The 2027 South Beach Wine & Food Festival takes place February 25–28, 2027, with more than 100 events across Miami Beach and Miami — from walk-around tastings on the sand to late-night parties and intimate dinners with star chefs. Net proceeds benefit Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.
With tastings, cocktails and back-to-back evening events, this is one weekend where you really don’t want to be driving. This guide covers how the festival works, where things happen, and the easiest ways to get around safely.
SOBEWFF 2027 at a Glance
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | Thursday, February 25 – Sunday, February 28, 2027 |
| Where | Venues from Miami Beach to Kendall, with the Grand Tasting Village in South Beach |
| Host hotel | Loews Miami Beach |
| Events | 100+ tastings, dinners, parties and demonstrations |
| Beneficiary | FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management |
| Tickets | Sold per event on the festival’s official website; many events sell out |
Where Festival Events Happen
The festival’s centerpiece is the Grand Tasting Village, set up in white tents on the sand in South Beach; check the official site for the 2027 location and map. Beyond the village, the evening events — dinners, themed parties and signature events — are spread across hotels, restaurants and venues throughout Miami Beach and Miami, so a single night can mean two or three different locations.
- Check each event’s listing for its venue, start time, and any age or dress requirements.
- Popular events sell out early, so buy tickets before you book anything else.
- Evening events often run late, and start times can overlap; plan the gaps between venues.
SOBEWFF 2027 Signature Events
Alongside the Grand Tasting Village, the festival’s headline evening events for 2027, as announced by the festival:
| Event | Date & time | Host |
|---|---|---|
| Mike’s Amazing Burger Bash | Thu, Feb 25 — 7:30 PM | Rachael Ray |
| Tournament of Champions LIVE | Fri, Feb 26 — 7:30 PM | Guy Fieri |
| Cigars & Spirits | Fri, Feb 26 — 11:00 PM | Guy Fieri and Bert Kreischer |
| Tacos & Tequila | Sat, Feb 27 — 7:30 PM | Aarón Sánchez |
| Morning Buzz (Miami Design District series) | Sun, Feb 28 — 11:00 AM | — |
| Classic American Eats | Sun, Feb 28 — 6:00 PM | Andrew Zimmern with Rev Run |
Venues for each event are listed on the festival’s official site. Back-to-back nights like Friday’s Tournament of Champions followed by Cigars & Spirits at 11 PM are exactly when a car waiting outside beats hunting for a ride.
How to Buy SOBEWFF Tickets
- Tickets are sold per event on the festival’s official website, sobewff.org — each event is ticketed separately.
- Capital One cardholders get an early presale running through Sunday, November 1, 2026; general sales follow, so check the official site for timing.
- The most popular events sell out, so buy early and book your hotel and transportation after.
- The festival’s official site has a Transit & Parking section with event-specific details.
Getting Around During the Festival
South Beach is compact on a map but slow on festival weekends: parking is scarce and expensive, Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue back up, and rideshare surges when big events let out at the same time. Typical drive times to South Beach on a normal day:
| From | Distance to South Beach | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Brickell / Downtown Miami | ~6 mi | 15–25 min |
| Miami International Airport (MIA) | ~16 mi | 25–40 min |
| Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) | ~27 mi | 40–55 min |
Your options:
- Walk — if you’re staying in South Beach and your events are nearby.
- Rideshare — fine for a single trip, but expect waits and surge pricing when several events end at once.
- Private chauffeur — the safest and simplest option for a tasting-heavy night: no drinking and driving, no parking, and a car waiting between events. Book by the hour to cover a full evening; see our hourly chauffeur service.
Plan Your Festival Weekend
- Flying in? Book an MIA airport transfer so the weekend starts the moment you land.
- Staying on the beach? See our Miami Beach car service page for hotel pickups.
- Hosting clients or a group? Our group transportation and event transportation service keep everyone together between events.
Book Your SOBEWFF Ride
Festival weekend books up early. Request a reservation and we’ll confirm your vehicle, timing and fixed rate — for one event or the whole weekend.
South Beach Wine & Food Festival FAQ
When is the 2027 South Beach Wine & Food Festival?
The 2027 South Beach Wine & Food Festival runs Thursday, February 25 through Sunday, February 28, 2027, with more than 100 events across Miami Beach and Miami.
Where is the Grand Tasting Village?
The Grand Tasting Village is set up in tents on the sand in South Beach. Check the festival’s official site for the exact 2027 location and map.
Who benefits from the South Beach Wine & Food Festival?
Net proceeds benefit Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.
How do I buy South Beach Wine & Food Festival tickets?
Tickets are sold per event on the festival’s official website, sobewff.org. Capital One cardholders get an early presale running through November 1, 2026, and general sales follow. Popular events sell out, so buy early.
What are the signature events at SOBEWFF 2027?
Headline evening events include Mike’s Amazing Burger Bash on February 25, Tournament of Champions LIVE and Cigars & Spirits on February 26, Tacos & Tequila on February 27, and Classic American Eats on February 28, alongside the Grand Tasting Village.
What is the best way to get around during SOBEWFF?
Parking in South Beach is scarce during the festival and rideshare surges when events let out, so a pre-booked chauffeur is the simplest option, especially for tasting-heavy evenings. An hourly booking keeps a car waiting between events.
How far is South Beach from Miami International Airport?
South Beach is about 16 miles from Miami International Airport, typically 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.
