The 13th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival returns to Miami Beach this October. Arriving just in time for Miami’s stone crab season, the four-day festival brings coastal flavors and culinary festivities to South Beach. From ocean-fresh bites to chef competitions, the festival promises to entertain guests in October.
Highlights
- The Annual South Beach Seafood Festival is all set to return for its 13th edition in 2025.
- Celebrations begin with the debut of ‘Experience Miami Beach,’ a new two-night dining event.
- Other highlights include VIP Chef Showdown and the Seafood Slam, both serving up signature seafood bites and cocktails.
The 13th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival Returns to Miami
The South Beach Seafood Festival 2025 will present seafood delicacies for four days (Source: Official)
The South Beach Seafood Festival marks its 13th year of culinary celebration in 2025. Presented by Tequila Herradura and Jack Daniel’s, the festival will showcase seafood creations from South Florida’s top restaurants and chefs.
Starting October 22, attendees are set to experience a debut two-night dinner series at the event presented by GOYA Foods. Seafood fans from and across Miami can catch culinary showdowns featuring top local chefs serving creative coastal dishes.
“This year, more than ever, we want to be a voice for our local restaurants, chefs, and culinary partners. South Florida is bursting with talent, and we’re proud to bring those stories and flavors into the spotlight through the 13th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival,” said Valerie Roy, Director of Marketing and Client Strategy at CI Management.
“More than just incredible food, we see this event as a platform to celebrate the people behind the food, to connect them with new audiences, and to highlight what makes Miami Beach one of the most exciting culinary destinations in the world,” Roy added.
The 2025 Event Schedule
Chef showdowns and multi-course meals will be the key highlights at the South Beach Seafood Festival 2025 (Source: Official)
The 13th year of the South Beach Seafood Festival is going to be a four-day culinary celebration filled with seafood feasts, contests, and community spirit. Below is the complete schedule for the 2025 event.
Experience Miami Beach
The two-night dinner series makes its debut this year as part of the South Beach Seafood Festival. Kicking off the celebrations, ‘Experience Miami Beach’ is scheduled for two days at different South Florida locations.
On Wednesday, October 22, Miami attendees can choose from multi-course offerings by prominent culinary players. Some of these are the Italian-American restaurant ‘Carbone’ and the Chinese eatery ‘Mimi Chinese.’ Whereas, Asian-Latin food facility Izakaya and others can serve their dishes on Thursday, October 23.
More names can be announced before the festival starts in October. The tickets for the event presented by GOYA Foods and Breakthru Beverage can go on sale later this summer.
- Venue: Multiple locations
- Dates: October 22, 2025, and October 23, 2025
- Timing: 7 p.m.
VIP Chef Showdown
Festivalgoers can kick off the weekend on Friday night, October 24, with the high-energy VIP Chef Showdown. The festival organizers are prepping to bring Miami’s 20 chefs against one another in the event hosted by Pacifico Beer and presented by GOYA Foods.
The event features 10 head-to-head seafood battles, with guests sampling dishes like tacos, sushi, ceviche, and tuna. Refreshing cocktails and a live DJ are going to be other highlights of the competitive event.
The crowd can decide the winner of the Tequila Herradura ‘VIP Chef Showdown’ after tasting the servings of all 20 participating chefs. One can find the tickets rated $175 on the festival’s official website.
- Venue: Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
- Date: October 24, 2025
- Timing: 7 p.m.
Seafood Slam
Capping off the weekend, the Seafood Slam offers an all-day tasting experience with unlimited food and drinks until sunset. More than 40 local restaurants, both new and returning, will participate in the festival’s grand finale.
The visitors at the Miami event can eat, drink, and vote for the ‘Best of the Fest’ bites. For the 13th edition, the finalized names from South Florida include American Social, Pubbelly Sushi, Certo Italian Restaurant, GOYA Foods, and others.
More names can be announced in the coming months before the festival begins in October. The general admission price of the tickets for this event is $160. With tickets, the attendees can enjoy the Jack Daniel’s Live Music stage presented by Demesmin & Dover. They can also dance at High Noon’s Lifeguard Dance party and the Pacifico Beach Club.
- Venue: Lummus Park, 1400 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
- Dates: October 25, 2025
- Timing: 1 p.m.
The four-day event promises a lively celebration for seafood enthusiasts and first-time visitors alike.
