The 24th Annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Returns February 20–23, With Exciting Culinary Events

The 24th annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) is set for February 20 to 23, 2025 in Miami Beach.

The four day event will feature, "more than 105 events, Food Network’s biggest culinary icons, Grammy-winning artists, popular lifestyle personalities, and more than 500 chefs, winemakers, and spirit producers who will come together to EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. as the Magic City sets the stage for an unforgettable culinary experience.”

Lee Brian Schrager, Festival Founder & Director says, “Miami’s unique setting makes it an ideal host for the annual Festival, attracting amazing local, national, and international talent, which keeps fans coming back every year. It’s incredible to see how far the Festival has come – from its beginnings on the FIU campus to now being a global event that supports the next generation of hospitality leaders.”

According to SOBEWFF, “All proceeds from the Festival benefit the students of the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management who also assist Festival organizers with sponsorship fulfillment, restaurant and exhibitor recruitment, logistics, and inventory as well as working alongside some of the world’s greatest celebrity chefs and winemakers. To date, SOBEWFF® has raised more than $40 million for the School.”

Some highlights include:

Rachael Ray will return to host the 18th annual Mike’s Amazing® Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons® on Thursday, February 20

• Aarón Sánchez will host the wildly popular Tacos & Tequila presented by Tequila Cazadores, featuring chefs serving up various iterations of one of Mexico’s most iconic dishes on Saturday, February 22

• 135,000 sq. ft. culinary playground featuring LIVE cooking demonstrations from Food Network personalities, 1,200+ products for sampling, over 45 restaurants and more at the Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23

From highly competitive cooking competitions to exclusive one-night-only pop-ups, the Festival team has programmed a diverse lineup of new events that will keep guests entertained throughout the weekend. Highlights include:

• 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.

• Inspired by his hit series of the same name, 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 byRev Run and close out the Festival weekend on Sunday, February 23.

From Miami Beach to Kendall and everywhere in between, the 2025 Festival offers 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. Event highlights include:

• 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

  -source credit via SOBEWFF:

For tickets and more info visit sobewff.org