Friday, March 1, 2013

March 2013 brings crafters, bikers to Volusia County Fairgrounds


February has Valentine’s Day, but what’s not to love about March? March will be another busy month at the Volusia County Fair & Expo Center, including a roller derby competition March 9, 2013, the Down the Street Bead Show & Sale March 9-10, 2013, Bike Week camping March 8-17, 2013, and on March 27, 2013 the Deland Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.

Once the RV Show and Sale concludes on March 3, the Down the Street Bead Show & Sale returns Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, and from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. For an entrance fee of $5, bead lovers and crafters can purchase beads and findings of all varieties or shop the handmade jewelry from a variety of artists and vendors.  Learn how to make jewelry in the bead and wire-wrap classes, too. Download a $1-off coupon from www.downthestreetbeadshow.com. Parking is free at the Fairgrounds.

The Thunder City Derby Sirens return home for a season-opening bout at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). For more details about the Siren’s schedule, visit www.derbysirens.com.  Parking is free at the Fairgrounds.

ABATE of Florida is organizing Bike Week camping at the Fairgrounds, and gates will be open from noon Friday, March 8, through noon Sunday, March 17. No reservations are necessary. Visit www.abateflorida.com/bikeweek.php for more information.

Central Florida RV Show & Sale, Feb. 28 - March 3, 2013

Dates: February 28 - March 3, 2013
(Thursday-Sunday)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Thursday-Sunday)
Location: Volusia County Fairgrounds
(I-4 exit #118 – Hwy 44)
3150 East New York Avenue
DeLand, FL 32724
Admission: Adults $3.00
Children under 16 - FREE
Parking: FREE
Door Prizes: Register to win various prizes donated by participating vendors.
  • Biggest RV Show in Central Florida
  • Loads of RVs will be on display
  • Booths representing campgrounds, finance and insurance companies, supplies and accessories
  • Daily door prizes
  • Fun for the entire family
  • Motorhomes, travel trailers, folding tent campers and fifth wheels
  • Dealers from all over Florida
    • Camping World
    • Daytona RVs
    • Dream RV
    • Giant Rec World
    • Independence RV
    • Leisure Time RV
    • Suncoast Trailer Sales
  • Free Parking
  • New and used RVs!