There is always something happening in Daytona Beach. The waves are rolling in. The seagulls are watching to see if you will feed them. The pelicans are gracefully flying overhead. And yes, there are some pretty amazing things happening off the beach also.
Daytona International Speedway 2009 Calendar:
January
22-23 Rolex 24 Practice and Qualifying and the Fresh From Florida200 KONI Challenge Series race
24 Start of the 47th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona
25 Conclusion of the 47th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona
February
7 The 31th annual Budweiser Shootout and ARCA 200 ARCA RE/MAX Series race
8 Daytona 500 Qualifying presented by Kroger
12 The 51th annual Gatorade Duel At Daytona
13 The 10th annual Chevy Silverado 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race
14 The 51th annual Camping World 300 presented by Chevrolet NASCAR Busch Series race
15 The 51th annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race
27-28 SunTrust MOTO-ST Series, Championship Cup Series and American Sportbike Racing Association practice, qualifying and races
March
1 SunTrust MOTO-ST Series, Championship Cup Series and American Sportbike Racing Association practice, qualifying and races
2-3 AHRMA Vintage Road Races
4 AMA Pro Racing practice and qualifying; AMA Dirt Track Racing (at Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium)
5 AMA Pro Racing practice, qualifying and support races; AMA Dirt Track Racing (at Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium)
6 The Daytona Supercross By Honda
7 The 68th Daytona 200 By Honda
Daytona Beach AREA
Calendar of Events
| 8/1/08 | 7p-9p | Daytona Beach Bandshell Live! | Oceanfront Bandshell | Talent |
| 8/2/08 | 7:30p | Bandshell Summer Concert: Fortunate Son | Oceanfront Bandshell | Concert |
| 8/8/08-8/10/08 | 5p - 8p6:30 a-8 pm | Daytona Saltwater Classic | Halifax Harbor Marina | Fishing Tournament |
| 8/8/08 | 7p-9p | Daytona Beach Bandshell Live! | Oceanfront Bandshell | Talent |
| 8/9/08 | 7:30p | Bandshell Summer Concert: Floyd Miles | Oceanfront Bandshell | Concert |
| 08/9/08-8/10/08 | 2p-12a; 2p-7p | Red Tails Boat Show | Red Tail Bar & Grill | Concert/Boat Show |
| 8/15/08 | 7p-9p | Daytona Beach Bandshell Live! | Oceanfront Bandshell | Talent |
| 8/16/08 | 7:30p | Bandshell Summer Concert: Ernie Lancaster | Oceanfront Bandshell | Concert |
| 8/16/08 | 8am | Debbie Kruck Classic | Peabody Auditorium | Bodybuilding Competition |
| 8/22/08 | 7p-9p | Daytona Beach Bandshell Live! | Oceanfront Bandshell | Talent |
| 8/23/08 | 6p-12a | Downtown Street Dance | Beach Street | Street Festival |
| 8/23/08 | 7:30p | Bandshell Summer Concert: Joe Mose Big Band | Oceanfront Bandshell | Concert |
| 8/23/08 | 7p-12a | Surf Expo | walk adjacent to business | Concert |
| 8/23/08 | cancelled | Daisy Stocking Park | Daisy Stocking Park | Bike Show |
| 8/26/08 | 3p-9p | Back To School Outing | Daisy Stocking Park | Comm Event |
| 8/29/08 | 7p-9p | Daytona Beach Bandshell Live! | Oceanfront Bandshell | Talent |
| 8/30/08 | 7:30p | Bandshell Labor Day Concert: TBA | Oceanfront Bandshell | Concert |
| 8/30/08 | 6p-10p | Movie Under the Stars | City Island Park | Outdoor Movie |
| 9/6/08 | 7:30p | Bandshell Summer Concert: Rick Steffen | Oceanfront Bandshell | Concert |
| 9/13/08 | 7:30p | Bandshell Summer Concert: The Moonlighters | Oceanfront Bandshell | Concert |
| 9/17/08 | 7:30p | Bandshell Summer Concert: US Navy Band Country Currents | Oceanfront Bandshell | Concert |
| 9/18 -9/21 | all days | Daytona Beach Film Festival | News Journal Center | EVENT |
| 9/26- 9/28/2008 | all days | New Symrna Jazz Festival | Flagler Ave | Concert |
| 9/27/08 | 4p-7p | Join the Voices of Recovery | Oceanfront Bandshell | Ceremony |
| 10/3/08 | 5p-8p | 2008 Volusia/Flagler Heart Walk | Oceanfront Bandshell | Walk |
| 10/10 - 10/12/2008 | 6pm | Stars & Stripes Weekend | Main Street | Outdoor Festival |
| 10/16-10/19/2008 | 7a-12a | Biketoberfest®2008 | various | SPECIAL EVENT |
| 10/16-10/19/2008 | 9a-9p | Pinewood Cemetery Biketoberfest | Pinewood Cemetery entrance on Main St. | Biketoberfest |
| 10/16-10/19/2008 | 8a-1a | SAMA Biketoberfest®08 | Dr Mary M Bethune Blvd | Bike Week |
| 10/16-10/19/2008 | 8a-10p | UCF Market Research Student Project | Boardwalk & Main St Sdwlks | Research |
| 10/20/08 | 10:00 AM | Orlando Phil Orchestra Presents Young People's Concert | Peabody Auditorium | Stage |
| 10/21/08 | 10:00 AM | Mystery of King Tut | Peabody | Theater |
| 10/24 - 10/25/2008 | all days | Daytona Beach Dream Cruise | Various | SPECIAL EVENT |
| 10/25/08 | 7:30 PM | TRAVIS TRITT Country Music Concert | Peabody Auditorium | Concert |
| 10/23/2008 -10/25/2008 | 8A-5P | UFO World Cup Frisbeedog Championship | City Island Park | Competition |
| 10/25/08 | 6a-2p | Making Strides Against Breast Cancer | Riverfront Park & City Streets | Charity/Fundraiser |
| 10/26/08 | 1p-6p | Hospice of Vol/Flagl Duck Race | City Island Park | Charity/Fundraiser |
| 10/26/08 | 7a-11:30a | Daytona Beach 1/2 Marathon | (Speedway) & City Streets | Foot Race |
| 11/01/08 | 7:00 PM | Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra | Peabody Auditorium | Concert |
| 11/01/08 - 11/02/08 | 9a-5p & 10a-5p | 45th Annual Halifax Art Festival | Beach Street & Riverfront Park | Festival |
| 11/02/08 | 8a-9:30a | Paint the Towne | City Island Park & City Streets | Foot Race |
| 11/05/08 | 10:00 AM | Slim Goodbody Children's Show | Peabody Auditorium | Theater |
| 11/11/08 | 7:30 PM | RAIN Beatles' Tribute | Peabody Auditorium | Concert |
| 11/15/08 | 10a-8p | Ragnar Relay Florida | Oceanfront Bandshell | Foot Race Finish Line |
| 11/15/08 | 7:30 PM | The Oakridge Boys In Concert | Peabody Auditorium | Concert |
| 11/17/08 | 10:00 AM | If You Give A Pig A Pancake Children's Show | Peabody Auditorium | Stage Show |
| 11/22/08 | 10a-5p | Thanksgiving Celebration | City Island Pavilion A | Community Event |
| 11/23/08 | TBD | Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra | Peabody Auditoriium | Concert |
| 11/24- 11/27/2008 | all days | TURKEY RUN - Classic Cars | various | SPECIAL EVENT |
| 12/04/08 | 8:00 PM | Carlos Mencia Comedy | Peabody Auditorium | Stand-up Comedy |
| 12/05/08 | 7:00pm | Holiday Parade 2008 | Beach Street | Parade |
| 12/08/08 & 12/09/08 | 7:30 PM | ANNIE (Broadway Musical) | Peabody Auditorium | Broadway Show |
| 12/10/08 | | Seussical the Musical | Peabody Auditorium | Theater |
| 12/13/08 & 12/14/08 | TBD | The Nutcracker | Peabody Auditorium | Ballet |
| 12/21/08 | 3:00 PM | A Christmas Carol | Peabody Auditorium | Stage Show |
| 1/8/09 | 7pm | Ballet "Giselle" | Peabody Auditorium | Ballet |
| 1/9/09 | 7:30 PM | Harvey Robbins Royalty of Doo-Wopp | Peabody Auditorium | Stage |
| 1/16/09 | 8:00 PM | Bobby Collins Comedy | Peabody Auditorium | Stage |
| 1/23/09 | 7:00 PM | Czech Symphony Orchestra | Peabody Auditorium | Concert |
| 1/24/09 | 7:30 PM | The Drowsy Chaperone-Broadway Musical | Peabody Auditorium | Broadway Show |
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| 1/25/09 | 3:00 PM | Verdi's Aida-Teatro Lirico D'Europa | Peabody Auditorium | Opera |
| 1/27/09 & 1/28/09 | Matinee & evening | U.S. Air Force Concert Band | Peabody Auditorium | Concert |
| 1/29/09 & 1/30/09 | TBD | Volusia Co. Schools Music Festival | Peabody Auditorium | Concert |
| 2/3/09 & 2/4/09 | 7:30 PM | Hairspray-Broadway Musical | Peabody Auditorium | Broadway Show |
| 2/7/09 | 7:00 PM | Munich Symphony Orchestra | Peabody Auditorium | Concert |
| 2/10/09 & 02/11/09 | 3p - 10pm | Race and Rock Fest | Riverfront Park & Beach Street | Festival |
| 2/13/09 & 02/14/09 | 3p - 10pm | tbd | Oceanfront Bandshell | Festival |
| 2/16/09 | 7:30 PM | Pink Floyd Experience | Peabody Auditorium | Concert |
| 2/18/09 | 7:30 PM | Dionne Warwick | Peabody Auditorium | Concert |
| 2/20/09 | 7:00 PM | Puccini's La Boheme, Teatro Lirico D'Europa | Peabody Auditorium | Opera |
| 2/21/09 | 8a - 3pm | East Coast Bus Show (VW buses) | Oceanfront Bandshell | Car Show |
| 2/21/09 | 8a - 4 pm | Dub Jam (VW Car Show) | Riverfront Park | Car Show |
| 2/25/09 | 7:30 PM | Hormonal Imbalance | Peabody Auditorium | Musical Comedy |
| 2/26/09 | 7:30 PM | The Rat Pack Is Back-Broadway Musical | Peabody Auditorium | Broadway Show |
| 2/27/09-3/8/09 | 8a-1a | SAMA Bike Week 2009 | Dr Mary M Bethune Blvd | Bike Week |
| 3/13/09 | 8:00 PM | Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra with Keith Lockhart, Conductor | Peabody Auditorium | Concert |
| 3/20/09-3/22/09 | 8a-1a | SAMA BCR 2009 | Dr Mary M Bethune Blvd | Tourism Event |
| 3/24/09 | 7:30 PM | Ballet: Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty" | Peabody Auditorium | Ballet |
| 3/31/2009 & 4/1/09 | 10:00 AM | Hop To It Children's Show | Peabody Auditorium | Stage |
| 4/3/09--4/4/09 | 9a-5p | Sweet Adelines Waves of Sound | Peabody Auditorium | Competition |
| 4/5/09 | 3:00 PM | National Philharmonic of Russia | Peabody Auditorium | Concert |
| 4/12/09 | 6a-1p | Easter Sunday Mass | Oceanfront Bandshell | Church Service |
| 4/13/09 | TBD | Bob the Builder | Peabody Auditorium | Children's Show |
| 4/14/09 | 10:00 AM | Nate the Great Children's Show | Peabody Auditorium | Children's Show |
| 4/16/09 | 10:00 AM | Color of Justice | Peabody Auditorium | Educational Show |
| 4/24/09 | 8:00 PM | London Symphony Orchestra Concert #1 | Peabody Auditorium | Symphony |
| 4/26/09 | 4:00 PM | London Symphony Orchestra Concert #2 | Peabody Auditorium | Symphony |
| 4/30/09 | 12:00 noon | London Symphony Orchestra Family Concert (Event #3) | Peabody Auditorium | Symphony |
| 4/30/09 | 8:00 PM | London Symphony Orchestra Concert #4 | Peabody Auditorium | Symphony |
| 5/1/09 | 8:00 PM | London Symphony Orchestra Concert #5 | Peabody Auditorium | Symphony |
| 5/2/09 | 8:00 PM | London Symphony Orchestra Concert #6 | Peabody Auditorium | Symphony |
| 5/4/09 | 7:30 PM | Movin' Out - Broadway Musical | Peabody Auditorium | Broadway Show |
| 5/7/09 | 4p-7p | Interfaith National Day of Prayer | Oceanfront Bandshell | Church Service |
| 5/23/09 | 7:30 PM | Gospel Play | Peabody Auditorium | Gospel Play |