Miami Seafood Festival with U.S. Paella Championships

Seafood vendors, island music and a national paella competition fill Tropical Park during a two-day festival spanning Miami, Caribbean and Spanish flavors. The event takes place Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Presented by The Mario Pi Company LLC and the United States / Spain Gastronomy Association, the program combines casual outdoor dining with culinary demonstrations, live entertainment, wine tastings and upgraded hospitality experiences. Festival areas include: • Seafood Market & Bar: Lobster rolls, ceviche, oysters, shrimp, crab claws, fish tacos, paella and other dishes available for purchase • Little Caribbean District: Tropical foods, spices, tourism exhibits, cruise and boating activations and island-inspired vendors • Surfer Eddie’s Dockside Brew & Cocktail Bar: Beer, rum, tequila, cocktails and lounge seating in a coastal setting • Island Music, Dance & Entertainment: Reggae, soca, calypso and Cuban music alongside dancers, percussionists, limbo and fire performances • Miami Coastal Lifestyle & VIP Lounge: Lakeside seating, jazz, premium beverages and outdoor-living displays • El Mercado de España and Paella Village: Spanish food and…