The highly anticipated 2024 South Beach Seafood Festival is back and bigger than ever in its 12th year, brought to you by Tequila Herradura and Jack Daniel’s and presented by GOYA Foods, promising an unparalleled celebration of ocean-fresh delicacies, vibrant entertainment, and the quintessential Miami Beach vibe. Scheduled from Wednesday, October 23rd through Saturday, October 26th, this four-day culinary extravaganza marks the official start of Miami’s stone crab season and showcases the finest in seafood cuisine from South Florida’s top chefs and restaurants, hosted additionally by the exclusive wine and spirits provider, Breakthru Beverage Florida. This year’s festival introduces an exciting all-inclusive format for Saturday’s main event, enhancing the attendee experience with unlimited food and beverages included in the ticket price.
🦞 October 23: South Beach Seafood Festival
The South Beach Seafood Festival is returning bigger and better than ever for its 12th year! Join us for a four-day culinary extravaganza celebrating the freshest seafood, top-notch chefs, and the vibrant Miami Beach atmosphere. Indulge in a variety of ocean-fresh delicacies from South Florida’s finest restaurants, expertly prepared by renowned chefs. Kick off Miami’s stone crab season in style and enjoy live music, entertainment, and a lively atmosphere.
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Adding to the excitement, celebrity chef Robert Irvine from Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible” will serve as a new addition to the line up, an official “Chef Ref” for the highly anticipated “VIP Chef Showdown”. As a world-class chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Irvine will join the main stage to oversee the culinary battles and participate in various events throughout the weekend while introducing his latest venture, Irvine Vodka. In addition to the excitement of Chef Robert Irvine shining a light on South Florida, the South Beach Seafood Festival is also proud to welcome Loews Miami Beach Hotel as the event’s hosting hotel partner this year for the event week.
The festival kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 23 with “An Evening at Joe’s Stone Crab,” an exclusive five-course meal, hosted by Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel. On Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, GOYA Foods’ Executive Chef Fernando Desa leads the chef-driven “Crabs, Slabs, and Cabs,” along with Chef Robert Irvine who will be joining this year to as an added bonus to this formal sit-down dinner offering an international take on the traditional surf and turf dish with each course featuring a different leading South Florida chef curating their perfect course, plus unforgettable pairings provided by Breakthru Beverage.
Friday evening brings the start of the thrilling weekend events. The Tequila Herradura “VIP Chef Showdown,” will host 22 of Miami’s top chefs competing in 11 seafood showdowns to prove who is the master of skill in their respective categories, presented on the always popular GOYA LIVE STAGE presented by Demesmin & Dover, additionally hosting the annual Tequila Herradura Bartender Showdown to top off the night. Guests will sip, sample, and VOTE at the always popular all out competition before these featured chefs take the stage to fight it out for GOYA LIVE STAGE judges votes and getting through the LIVE BATTLES with the new additional chef ref, everyone’s favorite restaurant impossible host, Chef Robert Irvine. The festival culminates on Saturday, Oct. 26, with the main event, the “Seafood Slam.” This year’s grand tasting format offers a whole new all-inclusive tickets, allowing attendees to enjoy unlimited food and beverages throughout the day, where they will help find the Best of the Fest bites in various seafood zones, presented by First Horizon, plus premium upgrades will be available once inside. Guests can be prepared to enjoy the always popular Jack Daniel’s Live Music stage presented by Demesmin & Dover, Pacifico Beach Club, High Noon’s Lifeguard Dance party, and the fun continues. Tickets to the 12th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival are now available at sobeseafoodfest.com.
“After another successful year, we’re excitedly looking forward to our 12th year of the South Beach Seafood Festival on the sands of South Beach. This event has seamlessly woven itself into the vibrant tapestry of Miami’s cultural milieu, attracting both locals and visitors alike,” remarked Valerie Roy, Director of Marketing and Client Strategy at CI Management. “Whether it’s the allure of fresh seafood prepared by South Florida’s leading chefs and restaurants, the buzz of live entertainment, or the sheer joy of savoring diverse flavors amidst the tropical beauty of South Beach, our festival guarantees moments that will linger in memory as we join together to get everyone’s favorite local chefs out of their kitchens and onto the sands to celebrate their success with their teams.”
Touted in previous years by USA TODAY as one of the “Top 5 Specialty Festivals in The Country;” by Forbes as the “Top 5 Things to Do This Fall;” and by the Travel Channel as the “Best Seafood Festival in the US,”, the South Beach Seafood Festival is the place to be for ultimate ‘sea foodies’ from near and far. In addition to celebrating regional culinary talent, the festival annually supports CI Foundation’s EAT SMART program, a 501 ©(3) nonprofit program that provides healthy meals and nutritional guidance to the local community and Florida’s youth through programs in Miami-Dade County public schools.
12th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival Event Schedule:
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23: AN EVENING AT JOE’S
The festival kicks off with an exclusive five-course meal at the legendary Joe’s Stone Crab. Hosted by Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, this exclusive evening features exquisite cuisine paired with fine wines curated by Breakthru Beverage Florida leading presenters. Guests will dine in the historic ‘Jesse’s Room,’ soaking in the rich legacy of this iconic establishment. Tickets are limited.
Tickets: $500*
Time: 6:30PM |Location: Joe’s Stone Crab, 11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24: CRABS, SLABS, AND CABS
Set in the luxurious oasis of the Loews Miami Beach, the newest hosting sponsor and host of Thursday evening’s event, this formal sit-down dinner is a must-attend event. GOYA Foods’ Executive Chef Fernando Desa will lead a team of Miami’s finest chefs in creating an international take on the traditional ‘Surf n’ Turf’ dish, with each course presented by a different leading chef, including one course featuring celebrity chef Robert Irvine.. Attendees will enjoy a unique multi-course meal paired with exceptional wines under the stars outside at the famed Loews Miami Beach.
Tickets: $250* per person; $475* VIP Three Day Pass
Time: 7:30PM | Location: Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25: Tequila Herradura’s VIP CHEF SHOWDOWN presented by GOYA Foods
The culinary excitement peaks with the always popular, Tequila Herradura VIP Chef Showdown, presented by GOYA Foods. hosted by celebrity chef Robert Irvine. Joining as an official “Chef Ref,” Robert Irvine will join the GOYA FOODS Main stage LIVE, presented by Demesmin & Dover, as Miami’s top chefs battle it out in ten seafood showdowns where the guest will help decide the winner. Attendees will indulge in endless seafood dishes and refreshing cocktails, voting for their favorites and watching live demos by competing chefs.
Tickets: $175*; All Inclusive Experience. $275 Weekend Passes.
Time: 7PM | Location: Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH: SEAFOOD SLAM presented by HERRADURA TEQUILA
The main event, held on the sands of South Beach, will feature an all-new grand tasting format. This year, ticket prices have been adjusted to offer an all-inclusive experience. With one ticket price, guests can enjoy unlimited tastings and beverages, enhancing the overall experience and ensuring a day filled with delicious indulgence without any extra costs. Among the 40 vendors participating in the festival’s culmination are top establishments including Lime Fresh, Lobster Shack, Pubbelly Sushi, RED South Beach, Zuma, Cafe Bernie, Cafe Avanti, and more! The “Seafood Slam, Best of the Best Fest” , which is presented this year by First Horizon, will be a quest to find the best dish at the festival in various seafood zones, as talented restaurant teams will showcase culinary expertise and creativity through several menu offerings while trying to garner the guest’s votes. Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to witness celebrity chef Robert Irvine at work on stage during his kitchen demo in the Milams Culinary Showcase Kitchen which is back for another year of educational seminars and more. Guests will be treated to live music stages, DJ beach clubs, and the list continues.
General Admission: $160* All Inclusive Experience
Time: 1PM | Location: Lummus Park, 1400 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
In addition to individual event tickets, multi-day festival packages are available including a two-day weekend pass for $275* and $475* for a three-day pass. Weekend and three-day hotel packages are also available for $1,335* and $2,120* with added fees.
The festival is hosted in partnership with Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority and brought to you by entitlement sponsor Herradura Tequila; title sponsors Jack Daniel’s, Breakthru Beverage Florida, Ford’s Gin, Diplomatico, and GOYA Foods, which also serves as a presenting sponsor and Culinary host. The full list of presenting sponsors includes Demesmin & Dover Law Firm and hosted with assistance by the City of Miami Beach. Additional hosting sponsors include Cerveza Pacifico Clara, First Horizon, Miami-Dade County, Halpern’s, Cadillac, and Milam’s Markets. For a list of corporate and media sponsors, please visit sobeseafoodfest.com.
Mark your calendars and secure your tickets now for the most anticipated culinary event of the year. For more information and to purchase tickets to the 12th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival, please visit sobeseafoodfest.com. Follow along on Instagram at @sobeseafoodfest and Facebook @SOBESeafoodFest.
