Ultimate Guide to Miami’s Best Food Festivals
- October 01, 2026
One of the highlights of traveling to Greater Miami and Miami Beach is exploring the destination’s vibrant and ever-evolving culinary scene. Whether you’re seeking a taste of fine dining, Latin-infused cuisine, Caribbean flavors, local seafood or fresh farm-to-table dishes, there’s a forkful for every foodie – and you can experience so much of it at a Miami food festival.
You probably already know about the annual food and wine festival on the beach, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. From festive affairs packed with celebrity chefs to cultural showcases highlighting Latin American and Caribbean cuisines and walk-around cocktail tours with live entertainment, these are the best Miami food festivals to check out in 2026 and 2027.
Curry Festival South Florida
October 3, 2026
From: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Coming in hot (literally), Curry Festival South Florida is prepared to turn up the Wynwood Marketplace in Wynwood with a night starring some of the tingliest eats of all time. Come hungry – there will be 50 mouth-watering vendors on deck, plus a live, chef-versus-chef curry cook-off, a pepper-eating contest, a spice market and bazaar (bring your own tote) and even a singles meetup to make a spicy love connection.
Tickets start at $32.85, with group packs and VIP passes available.
South Beach Seafood Festival
October 21 - October 24, 2026
Various times
With the start of beloved stone crab season comes the South Beach Seafood Festival, which celebrates Miami’s bountiful seafood culture. The four-day event supports the local restaurant scene, platforming countless homegrown chefs over the years while giving back to the community through both the Miami Beach Senior High Culinary Program and the EAT SMART Program.
In addition to a new chef collaboration dinner series that launched last year, the 2026 festival still includes its two signature events at Lummus Park: the Friday VIP Chef Showdown, where chefs from the best restaurants in Miami go head-to-head on stage in a themed battle competition; and the Saturday Seafood Slam, a grand tasting-style event featuring chef and mixology demos and live entertainment.
Ticket prices vary by event, starting at $160 for the Seafood Slam.
Festival del Plátano
November 15, 2026
From: Noon to 5 p.m.
Little Santo Domingo in Allapattah is doing it up big at Juan Pablo Duarte Park to shine a spotlight on one star ingredient: the plátano (a.k.a. the plantain). Festival del Plátano takes this versatile, banana-like delicacy to the next level with a local cooking showdown and a fully decked food court featuring both sweet and savory options, to honor Dominican culinary and cultural traditions.
In between feasting, enjoy family-friendly fun and activities, festive art displays, live bands and dancers. You can also shop from a lineup of local vendors with lots of goodies and handmade items for sale.
Entry is free, with food prices ranging by vendor.
Miami Food Festival
November 15, 2026
From: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
A one-day-only global fiesta on the edge of the Everglades, the 7th-annual Miami Food Festival plans a full takeover of Miccosukee Casino & Resort, celebrating international cuisine, multicultural traditions and Miami’s diverse flavors. The Miccosukee Tribe will highlight Indigenous traditions, and a children’s area will keep the kids busy.
Expect plenty of Latin American flavors, Caribbean delicacies, international street eats and food truck vendors, along with plenty of sweets from more than 18 showcasing countries. Aside from the food, guests can enjoy entertainment like folklore dances, traditional crafts and live music throughout the day.
Entry is free, and food prices vary by vendor.
EEEEEATSCON
Early February
EEEEEATSCON is a two-day festival in the heart of Downtown Miami, held annually at the iconic Bayfront Park. Hosted and curated by The Infatuation Miami, EEEEEATSCON boasts a lineup of some of the best restaurants in Miami alongside a few out-of-town standouts. Creative dishes and unique chef collaborations keep things interesting.
While 2027 details have yet to be released, the outstanding 2026 restaurant roster included Walrus Rodeo, Apocalypse BBQ, Daniel’s Miami, Cowy Burger, The Salty, Macchialina, Zitz Sum and many more. Past live entertainment has included everything from samba ensembles to drag performances, comedy and panel discussions.
Tickets for this food fair can only be purchased with a Chase card (or Chase points).
Soul Beach Food Festival
Early February
The annual Soul Beach Food Festival in Lummus Park is a family-friendly foodie celebration anchored by Black History Month. Presented by The Hungry Black Man in partnership with the Center for Black Innovation and the City of Miami Beach, expect to encounter some of the best dining Miami has to offer, from hearty comfort food and barbecue to Caribbean dishes, Latin specialties and vegan options, too.
In addition to the food, there’s usually live music, an artisan market for shoppers and a children’s zone, plus fun entertainment like the Miami-Dade vs. Broward County dance battle.
General admission is free with online registration.
Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival
February 6, 2027
During this one-night party, Miami Lakes comes alive for a three-hour walk-around tasting that celebrates the community and its blossoming culinary scene. The Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival is a 21-and-over event and takes place at Miami Lakes Optimist Park.
Tickets include unlimited samples from local restaurants in Miami Lakes, plus a commemorative wine glass and live entertainment. Proceeds go to The Miami Lakes Town Foundation, which benefits beautification projects, the continuing education efforts and various cultural events.
South Beach Wine & Food Festival®
February 25 - 28, 2027
Various times
Following its 25th milestone year as one of the leading food and wine festivals in the country, the 26th-annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival® (SOBEWFF®) returns with four more jam-packed days of eating, imbibing and unforgettable fun on the sands of South Beach and beyond.
With more than 100 events on the schedule, there’s a healthy mix of famous Food Network stars, Miami’s culinary powerhouses, MICHELIN-starred restaurants and James Beard Award-winning chefs, along with celebrities, major musical acts and food influencers in the spotlight.
Buy tickets to signature tented tasting events, intimate collaboration dinners, wine seminars, cooking classes, a dedicated foodie creator conference, late-night bashes, family-friendly socials and much more. No week in Miami quite compares to the foodie camaraderie that SOBEWFF brings.
Ticket prices vary based on the event, and proceeds benefit the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University.
Deering Seafood Festival
April 11, 2027
From: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Heading into its 21st year, Deering Seafood Festival is a long-running Miami tradition serving up an endless buffet of fresh seafood, along with interactive chef demos and live entertainment for the whole family.
The historic Deering Estate in Palmetto Bay plays host to this all-day event. Tickets for the 2026 event started at $25 for adults and $7 for children. Details for the 2027 event are forthcoming.
Summer Fruit Festival
Late June
If you like fresh fruit, local flavors, live music and family fun, Summer Fruit Festival at Fruit & Spice Park in Homestead is the event to bookmark. The weekend festival celebrates the summer solstice with local tropical fruits at the height of the growing season, along with plenty of infused treats for all.
Take in the biggest mango display in the region, attend workshops and talks, sip tropical sangrias and spoon into fruit sundaes. You can also shop food, art and crafts from local vendors, play lawn games with the kids and enter raffles for prizes throughout the day.
Tickets typically cost around $15 for adults and $8 for children.
Taste of AfriKin
Early September
Fans say Taste of AfriKin is the best African and Caribbean festival in Miami. The Labor Day weekend extravaganza brings big, bold flavors to North Miami’s Scott Galvin Community Center for one evening, with plenty of food, fun and culture in store.
There’s a legendary Jollof Rice Cook-Off, plus unlimited tastings from African countries and their diaspora. Explore the rich flavors and spices while taking in immersive art and reggae, soca and Afrobeats that will keep you on your feet.
General admission tickets for the 2026 event started around $45 during pre-sale and went up to around $70.
Taste of the Caribbean Festival
Mid-September
Island vibes and tropical flavors take over Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for the annual Taste of the Caribbean Festival. The vibrant culinary celebration features live Latin, junkanoo and reggae music, setting the tone for the family-friendly party throughout the day.
Expect an array of outdoor games, along with cooking demos and seminars, and a fully-loaded island marketplace. Adult tickets start around $25 and children’s start around $12.
