South Beach Seafood Festival — Miami Beach · October 21–24, 2026
Four nights in Miami Beach. 50+ restaurants on the sand. The festival that kicks off South Florida's hospitality season and the kick off to Florida's stone crab — and what USA Today calls a Top 5 in America.
Wednesday & Thursday dinners. Friday competition. Saturday Seafood Slam.
The 14th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival is back to take over Miami in October on the sands of South Beach between October 21–24, 2026! This Florida seafood festival is not your typical east coast seafood festival, but a curated showcase of the best talents of South Florida's leading chefs and culinary masterminds via a diverse group of events, where guests experience the best seafood in Miami and kick off world renowned stone crab season.
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Every bite supports something bigger.
South Beach Seafood Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to strengthening South Florida's culinary community while investing in the health, education, and future of local youth.
By connecting established culinary leaders with emerging talent, local schools, community partners, and the public, the South Beach Seafood Festival uses food and hospitality as a platform for opportunity, education, wellness, and lasting community impact.
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Behind every dish is the heartbeat of the festival — South Florida's leading local chefs, culinary masters, pastry talents, and leading mixologists.
Culinary partners are being added daily — be sure to check back as we honor South Florida's culinary masters. Interested to learn more? Join the mailing list for new updates.
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Annually, brought to you by Breakthru Beverage and partners, and produced by CI Management, this event is touted by USATODAY as one of its Top 5 Specialty Festivals in the country, listed by Forbes as Top 5 things to do this fall, and by the Travel Channel as the best seafood festival in the US. When you hit Miami in October, the South Beach Seafood Festival is the place to be for four days of fun, all to benefit a great cause in Miami Dade County with CI Foundation’s EAT SMART program, a program that provides healthy meals and nutritional guidance to Florida’s youth with programs in Miami Dade County public schools.
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Are the events 21+?
All ages are welcome at Saturday's beach fest! Children under 10 enter for free on Saturday, October 24th! Please note that in order to enjoy open bar, anyone under 40 must show valid ID to obtain a 21+ wrist band. The rest of SobeSeafood Fest Events on Wednesday - Friday (October 21–24, 2026) includes events that are strictly 21+.
What's included with a ticket?
Festival tasting tickets are all-inclusive: unlimited tastings from 50+ restaurants, full beer/wine/cocktail bars, live entertainment, and voting access. Dinner Series tickets include a multi-course tasting menu with paired wines and cocktails from Breakthru Beverage partners.
What's your weather and refund policy?
The festival runs rain or shine — bars and stages are tented. All sales final; tickets are transferable up to 48 hours before each event via Eventbrite.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes. Lummus Park has firm-packed pathways throughout the festival footprint, ADA entry lanes at every gate, and accessible restrooms on site. Email info@sobeseafoodfest.com for specific accommodations.