South Beach Wine & Food Festival®
Through Feb 23, 2025
One of the most-delicious festivals in Greater Miami & Miami Beach is coming back. The star-studded 24th annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival®️ presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) returns February 20–23, 2025 with exciting culinary events throughout the destination.
People come from all over the world to soak up Miami’s perfect winter weather, enjoy food-focused events on the sands of South Beach and mingle with culinary greats. Many of the SOBEWFF® 2025 events feature celebrity Food Network personalities, top Miami talent and renowned and rising chefs from around the country.
Events range from long-time fan favorites to new events, brunches, intimate dinners, master classes and even fitness events. Ticket prices are from $59 to over $500 per person for once-in-a-lifetime experiences that can only be had at SOBEWFF®.
Miami Beach Signature Events
Mike's Amazing Burger Bash
February 20
Even after nearly 25 years, there are SOBEWFF® favorites that foodies love to attend year after year, particularly for the chance to meet their favorite TV chefs. One of those signature events is Mike’s Amazing Burger Bash, hosted by celebrity chef Rachael Ray. This popular walk-around event offers the chance to enjoy as many burgers as you’d like – more than 30 burgers accompanied by side dishes – before judges award one chef with the title of Schweid & Sons®️ The Very Best Burger Award.
Wine Spectator's Best of the Best
February 21
For those who love the finer things in life, Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best is a glamorous walk-around event at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Mid Beach. Like its name implies, you’ll sample culinary bites from more than 60 of the nation’s lauded chefs and global wineries.
Tacos & Tequila
February 22
At Tacos & Tequila, hosted by celebrity chef and restaurateur Aarón Sánchez, dig into a wide assortment of tacos stuffed with anything you can dream of, paired with tequila-fueled margaritas.
Chicken Coupe
February 22
Fried chicken paired with fine champagne? Sign us up for the long-running Chicken Coupe, which will be hosted by Kardea Brown (known for her pickle-brined fried chicken) and take place in the Miami Design District.
Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village
February 22 & 23
No matter how many times you’ve attended the festival, the Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village remains a can’t-miss event. Join other food lovers and roam the white tents on South Beach to savor a wide array of food and wine while watching well-known TV chefs show off their culinary prowess during cooking demos.
New Events
Alex vs Miami
February 20
In Alex vs Miami at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Food Network chef and judge Alex Guarnaschelli and “Wildcard Kitchen” host Eric Adjepong will team up as participating chefs create culinary magic with local flavors. They’ll compete, and guests will get to eat, drink and dance the night away.
Tournament of Champions
February 21
A can’t-miss new event is the Tournament of Champions — the first live showdown of Food Network’s namesake hit show. Led by Guy Fieri, teams of six chefs made up of past Tournament of Champions competitors and rising stars will work against the clock to craft creative dishes. Attendees will sample the dishes and then vote for their favorites.
Masters of Fire
February 22
Turn up the heat at Masters of Fire, hosted by Food Network chef Tyler Florence at Joia Beach on Watson Island. Culinary standouts, including chefs from local favorites RED South Beach and Hometown Barbeque, will showcase their grilling skills.
A Duff Goldman Late Night Dessert Party & One Man Show
February 22
Stick around for laughs and sweet treats at the new A Duff Goldman Late Night Dessert Party & One Man Show taking place at the open-air Miami Beach Bandshell. You’ll enjoy a comedy show by cake-master Duff Goldman and a huge spread of decadent desserts, premium wine and spirits.
On a Budget
On Saturday, food and fitness will intermingle at FITCRUNCH Bootcamp & Bites ($59), hosted by Robert Irvine. The star chef, who’s known for his ripped physique and healthy lifestyle, will join fitness expert Rachel Robinson to lead attendees through a heart-pounding working on the sands at Nikki Beach in South Beach. Then everyone will dig into healthy yet flavorful bites. Also on Saturday, snap photos with your favorite food influencers and content creators during FoodieCon ($100) at the Mondrian South Beach hotel. There’ll be cooking demos, social media-photo ops and more.
Family Fun Event
While most events are for attendees 21 and older, families can enjoy the festival at the Farmers Market Brunch, Sunday afternoon in the Miami Design District. It will be hosted by lauded Miami chef Michael Schwartz, who helped jumpstart the area’s farm-to-table dining scene. During this walk-around brunch, local farmers and their bounties will be the star players, and you’ll taste dishes crafted with homegrown ingredients.
More To Explore at SOBEWFF®
Intimate Dinners
These smaller, sit-down dinners at various restaurants around Miami often sell out fast because they offer the chance to have the world’s greatest chefs – like Daniel Boulud, Andrew Zimmern and Bobby Flay – cook for you. The chefs often mingle with guests between courses.
Late-night Parties
The energy at late-night parties is palpable, and you never know which famous chefs you’ll rub shoulders with. There’s often entertainment, and, of course, loads of food and drinks. During Saturday’s Noche Cubana, helmed by Miami culinary royalty Michelle Bernstein and partner David Martinez at the Kimpton Surfcomber Miami, South Beach hotel, expect Cuban-inspired food and cocktails tinged with Bacardi rum, music and salsa dancing.
Brunches & Lunches
The star-studded brunches and lunches include trendy fashion shows, a rowdy drag show extravaganza and more, all topped off with amazing food and drinks. You can sample everything from dim sum to a pasta omakase. If brunch is your speed, carve out time for Saturday’s Jazz Brunch, hosted by renowned chefs Michael Symon and Michael Teich at the new Brickell hot spot Delilah Miami.
Master Classes
Curious about the tips and tricks of a standout chef? Take a master class with the chefs themselves. For $139, you can learn the art of layering a Cuban sandwich from the pros at Sanguich De Miami or attend a taco-crafting master class by Miami-based The Wolf of Tacos.
By: Angela Caraway-Carlton | December 19, 2024