Stars Gather at 25th Annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Guy Fieri, Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay and more Food Network personalities celebrate milestone event in Miami

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The 25th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) took place in Miami from February 19-22, 2026, bringing together some of the biggest names in the culinary world. The four-day festival featured a variety of events including culinary competitions, live versions of Food Network shows, beachside tastings, and music performances. Highlights included a burger bash co-hosted by Rachael Ray and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, a Tournament of Champions live event hosted by Guy Fieri, and a 10-course dinner prepared by Bobby Flay. Proceeds from the festival benefit Florida International University and its hospitality program.

Why it matters

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is one of the premier culinary events in the country, drawing top chefs, celebrities, and food enthusiasts to Miami each year. The 25th anniversary celebration showcased the festival's continued popularity and impact, providing a platform for up-and-coming chefs while also raising funds for the next generation of hospitality professionals.

The details

The four-day festival featured a variety of events, including the Mike's Amazing Burger Bash co-hosted by Rachael Ray and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, a live version of Tournament of Champions hosted by Guy Fieri, and a 10-course dinner prepared by Bobby Flay. Other highlights included culinary competitions, live cooking demos, and music performances. The festival also served as a fundraiser for Florida International University's hospitality program, having raised over $45 million for the school in previous years.

  • The South Beach Wine & Food Festival took place from February 19-22, 2026.
  • The festival celebrated its 25th anniversary this year.

The players

Guy Fieri

An American restaurateur, author, and television personality, known for hosting various shows on the Food Network.

Rachael Ray

An American television personality, businesswoman, celebrity chef, and author who hosts the syndicated daily talk and lifestyle program The Rachael Ray Show.

Bobby Flay

An American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and television personality known for his numerous appearances on Food Network shows.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham

The son of Victoria and David Beckham, who co-hosted the Mike's Amazing Burger Bash event at the festival.

Florida International University

A public research university in Miami, Florida that has been the beneficiary of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival's fundraising efforts.

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What they’re saying

“Brooklyn is amazing. He's warm and takes time with every person at every station.”

— Rachael Ray (People)

“To see all the young chefs that are aspiring to go to the next level, to see here and to celebrate them and to see them get their moment onstage, their moment in time to be recognized by the world.”

— Guy Fieri (People)

“So many of my closest friends are here, and I've seen a big handful of them, obviously, in the last couple of days. I mean, Antonia [Lofaso] obviously is like my evil twin, my bosom buddy.”

— Brooke Williamson (People)

What’s next

The 26th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival is scheduled to take place in Miami from February 18-21, 2027.

The takeaway

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival's 25th anniversary celebration showcased the event's enduring popularity and impact, bringing together some of the biggest names in the culinary world while also serving as a significant fundraiser for the next generation of hospitality professionals at Florida International University.