Motorcycle riders will gather in Daytona Beach and throughout Volusia County for the 33rd annual Biketoberfest, taking place from October 16 to 19, 2025. The four-day event attracts thousands of cruiser enthusiasts for scenic rides, bike shows, live music, and vendor booths, with select activities held at Daytona International Speedway.
Biketoberfest began in 1992 as a smaller cousin to Bike Week. It now draws over 100,000 riders yearly and is run by the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The Official Biketoberfest Welcome Center will be at Daytona International Speedway’s Fall Cycle Scene, 1801 West International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach. Riders can pick up free posters, pins, and poker chips while browsing vendor stalls stocked with chrome accessories, leather gear, and parts to boost a cruiser’s rumble or shine. The press release mentions motorcycle racing at the Speedway, but no specific races or schedules are confirmed yet.
Bike shows let riders show off custom builds, while live music sets the mood for late-night gatherings. Vendors offer everything from custom paint kits to louder pipes, perfect for making your bike stand out.
Riders come for Florida’s warm October weather, typically mid-70s to low 80s. Popular routes include Ocean Shore Boulevard along the coast, the cacophony of Main Street, and the 30-mile Ormond Beach Scenic Loop, which winds through forests and along the Halifax River. These roads are ideal for cruising low and slow.
The official Biketoberfest mobile app is updated for 2025, and is still free. It lists vendor locations at Fall Cycle Scene and Teddy Morse’s Daytona Harley-Davidson, plus schedules for concerts and bike shows. You can also get filled in on the MotoPassport Scavenger Hunt, where riders check in at designated spots to earn a collectible coin.
The Daytona Beach Area CVB’s Harley Dream Giveaway is back, running through September 2 to help build anticipation for the rally. A $3 charity donation entry for a shot at a 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide ST and a 2024 Ford F-250 Harley-Davidson edition, plus $36,000 for taxes and a stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach during Biketoberfest 2025.
Daytona has new non-riding attractions to enjoy at Biketoberfest, including the Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure’s rainforest exhibit, with toucans, sloths, otters, and tamarins. The Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet has reopened after a $4.2 million renovation, and the Museum of Arts & Sciences added new exhibits.
“Biketoberfest is more than a rally. It’s a celebration of the open road, coastal beauty, and the unmatched camaraderie of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world,” Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Lori Campbell Baker tells us. “As we host the 33rd annual event, we invite riders to experience four days of live music, scenic rides, amazing bikes, and the Florida sunshine. There’s no better place to enjoy fall riding than right here in Volusia County. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable visit within the destination.”
Official sponsors and partners of 2025 Biketoberfest include the American Motorcyclist Association, Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club, Dream Giveaway, Florida Motorcycle Safety Program, Rue & Ziffra, Southern Stone Communications, and Teddy Morse’s Daytona Harley-Davidson.
Photography courtesy of Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
