When and where is the Americas Food & Beverage Show 2026?

The show takes place September 14–16, 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida. The 2026 edition marks the event's 30th Anniversary.

Who should attend, and is it open to the public?

AF&B is an exclusively B2B (business-to-business) event open only to industry professionals. It is designed for buyers, importers, distributors, retailers, and foodservice operators looking to source new and innovative products.

How do I register and how much does it cost?

Registration is completed online at the show's website. Regular registration is $165 USD and ends September 13, while onsite registration during September 14–16 is $225. One registration includes the trade show floor, Center Stage, the Beverage Demo Stage, and conference sessions.

What can I see and do at the show?

Highlights include Center Stage culinary demonstrations featuring Michelin-star chefs, a bilingual multi-day conference program, the Beverage Stage, international country pavilions, and extensive networking with food and beverage professionals from more than 25 countries.

How do I get to the venue and where should I stay?

The Miami Beach Convention Center is served by Miami International (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) airports, with municipal parking garages nearby and the free Miami Beach Trolley in the area. Copa Airlines offers discounted airfare, and official housing partner FHTglobal provides preferred hotel rates for attendees and exhibitors.

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Attendance

The organizers report that the show attracts more than 10,000 decision-makers, including buyers, importers, distributors, and retailers, with over 900 exhibitors from 25+ countries. The audience is exclusively industry professionals, as it is a B2B-only event.

Booth Pricing

The official site does not publish specific booth prices; exhibit space is sold as all-inclusive turnkey packages. Standard configurations offered include a 10' x 10', 10' x 20', 20' x 20', and a Hard Wall Graphic package, each including carpet, a counter unit, TV, seating, and lighting. All-inclusive turnkey booth benefits include lead retrieval, guest passes, and a trade show app to schedule appointments. Interested exhibitors must contact the show to reserve a booth; a rush fee applies to orders placed after the July 24, 2026 deadline.

Registration

Registration is completed online at the show's website, and a single registration covers the full event. Pass tiers for 2026:

Early Bird Pass — $110 USD (this rate ended July 17, 2026).
Regular Registration — $165 USD, which ends September 13th and includes trade show floor access, access to Center Stage and the Beverage Demo Stage, and access to conference sessions.
Onsite Registration — $225 (September 14–16).

Qualified buyers may also apply to the VIP Hosted Buyers Program, which offers complimentary registration but requires advance approval.

History

The Americas Food & Beverage Show is produced by World Trade Center Miami. The 2026 edition is a major milestone: the organizers confirm that AF&B 2026 marks the show's 30th Anniversary, placing its founding in the mid-1990s. Over three decades it has grown into what the organizers call the premier trade event focused exclusively on food and beverage professionals in the Americas, now hosting over 900 exhibitors from more than 25 countries and drawing more than 10,000 industry decision-makers. Recent editions have featured a rotating international Country of Honor program, with Spain designated as Country of Honor at the most recent show.