While much of the rest of the nation starts to bundle up and prepare for the coming cold, Miami heats things up with a fantastic month of events. Here’s a look at just a few excellent reason to visit Miami this October.<\/p>\n
Sneaker Con<\/a><\/strong> The \u201cpremier traveling event for sneaker connoisseurs\u201d returns for Miami<\/a> for a day of buying, selling and trading \u201csome of the most sought after footwear on the market\u201d<\/p>\n Festival Miami<\/a><\/strong> 2013 is the 30th anniversary of this month long series of concerts put on by the University of Miami. This year’s festival will see Arturo Sandoval, Bruce Hornsby, Dr John, Joan Osborne, local star Gloria Estefan and many many more performers take the stage.<\/p>\n Columbus Day Regatta<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Biscayne Bay As much a competition to see who can party the hardiest as it is a boat race, the Columbus Day Regatta (and epic after parties) is an annual event celebrating \u201cboating, nudity and drinking off the coast of Miami Beach.\u201d<\/p>\n Miami Broward Carnival 2013<\/a><\/strong> More than 20 bands in a vibrant parade for a jubilant crowd of 25,000 fans.<\/p>\n SoBe Seafood Festival<\/a><\/strong> A new event for the Miami Beach social and culinary calendars, the SoBe Seafood Festival featuring activities with local restaurateurs, food gardens, interactive villages, signature cocktails, beer gardens, live entertainment, chef demonstration stations all to raise money for community educational initiatives.<\/p>\n
\nUniversity of Miami
\nOctober 5th<\/p>\n
\nUniversity of Miami
\nOctober 1st to November 1st<\/p>\n
\nOctober 12th and 13th<\/p>\n
\nSun Life Stadium
\nOctober 13th<\/p>\n
\nLummus Park
\nOctober 17th to the 19th<\/p>\n