Upcoming Events in and Around South Beach

One of the reasons that Gary Hennes Realtor provides finest Miami Beach properties on the market is because we enjoy promoting the amazing lifestyle this area has to offer. One major case in point is South Beach, a vibrant area of the city known the world over for its chic venues, dynamic nightlife, and ample attractions year round. Consider some of the following activities and events going on in and around the area.

Festival Miami
This event is a must-see for musical buffs. It will take place from October 1 to November 1 at the University of Miami, Guzman Concert Hall on 1314 Miller Drive in Coral Gables. Hosted by the University of Miami’s prestigious Frost School of Music, it will feature musicians from all over the world performing in several amazing concerts.

Junior Orange Bowl Festival
Taking place throughout Miami-Dade County, this youth festival is made up of a series of sports tournaments and cultural workshops. Its main highlight, the Junior Orange Bowl Parade, consists of floats and bands that march through Coral Gables between Christmas and New Year.

Columbus Day Regatta
Taking places in nearby Coconut Grove in mid-October, this event commemorates Christopher Columbus’s voyage in 1492 through a massive sailboat race on Biscayne Bay. To top it off, a big party will conclude the event on Elliott Key.

South Miami Art Festival
Taking place the first weekend of November along SW 72nd Street off US 1, this lively 2-day event will feature music, food, and art from 170 juried artists around the country.

Art Basel Miami Beach
Taking place in the Miami Beach Convention Center and surrounding venues on the first week of December, this is one of the largest art festivals in the world. Since 1970, Art Basel has been world’s premier showcase for modern and contemporary works, featuring nearly 300 leading galleries and more than 2,500 artists from around the world.

Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival
Taking place throughout all of South Beach in late February, food and wine aficionados should not miss out. This world-famous culinary festival attracts such as superstar chefs including Alain Ducasse, Bobby Flay, Nigella Lawson, Jamie Oliver and Emeril Lagasse. Expect tastings, culinary seminars, and chic parties.

These are just a handful of the amazing events and attractions you can enjoy as a Miami Beach resident. To learn more about what this world-class community has to offer, call a professional Gary Hennes Miami Beach Realtor at 305-771-2796.