Top 3 Must Attend Festivals In Miami
Updated: Oct 15, 2019
Top 3 Must Attend Festivals In Miami
The best thing about Miami is that you can enjoy the sun and fun year round. It’s a tropical oasis of never ending things to do. Arts and culture hubs are all throughout the city and for the past several years its been swarming with festivals, bringing some of the world’s biggest headlining acts and DJ’s, most sought after chefs and cultural experiences. Check out our pick for the top three festivals residents and tourists should have on their list of must attend festival experiences this Fall.
South Beach Seafood Festival
Saturday, October 26th
12 PM - 6 PM
The South Beach Seafood Festival is a seafood lover's dream. It’s part of an entire week of festivities made just for seafoodies! The main event is a culinary festival open to all. Seafoodies should come prepared to enjoy culinary delights from 20 of Miami’s award-winning Chefs. You’ll sit refreshed with 100% all-inclusive drinks at over 30 available bars (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). With (3) LIVE Music Stages you’re sure to have a true beachfront experience!
Kids under age 10 are free, but there is no designated Kid Zone! 21 and over to consume alcoholic beverages.
Food, Wine & Fete with Vanessa James Media
Saturday, November 2nd
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Vanessa James Media is bringing Miami the first culinary event of its kind, celebrating the brightest chefs, mixologists and delights of the Caribbean in an all-inclusive Soca Fete experience!
Gather your crew and make plans to join the vibes on Saturday, November 2nd beachside at the Historic Virginia Key Park, Orange Pavilion, in the heart of Miami’s Key Biscayne! Attendees will sample savory delights from the Caribbean’s most buzzed about chefs, including Chef Irie and popular pastry Chef Mimi for live interactive demos. Sip on an array of wines and enjoy fete vibes from the moment you enter with sounds by MeloGroove steelpan orchestra, a solo drum session from Miami's own Trini Souljah and stage performances from international DJ’s, including: DJ Mark D, Ryan Sayeed, LL Cool Blaze, Team Soca's own DJ Spice and hosts Vanessa James and Giselle the Wassi One.
3rd Annual Uptown Avenue 7 Arts & Culture Festival
Saturday, November 9th, 2019
11 AM-7 PM
FREE with RSVP
The 3rd Annual Uptown Avenue 7 Arts & Culture Festival comes alive at the intersection of culture and commerce, brought to you by Commissioner Jean Monestime and the NW 7th Avenue CRA. This festival highlights artistic-cultural gems of the neighborhood as the NW 7th Ave corridor is reimagined as a cultural destination with activities for the entire family.
Festival activities include an art exhibition featuring local artists, curated by Miami Urban Contemporary Experience in the iconic MUCE Pop Up Art Lounge. Main stage musical performances and a special headlining act will be announced soon. Attendees will enjoy cultural cuisine from a plethora of food trucks as well as enjoy a cultural shopping experience with over 20 vendors.
In addition to food trucks, attendees can also RSVP to enjoy a Taste of Uptown in the CRA Lounge with curated opportunities to have Dinner with Northside Police and a Lunch & Learn with the CRA, where they’re sharing the inside scoop on $50K in grants for new and existing businesses.