Special Events

Art Basel Miami Beach - December
http://www.artbasel.com
This international art show and American sister event of Art Basel in Switzerland is recognized as the most important annual art show of its kind in America. Two hundred leading art galleries will exhibit 20th- and 21st-century art works from more than 1,500 artists. Miami Beach Convention Center
1700 Convention Center Dr
Miami Beach Art Deco District/South Beach, FL 33139
305-674-1292 veryone.

2009 Miami International Orchid Festival - February
http://www.fairexpo.com
South Florida's winter orchid extravaganza, featuring over 40 commercial orchid growers from around the nation and the world. Beautiful displays, plant sales, art and supplies. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fair Expo Center
10901 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33165
305-223-7060

Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail - February
www.miamiboatshow.com
All Sail! More than 200 exhibitors from around the globe, the world's largest display of multi-hull sailboats, sailing seminars, charters and more.
Miami Beach Convention Center & Sea Isle Marina
401 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Local Florida Office - 954-441-3220

Food Network South Beach Food & Wine Festival - February
http://www.sobewineandfoodfest.com/corporate/about.htm
The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world's most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and Florida International University (FIU).
305-627-1275 

Miami International Film Festival - March
http://www.miamifilmfestival.com
The Miami International Film Festival brings the best of world cinema to South Florida. MIFF showcases a variety of acclaimed films from various genres and countries. The Festival has presented films from more than 50 countries.
Miami, FL 33132
305-237-3456  

Calle Ocho - March
www.carnavalmiami.com
8th street, Miami
Calle Ocho takes place on SW 8th Street, encompassing over 20 blocks. The annual street festival includes 30 stages filled with various entertainment. From the biggest names in Latin Music to stilt walkers and magic acts, there is something for everyone.  

Winter Music Conference - March
http://www.wintermusicconference.com/
Winter Music Conference, is regarded as the singular networking event in the dance music industry, attracting professionals from over 70 different countries with its high concentration of top international artists.
954-563-4444 

Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach - March
http://www.funkshion.com
Official fashion week of the city of Miami and Miami Beach. Top world designers will showcase their new lines in individual fashion shows.
Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach
305/673-2756  

Miami Dance Festival - April through May
http://www.momentumdance.com
Miami Dance Festival (formerly the Miami Beach Dance Festival)
Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach
305-858-7002  

Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival - June
http://www.goombayfestivalcoconutgrove.com
Enjoy colorful costumed junkanoo groups dancing to Caribbean rhythms, with rake 'n scrape instruments. Features entertainment on three stages and more than 300 vendors selling a variety of arts, crafts and food.
Along Grand Avenue
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
800-891-7811  

Offshore Powerboat Challenge Weekend - June
http://www.offshoresuperseries.com/default.cfm
Join us for the return of this exciting event, bringing powerboat race teams and fans from all over the U.S. to Sunny Isles Beach for this action-packed weekend.
Haulover Beach Park
10800 Collins Ave.
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33154
305-792-1706 

Zo's Summer Groove (ZSG) All-Star Basketball Game - July
http://www.zsg.com
Join NBA Champions Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade and their impressive list of All-Star friends as they battle it out on the court during "old school" versus "new school" team challenges during the hottest basketball game of the year.
AmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33133
305-476-0095  

International Ballet Festival of Miami - August through September
http://www.internationalballetfestival.com
An internationally recognized ballet festival featuring performances by world-renowned dance companies from Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Caribbean and North America.
305-358-5885  

Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest - October
http://www.sunnyislesbeachjazz.com
Annual festival celebrates the extraordinary sounds of jazz music, featuring world-renowned jazz entertainers and notable local artists performing amidst the backdrop of the Atlantic ocean.
Samson Oceanfront Park
17425 Collins Ave.
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
305/792-1908 

Speed Jam: IndyCar / Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series - October-November
http://www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com
It's motorsports history at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2009, as HMS becomes the first speedway ever to host to all of North America's premier motorsports championships. Homestead-Miami Speedway
1 Speedway Blvd.
Homestead, FL 33035
305-230-5000
866-409-RACE. 

Ford Championship Weekend - NASCAR - November
http://www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com
Enjoy four days of racing excitement, with the Ford 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Finale (Nov. 20); Ford 300
NASCAR Busch Series Finale (Nov. 21); and Ford 400
Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Finale (Nov. 22). Ticket Office: (866) 409-RACE.
Homestead-Miami Speedway
1 Speedway Blvd.
Homestead, FL 33035
305/230-5000