'Biketoberfest® is has come a long way,' said Janet Kersey, executive vice president/COO for the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, which markets Biketoberfest®. 'We are extremely proud at the success of this award-winning motorcycle festival and how it continues to provide great entertainment for visitors - as well as a huge economic boost for Daytona Beach area businesses."
Value-seeking visitors will find Daytona Beach a budget-friendly getaway. With more than 12,000 rooms in the Daytona Beach area - starting at $99, and many with no minimums - there is truly something for everyone's budget and style. The CVB's official website, Biketoberfest.org, offers a convenient way to book. It posts current hotel availability lists to save guests from calling around, and it contains live links to available hotels' booking engines, making for true one-stop service.
Biketoberfest® visitors will find plenty of great, low-cost entertainment this year. Most biker establishments have no cover charge, and most area attractions, parks and museums are available at a minimal charge.
Three of the area's biggest event venues -- Main Street, Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona, and Daytona International Speedway -- are offering free Biketoberfest(R) parking this year. In addition, the Speedway is offering free infield admission during its Fall Cycle Scene motorcycle races. Also at the Speedway, the official attraction of NASCAR, The Daytona 500 Experience, will go by the name of D5X as it celebrates with food, beverages, daily entertainment and free admission Oct. 17-18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Established in 1992 with a goal of attracting visitors to the Daytona Beach area during the fall value season, Biketoberfest® has quickly grown into one of America's most recognized motorcycle festivals. Awarded top honors by the Southeast Tourism Society and the International Festival and Events Association, Biketoberfest® is a fun-filled weekend featuring motorcycle events throughout the region, including popular street festivals, charity rides, concerts, expos and other motorcycle-related activities.
Click herefor more information on Biketoberfest®, or call the Biketoberfest® hotline at 1-866-296-8970. For year-round information on what the Daytona Beach area has to offer motorcycle enthusiasts, visit the sister web site of Biketoberfest.org -- www.bikerbeach.com.
