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Everything You Need To Know
The essentials for November 7, 2026 at Amelia Earhart Park. Still stuck? The festival team is one email away.
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Hours
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Where
- Amelia Earhart Park, Hialeah, FL
Dates & Location
- When and where is the festival?
- The Miami-Dade Food Wine Beer Culture Festival takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E 65th St, Hialeah, FL 33013. It is one day only, running 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
- What is the festival about?
- Celebrate the diversity of Miami-Dade by bringing together every community through food, wine, beer, music, and culture in one iconic festival. It brings all 13 of the county's commission districts and 34 municipalities together in one park for a single day of food, wine, beer, and culture.
- Is the festival indoors or outdoors?
- It is an outdoor event across the open green spaces of Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah, FL. Weather updates, if any are needed, will be shared ahead of the event by email and on the festival's channels.
Tickets & Entry
- Are tickets on sale yet?
- Yes. Both the Family & Community Passport and the Sunset Passport are on sale now through our ticketing partner. Head to the tickets page and choose your passport to check out.
- What passports are available?
- There are two. The Family & Community Passport runs 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM and is designed for families and the community. The Sunset Passport runs 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM, when the festival transforms into a 21+ evening of tastings and live music.
- What is included with each passport?
- The Family & Community Passport includes: Schools, Senior centers, Kids zone, Cultural performances, Cooking demonstrations, Community organizations, Food tastings, Passport challenge. The Sunset Passport includes: Live bands, DJs, Chef demonstrations, Wine tastings, Beer tasting, Nighttime entertainment.
- How do the tastings work?
- All tastings are served in sample portions and are intended to be enjoyed alongside food throughout the event. Sunset Passport guests enjoy wine and beer tastings throughout the evening, and the Family & Community Passport includes food tastings during the day.
- Can I buy the food and drinks I taste?
- Yes. If a vendor's tasting wins you over, you can buy full dishes from them right there. We also have cash bars throughout the festival for full bar service, accepting both credit card and cash. And if a tasting sells you on a wine, you can buy bottles to take home — those can't be opened or consumed in the park, so they're held at our retail store just outside the gates for you to pick up as you exit.
Planning Your Visit
- Is the festival family friendly?
- Yes. The daytime program, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, is built for families and the community with a kids zone, cultural performances, cooking demonstrations, and community organizations. The evening Sunset Passport program is 21+.
- Is there parking?
- Yes. Amelia Earhart Park is a large county park with ample on-site parking, easy access, and a central location in Hialeah, FL.
- Do I need to be 21 to attend?
- No. Anyone can attend the daytime Family & Community program. Alcohol tastings — wine and beer — are part of the 21+ Sunset Passport in the evening, and valid ID is required to take part.
- How do I get there?
- Amelia Earhart Park is at 401 E 65th St, Hialeah, FL 33013. Directions are available through the festival's map link, and the park offers easy access and ample parking.
Getting Involved
- How can my restaurant, food truck, or brand take part?
- Restaurants, food trucks, breweries, wineries, and artisan makers can apply through the Vendors page. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as the festival is built out.
- Can I perform at the festival?
- Yes. Bands, DJs, dancers, cultural groups, youth ensembles, and specialty acts can submit through the Performers page for both daytime and evening stages.
- How can my organization sponsor or partner?
- Sponsorship and community-partner opportunities are handled directly by the festival team. Start a conversation from the Sponsors page or email info@miamidadefoodwine.com.
Still have a question?
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