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Antique & Classic Motorcycle Auction & Vintage Bike Meet
 Address: 143 Pennsylvania Ave. - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32720
 Phone: 805-646-9566
March: Join the thousands of enthusiasts from all over the world that come to this event featuring a trade show, swap meet, vendors, parts & memorabilia auction, vintage motorcycle show and classic motorcycles auction. Edmunds Center, Stetson University campus.
Big Band Hangar Dance
 Address: 910 Biscayne Blvd. - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32724
 Phone: 386-738-4149      Fax: 386-738-5405
November: A re-creation of World War II vintage socials for military personnel, the dance features tunes from America's musical past, a tribute to the Big Band era. So put on your 1940s attire and get ready to jitterbug. DeLand Naval Air Station.
Bike Week Motorcycle Swap Meet Extravaganza
 Address: 3100 E. New York Ave. - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32724
 Phone: 386-801-1810
March: A bargain hunter's dream comes true when buyers, sellers and vendors get together at one of the largest and oldest motorcycle swap meets. There's plenty of good food, live entertainment and cold brews to keep the good times rolling. Volusia County Fairgrounds.
Blue Spring Manatee Festival
 Address: 1595 West French Ave. - Orange City , FL
 Zip: 32763
 Phone: 386-775-9224
January:Known for their friendly nature and intelligence, the manatees that gather at Blue Spring State Park are fascinating to watch as they frolic in the warm spring waters. You'll enjoy an arts & crafts show, manatee viewing, live music and dancing, children's area, exotic animals, K-9 show,...
Christmas Tour of Homes - DeLand & Lake Helen
 Address: DeLand House/Hopkins Hall - DeLand/Lake Helen , FL
 Zip: 32720/32744
December: Two neighboring towns, DeLand and Lake Helen, alternate years to showcase their historic homes, churches and buildings decorated for the holidays. Additional activities, refreshments and music combine to transport visitors back in time.DeLand Tour of HomesLake Helen Christmas Home Tour
Cracker Day Rodeo
 Address: 3100 E. New York Avenue (SR 44) - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32724
 Phone: 407-462-7645
April: Held annually in April at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, Cracker Day has been around for 60 years and we celebrate it with good ol' fashioned bull riding, barrel racing, calf roping, and greased pig races for the kids. Admission gets you a HOMEMADE BBQ DINNER, and an entire day of family...
Cruisin Classics Car Show
 Address: Downtown - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32720
 Phone: 386-738-0649      Fax: 386-738-7676
Every 3rd Saturday Night from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Downtown DeLand
Day in Florida History
 Address: 601 Ponce de Leon Blvd. - DeLeon Springs , FL
 Zip: 32130
 Phone: 386-985-4212
August: This "day" is depicted by a historical reenactment of an early 1800s skirmish between Seminole Indians, soldiers and settlers of the period. Explore an authentically replicated Indian village and soldiers encampment, examine Indian artifacts and old weaponry, watch artisans ply...
DeLand Bike Rally
 Address: Woodland Blvd. - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32720
February: Head out on the highway for the DeLand Bike Rally in historic downtown DeLand. Held during Bike Week, the rally features live music, vendors, food, a beer garden, pro-am bike show, motorcycle drill teams and thousands of motorcycles. Free parking. Downtown DeLand, a Florida MainStreet...
DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts
 Address: Downtown - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32720
 Phone: 386-738-5705
November: Woodland Boulevard blossoms into an artist's garden of color as DeLand, Florida hosts the Annual DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts. Over 200 National Artists will display and sell their art work in the historic downtown shopping district, just in time for holiday gift-giving. This is an...
DeLand Original Music Festival
 Address: Downtown - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32720
 Phone: 386-308-2694
November: The largest one-day music festival in the Southeast with over 130 independent acts featured on 21 stages throughout the downtown historic district. This 12 hour musical marathon includes rock, folk, blues, Americana, jazz, punk, electronic, hip hop, country and blends of everything...
DeLand Outdoor Art Festival
 Address: S. Alabama St. - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32724
March: Enjoy our wonderful spring weather at this outdoor art festival where hundreds of award winning artists gather. There are also fine crafts for sale, an antique car show, lots of food and live entertainment.Held at Earl Brown Park in DeLand.
Deltona Spring Fest
 Address: 1200 Saxon Blvd. - Deltona , FL
 Zip: 32725
 Phone: 386-860-1006
April: Alive with the sights and sounds of eclectic entertainment, multicultural cuisine and a variety of activities including arts, crafts, music and dance to captivate young and old alike, Spring Fest is a celebration of cultural heritage. And kids love the face painting, make-and-take art and...
DIRTcar Nationals
 Address: 1500 E. SR 40 - DeLeon Springs , FL
 Zip: 32130
 Phone: 386-985-4402
February: 'Gentlemen, start your engines!' Enjoy 12 nights of action-packed racing including UMP DIRTcar modifieds, Sprint cars, Super DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds and more. Ticket price includes a free fan pit pass.
Fall Country Jamboree
 Address: 1776 Lightfoot Lane - Barberville , FL
 Zip: 32105
 Phone: 386-749-2959      Fax: 386-749-2087
November: Florida history and folk culture come alive through more than 100 historical demonstrators, re-enactors, artisans and trades people. Continuous performances by 150 Florida musicians, historical exhibits, storytelling, hands-on children's activities and Florida Cracker style food transport...
First Saturday Music Jams
 Address: 1776 Lightfoot Lane - Barberville , FL
 Zip: 32105
 Phone: 386-749-2959
Every first Saturday of the month, head out to the Pioneer Settlement in Barberville with your instruments for an open music jam and lots of knee-slapping fun! Gates open at 9:00 a.m.
Florida Christmas Remembered
 Address: 1776 Lightfoot Lane - Barberville , FL
 Zip: 32105
 Phone: 386-749-2959
December: A celebration of how the holiday season was honored at the turn of the century in Florida. The historic buildings and grounds are decorated with homemade finery. Features live traditional holiday music, Santa's toy workshop with hands-on activities for kids, strolling carolers, trees...
Florida Rail Fair
 Address: 3100 E. New York Ave. - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32724
January, April, July, October: All aboard! Calling all 'railfans' to attend this railroad memorabilia and collectibles show. There's even an entire building dedicated exclusively for operating layouts and displays. The rail fair comes to town in January, April, July and October.
Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival
 Address: Indiana Ave. - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32720
 Phone: 386-738-0649
March: You'll know that spring has sprung at this family-friendly festival with hands-on demonstrations, off-site field trips, children's activities, wildflower-themed and general gardening vendors and entertainment. Held downtown DeLand.
Great Bowls of Fire CASI Florida State Chili Championship Cookoff
 Address: Downtown - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32720
 Phone: 386-740-6813
October:Named the 'Hottest Event in Town', this festive, family event draws competitors from all over the U.S. The public determines the winner from all the chilies offered for tasting. There's also live entertainment, children's games, and arts and crafts vendors.
Hot August Nights
 Address: Downtown - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32720
 Phone: 386-738-0649
August: MainStreet DeLand sure knows how to throw a party! Dust off your poodle skirts and bobby socks for this nostalgia-themed event. Check out the slick rides with hundreds of classic cars on display and bring the good vibrations listening to your favorite oldies. Get in your 1960s frame of mind...
Mardi Gras on MainStreet Dog Masquerade Parade
 Address: Woodland Blvd. - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32720
January: You have never seen anything like this parade! Dogs of all sizes and breeds, more than 30,000 in fact, parade down MainStreet in their Mardi Gras finery. After the parade, chow down on some Mardi Gras food, visit the kids' area and enjoy the live music.
Old Enterprise Festival
 Address: 1199 Lakeshore Dr. - Deltona , FL
 Zip: 32725
October: Promising old-time fun for all, the festival features local musicians, a pie eating contest, a doggie costume contest, arts & crafts and lots of delicious food. Mariner's Cove Park, Enterprise.
Rivertown Craft Show
 Address: Downtown - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32720
 Phone: 386-738-0649
September: Featuring more than 100 crafters, live musical entertainment, hands-on demonstrations, a cool kids' play area and great food.
SkyQuest
 Address: 1600 Flightline Blvd. - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32724
 Phone: 386-738-3539      Fax: 386-736-1233
November: Call it an air show, call it a boogie, call it a competition. Call it all of the above. SkyQuest brings together highly skilled jumpers in multiple skydiving disciplines for one of the biggest extravaganzas in the sport. With different events happening simultaneously, SkyQuest has become...
Spring Fest & Frolic
 Address: 1776 Lightfoot Lane - Barberville , FL
 Zip: 32105
 Phone: 386-749-2959      Fax: 386-749-2087
April: It is said that 'music makes life flow gently' and you sure can go with the flow at this festival showcasing more than 180 professional musicians performing folk, Celtic, bluegrass, blues, country and more. There's a jam tent, an instrument petting zoo, pioneer demonstrations, a Contra/barn...
Stetson University Christmas Concerts
 Address: 421 N. Woodland Blvd. - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32723
 Phone: 386-822-8950
December: Ushering in the holiday season, Stetson University presents their annual Yule Log lighting ceremony, popular candlelight concerts and children's choir concerts, held in the historic Elizabeth Hall auditorium.
St. Johns River Christmas Boat Parade
 Address: 2990 W. SR 44 - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32720
December:Holidaysare a little different here in Florida.Just as it wouldn't be Mardi Gras in New Orleanswithout the floats, here in West Volusia, theholidays wouldn't be complete without our boat parade. Limited only byimagination, each of the themed entries sparkles with thousands of lights. Ed...
Taste of DeLand
 Address: Downtown - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32720
 Phone: 386-738-0649
January: West Volusia has a full plate of amazing local eateries. This event in historic downtown DeLand showcases some of the best culinary talent in our area and gives you an opportunity to sample it.
Tropical Nights
 Address: Downtown - DeLand , FL
 Zip: 32720
 Phone: 386-738-0649
July:It's summer, it's Florida and it's hot! Calypso bands get everyone dancing in the streets. Join the revelry and enter the funny hat, limbo and hula hoop contests. Or just sit back, watch the festivities and enjoy some great food.
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