Miami International         Boat Show

15 - 19 February

This annual boat showcases a range of cruisers, sports boats, fishing boats, luxury yachts and many others, with seminars, sailing gear, engines, accessories and demo runs.

South Beach Wine & Food Festival

22 - 25 February

A festival showcasing over 100 wine and spirits, including some rare vintage ones, as well plenty of culinary fares and live auctions.

Dade Heritage Days

1 March - 30 April

Celebrate the wealth of treasures Dade County has to offer at this 6-week affair with a dizzying array of cultural events, including open air concerts, historical home tours, riverboat runs, car shows, archeology fairs, lectures, walks, flora & fauna shows.

Calle Ocho Festival

2 - 11 March

Celebrate the grand finale of Carnival Miami in the heart of Little Havana, featuring live entertainment by world-famous Latin performers. Enjoy a daylong celebration of Latin culture with salsa in the streets and a feast on sumptuous Cuban cuisine.

Miami International Film Festival

2 - 11 March

From documentaries and animations to foreign language art-house productions, this festival takes a look at all film genres in the regional, national and international categories.

Bob Marley Caribbean Music Festival

3 March

The festival, founded by Marley's mother, is a tribute to the great reggae legend. Visitors should bring 3 cans of food as a donation to the food aid.

Miami-Dade County     Fair & Exposition

15 March - 1 April

Rated as one of the top 20 fairs in North America, this annual event offers a great time for all ages with more than 80 acres of fairgrounds, rides, food vendors, games and many exhibits.

Jazz Under the Stars

4 May

This annual event presents live jazz performances by top artists like Arturo Sandoval, Roberto Perera, and George Tandy for a memorable evening of jazz under the stars.

Florida Dance Festival

20 - 30 June

This festival features workshops and classes in virtually every genre, from ballet to modern dance.

Carnaval Miami International

2 September - 3 November

Join Miami's Latin community for one of largest parties of the year. This elaborate nine-day celebration includes musical performances by some of the greatest Latin artists, along with several other festivities.