Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) (February (typically four days, Thursday–Sunday)). Annual culinary event launched in its current form in 2002 under the leadership of Lee Brian Schrager and Florida International University. All net proceeds benefit FIU's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism…
Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show (February (five days)). Inaugurated in 1969, it is billed as the world's largest boat and yacht show, featuring 1,000+ boats and 100,000+ visitors. Produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
Ultra Music Festival (Late March (three days, Friday–Sunday)). Annual outdoor electronic music festival held since 1999 at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. One of the world's largest EDM events, founded by Russell Faibisch and Alex Omes.
Calle Ocho Festival (Carnaval Miami) (March (second or third Sunday; part of the multi-week Carnaval Miami celebration)). Founded in 1978 by Cuban exiles organized by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana. The largest Hispanic street festival in the United States, drawing over one million attendees annually. Spans 15 city blocks of SW 8th…
Miami Film Festival (April (10 consecutive days, opening first Friday of April)). Founded in February 1984. A world-class platform for International, American, and Ibero-American cinema, drawing 70,000+ attendees annually and 300+ industry professionals.
Miami Swim Week (July (mid-July, approximately one week)). Annual swimwear and resort fashion week in Miami Beach. Established 2003–2004. The central event on the global swimwear fashion calendar, featuring runway shows, designer presentations, and trade exhibitions.
Art Basel Miami Beach (Early December (typically first full week of December)). The most important art fair in the United States. Held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, it features 250+ galleries from 35 countries. Serves as the anchor of Miami Art Week. First held in 2002.