TrekUnity
When
February
Attendance
~60,000
Admission
Ticketed
Setting
Both
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is a star-studded February celebration of food, wine, and spirits in Miami Beach — beachfront grand tastings, celebrity-chef dinners, brunches, and late-night parties that draw big culinary names and tens of thousands of food lovers to the Art Deco playground of South Beach.
Glamorous and sun-soaked, it pairs world-class food and drink with Miami's beaches, nightlife, and design, a decadent warm-weather getaway in the heart of winter.
Want to go? Turn South Beach Wine & Food Festival into a trip you plan with your group.
Creates an editable trip seeded with a starter itinerary, hotels & eats.
Event details
Typical dates
A long weekend in late February
Admission
Ticketed events · 21+
Parking
South Beach parking is scarce and pricey — rideshare between venues.
Nearest airport
Miami International (MIA) ~25 min; Fort Lauderdale (FLL) ~40 min
Typical weather
Warm, sunny Miami winter — 70s °F; ideal beach-festival weather.
Official website
Location
Miami Beach, FL
Where to stay
The Setai
Luxury oceanfront hotel on South Beach.
The Betsy South Beach
Elegant boutique hotel on Ocean Drive.
South Beach hotels
Art Deco hotels in the middle of it all.
Where to eat & drink
Grand Tasting Village
The festival's beachfront tasting tents.
Joe's Stone Crab
The legendary South Beach institution.
Versailles (Little Havana)
Iconic Cuban restaurant across the bay.
Nearby attractions
Art Deco Historic District
Ocean Drive's pastel architecture.
South Beach
The famous white-sand beach.
Wynwood Walls
The mural-covered arts district across the bay.
A sample itinerary
1Arrive + Ocean Drive
- •Fly into MIA
- •Afternoon: South Beach + Art Deco district
- •Evening: a chef dinner
2Grand Tasting
- •Afternoon: beachfront Grand Tasting Village
- •Evening: a late-night party
3Wynwood + depart
- •Morning: Wynwood Walls
- •Lunch: Joe's Stone Crab
- •Head to MIA
Make it yours — an editable trip you can share with your group.
Travel tips
- Buy tickets to marquee events early — they sell out.
- Rideshare between venues; don't bother with a car in South Beach.
- Build in beach time and a Wynwood art walk.
Frequently asked questions
When is the South Beach Wine & Food Festival?
A long weekend in late February in Miami Beach, Florida.
Is it 21+?
Yes — it's a wine-and-spirits event; bring valid ID.
How do you get between events?
Rideshare — South Beach parking is scarce and expensive.
Going with friends?
TrekUnity keeps the whole group on the same page — vote on plans, split costs, and see who's arriving when.
Start planning freeTrekUnity is an independent travel guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by South Beach Wine & Food Festival or its organizers. Dates, prices, and details are provided for informational purposes and can change — always confirm on the official event website before booking.