
A star-studded weekend awaits as South Beach’s famous Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) returns this February with a whole host of experiences that promise all of the fun and top-notch cuisine of past festivals in addition to new ones!
The annual event, taking place February 20-23, is set to return for its 24th year with events spanning the city. A lineup of A-list celebrity talent, culinary icons, restaurants and musicians will come together for a celebration comprised of walk-around tastings, intimate dinners, late night parties, master classes and more.

What to expect
It’ll all begin on Thursday, February 20 with the 18th annual Burger Bash, where some of the country’s most beloved restaurants and chefs will go head-to-head in creating the most flavorful burgers the festival has ever seen. Not only will guests have the chance to crown their favorite, but the event will host a panel of judges who will be on hand to choose their favorite. Rachael Ray will also return to host!

Another event this year is the wildly popular Tacos & Tequila, featuring chefs serving up various iterations of one of Mexico’s most iconic dishes. It’ll go down on Saturday, February 22, with Aarón Sánchez as host.
Other experiences include A Taste of Italy with host Giada De Laurentiis (Feb. 20); Steak and Whiskey with Michael Symon (Feb. 21); Noche Cubana, hosted by Michelle Bernstein, David Martinez and Gio Gutierrez (Feb. 22); Overtown Eatup! with Marcus Samuelsson (Feb. 23) and Drag Brunch, featuring Mistress of Ceremonies Athena Dion (Feb. 23).
The festival’s most coveted sit down event, the Tribute Dinner honoring renowned chef Dominique Crenn and acclaimed vintner Gérard Bertrand, will take place February 22 at the Loews Miami Beach.

Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village
Of course, we can’t forget about the event that started it all: Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village! Returning for two days, February 22-23, this fan-favorite culinary playground encompasses 135,000 sq. ft. of unlimited food and wine samplings, live cooking demos from Food Network personalities, book signings, musical performances and more.

For additional info on the events taking place this year, the festival has released its full lineup on its website.
About the festival

While SOBEWFF brings together some of the best chefs, restaurants and foodies from around the world, all proceeds benefit the students of the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, who assist organizers with running the festival as well as work alongside some of the world’s greatest celebrity chefs and winemakers. To date, more than $40 million has been raised for the school.
For more information on the hottest and tastiest event in town, make sure to check out their website.