Less than an hour south of Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s urban core, there’s another side of the destination: South Dade, Miami’s countryside. Stretching from Pinecrest all the way to the Redland, Homestead, Florida City and the edge of the Everglades, this rural enclave is the heart of Miami’s farming community.
When you visit, you’ll find acres of lychee groves, exotic fruit and vegetable farms, local produce stands and even a winery that produces wine from locally grown passion fruit, carambola, guava, avocado and mango – Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery.
South Dade’s farmers have made an indelible impact on the destination as both an economic engine and as a resource for its MICHELIN-recognized dining scene. To honor their contributions, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the second annual Miami-Dade Farmers Month, which will run from November 1-30, 2023.
All month long, special deals and experiences at South Dade farms and related businesses will give visitors ways to celebrate Miami’s farming community.
Explore popular South Dade attractions such as the Fruit & Spice Park and Knaus Berry Farm. Then, for a sweet taste of Miami’s countryside, stop by Robert Is Here, a fruit stand that has been a Homestead staple since 1959, and order a milkshake made with tropical fruits such as mamey or dragon fruit.
You can find an array of beautiful wedding venues in South Dade featuring manicured gardens, rustic barns, charming cottages, waterfront vistas and more. The Thalatta Estate is a popular waterfront event venue with Cuban-tiled floors and a spectacular grand staircase. Discover a rustic wonderland in a grove of lush lychee trees at Hacienda Los Robles and tie the knot in their whimsical 4,200 square foot air-conditioned barn. If you are looking for more of a fairytale feel, The Cooper Estate and the Historic Walton House are two venues right out of a fantasy, with incredible outdoor spaces, waterfalls, luscious ponds and more.
Consider making a monetary donation in support of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Title 1 Migrant Education Program, a supplemental program designed to provide and address the unique needs of migratory children including clothes, meals, medical services, and more.
For more information about Miami-Dade Farmers Month, email FarmersMonth@GMCVB.com.
