Food & Dining Events
Discover food festivals, culinary events, tastings, and dining experiences across South Florida.
Miami Spice Restaurant Months - 25th Anniversary
Miami-Dade's largest dining promotion, celebrating its 25th year. Participating restaurants across Greater Miami and Miami Beach offer three-course prix-fixe menus: $40 lunch/brunch, $50-$65 dinner, and a $95 Miami Spice Reserve premium tier. Official charitable partner is Camillus House.
Dine Out Lauderdale
Broward County's flagship restaurant-month promotion. Participating restaurants offer specially curated three-course prix fixe menus: $35 lunch, $45/$60/$75 dinner tiers. The 2026 program also features interactive culinary experiences at select restaurants, including cooking classes and food tours.
Flavor South Florida
Florida's largest restaurant month. Over 100 participating restaurants (33 new for 2026) across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast offer prix fixe lunch, brunch, and dinner menus starting at $25. No reservation code needed - just book directly with participating restaurants.
Downtown Delray Beach Restaurant Month (11th Annual)
Now in its 11th year, Downtown Delray Beach Restaurant Month brings more than 50 restaurants, cafes, and fast-casual spots throughout Downtown Delray Beach together for a full month of dining specials. Participants offer multi-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus, happy hour deals, cafe offers, wine pairing dinners, and cooking classes throughout September. A free mobile pass (no app download required) lets diners browse participating restaurants, view menus, and redeem offers.
West Palm Beach Downtown Foodie World Asian Food Festival (Saigon Night Market)
One of South Florida's largest Asian cultural celebrations returns to Downtown West Palm Beach for a free, three-day night market. Expect authentic Asian food from a lineup of vendors, specialty desserts and drinks, night market shopping, live music, karaoke, and cultural performances in a family-friendly setting at Nancy M. Graham Centennial Square.
Food Trucks at Amelia Earhart Park
A Saturday evening food truck gathering hosted by Miami Food Trucks Events at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah, with plenty of food, entertainment, and activities for kids.
Asian Food & Music Festival Weekend at Seminole Classic Casino
Mega Night Market teams up with Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood for a two-day Mid-Autumn Moon Festival celebration. Saturday brings a music festival evening with internationally acclaimed performers, lion and dragon dances, kung fu demonstrations, traditional dance performances, and an LED light show. Sunday shifts to a food festival with more than 50 vendors serving authentic regional specialties.
CesArt Private Dining: Chef's Table – Watch the Chef in Action
Chef Ces-Art hosts an exclusive Chef's Table dinner limited to just 10 guests, seated close to the action as each course is prepared and presented in front of them. The three-course menu features Burrata Caprese (heirloom tomatoes, fresh burrata, basil oil, balsamic reduction), Black Angus Ribeye (lobster mac and cheese, glazed carrots, roasted garlic-red wine jus), and Coconut Rhum Cake (coconut cream, rhum-caramel sauce, toasted coconut). BYOB welcome; advance reservations required with dietary restrictions disclosed ahead of time. Tickets are $155 per person (before fees).
Emilia-Romagna Wine and Food Tasting
Olive Oil Of The World hosts a two-hour tasting celebrating the culinary traditions of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, pairing regional wines with authentic dishes from the area known for inventing lasagna. Complimentary parking; 21+.
CesArt Private Dining: Dining in the Dark
Chef Ces-Art hosts Dining in the Dark, an immersive blindfolded culinary experience at his Lake Park private dining venue. Guests are served a five-course tasting menu while blindfolded, heightening focus on flavor, aroma, and texture rather than presentation. Seating is limited. Tickets are $145 per person (before fees).
Food Truck Tuesdays at Haulover Park
A weekly Tuesday evening food truck gathering near the beach at Haulover Park, hosted by Miami Food Trucks Events. Some weeks bring 20+ trucks, with a family-friendly, oceanside atmosphere.
Tasty Tuesday West Boca Raton at Sunset Cove Amphitheater
A free weekly food truck gathering at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in South County Regional Park, produced by Gourmet Truck Expo. Rotating local food trucks are joined by live music and a car meet component, with free admission and parking throughout.
Food Trucks at Volunteer Park (Weekly Wednesdays)
A weekly food truck gathering at Volunteer Park with a rotating lineup of local vendors, often accompanied by live entertainment and activities. Free parking and family-friendly.
Dine Out Hollywood Florida
Hollywood's month-long culinary celebration showcases the city's diverse dining scene. Participating restaurants offer special multi-course prix-fixe menus at accessible prices, spanning authentic global flavors, classic comfort food, and sophisticated dinners out.
Thursday Nights in Wellington: Food Truck & Music Series
Weekly Thursday evening series at the Wellington Amphitheater featuring food trucks alongside live tribute-band music. Food trucks and market vendors run 5:00-9:00 PM with live music starting at 6:30 PM.
Food Truck Frenzy at Tree Tops Park
Broward County Parks' monthly food truck night at Tree Tops Park, held the first Thursday of every month. Expect a rotating lineup of local food trucks in one of Davie's most scenic parks.
Food Trucks at Tropical Park
One of Miami Food Trucks Events' most complete weekly gatherings, held every Friday evening at Tropical Park with a large, rotating lineup of trucks, live music, and a family-friendly setting.
The Fort Lauderdale Margarita Festival
Margarita tasting competition where thousands of attendees judge the best margarita in Fort Lauderdale. Entry includes ten 3.5oz margarita samples served by the city's top bars and restaurants, plus live DJ, food vendors, and a beer garden. The winning bar or restaurant receives $1,000, with a portion of proceeds supporting children's charities.
Passport to Pours
A global food and drink festival transforms Mizner Park Amphitheater into an immersive international experience. Attendees receive a passport and travel through 12 country-inspired destinations, collecting stamps while sampling signature beverages and cuisine from each region, alongside live music, cultural performances, and craft vendors. A portion of proceeds benefits Rachel's Gate, a nonprofit supporting senior and handicapped dogs.
South Florida Curry Festival 2026
A day-long celebration of curry with 50+ vendors serving bold, authentic curries and global eats, plus a curry cook-off competition, a pepper eating contest, live music, cultural performances, and a spice market bazaar. Kids 12 and under get free admission; no outside food or drinks.
Food Trucks at Pelican Harbor Marina
A waterfront food truck night at Pelican Harbor Marina on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, hosted by Miami Food Trucks Events, with DJ entertainment and a family-friendly atmosphere on the water.
Oktoberfest of the Palm Beaches (52nd Annual) - Weekend 1
One of the biggest German events in the country returns for its 52nd year. Authentic German biers straight from Germany, wine and cocktails, and German food specialties including schnitzel, roasted chicken, sauerbraten, bratwurst, and pretzels. Features live bands, traditional dancing, carnival rides, Parade of Flags, and Beer Keg Tapping.
Dania Beach Oktoberfest
Free, family-friendly Oktoberfest presented by Dania After Dark in partnership with the Casino at Dania Beach. Free entry includes live music, food, and vendors, with paid tickets available for unlimited beer, wine, and spirit sampling for guests 21 and older.
Food Truck Frenzy at Quiet Waters Park
Broward County Parks' "Parks After Dark: Food Truck Frenzy" brings a rotating lineup of local food trucks to Quiet Waters Park on the third Thursday of every month from 6-9pm, for an easy midweek dinner out.
Miami Fall Food & Vendor Festival 2026
A three-day food and vendor festival at Bayfront Park, with regional food vendors, unique merchandise, and family-friendly entertainment along Miami's downtown waterfront.
Jupiter HarbourFest (2nd Annual)
Waterfront festival celebrating music, food, and community returns for its second year. Live entertainment and a vibrant marketplace, with food trucks and regional restaurants serving seafood, barbecue, tropical flavors, and local sweets. Kicks off Friday evening with Harbourside Tastings, a signature culinary experience featuring local restaurants, craft beverages, wine, and spirits.
Taste of West Palm Beach (Inaugural)
A new citywide culinary festival brings together more than 30 of West Palm Beach's most celebrated restaurants, from neighborhood favorites to acclaimed newcomers, for an evening of signature bites and citywide flavor. Presented by CityPlace/Rosemary Square and DoorDash, 100% of ticket proceeds benefit the Palm Beach County Food Bank.
Oktoberfest of the Palm Beaches (52nd Annual) - Weekend 2
One of the biggest German events in the country returns for its 52nd year. Authentic German biers straight from Germany, wine and cocktails, and German food specialties including schnitzel, roasted chicken, sauerbraten, bratwurst, and pretzels. Features live bands, traditional dancing, carnival rides, Parade of Flags, and Beer Keg Tapping.
South Florida Pickle Festival 2026
A two-day, pickle-themed food festival at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, featuring pickle-inspired dishes for $10 or less, a marketplace of local makers, live music, a pickle-eating competition, and family-friendly activities. A portion of proceeds benefits Gift of Life, a blood cancer nonprofit.
South Beach Seafood Festival (14th Annual)
Four-day celebration transforming Miami Beach into a showcase for 40+ of South Florida's top restaurants, award-winning chefs, bartenders, and culinary personalities. Includes chef collaborations, cocktail competitions, and a beachfront tasting festival day that kicks off Florida's stone crab season. Named a Top 5 Specialty Festival by USA Today and a Top 5 Fall event by Forbes. Benefits CI Foundation's EAT SMART program.
Culinary Clash: Palm Beach Edition - Grand Finale
The four-part regional chef competition crowns its ultimate culinary champion. Finalists from the previous three rounds go head-to-head in a fast-paced, three-round showdown: appetizer, main, and dessert. Expert judges and 50 tasting guests vote for People's Choice, and each competing chef is partnered with a local charity.
2026 Boos & Brews Food Truck Roll
A free family Halloween night at Westwind Park featuring a lineup of food trucks alongside music, games, costumes, and brews. Presented by the City of Lauderhill Economic Development Division for a spooktacular evening of family-friendly fun.
Feierabend Halloween Costume Party
A Halloween-themed happy hour at the American German Club with beverages, light bites, and music from DJ Bob. Free entry; costumes welcome.
25th Annual Galbani Feast of Little Italy
South Florida's largest Italian festival and one of the region's most beloved cultural celebrations returns to Abacoa for its 25th year. Three days of authentic Italian cuisine — fresh pasta, sausage and peppers, arancini, braciole — plus classic Italian desserts like zeppoles, sfogliatella, and cannoli. Highlights include the Sicilian Oven Pizza Eating Contest, the Uno Vino Wine Garden, the La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage with celebrity and local chefs, live entertainment, festival rides, and free cooking demonstrations. Free admission. The festival helps launch the Little Smiles Holiday Toy Drive and supports the RISE FC youth soccer program.
Dream Asia Festival: South Florida 2026
A touring celebration of Asian food and culture rolls into the South Florida Fairgrounds for three days, with all-day performances and live music, an outdoor market, workshops and games, plus 80+ food vendors and 30+ merch and anime vendors. Part of Festive Planet's Dream Asia Festival circuit, which tours cities across the country throughout the year.
Miami-Dade Food Wine Beer Culture Festival (Inaugural)
A new signature festival uniting all 13 of Miami-Dade County's commission districts and dozens of cities in one park. The day spans four pillars: restaurants, food trucks, chefs and tastings from across the county; wineries and spirits; craft breweries; and live music, dance, and artisans celebrating the county's cultural traditions. Daytime programming is geared toward families and community groups, with the festival shifting into live bands, DJs, and after-dark tastings in the evening.
13th Annual South Florida Seafood Festival 2026
An 8-hour seafood celebration with 15+ seafood pop-ups serving paella, stone crabs, oysters, and lobster, plus live chef demonstrations, craft cocktails, live bands and DJs, a vendor market, and family activities. Kids under 12 get free admission.
23rd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
South Florida's biggest celebration of Jamaican jerk cuisine and culture returns to Miramar Regional Park for a full day of authentic jerk chicken, pork, and seafood from top vendors, alongside live reggae and dancehall performances, artisan vendors, and Caribbean culture on full display.
Vinous Icons Miami 2026
A two-day wine event at Bloom at Jungle Island featuring walk-around tastings and educational masterclasses with over 100 participating estates from Argentina, Chile, France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, and the United States. Friday's masterclasses cover South American wines and Pacific Northwest terroirs; Saturday's cover Italian Sangiovese, Sonoma, and Napa Valley Cabernet. 21+.
Sixth Annual Riverwalk International Food Festival
Fort Lauderdale's scenic Riverwalk transforms into an open-air food festival, with local restaurants and vendors serving up international bites for just $5 each. Admission to the festival grounds is free, with a limited-capacity 21+ VIP Tasting Experience available for guests who want premium food and beverage samplings.
15th Annual Tequesta Chili Cook-Off and Beer Tasting Event
An annual celebration honoring veterans and first responders with unlimited chili and beer tastings, wine, live music, military fly-overs, pipes and drums performances, celebrity judges, and an awards ceremony. Proceeds support the Warriors Renewal Coalition, Operation 300, SE Florida Honor Flight, Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, and the organizing nonprofit. 21+; clear bags required.
Miami Food Festival 2026
Now in its seventh year, this culinary and cultural celebration brings together food vendors, live entertainment, and community programming for a full day at Miccosukee Casino and Resort. Expect a wide spread of dishes from Miami's diverse food scene alongside music and family-friendly activities.
13th Annual Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival, A Culinary Affair!
One of South Florida's premier outdoor culinary events returns to downtown Boca Raton with a Grand Tasting featuring top chefs from across the tri-county area. Guests stroll through themed culinary villages — Italian, American, Mediterranean, and Asia Pacific — sampling exceptional cuisine alongside fine wine, spirits, and craft brews, with live entertainment and a culinary chef competition throughout the evening. Proceeds benefit the Children's Giving Foundation.
Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Fort Lauderdale's Taste of Latin America
A family-friendly outdoor celebration of Latin flavor at Pompano Beach Brewing Company, bringing together Latin food vendors representing the Caribbean, Central America, and South America alongside Latin music and drinks. An annual celebration of sabor with something for everyone, dessert included.
West Palm Beach Beer Wine and Spirits Fest
An all-access afternoon of sampling beer, wine, and spirits from around the world at the scenic Meyer Amphitheater, with live music, interactive games, and food available throughout. This 21+ event offers designated driver tickets for guests who want to join without sampling.
Wine Spectator's Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival (19th Annual)
South Florida's most prestigious culinary and wine program, founded in 2007, returns for four days of chef-driven dinners, walk-around tastings, wine pairings, and cooking classes across venues including the Four Seasons Resort, The Breakers, Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa, Café Boulud, and Buccan. The 2026 lineup features celebrity chefs including Daniel Boulud, Mauro Colagreco, Maneet Chauhan, Stephanie Izard, Robert Irvine, Tiffani Faison, Michelle Bernstein, Jose Garces, and Ashley Christensen across two dozen events, culminating in the 19th Annual Grand Tasting at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Proceeds benefit the Els for Autism Foundation.
Christkindlmarkt
A traditional German Christmas market at the American German Club with festive outdoor shopping, local vendors, and holiday gifts. Enjoy authentic German food and beverages including bratwurst, pretzels, Glühwein, and imported beers, plus live entertainment, folk dancing, kids' crafts and carnival rides. Open Saturday, December 12 from 1-9pm and Sunday, December 13 from 11am-7pm, with a lantern parade and tree lighting around 6:30pm Saturday.