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Miami International Boat Show

11 - 15 Feb 2010 (annual)

The International Boat Show is a beacon for Miami's movers and shakers. Boats, accessories and clothing are for sale at Miami Beach Convention Centre and there are supporting events at the Sea…

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Coconut Grove Arts Festival

13 - 15 Feb 2010 (annual)

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is one of the oldest, largest and most diverse in the USA. Despite its tremendous growth since its birth in 1963, the emphasis is still on one-to-one chat…

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Miami International Orchid Show

26 - 28 Feb 2010 (annual)

The annual Miami International Orchid Show is hosted by the Doubletree Miami Mart/Airport Hotel and Exhibition Center. As with previous years, it features numerous landscaped exhibits, rare…

Orchids. Photo by Derek Lock, © Whatsonwhen
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Winter Party

3 - 8 Mar 2010 (annual)

Taking place in the gay mecca that is South Beach, Miami, the famed Winter Party benefits the Dade Human Rights Foundation. Various South Beach locales present six days of dancing and entertainment.

Courtesy of Winter Party, Miami
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Calle Ocho

14 Mar 2010 (annual)

Miami's Calle Ocho Cuban carnival is one of the world's largest street parties and spreads over 23 blocks of Little Havana. Thirty stages at intersecting avenues blast out salsa, merengue, pop…

Calle Ocho street festival, Miami. Image Courtesy of Carnival Miami.
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World Golf Championships: CA Championship

8 - 14 Mar 2010 (annual)

The Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami hosts the CA Championship, part of the World Golf Championships and one of the biggest tournaments in the world.

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Miami International Film Festival

5 - 14 Mar 2010 (annual)

Miami International Film Festival is ideal for catching the best in world cinema. Held annually at the Miami-Dade Community College the festival welcomes over 250 international films from…

A still from The Silence screened at the 2007 festival in Miami, Florida. Courtesy of the Miami International Film Festival Photo courtesy of the Miami International Film Festival
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Miami Fashion Week

18 - 21 Mar 2010 (annual)

One of the largest fashion events in the US, Miami Fashion Week showcases the work of established and new designers from Latin America and the Caribbean in venues across the city. Highlights…

Fashion week of the Americas, Miami. Courtesy of Miami Fashion Week
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Miami Winter Music Conference

23 - 27 Mar 2010 (annual)

Yes, it's that time again. The annual Miami Winter Music Conference - a week of debauched partying thinly disguised as a conference - is upon us. The festival welcomes over 6500 music industry…

Miami Winter Music Conference. Courtesy of the Winter Msuic Conference
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Ultra Music Festival

26 - 27 Mar 2010 (annual)

The closing event at Miami's Ultra Music Festival fills Bicentennial Park for a weekend in March. Around 50,000 people celebrate Spring Break, with 50 of the world's best DJs and bands…

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Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament

25 - 28 Mar 2010 (annual)

Florida's Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament is a magnet for deep sea fishermen. With over US$238,000 to be won, it's well worth entering. The docks at the Miami Beach Marina come…

What a whopper- a catch at Miami Billfish Tournament, Florida! Courtesy of Miami Billfish Tournament
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Arteaméricas

26 - 29 Mar 2010 (annual)

Bringing together 50 specialist galleries, ArteamÃÆ'©ricas at the Miami Beach Convention Center is the country's largest Latin American art fair.

Arteaméricas Logo courtesy of Arteaméricas
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ATP Masters Series: Sony Ericsson Open

24 Mar - 4 Apr 2010 (annual)

The world's top tennis players take part in the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami's Crandon Park, part of the globetrotting Tennis Masters Series. The most important three set series in the world…

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Miami-Dade County Fair and Exhibition

25 Mar - 11 Apr 2010 (annual)

Miami-Dade County Fair and Exhibition brings together the best of Florida's agricultural industry at the Fair Expo Centre in Miami. Local high school performers rub shoulders with prize…

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NBA: Miami Heat

28 Oct 2009 - 14 Apr 2010 (annual)

The Miami Heat play their NBA basketball games at the American Airlines Arena. The regular season runs from October until April. Please visit the NBA website for full details of all fixtures.

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Miami Wine and Food Festival

22 - 24 Apr 2010 (annual)

Miami is a city of bon viveurs, and the Village of Merrick Park pulls out the stops for the annual Miami Wine and Food Festival. Drinks receptions, auctions and tastings with leading chefs at…

Go on, take a bottle or two. © Whatsonwhen.com
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Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

25 - 26 Apr 2010 (annual)

Dragon Boat racing originated in the Far East, but once a year Miami hosts its own festival. The 250-metre races take place off the coast of Claughton Island between boats containing 20 paddlers each.

A dragonboat races, Miami. Courtesy of www.miamidragon.com
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International Hustle and Salsa Competition

29 Apr - 2 May 2010 (annual)

Miami's Deauville Beach Resort is transformed into a hotbed of Latin talent in April/May for the annual International Hustle and Salsa Competition. Salseros (or salsa lovers) of all abilities…

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Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

Apr - May 2010 (annual)

Every year more than 10,000 visitors descend upon the hedonistic haven of South Beach for the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. Flms by, about and of interest to the LGBT communities are…

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Tango Fantasy Festival

26 May - 1 Jun 2010 (annual)

The Tango Fantasy Festival at the Deauville Beach Resort boasts 64 masterclasses with world leading experts and several dancefloors catering for enthusiasts of all levels. A Masters of Tango…

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Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival

Jun 2010 (annual)

Rivalling Carnaval Miami for national prominence, the Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival has been dubbed the largest black heritage festival in the US. It began in 1977 and celebrates Coconut…

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Brazilian Film Festival of Miami

Jun 2010 (annual)

Brazilian Film Festival of Miami showcases over 30 acclaimed films and allows directors, producers, actors and distributors to socialise. The opening night features screenings on the beach and…

5 Pieces of Amost a Story showing at the 2008 Brazilian Film Festival, Miami. Photo courtesy of BRAFFMIAMI Photo courtesy of BRAFFMIAMI
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Miami International Guitar Festival

Jun 2010 (annual)

Miami's International Guitar Festival attracts performers from the USA, Latin America and Europe to play and teach at Miami University's School of Music. Aficionados, students and…

Guitar. Photo by Bree Hogg © Whatsonwhen
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Florida Dance Festival

Jun 2010 (annual)

The Florida Dance Festival is the leading summer dance training programme in the state and is among the country's most exciting annual dance events. A diverse and international array of…

Florida Dance Festival
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American Black Film Festival

23 - 26 Jun 2010 (annual)

The juried American Black Film Festival is a unique opportunity for black filmmakers, actors, producers, journalists and film fans to get together to watch the best new releases, network and…

American Black Film Festival, Miami. Courtesy of Film Life
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Fourth of July Celebration

Jul 2010 (annual)

Miami Beach joins the rest of the United States to celebrate Independence Day in style. This beach party reflects the area's diverse cultural heritage. Latin and tropical bands perform and the…

Miami's Art Deco District from the sea. Courtesy of Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
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International Mango Festival

9 - 11 Jul 2010 (annual)

Miami's Fairchild Tropical Gardens honours the humble mango. Experts advise on how to cook and eat the juicy fruit through displays, exhibitions, workshops and tastings, and there's even a…

Photo courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Colombian Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

Miami's sizeable Colombian community turn out in force to celebrate their heritage during the annual Columbian festival. The three day event features music, dancing, food and exhibitions at…

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Afro-Cuban Dance Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

IFE-ILE's Afro-Cuban Dance Festival attracts thousands of revellers to the streets of Miami for a celebration of all aspects of Afro-Caribbean and Cuban culture. There festival also features…

The 'Baila' in full action. Photo courtesy of Baila USA
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Lizard Day

Jul 2010 (annual)

Visitors to the Miami Museum of Science are invited to bring along pet lizards for a fun-filled and educational day of showcases and contests. Lizard Day also offers the chance to try wild…

Courtesy of the Miami Science Museum Courtesy of the Miami Science Museum
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Home Design & Remodeling Show

Sep 2010 (annual)

Miami's Home Design & Remodeling Show offers a wealth of ideas for internal and external beautification. Visit the Miami Beach Convention Center to discover the latest trends, many showcased…

The bustling Home Design & Remodelling Show. Photo courtesy of Home Show Management Corp
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Annual International Ballet Festival of Miami

Aug - Sep 2010 (annual)

Be floored by talented dancers at the Annual International Ballet Festival of Miami which reflects the city's multicultural status. The festival takes place at various venues and is presented…

Italian ballerina Carla Fracci. Courtesy of Miami Hispanic Ballet Miami Hispanic Ballet
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Dig the Beach Series - Miami Beach

Sep 2010 (annual)

Florida's year-round good weather makes it an ideal host for the Dig The Beach beach volleyball series. The climax of the state championships takes place on glamorous Miami Beach and the…

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International Ballet Festival

Aug - Sep 2010 (annual)

The Adrienne Arsht Center hosts the International Ballet Festival, under the directorship of Pedro Pablo Peña, founder of Miami's Hispanic Ballet Corps. More than 120 dancers and 25 different…

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Miami Spice

Aug - Sep 2010 (annual)

Miami's finest restaurants offer special dishes, free desserts and tasting menus at a significant discount during Miami Spice. This two month-long event provides diners with amazing deals at…

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Florida Marlins - Major League Baseball

9 Apr - 3 Oct 2010 (annual)

Dolphins Stadium is home to the Florida Marlins Major League Baseball team and stages regular games from April to October. The Marlins compete in the tough National League East, which includes…

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Miami Carnival

Oct 2010 (annual)

The Miami Carnival is one of the largest street festivals in the US. The highlight is the carnival parade and festival on the final day at Bicentennial Park, but the whole city buzzes for two…

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Broward Carnival

Oct 2010 (annual)

Broward Carnival takes over Bicentennial Park in Miami with parades, bands, food, folklore, dancing and plenty of dressing up by both adults and children.

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Beaux Arts Ball

Oct 2010 (annual)

Men look dapper and women dazzle in ethereal gowns at the annual Beaux Arts Ball, the oldest costume ball in South Florida, held at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami. All proceeds benefit the Lowe…

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Festival Miami

Oct 2010 (annual)

Festival Miami is an exposition of the city's cultural life. Hosted by the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, it presents around 20 concerts of symphonic, chamber music and jazz.…

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Hispanic Heritage Festival

Oct 2010 (annual)

An extraordinary range of events are arranged for the month-long Hispanic Heritage Festival in Miami, Florida. It began as a celebration of Columbus' discovery of America and is now a tribute…

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South Florida International Auto Show

Oct - Nov 2010 (annual)

The South Florida International Auto Show presents brand-new and classic cars at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Top national and international manufacturers showcase their latest models…

The South Florida International Auto Show. Photo © South Florida International Auto Show
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Miami Book Fair

Nov 2010 (annual)

Established in 1984, this week-long book fair at Miami-Dade Community College is one of the largest literary events in the US. Over 200 authors gather to give lectures about their work, read…

Miami Book Fair Miami Book Fair
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FIU Fall Music Festival

Oct - Nov 2010 (annual)

The Florida International University School of Music presents its annual music festival, featuring everything from chamber music to blues. Two weeks of world-class performances are centred…

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Ramble

Nov 2010 (annual)

A garden festival that is over half a century old, Ramble celebrates outdoor living at the Fairchild Tropical Gardens. Events include a huge plant show and sale, music, food and unique gifts.

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Miami Short Film Festival

Nov 2010 (annual)

The backdrop to numerous films, Miami is a truly cinematic city. The Miami Short Film Festival presents some of the best international shorts of the past year at cinemas all over the city…

Crowds queue for a movie at the Miami Short Film Festival. Photo courtesy of The Miami Short Film Festival
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White Party Week

Nov 2010 (annual)

Around 15,000 men and women descend on decadent Miami during White Party Week for six days of pleasure with a conscience - raising money for South Florida's HIV/AIDS services. The extravaganza…

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Art Basel Miami Beach

2 - 5 Dec 2010 (annual)

The sister event to Switzerland's Art Basel, Art Basel Miami Beach claims to be the biggest contemporary art event in the United States. Over 250 leading galleries bring their paintings…

Friedman at Art Basel, Miami. Courtesy of MCH Swiss Exhibition (Basel/Zurich) AG.
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MAM Ball

Dec 2010 (annual)

Miami Art Museum's annual fundraiser, the MAM Ball welcomes civic leaders, art patrons and international guests to dine, dance the night away and raise money in support of the museum's public…

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Art Miami

Dec 2010 (annual)

Art Miami is an annual exposition of modern and contemporary art featuring over 100 international galleries, held in the Wynwood Art District. The centre of the action is a giant pavilion at…

Art Miami 2003. Image Courtesy of Art Miami Art Miami Art Miami
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