MIAMI (April 8, 2026) — Food, Wine & Fête (FWF), Miami’s premier Caribbean all-inclusive beachside soca fête experience, returns to South Florida on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.
Now in its fourth year, the Vanessa James Media Productions celebration will feature authentic Caribbean food and beverage, immersive tourism activations and soca music.
This year’s event offers a more curated destination experience, with participating tourism departments from Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, Nevis, and Sint Maarten/ Saint-Martin bringing deeper, immersive activations.
“When you come to FWF, you’re coming home to everything we love about Caribbean culture — from cuisine to soca. This year, for the first time, Caribbean destinations bring that spirit to life in one place,” said co-founders Vanessa James and Marcos Rodriguez.
Beyond official tourism representation, FWF continues to showcase the Caribbean through its platform, celebrating chefs, culinary creators and emerging brands, expanding how destinations are experienced beyond traditional tourism channels.
The organizers stated: “Producing this event is truly ‘soul work.’ Every detail is intentionally designed with the patron in mind to ensure a spectacular experience, the Caribbean way. Our goal is simple: to transport you to the heart of the islands. Until you experience the energy of Carnival or the depth of our heritage in person, FWF brings the spirit of the Caribbean to you — and we’re so honored the diaspora calls this festival home, a place to celebrate our vibrant culture that they look forward to every season. We simply can’t wait to fete with you!”
For more information, visit www.foodwineandfete.com.
