Celebrity chefs including Guy Fieri, Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay, Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown, and more are set to return to Miami for the highly anticipated 2025 South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Scheduled to take place from February 20th to 23rd, this year’s festival promises four days packed with culinary delights and beachside indulgence. Tickets for over 105 events are now available for purchase, offering attendees a chance to rub shoulders with their favourite food stars and sample an array of delectable dishes.
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Among the highlights of the festival will be the live version of Tournament of Champions hosted by Guy Fieri, where teams led by past winners will battle it out on the sand. Fieri’s son, Hunter Fieri, will co-host a celebrity chef pickleball tournament with his fiancée, pickleball pro Tara Bernstein. Fans can also look forward to Duff Goldman’s one-man show and dessert party, as well as Kardea Brown’s crispy creations at a fried chicken and champagne gathering. Rachael Ray will be hosting the popular Mike’s Amazing Burger Bash, ensuring a feast for all attendees.
In addition to the star-studded lineup of culinary talents, the festival will feature events like the chef showdown Alex vs. Miami, a drag brunch hosted by Antoni Porowski and Ana Navarro, and A Sunset Feast at the Hangar at Regatta Harbour presented by Belkys Nerey and Dan Le Batard. This unique gathering promises to tantalise taste buds with dishes from acclaimed chefs like Jeremy Ford, Brad Kilgore, and José Mendín, providing a memorable dining experience with a stunning view.
More than just a gastronomic extravaganza, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival also serves a charitable cause by donating proceeds from ticket sales to Florida International University (FIU). With past editions having raised over $40 million for FIU, attendees can feel good about indulging in delicious food and drink while supporting the next generation of hospitality industry professionals. Guy Fieri, a longtime supporter of the festival and Florida, expressed his love for the state, its people, and culture in past interviews, further emphasizing the significance of the event.
For those interested in attending the 2025 South Beach Wine & Food Festival, tickets can be purchased on the event’s official website, sobewff.org. The festivities are set to kick off on Thursday, February 20th, and will run through Sunday, February 23rd. As the countdown begins for this epic culinary experience, fans can anticipate a weekend filled with delightful flavours, exciting events, and the chance to mingle with some of the biggest names in the food industry. Get ready to savour the best of Miami’s culinary scene at the upcoming SOBEWFF!