Seafood Slam

Saturday, October 24, 2026
1:00 PM

Lummus Park

1130 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139

14th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival - SEAFOOD SLAM

Presented by Tequila Herradura

Brought to you by Jack Daniel’s & GOYA Foods

Hosted by the City of Miami Beach

Experience the ultimate seafood extravaganza at the SEAFOOD SLAM, Best of the Fest! Immerse yourself in a world of culinary delights with an ALL-INCLUSIVE experience that will redefine your Saturday Festival Day! Building on everything you LOVE about the annual South Beach Seafood Festival, this Festival Day grants you exclusive access to the ultimate Best of the Best festival.

From succulent shellfish to savory fish dishes, the Seafood Slam promises a feast for the senses, showcasing the finest seafood creations from South Florida’s leading top restaurants. While Friday night’s Chef Showdown celebrates the ultimate chef competition LIVE, Saturday’s festival is about finding the BEST OF THE BEST seafood restaurants throughout South Florida.

At the Seafood Slam, Best of the Best Fest, not only will guests enjoy a delectable array of seafood delights, paired with all your favorite enjoyments that the South Beach Seafood Festival day annually entailed, but YOU, the guests, will become part of the excitement and the competition among the participating restaurants. It’s a quest to find the best of the best dish at the festival, presented by Official Bank Partner First Horizon, where talented restaurant teams together will showcase their culinary expertise and creativity providing complimentary menu items to indulge and try to garner YOUR vote. Join us for a thrilling culinary day to continue our tradition of everyone’s favorite Chef competition night on Friday night and be part of the excitement as we get ready to savor the flavors of the ocean in style on Saturday afternoon in Lummus Park in Miami Beach at this always entertaining, live music, dj filled day of fun paired with an unforgettable gastronomic celebration.

ONE Ticket type and it’s ALL VIP! GET READY! Because we want YOU to vote on your Seafood Slam, Best of the Best Fest dish, and make Saturday a day all about SOUTH FLORIDA’s BEST SEAFOOD from YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTEURS!

Your ticket to the Seafood Slam is ALL-INCLUSIVE, but there will be some upgrades available inside. Be sure to stop by the premium stone crab tented area to purchase your first of the season discounted stone crabs available only at festival friendly pricing on site for one day only.

Scroll down to see our 2025 Restaurant Partners!

13th Anniversary Saturday Festival Lineup:

Get ready for the all new MILAMS MARKET CULINARY STAGE! Check out the schedule below taking place at Saturday’s Seafood Slam, October 25th!

1:30PM-2:00PM Chef Guillermo Eleicegui of Ossobuco Miami

Featuring: Surprise dish with tuna

2:00PM-2:30PM Miami Beach Senior High Chef Showdown

2:30PM-3:00PM Pacifico – Beer Cocktails

3:00PM-3:30PM Milam’s Markets At Home Chef Competition featuring Brendon Stubelt VS Indira Estanga

3:30PM-4:00PM Pacifico – Beer Cocktails

4:00PM-4:30PM Chef Justin Timineri of Fresh from Florida

Featuring: Florida Bloody Mary Shrimp with Cucumber and Tomato

4:30PM-5:00PM Announce our 2025 Best of the Fest Winning Restaurant

In addition, you’ll find DJ dance parties at both the Pacifico Beer Beach Club, and the all day DJ dance party with High Noon. Let the good times roll.

Ticket Options

$160

Seafood Slam ALL ACCESS

ALL INCLUSIVE Saturday Experience, brought to you by Tequila Herradura, presented by GOYA Foods, and hosted by the City of Miami Beach
Experience and sample foods from 40-50 hand selected restaurants curated from across South Florida as they compete in SEAFOOD SLAM, Best of the Fest Competition, presented by First Horizon Bank
Your favorite local hot spots and their talented restaurant teams will showcase their culinary expertise and YOU, the guests, will become part of the excitement and the competition among the participating restaurants. It’s a quest to find the best of the best dish at the festival, where South Florida’s favorite local restaurant teams will showcase sample their culinary expertise and creativity providing menu items to try to garner YOUR vote. YOU can pick YOUR BEST OF THE FEST restaurant experience!
Additionally, pop into these national brand activations to indulge in samplings from GOYA Foods, Barilla, Truffles from Tartuffe Prestige, and partners at the Milam’s Marketplace
Enjoy Wine and Spirits samplings and interactive beverage experiences, presented by the partners of Breakthru Beverage, the Official Wine and Spirits Distributor of the festival
Catch your favorite cocktail at the complimentary cocktail stations
Check out the Jack Daniels Live Music Stage flanked by the always popular Pacifico beach clubs, Sun Sips by High Noon, and more
Milam’s Market Culinary Showcase Kitchen is now demoing on the Jack Daniels stage throughout the day with educational experiences for all.
ALL GUEST ACCESS to the always popular GOYA Culinary experiences and added interactive entertainment
College Football Watch Party
And be sure to elevate your festival experience at the exclusive Premium Stone Crab Pavilion—where indulgence meets sophistication. While this is NOT included in the ticket price, get ready because after you are stuffed from 40-50 restaurants, Dive into the freshest, most succulent stone crabs, available for purchase and served chilled on ice, just as they should be, only from the best right out of the ocean. This isn’t just an upgrade; it’s an invitation to taste luxury at its finest. Imagine cracking into perfectly prepared stone crabs while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere throughout the festival —because some pleasures are worth paying for.

$275

VIP Weekend Pass

($335 Value)

ONE ALL ACCESS Ticket to Friday, October 23, 2026: Chef Showdown ($175 value)
ONE ALL ACCESS Ticket for Saturday, October 24, 2026: SEAFOOD SLAM, Best of the Fest ($160 value)

Ticket includes re-entry.

$475

Three Day VIP Pass

($585 Value)

ONE ALL ACCESS ticket to Thursday, October 22, 2026: ($500 value)
ONE ALL ACCESS ticket to Friday, October 23, 2026: Chef Showdown ($175 value)
ONE ALL ACCESS Ticket for Saturday, October 24, 2026: SEAFOOD SLAM, Best of the Fest ($160 value)

Ticket includes re-entry.

$1150

VIP Weekend Pass for TWO with a 2-Night Hotel Stay

TWO ALL ACCESS tickets to Friday, October 23, 2026: Chef Showdown ($350 value)
TWO ALL ACCESS Tickets for Saturday, October 24, 2026: SEAFOOD SLAM, Best of the Fest ($320 value)
ONE Signature Standard Room at The South Beach Festival’s Host Hotel, Loews Miami Beach, checking in Friday, October 23 – checking out Sunday, October 25.

Ticket includes re-entry.

$1750

Three Day VIP Pass + Hotel for TWO

TWO ALL ACCESS tickets for Thursday, October 22, 2026: ($1000 value)
TWO ALL ACCESS tickets to Friday, October 23, 2026: Chef Showdown ($350 value)
TWO ALL ACCESS tickets for Saturday, October 24, 2026: SoBe Seafood Fest ($320 value)
ONE Signature Standard Room at The South Beach Festivals Host Hotel, Loews Miami Beach, checking in Thursday, October 22 – checking out Sunday, October 25.

Ticket includes re-entry.