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Rally · Event

BiketoberfestOct 15–18, 2026 · Florida

Oct 15–18, 2026
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4 days
Every October, 4 days
~100,000 attendees (Wikipedia estimate; free event)
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Florida
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Daytona's four-day fall rally — the autumn counterpart to Bike Week, with Speedway racing and rides on A1A and The Loop. The 34th edition runs in October 2026.

// Why riders attend

Daytona's fall rally draws ~100,000 riders for four days of riding A1A along the coast, the Ormond Scenic Loop, and historic Main Street, backed by motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway, custom bike shows, and vendor exhibits — all free to attend, with mild October weather as a bonus.

// The rally

Biketoberfest is Daytona Beach's fall rally — the autumn counterpart to the enormous March Bike Week, run over four October days at a more relaxed scale. Racing returns to the Speedway, and the riding spreads out onto coastal A1A and the inland loop that Daytona regulars simply call The Loop.

For a visiting rider the appeal is the combination of beach-town rally energy and genuinely good local roads, without the spring crowds. It is a free event, with attendance estimated around 100,000.

Check the official site for the racing schedule and the vendor locations, then leave room to ride A1A and The Loop while you are in town.

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