Art Deco Weekend in South Beach

The Annual Art Deco Weekend celebrated every January in South Beach, is one huge street party and definitely the place to be if you happen to be in town this weekend as everything will be happening all along Ocean Drive and this year is back in-person after last year's online event.

Come for the arts and crafts, the food, the retro fashion shows, the jazz, the classic cars, the outdoor film series, the adorable dog show... or simply to people watch, it's great fun and rapidly becoming one of the most anticipated events in the South Beach entertainment calendar.

The Art Deco Weekend is presented by the Miami Design Preservation League, and is a tribute to the Art Deco era involving a series of top notch events over this three-day weekend.

The festival will celebrate its 45th year in 2022 with the theme: Art Deco Celebrates the Radio.

These are some of the highlights at the Art Deco Weekend. This year's theme "Art Deco Celebrates The Radio".

All events for 2022 unless indicated, are FREE and open to the public:

The Classic Car Show - Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bark Deco Dog Walk - Sunday at 1:00 pm
The Kids Club - Saturday - 10:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Live Music, Arts and Crafts, Antiques, etc. - throughout the weekend
Jazz Age Lawn Party - performances throughout the weekend at the sand dunes on Ocean and 11th Street.
Art Deco Weekend Tours - throughout the weekend, adults from $25

So stop by and join in the fun, there will be lots happening over the weekend!

Take a peek here:

The Classic Car Show

Classic Cars have been a staple of the Art Deco District landscape, and this weekend, for all lovers of vintage vehicles, there will be a great collection of automobiles, trucks and motorcycles of all makes and models from the early 1900s up to 1991.

The show is sponsored by the Antique Automobiles Club of America as in prior years.

When? Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where? Ocean Drive between 5th and 10th Streets
How Much? Free!

Bark Deco Dog Show

Arf Deco Dog Parade

The Arf Troupe is back, our adorable four-legged friends in their funky costumes will be parading around the steps of the MDPL Art Deco Welcome Center.

(Attention Dog Owners: you are encouraged to participate and bring your pooches, all dressed up of course!)

Furry friends will compete in the following categories (you may enter your pooch in no more than 3): Miami Dog's Got Talent, MDPL – Miami "Dog" Preservation League Award: Which dog best exemplifies Bark Deco, Waggiest Tail Dog, Best Look-A-Like, Best Rescue, Best Brace (pair of dogs), Most Original Costume, Most "So Miami", Most Adorable (this is a hard one to call), and the ultimate Blue Buffalo Best in Show - The People's Choice.

When? Sunday at 1:00 pm
Where? On the steps of the MDPL Art Deco Welcome Center on Ocean Drive (10th and Ocean Dr.)
How Much? Free!

Art Deco Weekend Kids Zone

Art Deco Weekend Kids Show

Bring the kids to participate in bounce house, obstacle course, and other activities. Lots of activities and entertainment provided by numerous non-profits.

When? Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where? Lummus Park between 8th and 9th
How Much? Suggested Donation $5 to support the historic Fienberg-Fisher K-8 in the Art Deco District.

The Tents: Food, Live Music, Arts and Crafts, Antiques...

Throughout the weekend all along Ocean Drive from 5th through 15th Streets there will be the tents set up with the many options for arts and crafts, antiques, etc. come and browse:

Friday from noon to 10:00 p.m.
Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

And chefs and restaurants on Ocean Drive will also have their booths offering their mouth-watering dishes available on the go for festival visitors.

Live street entertainment and Live Music events are organized throughout with a heavy line-up of retro inspired bands. And don't forget to checkout the exhibits and lectures at the Art Deco Welcome Center.

Jazz Age Lawn Party At Art Deco

It's the Prohibition Era in all its glory... Sip a cocktail under the palms... Enjoy live jazz and dancing under the stars...

When? Friday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 noon - 10:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 noon - 8:00 pm

Where? Lummus Park at 11th and Ocean Drive

How Much? Free, some require registration. More info.

Art Deco Weekend Tours

Art Deco District, learn more with a MDPL Walking Tour

The Miami Design Preservation League offers tours which are one of the best ways to get acquainted with the Art Deco District itself, its history and the many styles and trends prevalent throughout.

During the Art Deco Weekend, there are additional specialty tours offered uniquely during this weekend, with a variety of themes to choose from depending on your interests:

Deco Nights and Neon Lights Tour
Movie Lover's Guide to South Beach
South Beach Scandals Tour
Jewish Miami Beach Tour
Ocean Drive Architectural Tour

Walking Tours start at $30 per person ($25 seniors) They are conducted by fantastic volunteers, certainly well qualified and very passionate about the District and the movement.

You can find out more and purchase tickets for the MDPL Art Deco Weekend Tours, and here are more options for Art Deco District Tours available every day of the year.