South Beach Wine and Food Festival ★ 4.6
South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami is the four-day SOBEWFF event each February, with 500-plus chefs across Miami Beach, Coconut Grove and the Design District.
Focus: Wine, food, celebrity chefs
Food festivals in Miami worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
Calle Ocho Music Festival ★ 4.5
Calle Ocho Music Festival in Miami is the largest Hispanic street festival in the US, closing Little Havana's SW 8th Street between SW 12th and SW 27th Avenues each March.
Focus: Cuban and Hispanic street food
Fairchild Mango Festival ★ 4.4
Fairchild Mango Festival in Miami runs each June at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, with chef brunches, mango tastings and rare-variety trees for sale.
Focus: Mango, tropical fruit
Carnaval on the Mile ★ 4.0
Carnaval on the Mile in Miami is the Coral Gables street fair held on Miracle Mile each March, with Latin food vendors, art booths and live music as the lead-in to Calle Ocho.
Focus: Latin American, Cuban
Food Festivals in Miami, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Miami?
Peak food season in Miami is year-round.
What time do people eat in Miami?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Miami?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Miami?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Miami rewards trust.