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Another Eventful Year at Hilton Daytona Beach

For a relaxing beach vacation with plenty of fun tossed in, look no further than the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. Riding and racing, sandcastles and symphonies, families and fireworks – visitors can count on a colorful getaway with plenty of art, culture, people and pastimes, just about any time of the year.

DAYTONA BEACH ANNUAL EVENTS

2008
January

Rolex 24 Hour Race - January 26-27, 2008
Location:	Daytona International Speedway
Description:	Racing's Greatest stars tackle North America's most prestigious sports car race – the Rolex 24 at Daytona. In 2007, more than 100 championships were represented, making the Rolex 24 at Daytona the ultimate gathering of racing's who's who.
Contact:	Daytona International Speedway (386) 253-7223

February

50th Daytona 500 - February 17, 2008
Location:	Daytona International Speedway
Description:	“The Great American Race" is the largest and most prestigious stock car race in the world. Watch NASCAR's greatest stars battle in NASCAR's greatest race – the Daytona 500.
Contact:	Daytona International Speedway (386) 253-7223

March

67th Bike Week - February 29 - March 9, 2008
Location:	Greater Daytona Beach Area
Description:	Daytona Beach plays host to bikers from around the world during the annual Bike Week festivities. Charity rides, street festivals and events draw young and old to check out the latest motorcycles and enjoy the World’s Most Famous Beach.
Contact:	Daytona Beach / Halifax Area Chamber (386) 255-0981

Spring Family Beach Break - March 9-31, 2008
Location:	Daytona Beach
Description:	Area accommodators welcome visitors with special rate discounts and vacation packages encouraging families to enjoy the World’s Most Famous Beach and the many family-friendly activities available.
Contact:	City of Daytona Beach (386) 671-3421

July

Coke Zero 400 - July 3-5, 2008
Location:	Daytona International Speedway
Description:	Check out NASCAR’s most exciting nighttime race at the Pepsi 400. See the sport’s best teams battle for the checkered flag as fans enjoy the lights.
Contact:	Daytona International Speedway (866) 761-7223

October

Biketoberfest - October 16-19, 2008
Location:	Greater Daytona Beach Area
Description:	An international event that attracts motorcycle enthusiasts from throughout the U.S. and Canada. Festivities include motorcycle races, charity rides, street festivals and expos. Biketoberfest is a family-oriented event that gives motorcycle enthusiasts one last ride before storing their bike away for winter.
Contact:	Daytona Beach CVB (800) 854-1234

November

Halifax Art Festival - 2008
Location:	On Beach Street, between Orange Avenue and Bay Street, downtown Daytona Beach
Description:	A juried art show along the Halifax River offering more than 200 booths.
Contact:	www.halifaxartfestival.com

For more media info:
Gentry Baumline
Hayworth Creative Public Relations
(386) 677-7000
gentry@hayworthcreative.com

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