South Beach Wine and Food Festival

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Food & DrinkMiami Beach
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkSOBEWFF began modestly, as a one-day event
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami Beach

The South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SOBEWFF) is a four-day culinary event held each late February in Miami Beach, presented by Food Network. Now in its mid-twenties, the star-studded festival grew from a one-day fundraiser into more than a hundred events featuring renowned chefs and wine and spirits producers, with all net proceeds benefiting Florida International University's hospitality school.

Its chef-driven programming and destination setting make it one of Florida's strongest food events.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

SOBEWFF began modestly, as a one-day event called the Florida Extravaganza held on FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus, before growing into a national destination weekend built around celebrity chef appearances and headline events like the Burger Bash and the Grand Tasting

02

The mystery stays covered

Its defining feature is the direct link between celebration and education: every dollar of net proceeds supports FIU's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, and more than 1,200 students gain real-world event experience working the festival each year, having raised over $46 million for the school to date

03

The city starts moving

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits serves as exclusive beverage host, giving the festival access to producers and vintages not typically available at a single consumer event

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Rooted in a fundraising partnership with Florida International University's hospitality school

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the festival continues its founding purpose of using celebrity-driven culinary programming to fund student scholarships and hands-on training

The sacred route

Living ritual

a tradition that has held constant even as the event scaled from a single-day campus gathering to a citywide four-day festival

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Miami Beach traffic and rideshare demand are high.

What to wear

Resort-casual to upscale, layered for South Florida late-February warmth by day and cooler evenings; some ticketed dinners and galas call for smarter attire, so checking individual event...

Safety

At South Beach Wine and Food Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Miami Beach

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map25.78 N, 80.13 WOpen in Google Maps

Miami Beach, FL

TransportMiami Beach traffic and rideshare demand are high.
Stay areaMiami Beach

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Miami Beach via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Miami Beach, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearResort-casual to upscale, layered for South Florida late-February warmth by day and cooler evenings; some ticketed dinners and galas call for smarter attire, so checking individual event dress expectations is worthwhile.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is South Beach Wine and Food Festival?

South Beach Wine and Food Festival is listed for Past edition: 19–22 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does South Beach Wine and Food Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Miami Beach, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Miami Beach, FL

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLmiamiandbeaches.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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