Ashley Ferrer
USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida
Feb. 25, 2026, 5:09 p.m. ET
The 85th annual Daytona Bike Week is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Attendees can enjoy several scenic rides, including the Ormond Scenic Loop and the A1A Coastal Highway.
A wide range of events are planned, such as bike shows, swap meets, and live concerts.
Destination Daytona will host daily activities, including a free concert by 38 Special on March 6.
Daytona Bike Week, one of the largest motorcycle festivals in the country, returns for its 85th year this week.
The annual 10-day event will bring sounds of revving engines and rock music to the streets of Daytona Beach, Florida, from Friday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 8.
In addition to enjoying bike shows, jamming to live music and exploring different vendors, there’s one thing every motorcycle enthusiast hopes to do during Bike Week: ride.
Here are some of the best scenic drives bikers can enjoy during the 2026 Bike Week in Daytona Beach:
When is Bike Week 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida? Bike week dates
Daytona Bike Week 2026 runs Friday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 8.
Best scenic places to ride during Daytona Bike Week 2026
Here are some scenic drives to enjoy, including two routes that previously earned a shoutout in WorldAtlas.com’s “11 Most Scenic Drives in Florida:”
Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail: Featured in the WorldAtlas.com list, Ormond Scenic Loop is over 30 miles with an “Old Florida” vibe and sweeping ocean and river views. You can also see parks and historic sites like the sugar mill ruins found on Old Dixie Highway.
A1A Coastal Highway (between Ormond Beach and St. Augustine): Renamed “Jimmy Buffet Memorial Highway” in 2024, the former “A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway” will take you from Fernandina Beach down south to Key West. World Atlas called the area between St. Augustine and Ormond Beach as “pure magic.”
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse: Ponce Inlet is located ten miles south of the World’s Most Famous Beach, and has a stunning scenic A1A stretch leading to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse.
Daytona Beach to New Smyrna Beach:According to Eagle Rider, the route from Daytona Beach to New Smyrna Beach “takes you along quiet country 2-lane roads, past several local biker-friendly hangouts and provides views of the Intercoastal waterway, historic New Smyrna and the beach.”
Lakeshore Drive: Lakeshore Drive running along Lake Monroe and straddling Enterprise and Deltona, offers pretty lake views. Green Springs County Park is a great place to stop during the drive, and the canopy of live oaks add to its timeless feeling.
Daytona Bike Week 2026 events
Here’s a schedule of the Bike Week 2026 events:
Daytona Jam On Productions Swap Meet 1471 Tomoka Farms Road Opening Day, Feb. 27
Daytona Stunt Show Opening Day 1471 Tomoka Farms Road, Feb. 27
Daytona Stadium AMCA Sunshine Chapter Swap Meet, Feb. 27 to Feb. 28
DeLand Bike Rally, Feb. 28
Full Throttle Bike Week Kick Off Bike Show, Feb. 28
Official IMRG Owners Ride, Feb. 28
Annual Blessing of the Bikes and FREE Pancake Breakfast, March 1
IMRG -1949 Ladies Ride, March 1
Salty Ds Beachside Bike Show, March 1
Pick of the Hat Bike Show by Hofmann Designs, SBC Performance and ThunderMax, March 3
Indian Motorcycle Show, March 4
Bounty Battles: Rock the Lot, March 5
Grandview Live Bike and Audio Show, March 5
Open House and Ol School Bike Rodeo, March 5
Boardwalk Bike Show, March 6
Boss Hoss V8 Parade, March 6
Daytona Bikes N Bass, March 6
Miss Burning Bike Bikini Contest, March 6
Ormond Loop Ride for a Cause, March 6
Roam to the Races Watch Party, March 6
The 2026 Burning Bike, March 6
Who Want Smoke: Audio Grudge Three-Wheel Edition, March 6
Hope On 2 Wheels Bike Run, March 7
Jackyl Live – Free Concert, March 7
Official Polaris Slingshot Owners Ride, March 7
Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show, March 7
Daytona 200 – 84th Year, March 5 to March 7
Hairball – Live at the Spoke, March 2 to March 7
Daily Bike Shows at the Broken Spoke Saloon, Feb. 27 to March 7
2026 Bike Week Stunt Show 1471 Tomoka Farms Rd 4 times Daily, 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., Feb. 27 to March 8
48th annual The Big One Daytona Jam On Productions Swap Meet 1471 Tomoka Farms Rd, Feb. 27 to March 8
AMCA Sunshine National Meet, Feb. 27 to March 8
Bike Week Riverfront Beer and Peanuts inside Tomoka State Park, Feb. 27 to March 8
Broken Spoke Saloon – Free Concerts All Week Long, Feb. 27 to March 8
Daytona Motorcycle Swap Meet Extravaganza and Show, Feb. 27 to March 8
Fun Runs at Indian Motorcycle Daytona Beach, Feb. 27 to March 8
Iron Horse Saloon – Free Concerts All Week Long, Feb. 27 to March 8
Bike Week 2026 events at Destination Daytona
Here’s a list of Bike Week 2026 events at Destination Daytona:
Friday, Feb. 27
Noon – midnight: Bike Week Week kickoff party, Saint & Sinners Pub
Saturday, Feb. 28
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Full Throttle Bike Week Kick-Off Bike Show, Riders’ Zone
Daily Bikini Bike Wash, vendors and food trucks and live music until midnight
Sunday, March 1
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Proper Performance Show presentation by Harley-Davidson, Riders’ Zone
Monday, March 2
8:30 a.m.: Flying Pistons Benefit Breakfast and Auction, Saint & Sinners Pub
Let’s Ride Challenge Mileage Check-in, Riders’ Zone
Tuesday, March 3
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Women’s Ride-in Bike Show by H-DxRenegade BabesxRolling Canvas, Riders’ Zone
5 p.m.: All Class Industry Show presented by Hofmann Designs, Riders’ Zone
Wednesday, March 4
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Urban Rides Magazine All Cycle Showdown, Riders’ Zone
Soundwarz, Riders’ Zone
Daily $89 oil changes
Thursday, March 5
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Bike Show Mafia All Class Bike Show, Riders’ Zone
Friday, March 6
Noon – 2 p.m.: Stunt Warz practice session, Riders’ Zone
8 p.m.: Harley-Davidson Rolling Daytona Bike Giveaway
9 p.m.: 38 Special free concert in Pavilion
Saturday, March 7
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Stunt Warz stunt team competition, Riders’ Zone
3:30 p.m.: Miss Teddy Morse Bikini Contest, Saint
Contributing: Colleen Michele Jones, Daytona Beach News-Journal
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