MIAMI — For nearly 10 years running, Lesley VanNess never missed the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, a beachfront bacchanal of celebrities, booze and bites that tens of thousands of attendees pay hundreds to thousands of dollars to join.
Professional cook Rachel Ray congratulates the staff at Coney Burger during the Burger Bash at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Miami Beach, Fla.
Butcher Dario Ceccini of Italy, welcomes guests to a private dinner at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Miami Beach, Fla.
Attendees walk by the Florida International University 25th anniversary tent at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Miami Beach, Fla.
Chef Ryan O'Sullivan puts the finishing touches to samples of grilled Kvaroy salmon with fennel remoulade at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Miami Beach, Fla.
Octopus empanadas with sweet pepper tobiko sauce are arranged on a table during the Asian Night Market at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Miami Beach, Fla.
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Madison Scott and Marili Vaca spent time at the festival highlighting local businesses, people and activities to enjoy with friends and family.
Attendees walk by the Florida International University 25th anniversary tent at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Miami Beach, Fla.
Butcher Dario Ceccini of Italy, welcomes guests to a private dinner at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Miami Beach, Fla.
Chef Ryan O'Sullivan puts the finishing touches to samples of grilled Kvaroy salmon with fennel remoulade at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Miami Beach, Fla.
Octopus empanadas with sweet pepper tobiko sauce are arranged on a table during the Asian Night Market at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Miami Beach, Fla.
Professional cook Rachel Ray congratulates the staff at Coney Burger during the Burger Bash at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Miami Beach, Fla.
