It’s tough to pass up 23 miles of hard-packed white sand that helped give birth to modern American auto racing, and ocean temperatures that linger in the 70s even into November. But sunny Daytona Beach also boasts another title: The Festival Capital of Florida. It makes fall a perfect time to rediscover Daytona Beach — an easy drive from Atlanta or just over a one-hour flight from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Here are five can’t-miss festivals to put on your calendar and help you get the most out of your visit to this warm and welcoming gem on the central Florida coast.

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