January

Art Deco Weekend Festival
        Heralds Miami's Art Deco era (1925-1945) with Tours, Lectures, Films, Music, a Parade, and more.
        www.mdpl.org

South Beach Dachshund Winterfest
        Champagne Toats, Photo Opts, and Revelry at Lummus Park.
        www.dachshundwinterfest.com

Miami Beach Antique Show
        1000+ dealers provide shopping pleasure at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
        www.dmgantiqueshows.com

ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon
www.ingmiamimarathon.com

World Economic Forum--Davos-Klosters, Switzerland
www.weforum.org


February

Miami Beach Festival of the Arts
Juried showcase of 100+ artists from across the nation.


Miami Beach International Boat Show and Strictly Sail
2000+ exhibitors featuring powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics, accessories and more.
www.miamiboatshow.com


South Beach Wine + Food Festival
Beachside food and wine tasting, barbecue, and champagne brunch.
www.sobewineandfoodfest.com



March

Winter Party
World-class beach dance & cultural festival benefiting the gay and lesbian community.
 www.winterparty.com


Miami International Film Festival
www.miamifilmfestival.com


PGA Tours World Golf Championship
Held at Doral's lengendary Blue Monster golf course where players complete for an $8 million purse.
www.worldgolfchampionships.com


Winter Music Conference
www.wintermusicconference.com


Sony Ericsson Open Tennis Tournament
www.sonyericssonopen.com

Ultra Music Festival
14 stages, 100+ DJs, Bands & Producers, and 70,000+ international music enthusiasts.
www.ultramusicfestival.com


Miami Fashion Week
Designers, entertainers and celebrities from around the world including Spain, India, United Arab Emirates, Australia,
Dominican Republic, Barbados, St. Kitts, Canada, Afghanistan and all countries throughout South and Central America.
www.miamifashionweek.com




April

Merrick Festival
French & Italian movies, "Tast of the Gables" cuisine, art exhibits, performances, and more.
Sister cities include Pisa, Italy and Aix-en-Provence, France.
www.merrickfestival.net


May

Miami Beach Polo World Cup
Polo Championship on the beach.
www.miamipolo.com


NAGVA Volleyball Championships
North American Gay Volleyball Association
www.nagva.org

Brazilian Film Festival
30+ film screenings held at the Colony Theatre.  Festival travels from Madrid, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Miami, New York, 
Vancouver, Buenos Aires, and Canudos.
www.brazilianfilmfestival.com


Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Hong Kong style Dragon boat race.
www.miamidragon.com

Festival de Cannes



June

Florida Dance Festival
Performances, classes, and workshops in different styles of dance. Sponsored by the Florida Dance Assoc. and held
at the New World School of Arts.
www.floridadanceassociation.org



July


4th of July Miami Beach
Beach side live music and fireworks.

International Fashion Week Swim
The style and glamour found on beaches around the world will now be seen in Miami Beach.
Fashion Week Miami Swim announces a lineup that includes top international swimwear designers from around the world.
http://miami.mbfashionweek.com/


August


Miami Spice Month
70 of Miami's top restaurants will offer three-course meals (Lunch $22, Dinner $35) featuring signature dishes.

Miami Bahamas Goombay Festival
Entertainment, food and more designed to expose people to the rich and long history of the Bahamian culture.
www.goombayfestivalcoconutgrove.com

Super Sand Blast
Sand castle building competition held on Ocean Drive between 9th and 10th Streets.


September


Miami Spice Month
70 of Miami's top restaurants will offer three-course meals (Lunch $22, Dinner $35) featuring signature dishes.

International Ballet Festival
120+ international dancers perform from 25 different ballet companies.
www.internationalballetfestival.com

Dig the Beach
Beach volleyball National Championship with more than 200 teams.
www.digthebeach.com

IFE Americas--Americas Food and Beverage Show
300+ exhibitors featuring food and beverage products from around the world at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
www.americasfoodandbeverage.com



October


Funksion: Fashion Week Miami Beach
21 top world designers showcase their new lines.

Italian Film Festival at Regal Cinema South Beach
www.cinemaitaly.com

Columbus Day Regatta
200+ sailboats race on Biscayne Bay
www.columbusdayregatta.net

South Florida Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon boat racing on the intercoastal waterway, martial arts demonstrations, Asian food booths, and more.
www.miamidragonboat.com

Miami International Wine Fair
Florida's largest independent wine trade show includes 400+ wineries from 19 countries.
www.miamiwinefair.com



November

South Florida Auto Show
The ideal place for car lovers and potential buyers to check out the latest models from prestigious to popular.
www.sfliautoshow.com

NASCAR Cup Series held at the Homestead Miami Speedway
www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com

White Party Week
Tea dances, fashion shows, and an elegant bash fundraise for the fight against HIV/AIDS.
www.whiteparty.org


December


Miami Short Film Festival
This annual festival has lived up to its tag line “Big Dreams in Short Films”.
www.miamishortfilmfestival.com

Art Miami
Annual modern and contemporary art fair.
www.art-miami.com

Isreal Film Festival at Intracoastal Cinema
www.israelfilmfestival.com

Art Basel Miami Beach
Sister to Art Basel in Switzerland, showcases art from 150+ international art galleries.
www.artbasel.com

Matzo Ball
Holiday party for Jewish singles.  Hosted in Miami Beach at Opium Garden.
www.matzoball.org

New Year's Eve at Vizcaya Museum and Garden
Midnight champagne toast with fireworks over Biscayne Bay.


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