Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival
- Dates
- Expected February 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- To be announced
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Aug 23, 2026
Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival returns to Miami Beach, FL, Expected February 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
What to eat & drink
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The experience
What's special
The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) is one of the largest and most star-studded food events in the country a four-day, 100-plus-event Miami Beach destination festival born in 2002 from a partnership between Food Network and Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Its signature is the beachfront Grand Tasting Village, a sprawling tented gathering of hundreds of chefs, winemakers and brands on the South Beach sand, surrounded by celebrity-chef dinners, beach tastings, themed parties, brunches and late-night events that range from black-tie-polished to full-on beach-party. It is also a major fundraiser, having raised more than $45 million for FIU's hospitality school, with 2027 marking its 25th anniversary
What people love
What attendees enjoy most is the sheer variety the way a single festival can swing from a refined chef-driven wine-pairing dinner one night to standing on the beach with tacos and a cocktail as music plays the next and the volume of top-tier food and drink packed into each event. The Grand Tasting Village is the near-universal highlight, and the lively, drinks-included atmosphere and celebrity-chef access keep repeat visitors planning trips around it. The main practical gripe attendees raise is logistics: with alcohol at most events, late-night rideshares can be a hassle, so regulars advise basing within walking distance of the beach venues
Last time around (2026)
The most recent held edition ran in late February 2026 across Miami Beach and greater Miami, again anchored by the beachfront Grand Tasting Village and more than 100 events spanning celebrity-chef dinners, tastings, brunches and late-night parties, with ticket prices ranging from around $59 to $500-plus for premium experiences and the intimate celebrity dinners ($175-$250) selling out months in advance. Coverage framed it as a polished, wine-forward yet playfully chaotic multi-day immersion. The 2027 edition (February 25-28) is set to mark the festival's 25th anniversary
Music & entertainment
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
Nearest airport MIA.
How do I get to Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. The nearest major airport is MIA, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
The Route 150 Airport Express runs directly between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Miami Beach (down Collins/Washington through South Beach) the cheapest fixed way from the airport to the festival zone. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) is a secondary gateway ~35 miles north (Tri-Rail/shuttle plus a transfer, or rideshare)
Book / info →Once on the beach, the City of Miami Beach runs FREE trolley loops (South Beach Loop, Middle Beach Loop, North Beach Loop, Collins Express), roughly every 20 minutes, ~8am-11pm daily, trackable live in the Transit app or the City of Miami Beach app the no-cost way to hop between festival venues along the beach
Book / info →Taxi & rideshare
Rideshare is the festival's own recommended way to get around given that most events include drinks. Curb has been the official partner in recent editions (with promo codes for discounted rides). Rideshare from MIA/FLL to South Beach is straightforward; on the beach, plan for surge and pickup congestion late at night
Book / info →Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost South Beach metered parking ~$2-$4/hour (Entertainment District ~$4/hr); city garages typically ~$15-$20 for the day.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at MIA
Not recommended for the festival itself SOBEWFF is an alcohol-forward, rideshare/trolley-friendly beach event with expensive, scarce parking. Car hire only suits attendees pairing the trip with wider South Florida travel (Everglades, Keys, Fort Lauderdale)
Search car hire →Live price search coming soon.
Where
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Hotels nearby 5
Airbnb & private camping
Miami Beach has a large short-term-rental market, but the city tightly regulates STRs and the festival's late-February slot overlaps peak winter-season Miami tourism expect firm, seasonal-peak pricing. Staying within walking distance of the South Beach beachfront events is the repeatedly-recommended play to avoid late-night rideshares
Search Airbnb →Hipcamp options near Miami are sparse and well outside the city (Everglades-edge and rural south/southwest Florida private-land sites) not a realistic alternative to a South Beach hotel for a beachfront festival. Listed only for completeness
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