • Time: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Price: Free Admission

It’s official…BROCHACHO is back to defend his title! 

Come experience the Brochacho Mexican Lager Beer Release Party! 
Witness live Lucha Libre Wrestling!
Enjoy Taco and Churro Food Trucks, Mariachi Band music, DJ, Face Painting,  🇲🇽 Limited Edition Merch, …and more

Coming Soon . . .

Thursday, May 9

Welcome to Rockville 2024

  • Address: 1801 West International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  • Presented By: Danny Wimmer Presents
  • Dates: May 9, 2024 – May 12, 2024
  • Recurrence: Recurring daily
  • Location: Daytona International Speedway

Welcome to Rockville, Florida’s biggest rock music festival experience, returns to Daytona Beach at Daytona International Speedway for four days, May 9-12, 2024.

The musical lineup for 2024 edition of Welcome to Rockville will include Foo Fighters, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Jelly Roll, Disturbed, Limp Bizkit, Queens of the Stone Age, Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Evanescence, Falling In Reverse, A Day To Remember, Breaking Benjamin, Bad Omens, The Offspring, Mudvayne, Koe Wetzel, Stone Temple Pilots, Primus, Cypress Hill, Sum 41 and many others.

The festival is expanding by adding a fifth stage and 50 bands to feature 150 bands in total over four days. In addition, Welcome To Rockville also offers amusement rides, a giant water slide, artwork installations, partner experiences, award-winning spirits, and delectable eats.

Saturday, May 11

Mother’s Day Wine Walk In Historic Downtown Daytona Beach

  • Address: Beach Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  • Presented By: Downtown Daytona Beach Events
  • Dates: May 11, 2024
  • Location: Beach Street
  • Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Price: Advance tickets are $27/person and can be purchased on Eventbrite (https://mothers-day-wine-walk.eventbrite.com)

Bring Mom out to sip, sample, socialize, and stroll!
It’s another fun-filled spring afternoon in beautiful downtown Daytona Beach.  Attendees will sip, sample, socialize, and stroll along Beach Street, visiting participating merchants and enjoying live music, art, and Downtown restaurants & shops, all while sampling fine red and white wines.

The Mother’s Day Wine Walk is a great way to celebrate and treat Mom and/or get together with friends and family to enjoy a beautiful spring Saturday afternoon in historic Downtown Daytona Beach. All Moms will receive complimentary leis!

The Mother’s Day Wine Walk will have two check-in points (one on North Beach Street and one on South Beach Street), where attendees will receive their Mother’s Day Wine Walk Passport, wine glass, and 20 wine tickets. Plenty of free parking is available behind the shops on Beach Street.

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