South Beach Wine and Food Festival: Feb. 25-28, 2027 guide

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Dates, policies and venues come from the organizer, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival run by Florida International University: its about page, ticketing policies, and the 2026 festival’s FAQ, transit and parking and event pages. This page is updated each year at the same address.

The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One returns Thursday to Sunday, Feb. 25-28, 2027, in Miami Beach. The 2027 lineup and ticket sale dates have not been announced. For the 2026 festival, general ticket sales opened the first Monday of November, so watch sobewff.org from late October.

Know before you go

• When: Thursday to Sunday, Feb. 25-28, 2027
• Where: South Beach, with events across Miami-Dade and Broward counties
• Tickets: usually $40 to $550 a person; food and drink included; no refunds
• Age: 21 and older except events marked for families; bring photo ID
• No pets: service animals only
• Organizer: SOBEWFF, Florida International University; accessibility requests to FIU at 305-348-2785

What it is

The festival calls itself a national, star-studded, four-day event with the world’s leading wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities: Food Network stars, celebrities, sommeliers and social media names. It lists more than 105 events and more than 500 experts.

It began as a one-day event, the Florida Extravaganza, at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus. All net proceeds go to FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, which the festival says has received more than $46 million so far; more than 1,200 students work the festival each year. The 2026 festival was its 25th.

The Miami Beach events: how 2026 ran

The 2027 schedule is not out. The 2026 festival’s Miami Beach signature events give the shape:

The Grand Tasting Village is the festival’s centerpiece: a walk-around tasting under white tents on the sand with an Atlantic backdrop, with cooking demonstrations on stage. Around it are intimate dinners at restaurants, late-night parties, brunches, master classes and family events across Miami-Dade and Broward.

Tickets

From the 2026 FAQ and the ticketing policies:

• Prices generally run $40 to $550 a person, varying by event, with packages that bundle several events. Food and drink are included in the ticket.
• On sale: in the 2026 cycle, a Capital One cardholder presale began Oct. 27, 2025, and general sales Nov. 3, 2025, at 9 a.m. online. Capital One cardholders also get a priority entry lane at some events.
• Payment plan: offered at checkout.
• All sales are final. No refunds, exchanges or waitlists for sold-out events. Tickets can be passed to someone else, and each scans once. Under Florida law they may not be resold for more than $1 over face value.
• Mobile tickets are delivered through the SquadUp app.

Rules and what to know

• 21 and older at every event except those the festival designates as family events; a government-issued photo ID may be required.
• Rain or shine. Outdoor events go ahead in bad weather, and tickets are not refunded.
• Bags are checked at every entrance. Backpacks, large bags, suitcases, outside food and drink, and weapons are banned.
• No pets. Service animals only.
• Allergies: the festival cannot guarantee allergen-free dishes, and not every event has a vegetarian option.
• Dress: smart casual by day; cocktail attire suggested for dinners and late-night events. Wear comfortable shoes for the walk-around tastings.
• Accessibility: contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305-348-2785 at least two weeks ahead.

Parking and getting there

For 2026 the festival’s transit and parking page listed these garages:

• Grand Tasting Village: 550 Lenox Ave., 200 7th St., 1301 Collins Ave. and 1557 Washington Ave.
• North Venue: 1557 Washington Ave., 1661 Pennsylvania Ave., 1755 Meridian Ave. and the 17th Street Garage at 640 17th St.

The festival also points visitors to the City of Miami Beach’s free trolley and to the city’s traffic text alerts: text MBTraffic to 888777. See our getting around guide for trolley routes. The city lists the festival among the major events whose traffic and trash it plans for with the organizer, under its Major Events Plan.

Also in February

The Miami International Boat Show comes two weeks earlier, Feb. 10-14, 2027; see our boat show guide. For dining the rest of the year, see our brunch guide and date night guide.

Frequently asked questions

When is the South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2027?

Thursday to Sunday, Feb. 25-28, 2027, in Miami Beach, with events across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The 2026 festival, the 25th, was Feb. 19-22.

When do SOBEWFF tickets go on sale?

The festival has not announced 2027 sale dates. For 2026, a Capital One cardholder presale began Oct. 27, 2025, and general sales opened Nov. 3, 2025, at 9 a.m. online.

How much are South Beach Wine & Food Festival tickets?

The festival says tickets generally run $40 to $550 a person depending on the event, with food and drink included. A payment plan is offered at checkout, and all sales are final.

Can kids go to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival?

Most events are 21 and older, and a government photo ID may be required. Only events the festival marks as family events admit younger guests.

Where do I park for the Grand Tasting Village?

For 2026 the festival listed garages at 550 Lenox Ave., 200 7th St., 1301 Collins Ave. and 1557 Washington Ave. for Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village. The free city trolley is another option.