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Martin Luther King Dreamfest
January 17th -- Martin Luther King Dreamfest @ Earl Brown Park from 11am to 4pm. Community Festival with activities, games, food and entertainment.
Taste of DeLand January 17th -- Taste of DeLand on E. Indiana Ave. from 1pm to 4pm. Area restaurants will participate by preparing and serving a variety of food items. Beer and wine will be served. Tickets need to be purchased in advance from MainStreet DeLand.
Martin Luther King Parade March January 19th -- Martin Luther King Parade down Woodland from 9:45am to 11:45am.
Spring Fling Bicycle Event
January 31st -- Charity Bike Race/Fun Ride for Leukemia/Lymphnoma Society at the DeLand Airport Industrial Loop. 8am - 2pm.
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| February |
| Mardi Gras Parade |
| February 7th -- Mardi Gras Dog Parade on MainStreet starts at 10:30am. Parade is followed by activities, food, and entertainment on W. Indiana Blvd. event ends at 3pm. |
| Florida Hospital DeLand - Faith and Health Day Run |
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February 22nd -- Florida Hospital DeLand - Faith and Health Day Run organized by Florida Hospital DeLand. Start at Plymouth and Stone. 3-4:30pm. It is a 5K with health screenings. |
| Stetson Family Concert |
| February 21st -- Concert on Justice Center walkway and car show on W. Indiana Ave. 6-10:30pm. |
| Festival of Giants |
| February 20th - 23rd -- Festival of Giants organized by the DeLand Radio Control Club at the DeLand Municipal Airport. All day. It is a radio control air show. |
| DeLand YMCA Pow Wow |
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February 20th - 22nd-- DeLand YMCA Pow Wow organized by the DeLand Family YMCA at 761 E. ISB. 10am-9pm It is a cultural event with Native American arts and crafts with dance and drum exhibitions. |
| DeLand Bike Rally |
| February 28th -- DeLand Bike Rally organized by MainStreet DeLand in Downtown DeLand. 10am-7pm. It is a bike rally and bike show with motorcycle demonstrations |
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| March |
| Stetson Swapmeet |
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-- Stetson Swapmeet organized by J Wood and Co. at the Edmunds Center. 8am-6pm. It is a Classic Motorcycle Auction, trade show and swapmeet. |
| Victoria Park 5K |
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March 14th -- Victoria Park 5K organized by Victoria Park in Victoria Commons. 7am-12pm. It is a 5k run for charity. |
| Clyde Beatty/Cole Brothers Circus |
| March 21st & 22nd -- Clyde Beatty/Cole Brothers Circus organized by the DeLand Jaycees at the DeLand Airport. Showtimes are 4:30 and 7:30 on Saturday & 1:30 and 4:30 on Sunday. |
| Stetson Homecoming |
March 21st -- Stetson Homecoming organized by Stetson University on W. Indiana Ave. 7-11pm. It is a homecoming celebration with live music, food and games.
Volusia County Wildflower Festival
March 28th--The Wildflower Festival will be held at the 100 block of West Indiana Ave. 9am to 4 pm. Come enjoy the plant displays, speakers and music.
DeLand Outdoor Art Festival
March 28th-29th--The DeLand Outdoor Art Festival will be held at Earl Brown Park. 9 am to 5 pm. Come enjoy arts, crafts and food. |
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| April |
Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Fest
April 4th--The Electralyte Charity Club will be hosting MLK Dreamfest at Earl Brown Park. 11am to 4pm. Activities, food and games for the entire family. |
| Patriot's Day |
| April 18th--MainStreet DeLand and the High Achievers Club from DeLand High School will be hosting Patriot's Day on W. Indiana Ave. in Downtown DeLand. 10am to 4pm. Kids games, free food, prizes and other activities. |
| Relay for Life - Victoria Park |
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April 24-25th-- Relay for Life organized by the American Cancer Society at Victoria Park. 5pm-9am. It is an all night event benefiting the American Cancer Society.
Girls On the Run 5K
April 25th--Girls on the Run 5K held on April 25th at the Radio Control Club(Sperling Sports Complex). 8am to 9:30 am. |
| Special Olympics Torch Run |
| -- Special Olympics Torch Run organized by the DeLand Police Department start at Boston Ave. Elementary. 8-11am. It is a torch run from Conrad Park to Boston Ave. Elementary School. |
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| May |
| YMCA Family Fit Fest |
| May 2nd-- The DeLand Family YMCA will be holding a Family Fit Fest (5K walk/run, triathlon, kidsprint) from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the DeLand Family YMCA. |
| Fiesta de Mayo |
| -- MainStreet DeLand will be holding the Fiesta de Mayo in Downtown DeLand from 6pm to 9 pm. This is a merchant open house with music. |
| Relay for Life - Downtown |
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May 1st & 2nd-- Relay for Life organized by the American Cancer Society on W. Indiana Ave. 3pm-9am. It is an all night event benefiting the American Cancer Society. |
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| June |
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| July |
| Tropical Nights |
July 17th-- MainStreet DeLand will be holding Tropical Nights in Downtown DeLand from 6pm to 9pm. This is a merchant open house with music on West Indiana Avenue.
Elite Bikers Run What U Brung
July 11--Motorcycle drag race and bike show from 9am to 5pm at the DeLand Municipal Airport.
Shred Fest
July 18th-- Fairwinds Credit Union will be holding a complimentary event allowing member and nonmembers to shred their confidential documents from 9am-1pm in front of 136 S. Woodland Blvd.
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| August |
| Stetson FOCUS |
| August 19th -- Stetson University will be holding a gathering for new students with a band and vendors on W. Indiana Ave. from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. |
| Hot August Nights |
| -- MainStreet DeLand will be holding Hot August Nights in Downtown DeLand from 6pm to 9pm. This is a merchant open house with music and classic cars in MainStreet Gill parking lot. |
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| September |
| Spring Hill Festival 2008 |
| -- The Spring Hill Neighborhood Association will be holding Spring Hill Festival 2008 at Spring Hill Park and the Community Center fom 10am to 6pm. Community festival open to all with food, muisc and games. |
| Rivertown Craft Show |
| -- MainStreet DeLand will be holding the Rivertown Craft Show in Downtown DeLand from 10am to 4pm both days. It is a two day craft show with music, craft vendors and food. |
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| October |
| St. Peter's Oktoberfest |
| -- St. Peter's Catholic Church will be holding its annual Oktoberfest at 359 W. New York Ave on church grounds. Hours: Thurs. 4 -10 pm, Fri. 4 -11 pm, Sat. 10 am -11 pm, Sun. 10 am -7 pm. It is a church carnival with food, libations, games, carnival rides, and local entertainment. |
| Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff |
October 17th-- MainStreet DeLand and the West Volusia Historical Society will be holding its annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff in downtown DeLand on E. Indiana Ave. 11am - 4 pm. It is a chili cookoff with vendors and childrens activities.
DeLand Fall Run & Family Health Fair
October 17--5/10K Run and Family Health Fair hosted by DeLand Area Chamber on W. Indiana Ave. 8 am to 3pm. |
| Poker Run |
| -- Bikers for First Amendment Rights will be holing a poker run that ends in front of the County Courthouse at approximately 2pm. |
| DeLand High School Homecoming Parade |
| -- DeLand High School will be holing its annual homecoming parade through downtown DeLand from 2pm to 3pm. |
| Elite Bikers Backstreet Shoot-out |
| -- Elite Bikers Club will be hosting motorcycle drag races at the DeLand Municpal Airport old runway. |
| Monsters on MainStreet |
| October 31st -- MainStreet DeLand will be holing its annual Monsters on MainStreet event in downtown DeLand. 5-8 pm (or when the candy runs out). Trick-or-treat event in a safe enviornment. |
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| November |
| DeLand Music Festival |
| -- Songwriters Showcase of America will be holding its annual DeLand Original Music Festival in downtown DeLand. 1 - 11 pm. Over 100 acts performing at various locations in downtown DeLand. |
| Florida Bandmasters Association District 6 Marching Festival |
| -- The FBA will be holing the District 6 Marching Band Festival at Spec Martin Stadium. 3 - 9 pm. FBA performance assesment for high school marching bands. |
| Volusia Veteran's Day Event |
| --The DeLand Naval Air Station Museum and MainStreet DeLand will be holding the Volusia Veteran's Day Event . The 10th annual pararde starts at 11am and additional festivities run from 8 am through 3 pm. |
| Fall Festival of the Arts |
| November 21st through 22nd -- MainStreet DeLand and the FFOA will be holding the 18th Annual DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts in downtown DeLand. It is a 2 day fine arts show with music and food. |
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| December |
| Tree Lighting and Santa Visit |
| -- MainStreet DeLand and the City of DeLand will be holding the City Hall Tree Lighting and Santa visit through Downtown DeLand. The tree lighting is scheduled for 5:30 PM at City Hall and Santa will follow and proceed to Pioneer Park. |
| DeLand Christmas Parade |
| -- The DeLand Jaycees will be holding the 60th Annual DeLand Christmas Parade through Downtown DeLand. The parade starts at 5:30 pm and the theme is "Christmas Dreams." |
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