South Beach Seafood Festival Marks 14 Years With Four Days of Chef Dinners and a Beachfront Feast

The South Beach Seafood Festival celebrates its 14th year this October with four days of programming across Miami Beach, showcasing more than 40 of South Florida's top restaurants, chefs, and bartenders. The festival has been named a Top 5 Specialty Festival by USA Today and a Top 5 Fall event by Forbes, and it also marks the unofficial kickoff of Florida's stone crab season.

Four Days, Four Experiences

The week opens Wednesday with "Made in Miami" at Phuc Yea, followed by "An Evening in Miami Beach" on Thursday spanning Rao's Miami Beach and Macchialina. Friday brings the VIP Chef Showdown, before the festival culminates Saturday with the Seafood Slam, a full beachfront tasting day at Lummus Park.

Chefs, Cocktails, and a Cause

Throughout the week, expect chef collaborations and cocktail competitions alongside the seafood tastings. Proceeds from the festival benefit the CI Foundation's EAT SMART program.

Good to Know

When: Wednesday, October 21 – Saturday, October 24, 2026 (main beachfront day is Saturday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Where: Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (weeknight events at multiple Miami-area venues)
Benefits: CI Foundation's EAT SMART program
Info: sobeseafoodfest.com