# Culinary festivals in Miami Beach

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/culinary-festivals-in-miami-beach
> Updated: 2026-10-19T21:28:57.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Miami Beach is hosting major culinary events, centered around the 14th annual South Beach Seafood Festival. Scheduled for October 21–24, 2026, the seafood festival coincides with the start of the South Florida stone crab season.

The festival features various competitions and dining experiences, including a ‘Made in Miami’ collaborative dinner, a VIP Chef Showdown involving up to 20 chefs, and a ‘Seafood Slam’ offering tastings from over 40 South Florida restaurants. 

In addition to the seafood festival, the region hosts the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, which supports the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Proceeds from these culinary events are directed toward industry education and nutrition programs like the CI Foundation’s EAT SMART program.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Miami Beach hosts major culinary and seafood festivals

Miami Beach celebrates culinary talent through the South Beach Seafood Festival and the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, featuring chef competitions and supporting hospitality education.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miami-beach-hosts-major-culinary-and-seafood-festivals

### 2026-10-13: South Beach Seafood Festival returns to Miami Beach

The 14th annual South Beach Seafood Festival returns to Miami Beach from October 21-24, 2026, featuring chef competitions, seafood tastings, and support for Florida youth nutrition programs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-beach-seafood-festival-returns-to-miami-beach

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