SOBEWFF is Back Celebrating 25 Years of Miami Beach Cheers

Twenty-five years is an anniversary worth celebrating, and the 25th annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival® presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) promises to be a culinary classic when it returns to Great Miami & Miami Beach February 19-22, 2026.

People come from all over the world to soak up Miami’s perfect winter weather, enjoy food-focused events on the sands of South Beach and mingle with Food Network personalities and more than 500 renowned and rising chefs from Miami and around the world.

Events range from long-time fan favorites to new events, brunches, intimate dinners, late-night parties, wine seminars, master classes and more. Ticket prices are from $59 to over $500 per person for once-in-a-lifetime experiences that can only be had at the SOBEWFF®. Check out all of the events.

Miami Beach Signature Events

Mike’s Amazing Burger Bash

February 19, 7:30 p.m.

Even after a quarter of a century, there are SOBEWFF® favorites foodies love to attend year after year. One of those iconic events is Mike’s Amazing Burger Bash, which will mark its 20-year milestone at the festival this year. Hosted by beloved celebrity chef Rachael Ray, this popular walk-around event offers the chance to devour as many burgers as you’d like – more than 30 burgers accompanied by side dishes – before the judges award one chef with the title of Schweid & Sons’ The Very Best Burger Award.

Tournament of Champions

February 20, 7:30 p.m.

Back for 2026, the Tournament of Champions is a chef showdown based on Food Network’s namesake hit show hosted by Guy Fieri. Four teams led by past Tournament of Champions winners and made up of former competitors and rising stars will work against the clock to craft creative dishes. Attendees will sample the dishes and then vote for their favorites. Rapper Rev. Run will also perform.

Masters of Fire

February 21, 7:30 p.m.

The fiery fan-favorite Masters of Fire, directed by longtime Food Network star Tyler Florence, will ignite the night again with open-fire grilling. More than 25 barbecue masters from across the United States will show off their grilling skills, and guests will get to enjoy their riffs on classics.

Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village

February 21 & 22, Noon-5 p.m.

Whether you’re a festival newbie or a regular, the Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village on Saturday and Sunday remains a can’t-miss event. Join other food lovers in the white tents covering three city blocks on the sand to savor a wide array of food and wine. It’s also the chance to watch well-known TV chefs show off their culinary prowess during cooking demos.

New Events For 2026

Las Lap Link Up: A Celebration of Afro-Caribbean Cuisine

February 20, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean islands at the tropical walk-around event Las Lap Link Up: A Celebration of Afro-Caribbean Cuisine with award-winning chefs Nina Compton and Kwame Onwuachi (whose New York City restaurant has been named the city’s best numerous times) at the Kimpton Surfcomber hotel in South Beach. Expect fresh seafood, smoky meats, kicked-up sauces and sweet island fruits paired with tropical drinks and music.

Haute Potato

February 20, 8 p.m.

A playful event, Haute Potato, hosted by the man known as Foodgod, Jonathan Cheban, will feature over-the-top takes on potatoes. Chefs will transform the humble potato into creative dishes, including pommes frites, purees, gnocchi, crispy latkes and more, at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour in Coconut Grove.

Coffee Culture: A Miami Brunch Experience

February 22, 11 a.m.

Everyone knows that Miami runs on coffee, and at Coffee Culture: A Miami Brunch Experience Presented by Violife at Jungle Plaza in the Miami Design District, guests can fuel up on their favorites. Hosted by festival regulars David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris, the event will showcase brunch coupled with coffee and matcha tastings from Miami’s best cafes and roasters.

On a Budget

Bootcamp & Bites

February 21, 8:30 a.m.

If you’re looking to be part of the SOBEWFF action but not spend a lot of money, check out the morning event Bootcamp & Bites. You’ll break a sweat with a workout led by ever-fit Chef Robert Irvine and fitness pro Rachel Robinson then indulge in healthy fare. All of it takes place on the sands of Nikki Beach in South Beach, and tickets are only $59.

Family Fun Event

Family BBQ Featuring Apocalypse BBQ

February 22, 3 p.m.

While most events are slated for attendees 21 and older, parents can bring the kids for the Family BBQ, hosted by famous TV chef, restaurateur and author Geoffrey Zakarian and his family at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in South Beach. The event will feature a smoke show of grilled meats and all the fixings by Miami’s Apocalypse BBQ.

More To Explore at SOBEWFF®

Intimate Dinners

The smaller sit-down dinners at various restaurants around the destination often sell out fast because they offer the chance to have the world’s greatest chefs cook for you. The chefs often mingle with guests between courses.

Late-Night Parties

The energy at the late-night parties is palpable, and you never know which famous chefs you’ll rub shoulders with while you’re feasting and sipping. It’s worth staying up for the festival’s opening night party on Thursday, February 19, featuring DJ Diplo, followed by the flavor-packed Asian Night Market, where street food favorites and creative cocktails will light up the night. It’ll be models and bottles at Saturday’s Late-Night Pizza Party, hosted by Ashley Graham, when the supermodel and entrepreneur will host a bash filled with hot slices, cool drinks and good vibes.

Brunches & Lunches

The star-studded brunches and lunches will include everything from trendy fashion shows to rowdy drag brunches, all paired with mouthwatering food and drinks. Don’t miss Saturday’s Joe’s Stone Crab Lunch, when Martha Stewart will host an elegant afternoon celebrating one of Miami’s most-iconic restaurants. If brunch is more your vibe, carve out time for Saturday’s glamorous Jazz Brunch, hosted by renowned chefs Brad Kilgore and Michael Teich at the Brickell hot spot Delilah Miami.

Master Classes

Curious about the tips and tricks of a standout chef? Take a master class with the chefs themselves. This year, you can get the insider’s low-down on making pasta, pizza and chocolate or shaking up spot-on cocktails with the likes of Julio Cabrera.

By: Angela Caraway-Carlton | October 28, 2025

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