South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2027: The PGM Guide to SOBEWFF

Every February, Miami Beach becomes the center of the culinary world. The South Beach Wine & Food Festival — SOBEWFF to everyone who has been — returns February 25–28, 2027, and the confirmed lineup is already one of the strongest in the festival's 26-year history. Four days of chef dinners, beach tastings, wine seminars, master classes, and parties that stretch from the sand to the rooftops of the city's best hotels. The events below are confirmed and on sale now.

The festival is produced by the Food Network & Cooking Channel in partnership with Florida International University, and it benefits FIU's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Since its founding in 2002, SOBEWFF has raised more than $35 million for culinary education. That track record is why the talent it draws is unmatched — this is where chefs want to be seen, and where the food world comes to celebrate itself.

Aoko Miami, Mr. Omakase, Miss Crispy Rice, Nami Nori and The Wagyu Bar come together for a one-of-a-kind omakase experience at the Bosch, Thermador & Gaggenau Showroom in the Miami Design District. Five distinct points of view — from Aoko's intimate counter to Nami Nori's open-style temaki to The Wagyu Bar's premium beef — moving through a multi-course progression that keeps you guessing until the very last bite. Part of The New York Times Dinner Series.

The grills are fired up, the competition is fierce, and one of SOBEWFF's most legendary nights is back. Rachael Ray hosts as chefs from Miami and across the country go head-to-head under the festival's iconic white tents, serving thousands of sizzling burgers in pursuit of serious bragging rights. Perfectly smashed patties, melty cheese, outrageous toppings, secret sauces, double-stacked creations. Your job: eat your way through the competition and cast your vote for the People's Choice Award while a panel of judges crowns the Schweid & Sons Very Best Burger. Capital One cardholders get 30-minute early access. American Airlines® North Venue.

A special evening of kosher dining at Maison Ostrow in North Bay Village. Alon Shaya — chef behind Pomegranate Hospitality and author of Memories of a Good Meal: Recipes of Resilience Inspired by Stories of World War II Survival — joins Sivan Kobi and Olivia Ostrow for a multi-course kosher dinner rooted in tradition, resilience, and the joy of gathering around the table.

Italian roots, Eastern Mediterranean flavors, and South Beach energy at Preston's, Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Lofaso (Scopa Italian Roots, Top Chef), Nurdjaja (Shuka, Shukette — James Beard finalist), and Aguirre (Executive Chef, Loews Miami Beach) bring three distinctive culinary voices to one table for a multi-course dinner built on bright flavors and thoughtful technique.

Miami meets Seattle at Mottai Miami. Nasajon and Shintaku welcome Shota Nakajima — chef behind Taku and three-time James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef: Northwest — for a Japanese-inspired multi-course dinner where Miami's emerging Japanese dining scene meets Nakajima's expressive, playful approach to Japanese cuisine.

Two James Beard Award-winning chefs at Ezio's Miami Beach. Mirarchi (Roberta's, Brooklyn) and Williams (Tomo, Seattle — 2019 James Beard Best Chef: Northwest) bring their seasonal, ingredient-driven perspectives together for a dinner built around bold ingredients and the kind of unexpected collaboration that makes SOBEWFF unforgettable.

Three accomplished chefs, three distinct culinary perspectives, and a table set at Area 31 inside the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Chauhan's globally inspired boldness, Calvo's Latin-inflected Miami cooking, and Pfeiffer's culinary creativity converge for a multi-course dinner with Biscayne Bay as the backdrop.

At Royal Palm South Beach, three Food Network personalities bring three distinct points of view to the same table. Murphy (Chopped), May (Guy's Grocery Games, Diners Drive-Ins and Dives), and Colameco (Colameco's Food Show) channel decades of culinary experience into a multi-course dinner where polished technique meets playful creativity.

An intimate SOBEWFF dinner at Bourbon Steak Miami by Michael Mina at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa. Mina — one of America's most prolific restaurateurs — creates an elegant multi-course menu that showcases the technique, precision and thoughtful hospitality that have become signatures of his career. Paired with exceptional wines in an intimate setting.

Guy Fieri brings the competitive spirit of Food Network's hit series to SOBEWFF for a walk-around tasting where culinary bragging rights are very much on the line. Four powerhouse chef captains lead their teams into battle — Maneet Chauhan, Tiffani Faison, Stephanie Izard, and Dale Talde among the confirmed talent. Taste everything, cast your vote, and help determine who earns the ultimate bragging rights. Capital One cardholders get 30-minute early access. American Airlines® North Venue.

A Festival mainstay for 26 years. More than 60 of the nation's most acclaimed chefs and over 65 premier wineries from around the globe for one spectacular walk-around tasting at the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach. James Beard Award winners, Michelin-starred talent, and celebrated winemakers — all wines selected by Wine Spectator and rated 90 points or higher. Plus the exclusive Wine Wall for coveted bottles to take home. Early Access requires American Airlines AAdvantage membership.

The one that earns your brunch. Robert Irvine (Food Network's Restaurant: Impossible) and Rachel Robinson (Rachel Fitness, MTV's The Challenge champion) lead a high-energy beachfront workout at Nikki Beach followed by a proper refuel. Dress code: activewear. $59 all-in — the best value ticket in the confirmed lineup.

The festival's marquee event. Three city blocks of iconic white tents on the sand, transforming Miami Beach into a vibrant seaside playground. South Florida's most acclaimed restaurants, gourmet exhibitors, dynamic brand activations, wines and spirits from the Southern Glazer's portfolio, and interactive Publix Culinary Demonstrations sponsored by Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove. Capital One cardholders get priority entry and a 15% discount.

A milestone evening at Loews Miami Beach Hotel celebrating 26 years of the Food Network–SOBEWFF partnership. Geoffrey Zakarian, Marcus Samuelsson, Antonia Lofaso, Esther Choi, Ayesha Nurdjaja, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, Maneet Chauhan, and Duff Goldman serve dishes that celebrate the personalities and flavors that have defined this partnership. Reception, dinner, live music, and dancing. Part of The New York Times Dinner Series. Cocktail attire required.

Tacos, tequila, and the sands of Miami Beach. Aarón Sánchez hosts a beachfront fiesta with a lineup of talented chefs serving creative takes on the beloved taco — from time-honored preparations to unexpected combinations. Between bites, refreshing margaritas and tequila cocktails as music fills the air. Capital One cardholders get 30-minute early access. American Airlines® North Venue.

The Sunday edition of the marquee event adds one more element: the iconic 3 to 5 on Ocean Drive, in collaboration with E11EVEN, transforms the Grand Tasting into an unforgettable afternoon party as the sun begins to set. Same three city blocks, same incredible food and wine — with the energy turned all the way up for the festival's final afternoon. Capital One cardholders get priority entry and a 15% discount.

America is turning 250, and SOBEWFF is celebrating the best way it knows how. Andrew Zimmern leads a walk-around tribute to the dishes, traditions, and regional flavors that have become part of the American story — cheeseburgers, fried chicken, smoky barbecue, lobster rolls, Philly cheesesteaks, New Orleans po'boys, Buffalo wings, apple pie, and plenty more. Hip-hop legend Rev Run takes the stage for a special live performance. Capital One cardholders get 30-minute early access. American Airlines® North Venue.

All tickets are available at sobewff.org. Prices listed are inclusive of all fees and all food and drink unless otherwise noted. The full lineup continues to build — additional events will be announced in the coming weeks.