Tickets remain available for one of the largest and most star-studded wine and food charity festivals in the U.S., the 23rd annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF). It is scheduled to take place from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25, and will feature over 105 events, including Food Network’s most renowned personalities, Grammy-winning musicians, several of today’s biggest lifestyle personalities, and more than 500 chefs and wine and spirit producers. As the Magic City transforms into the ultimate culinary playground, they will come together for an unforgettable celebration.
“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.”
The festival’s two iconic open-air tasting tents—American Airlines North Venue and Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village—are set to return to South Beach’s sublime stretch of sand for two days and four nights. The event will feature 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 the 17th annual Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons® (Thursday, Feb. 22)
- 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 featuring Publix Culinary Demonstrations sponsored by Sub-Zero Group Southeast. (Saturday, Feb. 24 and Sunday, Feb. 25)
- 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, Feb. 25)
- Andrew Zimmern and Melba Wilson will close out the Festival with BACARD? presents The Block Party with a special performance by Rev Run! (Sunday, Feb. 26)
From high-energy cooking competitions to exclusive one-night-only pop-ups, we’ve cooked up a range of new events that will keep you entertained all Festival long. Highlights include:
- FoodieCon® Kick Off Happy Hour (Friday, Feb. 23)
- The Art of Punch Room presented by MATADOR Bar and EDITION (Friday, Feb. 23)
- Noche Cubana hosted by Michelle Bernstein, David Martinez and Gio Gutierrez (Saturday, Feb. 24)
- Bobby’s Triple Threat hosted by Bobby Flay, Tiffany Derry, Brooke Williamson and Michael Voltaggio (Saturday, Feb. 24)
- Bubbles Brunch hosted by The Cast of The Kitchen: Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian part of The New York Times Series (Sunday, Feb. 25)
- Champagne Dim Sum Brunch hosted by Molly Yeh (Sunday, Feb. 25)
- Goya Foods’ Heritage Fire: Grand Finalè part of The Hangar Event Series presented by Capital One (Sunday, Feb. 25)
- A Sushi Omakase Collective hosted by MILA Omakase, Mr. Omakase, Nossa Omakase, Sushi By Scratch Restaurants and Miss Crispy Rice (Sunday, Feb. 25)
From Overtown and Wynwood to Hallandale Beach and the Miami Design District and all points in between, the 2024 Festival offers a carefully-curated series of events spotlighting the vibrant local cuisine and culture of these neighborhoods and the profoundly important role they have had in shaping South Florida today. Event highlights:
- A Taste of Italy hosted by Dario Cecchini, Alex Guarnaschelli and Gabriele Bertaccini, part of the Miami Design District Event Series (Thursday, Feb. 22)
- Steak and Whiskey hosted by Michael Symon part of the Miami Design District Event Series (Friday, Feb. 23)
- The Cookout presented by Stella Artois hosted by JJ Johnson (Saturday, Feb. 24)
- Smorgasburg After Dark hosted by Amanda Freitag, Marc Murphy and Robert Irvine (Saturday, Feb. 24)
- Chicken Coupe: Fried Chicken and Champagne hosted by Kardea Brown part of the Miami Design District Event Series (Saturday, Feb. 24)
- Hallandale Beach Food & Groove: A Wine, Food and Art Experience part of the Hallandale Beach Event Series (Saturday, Feb. 24)
- A Feast of Local Flavors sponsored by Grove Bay Hospitality Group & Friends part of The Hangar Event Series presented by Capital One (Saturday, Feb. 24)
- Overtown EatUp! hosted by Marcus Samuelsson (Sunday, Feb. 25)
- Farmer’s Market Brunch hosted by Michael Schwartz part of the Miami Design District Event Series (Sunday, Feb. 25)
The New York Times Dinner Series will host the Festival’s most significant event, the Tribute Dinner, on Saturday, Feb. 24, to honor two hospitality luminaries who have made a lasting impact on the industry. The Italian-themed occasion will celebrate the culinary expertise of Massimo Bottura and Luca Garavoglia of Campari Group. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Rachael Ray, who will introduce a fantastic lineup of chefs, including Alain Ducasse, Mauro Colagreco, Albert Adrià Acosta, Jordi Roca i Fontané, Antonio Bachour, and Bernardo Paladini, who will prepare dishes that perfectly complement the exceptional spirits and wines from the Campari portfolio.
This year’s festival will feature more than 60 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. Highlights include:
- Dinner hosted by Jon Shook, Vinny Dotolo, Alex Meyer and Luciana Giangrandi (Thursday, Feb. 22)
- Dinner hosted by Alon Shaya, Michael White and Michael Costa, part of The New York Times Dinner Series (Friday, Feb. 23)
- BBQ-Making Master Class and Lunch hosted by Apocalypse BBQ part of Master Class Series presented by Capital One (Saturday, Feb. 24)
- Pasta Omakase Lunch hosted by Fabio Trabocchi, Thomas McNaughton, Ryan Pollnow & Danny Ganem (Saturday, Feb. 24)
- Champagne Lanson: Taste the Art of Blending, Crafted by Hervé Dantan Wine Spectator Wine Seminar (Saturday, Feb. 24)
- Brunch hosted by Jean-Georges Vongerichten (Saturday, Feb. 24)
- Dinner hosted by Zak Stern, Michael Beltran and Jose Mendin (Saturday, Feb. 24)
- Dinner hosted by Valerie Chang, Chabela Coss and Ana Castro (Saturday, Feb. 24)
- Beer-Making Master Class at Biscayne Bay Brewing Company part of Master Class Series presented by Capital One (Sunday, Feb. 25)
- Drag Brunch hosted by David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris featuring Mistress of Ceremonies Athena Dion and special performances by Ms.Alaska5000 and Willam Belli (Sunday, Feb. 25)
The festival has raised over $37 million towards its educational mission of developing future leaders in the hospitality industry at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU). The combined efforts of SOBEWFF and its sister NYCWFF have raised more than $51 million, benefiting the charities of each Festival. In addition to the funds raised, both festivals highlight the dynamic dining cultures of their cities, create economic growth in their communities and function as a platform for promoting various philanthropic activities. Tickets for the festival are currently available with a range of options to suit individual preferences and budgets at sobewff.org. Stay informed throughout the year by following the #SOBEWFF hashtag on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
