Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025

Hours: Click Here To View The Festival’s Schedule.

Admission: Click Here To Buy Tickets.

Location: Around Miami Beach, Florida

Tickets are now available for the nation’s most celebrated wine and food Festival: the 24th annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®). From February 20-23, 2025 the four-day star-studded event will return to Miami Beach with more than 105 events, Food Network’s biggest culinary icons, Grammy-winning artists, popular lifestyle personalities, and more than 500 chefs, winemakers, and spirit producers who will come together to EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. as the Magic City sets the stage for an unforgettable culinary experience.

“The Festival not only celebrates the vibrant spirit of South Florida but also highlights the incredible food and beverage that has put Miami on the map as a premier culinary destination,” says Lee Brian Schrager, Festival Founder & Director. “Miami’s unique setting makes it an ideal host for the annual Festival, attracting amazing local, national, and international talent, which keeps fans coming back every year. It’s incredible to see how far the Festival has come – from its beginnings on the FIU campus to now being a global event that supports the next generation of hospitality leaders.”

The Festival’s iconic open-air tasting tents will return this year – American Airlines® North Venue and Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village – for two days and four nights with the country’s most talented chefs and popular lifestyle personalities, supported by over 1,500 students from Florida International University. Returning fan favorites that guests can expect to see include:

• Rachael Ray will return to host the 18^th annual Mike’s Amazing® Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons® on Thursday, February 20
• Aarón Sánchez will host the wildly popular Tacos & Tequila presented by Tequila Cazadores, featuring chefs serving up various iterations of one of Mexico’s most iconic dishes on Saturday, February 22
• 135,000 sq. ft. culinary playground featuring LIVE cooking demonstrations from Food Network personalities, 1,200+ products for sampling, over 45 restaurants and more at the Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23

From highly competitive cooking competitions to exclusive one-night-only pop-ups, the Festival team has programmed a diverse lineup of new events that will keep guests entertained throughout the weekend. Highlights include:

• Alex vs Miami, hosted by Alex vs America’s Alex Guarnaschelli and Eric Adjepong on Thursday, February 20, will be a late-night dance party during which participating chefs will go head-to-head, competing to create the best dish of the night inspired by local flavors.
• Inspired by his hit series of the same name, Guy Fieri will host Tournament of Champions, an epic culinary competition where four teams—each led by a past TOC winner will battle it out on the sands of Miami Beach for top honors on Friday, February 21.
• Tyler Florence will host the new Masters of Fire, celebrating the art of grilling and outdoor cooking, on Saturday, February 22.
• Duff Goldman will host a comedy show and dessert party, A Dozen Eggs and a Dream: A One-Man Show and Dessert Party hosted by Duff Goldman, on Saturday, February 22.
• A new grand finale event, Asian Night Market hosted by Andrew Zimmern, Jet Tila and Aarti Sequeira, will feature a special performance by Rev Run and close out the Festival weekend on Sunday, February 23. From Miami Beach to Kendall and everywhere in between, the 2025 Festival offers a carefully curated lineup of events that celebrate the vibrant local cuisine and culture of these neighborhoods and their significant role in shaping South Florida. Event highlights include:
• A Taste of Italy hosted by Giada De Laurentiis part of the Miami Design District Event Series on Thursday, February 20
• Steak and Whiskey hosted by Michael Symon part of the Miami Design District Event Series on Friday, February 21
• The Cookout hosted by JJ Johnson presented by Stella Artois on Saturday, February 22
• A Sunset Feast sponsored by Grove Bay Hospitality Group & Friends hosted by Belkys Nerey & Dan Le Batard part of The Hangar Event Series presented by Capital One on Saturday, February 22
• Noche Cubana hosted by Michelle Bernstein, David Martinez, and Gio Gutierrez on Saturday, February 22
• Taste of Paradise hosted by Niven Patel and Mohamed Alkassar on Saturday, February 22
• Miami Bakery Brunch hosted by Zak Stern on Sunday, February 23
• Overtown Eatup! hosted by Marcus Samuelsson on Sunday, February 23
• Drag Brunch featuring Mistress of Ceremonies Athena Dion on Sunday, February 23

The 2025 Tribute Dinner, part of The New York Times Dinner Series, will take place on Saturday, February 22 at the Loews Miami Beach. The prestigious event will honor renowned chef Dominique Crenn and acclaimed vintner Gérard Bertrand, celebrating their exceptional talent and artistry. The unforgettable evening will be dedicated to their passion, innovation, and excellence in both the culinary and wine worlds.

This year’s Festival will feature a variety of intimate gatherings, including seated Brunches & Lunches, Master Classes, and exclusive one-night-only Intimate Dinners, alongside a handful of Family-Friendly Events and Late Night Parties. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to dive into the art of gastronomy, engage in meaningful conversations, and connect with their favorite chefs, local restaurateurs, vintners, and mixologists. Each event will feature a curated selection of premium wines and spirits from the Festival’s exclusive provider, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Highlights include:

• Table of Ten hosted by Bobby Flay at Casa Tua on Thursday, February 20
• Dinner hosted by Niven Patel and Maneet Chauhan at Ghee Indian Kitchen Wynwood on Thursday, February 20
• Dinner hosted by Michael Solomonov, Stephanie Izard, and Adeena Sussman part of The New York Times Dinner Series at Aviv at 1 Hotel South Beach on Friday, February 21
• Cigars & Spirits hosted by Guy Fieri presented by Cigar Aficionado on Friday, February 21
• Croissant-Making Master Class hosted by Casa Bake part of the Master Class Series presented by Capital One on Saturday, February 22
• Delilah Miami presents Jazz Brunch hosted by Michael Symon and Michael Teich on Saturday, February 22
• Lunch hosted by Susur Lee and James Wright at Klaw Miami on Saturday, February 22
• Vietnamese Cooking Master Class hosted by TÂM TÂM part of the Master Class Series presented by Capital One on Saturday, February 22
• Dinner hosted by Andrew Zimmern and Diego Oka part of the American Airlines® Dinner Series at La Mar by Gastón Acurio on Saturday, February 22
• BBQ-Making Master Class & Lunch hosted by Apocalypse BBQ part of the Master Class Series presented by Capital One on Sunday, February 23
• Farmers Market Brunch hosted by Michael Schwartz part of the Miami Design District Event Series on Sunday, February 23
• Dim Sum Brunch hosted by Dale Talde at Hutong on Sunday, February 23
• A Sushi Omakase Collective hosted by Uchi, Kissaki, MILA Omakase, Mr. Omakase, and Sushi by Scratch Restaurants at SGWS Wynwood on Sunday, February 23

To date, the Festival has raised more than $40 million in support of its educational mission to provide an invaluable real-world experience and an interactive educational platform for future leaders of the hospitality industry at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU). Between SOBEWFF^® and its sister NYCWFF, more than $53 million has been raised to benefit the respective charities of each Festival. Beyond the funds raised, both Festivals draw attention to the vibrant dining cultures of their respective cities, provide economic stimulus in their communities, and serve as a platform to drive awareness and engagement for a wide array of philanthropic activities.

About Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival

EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. All proceeds from the Festival benefit the students of the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management who also assist Festival organizers with sponsorship fulfillment, restaurant and exhibitor recruitment, logistics, and inventory as well as working alongside some of the world’s greatest celebrity chefs and winemakers. To date, SOBEWFF® has raised more than $40 million for the School.

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival® is produced by Florida International University and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, with the support of the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information about the Festival, visit sobewff.org or call 866.271.8540. For more information about Florida International University visit fiu.edu, for the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management visit hospitality.fiu.edu and for more information about Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits visit southernglazers.com.

Contact Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Website: www.sobewff.org/

Phone: (866) 271-8540

Email: info@sobewff.org

Photo Credit: Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Date Posted: November 9, 2024