#1 Film & Media Event
The 35th incarnation of Miami Dade College’s Miami Film Festival festival snagged a new lead sponsor in MoviePass, a movie theater subscription service. It also honored actress Isabelle Huppert with its Gem–Icon Award and a screening of the film Souvenir. The just-wrapped festival focuses on Ibero-American cinema and draws more than 60,000 attendees, as well as more than 400 filmmakers, producers, talent, and industry professionals. Next: March 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Miami International Film Festival
#2 Film & Media Event
The event—first known as the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival when it launched in 1998, before joining forces with its Fort Lauderdale counterpart in 2015 as the MiFo L.G.B.T. Film Festival—has rebranded as Outshine. The 20th annual Miami edition leads the festivities in April, taking over Regal Cinemas South Beach and the Scottish Rite near Downtown Miami. The 10th Annual Fort Lauderdale Edition arrives in the fall at the Classic Gateway Theatre, Savor Cinema, and the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. Next: April 20-29, 2018
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#3 Film & Media Event (up from #5)
The three-day conference is one of three Festival of Media events across the globe: The Miami edition brings together more than 1,200 representatives from a directory of Latin American media and entertainment entities. The event takes place at Aventura’s Turnberry Isle, bringing more than 300 brands and 55 speakers. A closing award ceremony honors achievements in technology, marketing, advertising, content, case studies, and e-commerce. Next: October 28-30, 2018
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#4 Film & Media Event (up from #7)
In January, nearly 5,000 media executives and 200 speakers from more than 70 countries converged on the Fontainebleau and Eden Roc in Miami Beach for the three-day Natpe market and conference. Tony Vinciquerra, chairman and C.E.O. of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and television host and journalist Soledad O’Brien headlined the midweek keynote, A Changing Industry in a Changing World. The Natpe Streaming Summit also made its debut, featuring Facebook’s head of global and creative strategy, Ricky Van Veen. Next: January 2019
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#5 Film & Media Event (up from #8)
The ninth annual Hispanicize, held at the JW Marriott Marquis, will bring together 3,000 Latino media professionals, content creators, tech innovators, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and digital disruptors. This year presenting sponsor Prudential will host Facebook Live sessions prior to the conference, and Wells Fargo is planning its own pre-event Twitter parties that warm up participants for its “perfect pitch” presentation. The second annual Hispanicize C.M.O. & Diversity Summit will also touch on the cultural challenges facing Latinos today. Next: April 17-19, 2018
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#6 Film & Media Event (new to the list)
The 22nd annual American Black Film Festival is back in Miami, supporting and celebrating talent in front of and behind the camera. Programming for 2018 will be backed by HBO, Comcast NBCUniversal, Turner, and TV One, among others. The workshops include opportunities for hosts, comedians, screenwriters, showrunners, and producers while also premiering pilots, television programs, and films. An awards presentation, after-party, and community day conclude the five-day schedule. Next: June 13-18, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of American Black Film Festival
#7 Film & Media Event (up from #9)
The Miami Short Film Festival is dedicated to promoting the short film genre, showcasing films from one to 20 minutes long. The festival is international in scope, bringing exposure to independent and up-and-coming filmmakers and luring upwards of 2,500 patrons. Polaroid Sunglasses sponsored the 2017 edition, which awarded the best in class for documentary, narrative, experimental, and animation, among others. Next: November 8-11, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Miami Short Film Festival
#8 Film & Media Event (new to the list)
Recent Cinema from Spain, an exhibition series presenting Spain’s best current films, enters its eighth year in Miami in 2018. Held at the Olympia Theater, the series draws upwards of 4,000 attendees over its four-days. Many of the screened films are making their stateside debuts, which adds to the festival’s buzz. Last year’s edition featured appearances by Spanish actors Carlos Santos and Javier Pereira, filmmaker Pablo Berger, and TV host Boris Izaguirre. Next: November 8-11, 2018
#9 Film & Media Event
The festival celebrated its 21st anniversary in September and connected Miami-Dade County with Broward County via parallel screenings across four venues: New World Symphony’s Soundscape Park, Savor Cinema, Regal South Beach, and the Miami Beach Cinematheque. The closing-night Crystal Lens Awards featured a screening of 2016 film Elis, by Hugo Prata: The biopic chronicles the life of Elis Regina, considered to be Brazil’s top vocalist of all time. Next: September 2018
Photo: Courtesy of the Brazilian Film Festival
#1 Food & Restaurant Industry Event
More than 60,000 people turned out for the Food Network & Cooking Channel’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival, which took place from February 21 to 25. Now in its 17th year, attendees took in flagship beach events like the Grand Tasting Village while also delving deeper into happenings in Fort Lauderdale. Highlights included the Art of Tiki Cocktail Showdown with Anne Burrell, Walshy Fire’s Rum & Bass Beach Party, and Harlem to Overtown Jazz Brunch with chef Marcus Samuelsson. The festival raises money for the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University. Next: February 20-24, 2019
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#2 Food & Restaurant Industry Event
Few events have the fund-raising power that the multilayered Naples Winter Wine & Food Festival puts forth every year, self-proclaimed as the most successful international charity wine auction in the world. The 2018 edition—the event’s 18th incarnation—raised nearly $15.3 million to aid children's programs and initiatives throughout southwest Florida. The event featured 18 all-star chefs from across the globe, more than 30 vintners, and 17 of only 236 Master Sommeliers in the world. The auction featured more than 60 items and experiences. Next: January 25-27, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Naples Winter Wine Festival
#3 Food & Restaurant Industry Event
Formerly the Delray Beach Garlic Festival, the food festival has embraced its new home at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. With its 19th year behind them, the three-day South Florida Garlic Festival has become so popular, the Cooking Channel’s “Carnival Eats” plans to feature it on its sixth season this spring. Hoobastank and Stephen Marley headlined the music acts while more than 30,000 people sampled uniquely stinky eats. Next: February 8-10, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of South Florida Garlic Fest
#4 Food & Restaurant Industry Event (up from #7)
Top Chef alums Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth of Stiltsville Fish Bar and Root & Bone sold out the signature Interactive Dinner for VeritageMiami 2018 inside downtown’s Intercontinental Hotel. In its 22nd year, the multi-day event welcomed back marquee sponsor City National Bank as well as American Airlines and Celebrity Cruises at the Vintner sponsor level. The Bubbly Brunch & Auction and Craft Beer Tasting also sold out. New to this year: Gold Medal-winning wines from the Best In Glass Wine Challenge were featured at the Associate Legal Mingle along with bites from local restaurants. The event benefits United Way of Miami-Dade. Next: February 2019
Photo: Courtesy of VeritageMiami
#5 Food & Restaurant Industry Event
Now entering its 30th edition, Taste of Nation brings together some 35 of South Florida’s top restaurants, as well as standout chefs and mixologists. In 2017, the event raised enough to connect hungry kids in need with approximately 680,000 healthy meals. Local beneficiaries include Florida Impact, Feeding South Florida, and the after-school meal program Flipany. This year’s event takes place at Ice Palace Films Studios. Next: April 27, 2018
Photo: Jordan Braun
#6 Food & Restaurant Industry Event (up from #8)
The Las Olas Wine & Food Festival shuts down Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard to gather 2,000 devoted foodies to its Tasting Pavillion in support of the American Lung Association. Its 23rd year promises “more than 50 of South Florida’s finest restaurants and more than 40 wineries, spirits brands, and breweries.” The festival is presented by Breakthru Beverage, William Hill Winery, New Amsterdam, and Woodford Reserve. Next: April 20, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Las Olas Wine & Food Festival
#7 Food & Restaurant Industry Event
The Pompano Beach Seafood Festival features a trio of stages for live music and entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and of course food vendors offering fresh crawfish, mussels, shrimp, lobster rolls, and more. The Pompano Fishing Pier is currently being reconstructed, so the festival has changed its layout to minimize disruption. Proceeds from the event, now in its 34th year, benefit local charities. Next: April 27-29, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Pompano Beach Seafood Festival
#8 Food & Restaurant Industry Event (up from #10)
Held at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, the Breakers Palm Beach, and a number of other venues, the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival celebrated its 11th anniversary in 2017. Some 5,000 attendees come for the intimate atmosphere and chance to meet chefs such as Daniel Boulud, Anita Lo, Tony Mantuano, and other notables. Sponsors for the festival include Whole Foods, JetBlue, and Sysco. Next: December 16-18, 2018
Photo: Lila Photo
#9 Food & Restaurant Industry Event
The Deering Seafood Festival hosts its 14th edition this year, maintaining its reputation as a family-friendly, tasty, hyperlocal, and homestyle affair. In addition to layers of seafood presented by local top chefs and eateries, a craft beer station, vendors, live music, and kids’ areas, the festival proudly incorporates the neighborhood’s Bahamian influences into its programming. The Virgin Islands Stilt Walkers and free-spirited Bahamian Junkanoo entertain throughout the day and night. Next: March 25, 2018
Photo: All Star Event Photography
#10 Food & Restaurant Industry Event (up from #11)
As the popularity of craft beer surges nationwide, the industry’s go-to South Florida event continues to be Grovetoberfest. As the largest craft beer event in Florida by both vendor participation and attendance (more than 5,000 annually), Grovetoberfest 2017 took over Coconut Grove’s Regatta Park despite operational concerns due to Hurricane Irma. The Back to the Future theme edition embraced social media to build word of mouth under the #BackToTheGrove hashtag. The outing featured more than 500 beers and several beer-infused cooking demos. Next: October 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Grovetoberfest
#11 Food & Restaurant Industry Event (new to the list)
Celebrating plant-based foods, Seed Food & Wine has carved its own space within South Florida’s food festival space. Alongside signature events such as the Plant Based Burger Battle and Tasting Village, the festival presents wellness events, a cruelty-free fashion show, and summit for bloggers and influencers who focus on conscious, sustainable, and vegan living. After four successful years in Miami, organizers are expanding this May to Los Angeles. Next: November 7-11, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Seed Food & Wine Festival
#12 Food & Restaurant Industry Event
The main fund-raiser for Fort Lauderdale’s Museum of Discovery and Science held its 23rd edition of the event on March 16, with Bank of America serving as title sponsor. The event typically draws some 1,000 guests who sample bites from more than 40 South Florida chefs. This year A Joy Wallace won the People’s Choice Award. Next: Spring 2019
Photo: Downtown Photo
#1 Music, Theater & Dance Evens (up from #2)
Now in its 20th year, the landmark festival will feature live sets by the Chainsmokers, David Guetta, DJ Snake, and more. The sold out festival features multiple state-of-the-art stages throughout Miami’s Bayfront Park. Guests are now encouraged to download the Ultra app to create personalized schedules and get updates from organizers. Next: March 23-25, 2018
Photo: Kevin Verkruijssen
#2 Music, Theater & Dance Event
A destination event for the electronic and dance-music industry around the world, the conference brings together industry professionals from over 70 countries for seminars and panel discussions. This year’s edition was hastily announced after speculation as late as early March that it would not take place. The 33rd edition has a new home—Miami Beach’s Faena Forum—and will be three days instead of a week. Running concurrently with WMC are the International Dance Music Awards. Next: March 20-22, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Winter Music Conference
#3 Music, Theater & Dance Event
The 35-year-old “where music meets the waterfront” festival showcases performances from big names in pop, rock, and hip-hop. The 2018 lineup includes performances from Pitbull, Nick Jonas, Billy Idol, and 311. This year the festival, held in West Palm Beach’s Flagler Drive waterfront, also will feature a 5K race and an art exhibit. Next: May 3-6, 2018
Photo: Capehart Photography
#4 Music, Theater & Dance Event
The three-day country, rock, and roots music festival has a mission to increase public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans and to support scientific research, education, and ocean conservation initiatives. This year fans will take in performances by Florida Georgia Line, Keith Urban, and Snoop Dogg at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. Next: April 6-8, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Tortuga Music Festival
#5 Music, Theater & Dance Event (up from #7)
The eclectic and fast-growing music, art, and technology festival had a sold out fifth year at Mana Wynwood—despite Hurricane Irma touching down just weeks before. The lineup included sets by Gorillaz—who made their Miami debut—as well as the xx, Nicolas Jaar, Richie Hawtin, Kaytranada, and Bonobo. III Points has expanded into year-long programming, presenting Wu Tang Clan during Miami Art Week 2017. Next: October 2018
Photo: Skyler Greene
#6 Music, Theater & Dance Events
For 23 years the International Ballet Festival has worked to introduce audiences to an array of national and international ballet companies. The event features performances by 100 principal dancers representing more than 20 ballet companies, a dance film series, art exhibits, book presentations, workshops, and master classes. Next: September 2018
Photo: Simon Soong
#7 Music, Theater & Dance Event
North Miami and the City of Miami Garden’s top music festival is ringing in its 13th year with Chaka Khan, Trick Daddy, Biz Markie, Salt-N-Pepa, and more at Hard Rock Stadium. The opening-night party will take place Friday night at the Hyundai Club located inside Hard Rock Stadium. Next: March 17-18, 2018
Photo: Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival
#8 Music, Theater & Dance Event
City Theatre’s Summer Shorts series is a cornerstone on the Miami cultural calendar. Presented in conjunction with the Adrienne Arsht Center and now in its 23rd year, the event celebrates plays that run 10 minutes or less. The 2017 edition featured the mini-musical 21 Chump Street, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning creator of the Broadway sensation Hamilton. Next: Summer 2018
Photo: Carol Rosegg
#9 Music, Theater & Dance Event
The Miami Salsa Congress flaunts more than 500 performers, 30 hours of workshops, and non-stop dancing and parties. The energetic five-day event turns 17 in 2018, calling the Eden Roc Hotel on Miami Beach home and welcome Johnny Vazquez, the “Prince of Salsa,” as a headliner for the first time. Next: July 25-29, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Miami Salsa Congress
#10 Music, Theater & Dance Event
The Rhythm Foundation has been introducing South Floridians to international music for three decades, managing the North Beach Bandshell for the City of Miami Beach and producing the world music Transatlantic Festival. For two nights, global acts playing jazz, funk, rock, and other genres are brought to an eager live music community. For 2018, A.C.H.É, an Afro-Cuban-meets-house collective headlines the first night while Sinkane, a Sudan-raised funk-pop artist headlines the second night. Next: April 21-22, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Transatlantic Festival
#11 Music, Theater & Dance Event (up from #12)
A sold-out crowd took in the sounds of Ricky Martin, Gente De Zona, Camila Cabello, Luis Fonsi, Diplo, and more at AmericanAirlines Arena. Organizers say millions more viewed a live stream and broadcast of the concert. During the festival, Martin received the second annual iHeartRadio Premio Corazon Latino Award by iHeartRadio and Enrique Santos for his relief support following Hurricane Maria and his work fighting human trafficking. Next: Fall 2018
Photo: Courtesy of iHeartRadio
#12 Music, Theater & Dance Event (new to the list)
The Premio Lo Nuestro awards are one of the biggest in the Spanish-speaking world and remain Univision's longest-running show. For 2018 and its 30th anniversary, the show switched gears, honoring musical legends and milestones that spanned its three-decade run, including Miami’s own Emilio and Gloria Estefan. The show aired live from downtown Miami’s AmericanAirlines Arena. Next: Winter 2019
Photo: John Parra/Getty Images
#13 Music, Theater & Dance Event (new to the list)
The biggest festival of flamenco dance and music in the Southeast wrapped its 11th season with the world’s performances by Ballet Nacional de España at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Andalusian Voices was a new addition to the roster, showcasing the musical side of flamenco. After selling out four performances during the Flamenco Festival in 2015, Sara Baras is back as the star of the 12th annual Flamenco Festival Miami in 2019. Next: March 13-16, 2019
Photo: Daniel Azoulay
#14 Music, Theater & Dance Event
Now in its 32nd year, the annual festival at the Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts will focus on Argentinean theater. Four Spanish-language shows will lead the summer playbill. Past editions took place at the Carnival Studio Theater and presented pieces from Mexico and the United States. Next: July 12-29, 2018
#1 Benefit
The Best Buddies Gala brings together celebrities and socialites to raise money for projects benefiting individuals with disabilities. In 2017, guests gathered at Ice Palace Studios the 21st anniversary of the black-tie gala, which featured a live performance by Iggy Azalea and raised nearly $3 million. Next: November 16, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Best Buddies Gala
#2 Benefit
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida and InterContinental Miami come together each year to host more than 900 guests at an elaborate fund-raiser. The 2017 event raised over $2.3 million and featured a performance by Lenny Kravitz and actress Gabrielle Anwar as emcee. Now in its 24th year, the event is known for being a lavish, celebrity-studded affair full of live performers, beautiful artwork, and over-the-top productions. Next: November 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Make-A-Wish Foundation
#3 Benefit (up from #4)
A sold-out crowd of more than 800 guests gathered at the Breakers Palm Beach to raise more than $3 million for the Everglades Foundation, which was celebrating its 25 anniversary. The benefit was headlined by Jimmy Buffett—a longtime supporter of the organization—along with the Coral Reefer Band, who performed on a stage set up on the beach.
Photo: Capehart Photography
#4 Benefit
Entering its 62nd edition, the Vizcaya Ball continues to be a must-attend black-tie affair. To commemorate the centennial year of the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in 2017, organizers renamed the night the Vizcaya Centennial Gala under the theme “Night of a Thousand Stars.” The sold-out evening included a cocktail reception, dinner, live music, and a fireworks display over Biscayne Bay. Notable guests included Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Carlos A. Giménez. Proceeds support the preservation of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a National Historic Landmark. Next: November 17, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
#5 Benefit (up from #6)
Miami Children’s Health Foundation’s annual Diamond Ball entered its 11th year in 2017 and raised more than $1.5 million for the children and families treated at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. A silent auction backed by National Bank BCI Financial Group boasted fine jewelry, photography, and wines. Held at the Marriott Marquis Miami, the event featured a three-course dinner framed by live music and dancing. Next: October 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation
#6 Benefit (up from #11)
The New World Symphony 30th Anniversary Gala took on a milestone theme: Passing It On: Thirty Years of Musical Innovation. It was the most successful fund-raiser in the gala's history, raising more than $3.1 million to support the development of the fellows, programming, and the community. Next: March 9, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of New World Symphony Gala
#7 Benefit (up from #8)
Love and Hope will see a new theme and new venue in 2018. Relocating to Miami Beach’s Faena Forum, the benefit will take on a casino theme.The 43rd anniversary of the gala drew 400 to the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood in February, where guests celebrated with a Mardi Gras theme and raised more than $425,000 for the Diabetes Research Institute. Next: April 14, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
#8 Benefit (up from #9)
Art of the Party is the museum’s largest annual fund-raiser—bringing in more than $1.3 million at the fourth annual edition on March 17. The benefit, presented by Valentino, honored the contemporary artist Teresita Fernández and philanthropist Patricia Papper, and 900 guests attended. South Beach Wine & Food Festival founder Lee Brian Schrager returned to curate the food experience, which featured collaborations between Starr Catering Group and chef Michelle Bernstein. Next: Spring 2019
Photo: John Parra/Getty Images for Perez Art Museum Miami
#9 Benefit
National YoungArts Week comes to a close with the YoungArts BackYard Ball black-tie gala and after-party celebrating the organization’s top talents, successful alumni, and contributors. This year the gala honored Tarell Alvin McCraney, who won an Academy Award for co-writing the film Moonlight. Italian luxury fashion brand Max Mara returned as the presenting sponsor, and television host Louis Aguirre served as master of ceremonies. The benefit, which raised $1.5 million this year, supports the organization’s mission to nurture with young artists and immerses guests within the works of YoungArts students. Next: January 2019
Photo: Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for YoungArts
#10 Benefit
Classic rocker Steve Augeri (once lead vocalist of Journey) headlined 2018’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Déjà Vu Rock Republic: A Tribute to Hard Rock, presented by Publix Super Markets Charities. The musically themed benefit also featured the Shane Duncan and the All Access Band, dinner and dancing, and live and silent auction. The event raised more than $346,000—an increase of $40,000 from the previous year—for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County. Next: January 2019
Photo: Downtown Photo
#11 Benefit (up from #12)
The Arsht Center’s 12th annual gala, this year called A Celebration of Leadership, is set to include a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and concert hosted by ABC affiliate WPLG’s Calvin Hughes. The evening will honor John Richard, the center’s president and C.E.O. The concert will feature songs from the great American songbook with performances by Ann Hampton Callaway, Niki Haris, Clint Holmes, and Ramsey Lewis along with gala music director Shelly Berg and the Frost School of Music’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. Next: March 24, 2018
Photo: Justin Namon
#12 Benefit (up from #16)
The 2018 Golden Angels Centennial Gala was the official kick-off for the Jackson Health System’s 100th Anniversary celebration. The extravagant milestone celebration took place at Wynwood’s Soho Studios and featured acrobatic acts and live music. Caroline Weiss presented a $1 million check to the organization. A raffle for a 2018 Maserati Ghibli donated by Ken Gorin and the Collection punctuated the event. The Centennial celebration raised more than $3 million. Next: January 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Golden Angels Gala
#13 Benefit (up from #17)
The spring soiree returns to the InterContinental Miami in May, embracing a midcentury theme for its 16th incarnation, along with title sponsor FedEx. The 50's-era inspired event is embracing all things glamorous. The 2017 event raised $1.8 million and welcomed 570 guests. Next: May 19, 2018
Photo: Carlos Aristizabal
#14 Benefit
The 14th annual gala in 2017 welcomed 330 guests gathered at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale and raised more than $350,000. The silent online auction featured hotel stays, signed memorabilia, and all-inclusive vacations. Aetna was the presenting sponsor. Next: November 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Denim & Diamonds Gala
#15 Benefit
The Frost Museum celebrated its grand opening with a spring gala, A Celebration of Science in May, raising more than $1.2 million in support of its exhibitions and programs. The sold-out evening brought in 750 guests, including state and local government officials, to inaugurate the new downtown Miami building. Musicians from the Frost School of Music performed while guests sipped Castle Brands cocktails and enjoy bites and a dinner by Frost Science executive chef Tony Tehro. Next: May 5, 2018
Photo: World Red Eye
#16 Benefit
In December, the Bass Museum of Art hosted its first gala after its $12 million renovation, welcoming over 200 art patrons, philanthropists, and collectors. Chanel presented the soiree, which announced a recent major gift of $500,000 by Riccardo and Tatyana Silva toward the institution’s endowment fund. The evening featured cocktails in Collins Park, a performance by Lion Babe, and an elegant dinner and after-party. The night brought in $860,000 for the museum. Next: December 2018
Photo: Courtesy of the Bass Museum of Art
#17 Benefit (new to the list)
The charity event celebrates 30 years this fall as one of the largest social superyacht gatherings in the world, raising more than $30 million to date to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County and the 12,500 at-risk youth it serves. The soiree takes over the exclusive Fisher Island Club. In 2017, Yacht Rendezvous featured music by Jason Derulo, “Dine Around the Docks,” and a formal gala. Next: November 8-10, 2018
Photo: Downtown Photography
#1 Sports Event
One of the New Year’s Six college bowl games, the 2017 Orange Bowl saw the Wisconsin Badgers beat hometown favorites the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The halftime performance was by Andy Grammer, and Miami native and America’s Got Talent sensation Yoli Mayer sang the national anthem. More than 65,000 people attended the nearly sold-out showdown. This season, the Orange Bowl will host a College Football Playoff semi-final game. Next: December 29, 2018
Photo: Joel Auerbach
#2 Sports Event
In its final run at Key Biscayne, the Miami Open will be headlined by 20-time Grand Slam champion and reigning winner Roger Federer, and 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams. Women’s World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki also leads the players’ circle. The annual tennis competition draws more than 300,000 fans to the courts at the Crandon Park Tennis Center on Key Biscayne, and sponsors include Itaú, Lacoste, and Juan Valdez. Next: March 19-April 1, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Miami Open
#3 Sports Event
South Dade County’s Homestead-Miami Speedway is the site of the Ford EcoBoost, the championship race of the Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series playoffs. Organizers estimate that the event brings in more than $300 million in revenue to the region. Martin Truex Jr. was 2017’s Ford EcoBoost champion. Come 2018, the annual event will ring in its 17th year, welcoming back an NBC broadcast and major Nascar sponsors like Coca-Cola. Next: November 16, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Ford Championship Weekend
#4 Sports Event
The Honda Classic, a PGA Tour event, broke records in 2018 by attracting 224,642 spectators over seven days spanning from the Monday Pro-Am to Sunday's final round. The numbers represent a 10 percent increase in attendance from 2017. The tournament’s buzziest aspect: The return of Tiger Woods following multiple back surgeries. Next: February 25-March 3, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Honda Classic
#5 Sports Event
The Miami Marathon, now featuring title sponsor Fitbit, celebrated its 16th incarnation in January 2018. The popular fitness tracker and technology company signed a three-year deal with the event, marking the first time the races have had a title sponsor. Participants accessed a new app that synced their Fitbit devices to analytics during the race. More than 20,000 runners were at the start line, with more than half of them living outside Miami-Dade County. Participants represented all 50 states along with 80 countries. Next: January 27, 2019
Photo: Corey Jenkins
#6 Sports Event
Considered the most important polo tournament in the United States, the U.S. Open Polo Championship is the pinnacle of the 26-goal tournaments held during the 16-week, Florida high-goal winter polo season. An estimated 10,000 people attend the annual competition. In 2017, International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington was awarded the championship through 2021. This year the tournament’s final event was broadcast nationally on CBS. Next: April 20, 2018
Photo: David Lominska
#7 Sports Event (up from #11)
Now entering its fourth year in Miami Beach as the second leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour—the world’s premier show jumping series—the beachside tournament draws an international slate of competitors who include the best riders in the world. The equestrian’s South Beach stop is the tour’s only stateside stopover, drawing some 13,000 guests to the 170,000-square-foot build out. Stadium seating is free and open to the public while V.I.P.s enjoy a tented and catered experience. Next: April 12-14, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of American Invitational
#8 Sports Event
More than $3.4 million were raised during 2018’s Dolphins Cycling Challenge, bringing the sporting events to-date total to over $22.5 million for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Goo Goo Dolls and Big Head Todd & the Monsters headlined the DCC VII Finish Line Celebration. Over 3,000 cancer survivors and supporters run, walk, and cycle various routes offered throughout the tri-county area. Next: February 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Dolphins Cycling Challenge
#9 Sports Event
The 21st annual Miami Heat Family Festival got an extra boost thanks to the return of team star Dwyane Wade. The festival, presented by Carnival Cruise Line at the AmericanAirlines Arena, raised $550,000 for SafeSpace, the Jackson Memorial Foundation’s Guardian Angels, and the Miami Heat Charitable Fund. The carnival-theme celebration featured a food court with eats from more than 50 South Florida restaurants, appearances by DJ Irie, the Miami Heat Dancers, Burnie the mascot, in-arena P.A. announcer Michael B., the Golden Oldies, a silent auction, and more. Next: Spring 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Miami Heat Family Festival
#10 Sports Event
More than 250 models from 12 agencies participated in the ninth annual edition, which continued to attract nearly 15,000 spectators to South Beach to watch the bracket-style tournament that benefits the Jack Brewer Foundation. Celebrity visitors included Rob Gronkowski, Claudia Romani, Carlos Dunlap, Jeremy Shockey, and Kelly Olynyk, while guests enjoyed complimentary Whispering Angel and skincare treatments. Media partner iHeartRadio returned and broadcasted live from the two-day event. Next: Spring 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Model Volleyball
#1 Fashion Industry Event
Recognized as the launching pad for many of the swimwear industry’s leading lines and the anchoring event to Miami Swim Week, SwimShow continued its reign as South Florida’s top fashion event in 2017: SwimShow celebrated its 36th anniversary and drew over 3,000 buyers to the Miami Beach Convention Center. Nearly 2,500 labels and lifestyle brands line the center’s walls: Braid bars, nail salons, henna paintings, and massage bars are a just handful of the interactive pop-ups. The event includes “The Collection,” show-within-a-show concept of progressive and independent designers. Next: July 14-17, 2018
Photo: World Red Eye
#2 Fashion Industry Event (up from #3)
Held at the W South Beach and nearby satellite tents and produced alongside the Hammock Trade Show, SwimMiami takes place during Miami Swim Week. The collection of runway shows is distinguishing itself by pushing experiential boundaries. In 2017, SwimMiami shows included the debut of Sports Illustrated’s swimwear line and their party, a performance by hip-hop star Wale, and the runway unveiling of social media app Snapchat’s colorful Spectacle sunglasses, which allow for hands-free recording and real-time sharing. SBI produces the event. Next: July 2018
Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for SwimMiami
#3 Fashion Industry Event
Produced by longtime Miami Swim Week participant Funkshion, Swim Fashion Week expanded with a new activewear experience called Retreat Miami. Funkshion’s 2017 large-scale productions included a buzzy lobby lounge that was anchored by Glamour, Peroni, and Alfa Romeo. For 2018, Funkshion will unveil Magic City, billed as “the ultimate destination for the resort, swim, and lifestyle industries.” Next: July 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Funkshion Fashion Week
#4 Fashion Industry Event
Ice Palace Film Studios was the official home of Miami Fashion Week, which counts Antonio Banderas as honorary president. Inside the anchoring building, Boga Style Home curated a welcome lounge. The venue also flaunted various branded photo opps for easy social media sharing and a media lounge by WordPress.com. An eco-fashion exhibit rounded out the activations, with pieces created by students from Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College. Next: Summer 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Miami Fashion Week
#1 Trade Show, Expo & Convention
With Fort Lauderdale’s reputation as the “Yachting Capital of the World," it is no surprise it is home to the largest in-water boat show worldwide. In 2017, the 58th edition of the event ran across seven locations in Fort Lauderdale, spanning three million square feet of exhibit space and attracting 105,000 visitors. The event has 1,000 exhibitors and more than 1,200 boats on display, as well as courses sponsored by Carefree Boat Club and kids fishing clinics. In an attempt to boost social engagement, the show embraced #FLIBS for promotions and postings. Next: October 21-November 4, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
#2 Trade Show, Expo & Convention (up from #3)
In its 77th year, Progressive Miami International Boat Show over President’s Day weekend welcomed 1,100 exhibitors, 1,400 boats, and more than 97,000 visitors to Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin off Key Biscayne. New to 2018 was the addition of sailboats, catamarans, and sailing gear under the umbrella Strictly Sail Miami. The influx of boat enthusiasts sprouts corresponding events like Miami Yacht Show along in Miami Beach along Collins Avenue waterway. More than $3 billion in product was on display this year. Larry Berryman, the manager of the Miami International Boat Show, estimated that the show brings $854 million into Florida’s economy. Next: February 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail
#3 Trade Show, Expo & Convention
Hurricane Irma forced officials to postpone, and then cancel, the 47th edition of the Miami International Auto. The show, from the South Florida Automobile Dealers Association, is set to return to the Miami Beach Convention Center this fall. It will bring back popular exhibits such as Memory Lane, Havana Classics, Million Dollar Alley, Topless in Miami, Camp Jeep, and Car Boutique. Next: October 5-13, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Miami International Auto Show
#4 Trade Show, Expo & Convention
Held twice a year in Fort Lauderdale and twice in Miami Beach, the sold-out shows brings together design-minded homeowners, vendors, and designers. In March 2018, the Miami edition announced two new features: Home M.A.D.E. and Family Day with the Perez Art Museum Miami. Home M.A.D.E. Design Studio is an interactive learning space will offer visitors a chance to get hands-on experience with interior design processes. Design celebrity Vern Yip, seen on HGTV and the relaunch season of TLC’s Trading Spaces, headlines Miami’s spring show. Next: April 6-8, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of the Home Design & Remodeling Show
#5 Trade Show, Expo & Convention (up from #6)
The Miami Book Fair has expanded far beyond its street festival to become a nationally recognized, bilingual cultural institution. A highlight from 2017 was former Vice President Joe Biden, there to discuss his memoir Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship and Purpose. Patti Smith, Isabel Allende, and Ricard Blanco were also among the authors at the fair. With the introduction of the Porch, the fair embraced live music and entertainment in the evenings while continuing to up its multicultural presence. The fair is presented by Miami Dade College and supported by the Knight Foundation. Next: November 11-18, 2018
Photo: Alberto Tamargo
#6 Trade Show, Expo & Convention
Billed as the largest comic convention in South Florida, this family-friendly show attracts 53,000 fans of comic books, sci-fi, and video games to the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. This year’s event will offer more than a dozen event rooms with panels, Q&As, film festival screenings, anime viewings, cultural panels, workshops, and more. Next: July 12-15, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Florida Supercon
#7 Trade Show, Expo & Convention (new to the list)
Now in its fifth year, Emerge Americas has solidified itself as a premier event for connecting technological innovators, business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and government officials from Latin America, North America, and Europe. With major names like Alex Rodriguez and Pitbull leading the speaking roster in years past, the conference has built its attendance to more than 13,000 participants. The 2018 panels will include representatives from Amazon Prime, Microsoft, Intel, and IBM. For budding entrepreneurs, the show also has a startup expo floor, hackathons, and pitch presentations. Next: April 23-24, 2018
Photo: David Sutta
#8 Trade Show, Expo & Convention
The 10th annual iteration of the weekend-long event featured a cattle exhibition, a horse show, and a real-life Farmville for kids. Also, a live auction of premium show cattle from across the country is simulcasted internationally. Taking place at the Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center at Tropical Park, the exhibition sees 50,000 guests from some 20 countries. The 2018 edition will pay homage to the 50th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang. Concessions and sales benefit South Florida Autism Charter Schools. Next: April 13-15, 2018
#9 Trade Show, Expo & Convention
With the Miami Beach Convention Center closed for renovations, the show moved to the Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center, a location it will keep next year. It is considered the largest indoor antique show in America thanks to more than 600 recognized dealers from 28 countries presenting over the course of four days. The relocation hasn’t hurt attendance: Upwards of 18,000 antique-lovers, collectors, and curators continue to visit the show each year. Next: February 2019
Photo: Courtesy of the Original Miami Beach Antique Show
#10 Trade Show, Expo & Convention
With a 30-year history, the cruise-industry event Seatrade Cruise Global draws nearly 700 suppliers and 11,000 attendees every year. The conference covers everything from safety and security to emerging trends and marketing strategies. It even brings loyal consumers onsite to provide feedback to brands. The event wrapped up a run in Fort Lauderdale and will return to the Miami Beach Convention Center in 2019. Next: April 8-11, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Seatrade Cruise Global
#11 Trade Show, Expo & Convention
Approaching its 22nd year, Americas Food and Beverage Show promotes trade within the U.S. and throughout the Americas. Taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the show touts an international footprint among exhibitors and attendees, covering North, Central, and South America, along with the Caribbean. In 2018, major sponsors like U.S. Department of Agriculture and National Association of State Departments of Agriculture will be on hand at the USA Pavilion. The event claims $127 million in actual and projected sales and more than 10,000 attendees. Next: October 1-2, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Americas Food and Beverage Show
#12 Trade Show, Expo & Convention
The trade-only Jewelers International Showcase consists of four shows, three of which take place in South Florida with the fourth in Las Vegas. It draws Latin American, Caribbean, and Floridian jewelry trade buyers and sellers. The upcoming April show at the Miami Beach Convention Center, nicknamed the Niche, focuses on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, and weddings. Next: April 14-16, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Jewelers International Showcase
#13 Trade Show, Expo & Convention
Now entering its seventh year, Animate Florida features some of the biggest names in the animation and anime industries, including world-famous cosplayers, comedians, and entertainers. Last year the convention returned to its original home at the Miami Airport Convention Center where it is expected to be held again. Next: October 2018
Photo: Pedro Rivera
#1 Parade & Festival
Spearheaded by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, the week-long festival is a literal and figurative parade of events, culminating in the Calle Ocho Festival, a celebration of Hispanic and Latin American culture in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. Calle Ocho is considered the largest Hispanic festival in the country, covering 20 blocks and attracting thousands of revelers. Calle Ocho rang in its 41st anniversary in 2018 with music headliners Willy Chirino and Grammy winner Aymee Nuviola. Next: March 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Carnaval Miami
#2 Parade & Festival (up from #5)
Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival turns 10 this year with Olympic skiing silver medalist Gus Kenworthy serving as grand marshal and Celebrity Cruises as presenting sponsor. Organizers estimated that more than 135,000 people participated in the festival in 2017. In addition to parade spectators, the previous event included more than 70 parade contingencies, 35 floats, and 3,000 participants. Next: April 2-8, 2018
Photo: Stephen R. Lang, SRL Media, Inc
#3 Parade & Festival (up from #4)
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Winterfest Boat Parade in Fort Lauderdale grabs the attention of an estimated one million people. Families and parties line up along the 12-mile route throughout Intracoastal Waterway to watch dozens of lighted vessels nod the holiday spirit. The 2017 theme was “Broadway on Parade” with grand marshals Big & Rich. Past Marshals include Pitbull, Flo Rida, Barry Gibb, Brooke Burke, Kim Kardashian, and Alonzo Mourning. The parade is also broadcast on television and streamed online. Next: December 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Winterfest Boat Parade
#4 Parade & Festival
The 56th incarnation of the Delray Affair—a free 12-block arts and crafts festival in downtown Delray Beach from the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce—is this spring with an expanded Delray Honda Beer Garden and Delray Affair After Dark, a post-event promotion with special happy hours and retail deals. A family fun zone, live music, and hundreds of vendors round out the leisurely activities. Next: April 13-15, 2018
Photo: Julia Rose
#5 Parade & Festival
Considered the largest and oldest dance party devoted to H.I.V./AIDS awareness and fund-raising, White Party Week, the week-long, day-to-night spree sprinkles the world’s top DJs across nightclubs and pool parties in Miami and Miami Beach. The events culminate with a waterside staged party on South Beach’s Muscle Beach. White Party Week pulls in some 10,000 people and benefits Care Resource. Next: November 22-26, 2018
Photo: Michal Ignition Imaging
#5 Parade & Festival (up from #8)
The weeklong festival welcomed its 25th anniversary in 2018 by returning to the Surfcomber Hotel. Musch like White Party Week, Winter Party Festival hosts a bevy of beats-driven parties across South Beach, directing proceeds toward the National L.G.B.T.Q. Task Force. Since its inception, the event, in partnership with its sister event, the Task Force Gala—Miami, has raised $2.4 million. Next: February-March 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Winter Party Festival
#7 Parade & Festival
The Florida Renaissance Festival is a Deerfield Beach mainstay and enchants thousands of South Floridians throughout February and March at Quiet Waters Park every year. Themed costume weekends with media partners celebrate popular folklore like witches, Vikings, pirates, and even Harry Potter. The family-friendly demonstrations including archery, medieval jousting tournaments, and glass blowing. The 16th-century celebrations also include more than 100 artisans exhibiting period crafts and wares and dozens of eateries and pubs. Next: March 24-25, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Florida Renaissance Festival
#8 Parade & Festival (up from #9)
The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition (also known as the Youth Fair) marks its 67th anniversary in 2018. Presented by Ford, Coca-Cola, and Sedano's Supermarkets, the event is the largest fair in Florida, welcoming nearly 600,000 visitors in 2017. The family-friendly expo runs 21 days, welcoming guests with rides, circus acts, livestock, and concerts. The 2018 musical lineup included Nelly, TLC, Gente de Zona, Sugarhill Gang, and Ginuwine. Next: March 15-April 8, 2018
Photo: Christopher Allen Buchanan
#9 Parade & Festival (up from #10)
As a long-standing Coconut Grove staple, King Mango Strut is a hyperlocal parody parade. Participants playfully pack on the political and social commentary; for its 36th anniversary, spoofs of President Trump were notably popular, as were odes to Hugh Hefner and commentary on Miami’s relentless condo development. Next: December 30, 2018
Photo: Art Seitz
#10 Parade & Festival (up from #12)
Miami Carnival comes to the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds every fall, drawing thousands of costumed masqueraders. A parade of bands, steel band competitions, and concerts lead the line-up. Past performers include Machel Montano, David Rudder, and Super Blue. The 2017 edition marked the jubilee’s 34th year running. Lineups and schedules are announced in May. Next: October 7, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Miami Carnival
#11 Parade & Festival (new to the list)
The month-long O’Miami Poetry Festival takes place every April with the goal of exposing every person in Miami-Dade County to a poem. Now in its in seventh year, the county-wide initiative places poems in unexpected places: on cups of cafecito in Little Havana, painted on parking garage walls, and even skywritten across Miami Beach. O’Miami is backed by the Knight Foundation. Its most famous endeavor was “Poems to the Sky,” in which artist Randy Burman painted two poems on the rooftops of buildings near the flight paths of departing and arriving flights at Miami International Airport. Next: April 1-30, 2018
Photo: Gesi Schilling/Courtesy O, Miami Poetry Festival
#12 Parade & Festival
As many as 300,000 revelers have flocked to South Beach on Memorial Day weekend for a decentralized long weekend of parties, concerts, and club events. Now in its 18th year, the gathering also parallels with the Best of the Best Caribbean concert in Bayfront Park. Despite the mass appeal, a lack of a central organizer and a 2017 scheduling overlay with a Miami Beach airshow have left Urban Beach Week’s future in question. Next: May 2018
#13 Parade & Festival
South Florida’s flagship event celebrating lesbian pride magnetizes more than 5,000 Miami Beach guests each year. In 2017, Broadway star Beth Malone headlined the annual Very V.I.P. Reception at the Colony Theatre; the National Hotel hosted the signature Aqualicious Pool Party; and a guests dressed up for a prom-themed bash. The event is presented by the Aqua Foundation for Women, a Miami-based organization that serves the lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community in South Florida through grants, scholarships, and other initiatives. Next: October 18-21, 2018
Photo: Daniella A. Rascon
#14 Parade & Festival
The Junior Orange Bowl Parade is the anchoring event for the Junior Orange Bowl, which produces more than 15 annual youth events throughout the year. The festivities enter their 70th year in 2018. According to Coral Gables Police estimates, an average of 30,000 viewers packed the streets of Coral Gables the 69th Annual Junior Orange Bowl “A Groovy Gables Holiday” Parade in 2017, which was sponsored by the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Next: November 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Junior Orange Bowl Parade
#1 Art & Design Event
Despite the Miami Beach Convention Center’s ongoing renovation and heavy traffic, Art Basel Miami Beach’s 16th edition brought in 82,000 visitors this year, compared to about 77,000 in 2017. Art lovers and industry professionals come to Miami Beach to see works in a variety of media exhibited by more than 250 galleries representing modern and contemporary artists from around the world. The spectacle of the accompanying parties and celebrities that are part of the overarching Miami Art Week makes this one of Miami's biggest weekends. Next: December 6-9, 2018
Photo: Radical Media
#2 Art & Design Event
Occurring alongside the Art Basel fair in both Miami and Basel, Design Miami stands as the pinnacle forum for design culture and commerce. The 2017 exhibit wowed with 34 galleries representing 14 countries, pieces by Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades, and A Wild Thing, commissioned by Airbnb. New this year was an interactive “bubble” installation called New Spring from COS and London-based Studio Swine. Next: December 5-9, 2018
Photo: Michele Sandberg for BizBash
#3 Art & Design Event
For 2017, the fair, along with sister event Context Art Miami, moved to its new permanent home at the former Miami Herald site on Biscayne Bay. Its 28th edition drew record sales opening night, with a single piece selling for $4 million within the event’s first hour. The V.I.P. previews for both Art Miami and Context Art Miami were sponsored by Christie’s International Real Estate and benefited the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Preview attendees included Jorge and Darlene Perez, Amar'e Stoudemire , and Frank Ocean. Next: December 4-9, 2018
Photo: Michele Sandberg for BizBash
#4 Art & Design Event (up from #5)
Beloved by locals and tourists alike, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival remains a President’s Day staple: Nearly 120,000 people fill the streets to browse paintings, sculptures, and other works by over 350 artists—all of which are searchable through the festival’s online directory. The 2018 event marked its 55th anniversary and continued to embrace a growing interest in food and music: iHeartRadio is now the festival’s musical partner. Next: February 16-18, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Coconut Grove Arts Festival
#5 Art & Design Event
As the Miami Design Preservation League’s premier event, Art Deco Weekend hosts over 75 free cultural events. The event claims itself as the longest-running free cultural event in Miami Beach and draws around 150,000 people who come for the music, dance lessons, classic cars display, kids’ activities, retro fashions, and vintage sales. The festival brought in Michael Arenella, whose Jazz Age Lawn Party is a hit in New York City, for its 40th anniversary in early 2018. Next: January 2019
#6 Art & Design Event
In 2018, Art Wynwood relocated to the Art Miami and Context Art Miami site on Biscayne Bay. Produced by Art Miami, the Art Wynwood debuted its seventh edition over President’s Day weekend, boasting work from 180 artists from 60 international galleries. Attendance was estimated at 25,000. It was announced during the fair that the Miami Yacht Show will be the fair’s neighbor at the Resorts World Miami waterfront property for Art Wynwood 2019 and beyond, where they will use the waterfront and concrete pads that Art Miami uses each December. Next: February 14-18, 2019
Photo: Dylan Rives/Getty Images for Art Miami
#7 Art & Design Event
The Design Center’s facility in Dania Beach is home to two markets annually, featuring workshops and discussions led by design-industry pros: Everything from licensing partnerships to rug trends to spa design is up for discussion. The Winter Market in February, followed by the fall market in November. The 2018 Winter Market focused on commerce and creativity in the digital age. Next: November 8, 2018
Photo: Coco Prop Shop
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