Discover Scrumptious Vegan Food
Seed Food and Wine Miami, presented by Whole Foods Market, is a weekend experience for guests who want to sip, savor and learn about conscious plant-based living. All activities were carefully crafted by the Festival Advisory Council to take guests through a one-of-a-kind journey from cooking demonstrations, wine, beer and spirits tastings to body care, workshops, yoga, urban gardening and more. Event Schedule SFWF’s line-up features something for everyone and showcases the beauty of the tropical paradise that is Miami and her beaches. Please note that everything served during the festival will be VEGAN and whenever possible organic and non-gmo. This is a rare opportunity to discover how incredibly delectable vegan food can be.
Wednesday, October 15th
Film Screening and Craft Beer Tasting
Screening of a new film on plant based living followed by a craft beer tasting plant based bites by Whole Foods Market and Dig Foods Jacksonville. 7pm to 10pm O Cinema in Wynwood 90 NW 29th Street, Wynwood Miami Tickets $30 advance / $40 at the door
Thursday, October 16th
Thrive Magazine VIP Cocktail Party
Walk the ‘green’ carpet, cast your vote for “Best Cocktail Creation” at the ‘Mixologist Thowdown’, enjoy delectable bites created by the hottest local and national farm-to-table chefs, and bid on art, travel, dinner and theatre tickets in a silent auction.
Hosted by: Brendan Brazier, Maranda Pleasant, John Salley
Celebrity Chefs: Jamie DeRosa {Tongue & Cheek}, Todd Erickson {Haven}, Nicolas Torrent {Juice Lab}, Robyn Aldomovar {Food Network}, Mark Zeitouni {The Standard}, Nicola and Fabrizio Carro {Via Verdi}
Mixologist Competing from Tongue and Cheek, Haven, Finka Table and Tap, Blackbird Ordinary
7pm to 10pm Collins Avenue, Miami Beach $65 in advance / $75 at the door
Friday, October 17th
Vedge – an evening with Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby
Enjoy an exclusive, intimate four-course meal and wine pairing hosted by one of the best plant-based chefs in the country, Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby, the owners of Vedge in Philadelphia. 7:30pm to 10:30pm Miami Beach $100 early bird / $125 advance
Saturday, October 18th
Festival Day
Thousands of enthusiastic patrons will converge in Midtown Miami for an all-day celebration of plant-based living. Festival Day will feature wine and craft beer tastings, food sampling, lifestyle products, green living, crafts, a farmer’s market, the Savor VIP lounge, beer garden and the 22 Day Nutrition music stage, plus two tents featuring a variety of seminars and cooking and gardening demos.
Seminars and Chef Demos by: Alicia Silverstone, Brendan Brazier, John Salley, Rich Landau, Kate Jacoby, Maranda Pleasant, Mark Reinfeld, Jennifer Grace, Emily Nolan, Leslie Bosson, Dr. Etti, Alina Z, Loren Pulitzer, Pamela Wasabi, Ellen Kanner, Gabriele Marewski, Jeffrey Brana
11am to 7pm Midtown Miami Tents 29th Street and 1st Avenue, Midtown Miami General Admission $35 Early Bird $55 at the door VIP Admission (doors open at 10am for vip’s, includes Savor VIP lounge access) $65 Early Bird and $85 at the door
Saturday, October 18th
White Lotus Dinner Experience with Matthew Kenney
The ultimate evening for plant-friendly foodies: Start the evening with cocktails and mocktails by Matthew Sherman of Jugofresh paired with delectable edibles from Matthew Kenney, then enjoy a seated 4-course meal and wine pairing hosted by internationally renowned plant-based chef, Matthew Kenney and his team. 7:30pm to 10:30pm The Freedom Tower 600 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami $100 early bird / $125 advance
Sunday, October 19thBeachside Brunch with Mark Reinfeld and Amber Antonelli
Sip and savor yummy, organic, vegan and raw specialties, and sip Burracho Gazpacho by Tio Gazpacho as the palm trees sway in the ocean breeze. 11am to 2pm Beachside on Miami Beach $50 in advance / $60 at the door
Sunday, October 19th
Sprouts Kids Day presented by Whole Foods Market
A fun afternoon for the entire family: Kids take part in an interactive learning experiences, from planting their own, container gardens at the hands-on gardening lab, trying their hand at yoga and making their very own veggie pizzas, kids foods by Jugofresh, and hitting up the Bunnie Cake’s cupcake lab to decorate and munch on organic, vegan, gluten-free cupcakes.
Presented by: Whole Foods Market, Jugofresh and Bunnie Cakes
2pm to 5pm Miami Beach Botanical Gardens 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach $10 in advance / $15 at the door