The twelfth edition of the South Beach Seafood Festival is set to take over Florida from October 23 to 26, 2024, right on the sands of South Beach.

This Miami event is not just a festival, but a true showcase of the best culinary talents in the area. Renowned chefs and master chefs will offer the public a series of events where attendees can taste the finest seafood in the city and kick off the much-anticipated crab season.

A Prestigious Event in Miami

Sponsored by Breakthru Beverage and produced by CI Management, the festival has been cited by Forbes as one of the top 5 things to do in the fall and by the Travel Channel as the best seafood event in the USA. Visitors to the city in October cannot afford to miss the South Beach Seafood Festival and its four days of pure fun.

The highlight of the event, which will be held entirely on the beach (spanning four blocks and able to host over 15,000 people), will be Saturday. A day of entertainment in the sun, where attendees can indulge in pop-up cafes curated by Miami's top restaurants with the freshest seafood dishes, accompanied by over 30 free open bars, games and amusements, cooking demonstrations, and three stages for live music, all in the heart of South Beach.

Schedule for the Next South Beach Seafood Festival

Here are the details of the Miami events planned for the next South Beach Seafood Festival.

• Wednesday: An Evening at Joe’s.  It will be an unforgettable evening with the masterpieces of the historic seafood restaurant Joe’s Stone Crab. 50 VIPs will be hosted in Jesse’s Room, the famous private space where legendary figures like Al Capone and Frank Sinatra dined.
• Thursday: Crabs Slabs & Cabs.  This will be a lavish 5-course dinner paired with quality wines, held at the Loews Hotel in Miami Beach.
• Friday: VIP Chef Showdown . The evening will be dedicated to competition: the top 20 chefs of South Beach will face off on the sand in 10 “battles” for an epic party; the judges will be the attendees themselves, who can taste the dishes and vote for their favorites.

How to Reach the South Beach Seafood Festival

This extraordinary Miami event is accessible by car. If you are driving, simply enter the addresses of Joe’s Stone Crab (11 Washington Ave), the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel (1717 Collins Ave), and Lummus Park (Ocean Drive) into your GPS. Public parking is available, but it is recommended to arrive early.

For those who prefer the convenience of a ride-sharing service, you can book an Uber for each event. Whatever the mode of transport chosen, it is essential to plan the trip to avoid delays and fully enjoy the South Beach Seafood Festival. .

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