24th Annual SOBEWFF Tickets on Sale
Tickets are now available for the 24th annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF). From February 20-23, 2025 the four-day event returns to Miami Beach with more than 105 events, Food Network’s biggest culinary icons, Grammy-winning artists, and more than 500 chefs, winemakers and spirit producers who will come together 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, founder and director.
The Festival’s iconic open-air tasting tents will return this year for two days and four nights, supported by over 1,500 students from FIU. Highlights include:
▪ Rachael Ray returning to host the 18th annual Mike's Amazing Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons on Thur., Feb. 20
▪ Aarón Sánchez hosting the wildly popular Tacos & Tequila presented by Tequila Cazadores on Sat., Feb. 22
▪ the Grand Tasting Village, a 135,000-sq-ft culinary playground featuring live cooking demonstrations from Food Network personalities, 1,200+ products for sampling, over 45 restaurants and more on Sat., Feb. 22 and Sun., Feb. 23
Other new events:
▪ 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.
▪ 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.
There's 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.
▪ 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.
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 FIU.
Tickets for the Festival are on sale now, with plenty of options to suit your taste and budget at sobewff.org.
