'VeritageMiami' 2026: A 30-Year Celebration of Food, Wine and Philanthropy

Hundreds of wine and food enthusiasts will attend the 2026 VeritageMiami event series, presented by City National Bank. Now in its 30th year, the celebration will bring guests together to eat, drink and unite for a meaningful cause, fueling United Way Miami’s mission to build a stronger, more vibrant Miami for all. The 2026 series is chaired by Frank Gonzalez and Yosbel A. Ibarra.

The festivities will start on March 18 with the Wine and Food Experience at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour in Coconut Grove. Guests will set off on a global tasting adventure, sipping standout pours from world‑class wineries and savoring signature dishes from beloved local eateries; each bite and sip offering a new discovery.

The series culminates on April 17 with the highly anticipated Interactive Dinner at the InterContinental Miami Hotel, where nearly 500 guests will join renowned chef and restauranteur, Norman Van Aken, for an immersive culinary masterclass. This immersive culinary experience will transform guests into chefs, guiding them through a live, hands-on master class before they sit down to enjoy a beautifully crafted three-course gourmet meal. Throughout the evening, an exciting lineup of silent and live auctions will spark friendly competition, with every bid supporting United Way Miami’s impactful work in its Core Four pillars: Health & Wellbeing, Education, Resilient Communities and Economic Mobility.

Proceeds from VeritageMiami ignite lasting change for Miami’s most vulnerable residents, boosting support not only for today’s needs, but for generations yet to come.  This event remains one of United Way Miami’s signature fundraising celebrations, a shining example of how culinary artistry, community spirit and heartfelt philanthropy can come together to create meaningful, measurable impact in the community.

For more information about VeritageMiami or to purchase tickets, visit unitedwaymiami.org/veritagemiami.

By ML Staff. Content/images courtesy of VeritageMiami.