These seven events attract visitors from around the globe every year.
From luxury yachts to the iconic Miami Fashion Week, discover what makes Miami one-of-a-kind. For travelers searching to make the most of their trip to Miami, make sure to add these events to your itinerary.
Pegasus World Cup Invitational
Photo by Pegasus World Cup Invitational FacebookThe Pegasus World Cup is an American horse race which began on January 28, 2017 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. With a grand prize of $12 million for its first competition, the Pegasus World Cup beat the Dubai World Cup as the richest horse race in the world in 2017 and 2018. Upon arrival, every guest must present an invitation.
Nascar Dixie Vodka 400 Weekend
Photo by Nascar Dixie Vodka 400 WeekendSince 2002, Nascar has partnered with the Dixie Vodka brand to bring the flavors of the south across the United States. Homestead-Miami Speedway, where the race takes place, is 1.5 mile (2.41 km) long and a 400-mile race that requires 267 laps to complete. The weekend-long race takes place in October every year.
World Polo League Beach Polo
Photo by World Polo League Beach Polo InstagramThe first Beach Polo League tournament was in 1987, hosted by Argentina, and is now contested every three or four years. Polo is a horseback ball game, one of the world’s oldest known team sports. Two opposing teams have the goal of scoring by using a wooden mallet to hit a small ball to the opposing team’s net. Each team has four mounted riders, and the game usually lasts one to two hours, divided into periods called: chukkas.
Miami Open
Photo by Miami Open FacebookThe Miami Open is an international tennis tournament held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. It is part of the men’s ATP Tour Masters 1000 circuit, and of the women’s WTA 1000 circuit. The tournament is usually held between March and April every year. Since 1987, the 12-day competition brings the best athletes from across the world to compete for the trophy and grand prize of several million dollars.
Miami Marathon
Photo by Miami Marathon FacebookAlthough Miami is not a Marathon capital, the coastal city offers the most scenic views during a marathon in the United States. Every January, the 13.1 miles run begins in South Beach through the MacArthur Causeway to downtown, across the Julia Tuttle Causeway before reaching the finish line back in South Beach. For an event of this scale, organizers can also provide event water stations to help keep participants and spectators hydrated throughout the day. For first place, the winner can expect a grand prize of $4,500 dollars, second place has a prize of $2,000 dollars and third place has a prize of $1,000 dollars.
International Boat Show
Photo by Miami International Boat Show FacebookFort Lauderdale and Miami are the boat capitals of the world, so as anticipated the international boat show takes place in Miami. The Miami International Boat offers yacht displays, including educational seminars and activity zones for the whole family. Visitors can enjoy world-class food and beverages plus daily entertainment in the park.
Miami Fashion Week
Photo by Miami Fashion Week FacebookMiami Fashion Week is the second most relevant fashion event in the USA. More than 200 media outlets attend the event, including: the city’s top VIPs, 6,000 guests, and more than 1.5 million estimated users follow the event via Live Streaming. Miami Fashion Week takes place in a city that has evolved into the main bridge between the U.S. and Latin America for fashion. Since 1998, this event has generated a mix between design, beauty, music, art, trends, luxury, and lifestyle.
