South Beach Wine & Food Festival: February 20-23, 2025

February 1 starts SOBEWFF MONTH, which means the South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) is ready for it’s Miami takeover February 20-23, 2025. Tickets on sale HERE.

Tickets are on sale for the 24rd annual four-day SOBEWFF which will return with more than 105 events, Food Network’s biggest stars, Grammy-winning musicians, today’s biggest lifestyle personalities and more than 500+ chefs and wine and spirit producers who will come together for an unforgettable celebration as the Magic City transforms into the ultimate culinary playground.

“The Festival is as much a showcase of great food and drink as it is a celebration of the spirit of Miami,” says Lee Brian Schrager, Festival Founder and Director. “The magical setting of Miami is as much a secret to the Festival’s success as the amazing local, national and international talent that brings fans back year after year. It’s amazingly rewarding to see the Festival that started on the campus of FIU as an international stage that benefits the school nurturing the great hospitality leaders of the future.”

So what fan favorites are returning? Of course, it wouldn’t be SOBEWFF® without the Festival’s iconic and always popular open-air tasting tents – Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village and American Airlines North Tent – returning to South Beach’s sublime stretch of sand for two days and four nights of the nation’s most talented chefs and lifestyle personalities, all supported by more than 1,500 student volunteers from Florida International University. Here’s a taste of what you can expect:

• Rachael Ray returns to host Mike’s Amazing Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons® (Thursday, February 20)

• The Fontainebleau “Best of The Best” walk around event featuring 60 of the nations best chefs and presented in the glorious Fontainebleau ballroom ( Friday February 21)

• Enjoy LIVE cooking demonstrations from Food Network personalities and explore three-blocks worth of delicious bites and drinks at the Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village (Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23)

• Aarón Sánchez will host Tacos & Tequila presented by Tequila Cazadores featuring more than 25 chefs serving up various iterations of Mexico’s most iconic dish. (Saturday, February 22)

• Andrew Zimmern, Jet Tila and Aarti Sequiera host Asian Night Market with a special performance by Rev Run. (Sunday, February 23)

Just some of the other highlights include:

• FoodieCon® hosted at the Mondrian features local food bloggers and influencers and is one of the few $100 or under events.(Friday, February 22)

NEW events this year include:

• Miami Bakery Brunch- Featuring Zak the Baker, Caracas Bakery, Pamela Wasabi and Cindy Lou Cookies at the Palms Hotel and Spa. ( Sunday February 23)

• Overtown Gospel Brunch- Hosted by Chef Marcus Samuelsson and friends at his popular Red Rooster Overtown restaurant.( Sunday February 23)

• Empanada Making Class- with Manolo Gonzalez Vergara at the SGWS headquaters and event space in Wynwood.( Saturday February 22)

From South Beach to Overtown, Wynwood and the Miami Design District and all points in between, the 2025 Festival offers a carefully-curated series of over 100 events spotlighting the vibrant local cuisine and culture of these neighborhoods and the profoundly important role they have had in shaping South Florida today.

Speaking of shaping…after all that eating and drinking maybe it is worth adding into your schedule some fitness and yoga programs;

·      FITCRUNCH Bootcamp and Bites- featuring Robert Irvine and Rachel Robinson get ready to HIIT the sand at Nikki Beach and burn off the nights before calorie. (Saturday February 22)

·      Peace Love Yoga: A Soulful Yoga Experience hosted by Arlene Chaplin and featuring Dawn B. at Nikki Beach.(Sunday Februay 23)

The Festival’s crown jewel, The 2025 Tribute Dinner will take place on Saturday, February 22 and the celebrity studded affair will honor 3 Michelin starred chef , Dominique Crenn and the acclaimed vintner Gérard Bertrand, as part of The New York Times Dinner Series at the Loews Miami Beach. This exclusive event promises to be a grand celebration of exceptional talent and artistry in both the kitchen and the vineyard.

This year’s Festival will also feature numerous intimate gatherings – from seated Brunches and Lunches, to Master Classes, to Wine Seminars and one-night-only Intimate Dinners. These present attendees the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the art of gastronomy, engage in meaningful conversations and intimately connect with their favorite chefs, local restaurateurs, vintners and mixologists. Each event will feature a variety of high-end wines and spirits from the Festival’s exclusive provider, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

To date, the Festival has raised more than $37 million in support of its educational mission to cultivate future leaders of the hospitality industry at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU).

Tickets for the festival are On Sale NOW, with various options to suit your taste and budget at sobewff.org. Stay up to date all year long by following along with the #SOBEWFF hashtag on Instagram, (X)Twitter and Facebook.

South Beach Wine & Food Festival

February 20- 23, 2025

BONUS: Can’t attend in person? You can still join in the celebration and also support FIU by bidding on t SOBEWFF Auction items which is now LIVE