Events
The Bitcoin Conference Returns to Miami
Some of the biggest names in finance and entertainment take stage for Bitcoin 22 in Miami Beach
April 13, 2022
Miami was once again the center of sound money for the Bitcoin Conference 2022. This year the biggest Bitcoin event in the world was hosted in a larger venue at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Bitcoiners from all over the world came together to talk finance, technology, innovation as well as seeing the biggest names in the Bitcoin community. An extra day was added and dubbed Sound Money Festival, which featured a rich lineup of musicians as well as stand up comedians. This year’s event had a great turnout and made for a great introduction to the space for those who haven’t realized the importance of Bitcoin, yet.
The event kicked off with Industry Day where the biggest names in the industry met to speak about where they are now and where things project in the future. This day was exclusive to business and whale pass holders only. The day started off with Mayor Suarez of Miami unveiling the Miami Bull in front of the convention center. This giant bull was a new aged replica of the Wall Street bull except it has been castrated. This is symbolic of Bitcoin taking over the world of finance. During this time, discussions were had on new innovations and the outlook of the industry moving forward.
Many companies used this time to make big announcements and unveil new projects. One big announcement was made by Jordan Edelson regarding his new venture TradeZing. TradeZing is launching a closed beta format of a new platform for influencers and content creators to help streamline the avenues to reach the markets they are attempting to reach. It will help eliminate the scams and waste that are prevalent in today’s social media platforms when it comes to financial services and content. The Tradezing platform will be targeting Millennial and Gen Z users to help educate and create content geared to the world of traditional finance, cryptocurrency and trading. The goal of the new product is to create a social media platform built solely for the finance community. In past ventures, Edelson has relied on partnerships with celebs and high profile influencers. Tradezing will be no different as they have already started marketing with Michael Irvin to bring in the sports community to the platform, as well as FoodGod. This will be a great opportunity to bring new educational and innovative ideas to the cryptocurrency and financial world. The open beta phase of Tradezing should open in the summer and the platform should be live in the near future. To apply for early access to the closed beta format of the platform visit https://tradezing.com/
Day two was open to the general public and kicked off with new announcements from the conference’s main sponsor, CashApp. Their crypto product leader, Miles Suter, explained the importance of bitcoin to the Cashapp platform and its evolution since he took his potion a few years ago. After reviewing the big news of the platform implementing Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, Miles announced that they will be allowing people to accept their paychecks in Bitcoin, have a round up spending feature that will round in bitcoin, and introduced Serena Willaims as their new Bitcoin spokesperson. This transitioned into the first panel of the day featuring Serena, Aaron Rodgers and Odell Beckham Jr., all who have taken all or some of their contracts in bitcoin. Big names of the financial world such as Michael Saylor and Cathie Wood spoke about how Bitcoin is and will continue to be the best asset in the world. Former presidential candidates Andrew Yang and Jo Jorgenson spoke about how Bitcoin would give citizens of America a better footing on a level playing field as well as limit the spending of the government that essentially negatively affects its people.
The day continued with many big name speakers for many different aspects of the financial world, sports, politics, and legends of the Bitcoin community. Topics such as energy consumption, freedom, and helping bring equality and opportunities to individuals across the globe were discussed. Last year’s conference brought us the genesis of El Salvador making Bitcoin legal tender and this trend continued as Samson Mow laid out plans to build a Bitcoin city in the small central American country. Mow also plans to continue to help other nations adopt a bitcoin standard, most notably Mexico. This endeavor in Mexico is being assisted by , who at the conference, invited Mexico’s president to sit down to implement this plan into legislation.
The first day concluded the same way last year’s event ended, an untitled,yet monumental announcement by Jack Mallers. This announcement was just as big as the first as he is starting to change the way we make everyday transactions by eliminating the old fashioned ways banks and financial institutions complicate a simple debit or credit transaction. The numerous parties involved, each taking their own fees as well as a ridiculous amount of time to settle has been the norm since 1949. At the time this was groundbreaking and he dubbed it “1949 caviar”. In 2022, with all of our technological advances it is time to move on from “1949 caviar”. Mallers created a way to use the Bitcoin Lightning rail to make any transaction that will settle in any currency you want. Whether you want to go from USD-BTC or BTC- USD or any other nations currency. This system has already begun to be implemented in POS systems at several different merchants with more to come. It will instantly speed up transactions as well as eliminate the fees charged by the parties involved. The Bitcoin based system would save merchants money as well as consumers. This is just another way Bitcoin proves to be a superior monetary network vs. the outdated caviar fiat system.
Day three continued where day two left off with a variety of huge names putting their take on Bitcoin and how it changed the world. A big topic that was touched on on day one was the government’s role in Bitcoin and other digital assets. Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis graced the stage to outline and explain some of the efforts members of the Senate and Congress are putting forth to shape future legislation on the regulation of the industry. She explained the need as well as progress of educating politicians and government officials on the ins and outs of Bitcoin. A key point she made was the beginning of the transition of viewpoint from negative to positive about the benefits of Bitcoin. This shift has been triggered by recent events in El Salvador and Ukraine where it has been shown that the Bitcoin network has made a huge impact on people fleeing war torn nations and lifted up people who are unable to be banked because of macroeconomic reasons. Lummis had a very good outlook due to progress recently made but knows there is still more work to be done. The world of science and psychology gave their input with two great interviews about the network. Eric Weinstein gave his view of the currency from a physics perspective as well as Jordan Peterson giving his views of money and how Bitcoin makes the most sense from a psychological standpoint.
Another important topic that continues to come up is privacy and security of one’s assets. Adam Lowe of Arculus was part of a panel discussing the different types of hardware wallets and how they work on the balance of security and ease of use for Bitcoin holders. Arculus was also one of the main sponsors of the conference and sampled the multi sig hard wallet to all who attended. Adams goal was to reach 80% of the users of Bitcoin and digital assets to give them an easy yet safe way to store their currency. His background in security helped shape his knowledge on making safe technology to store Bitcoin as well as numerous other assets. Upon setting up and using the wallet myself, this was absolutely the case. The setup was very simple and only took about 5 minutes. I would highly recommend anyone look into using Arculus wallet to easily and safely store digital assets. More can be found at https://www.getarculus.com/.
One of the main focuses of several speakers and panels was Bitcoin’s ability to help the underserved and financially assist those in crisis. In the United States alone, 10 million people are unable to get bank accounts due to the structure of our financial system. A sound monetary system would fix this. Millions of people that pay absurd remittance fees to receive money in already financially unstable and impoverished communities would be freed from this burden with the help of Bitcoin. We are already seeing it in nations like El Salvador and Venezuela where the lower class have been the biggest victim of hyperinflation and poor economic conditions. Citizens of nations being affected by war and economic sanctions would be able to freely transport and transaction their currency no matter what the conditions and turmoil. We are already seeing this in places such as Ukraine, Russia and Canada. UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou spoke on this topic saying Bitcoin is the tool to help millions of Africans that are still being financially controlled by European nations. Many people see Bitcoin as a way to get rich and acquire wealth quickly, but there is entirely more to the story of this up and coming financial network.
The Bitcoin Conference consisted of three stages inside and one large stage that was opened iup on the 4th day for the Sound Money Fest. The main Nakamoto stage hosted the big named speakers and panels. This stage was also streamed live in its entirety by Bitcoin Magazine. It was also turned into a music stage during Sound Money Fest. The next largest stage was the Genesis stage. This large ballroom featured many speakers and panels. It was a good distance away from the other stages which eliminated overcrowding, which was an issue last year. The Genesis stage also featured Comedy Hour during the Sound Money Fest. The Open Source stage was a smaller stage and ballroom which focused more on panels of technology and mining.
The Expo Center was a wide open space that included vendors and the CashApp Volcano. The Volcano was a replica of the volcanoes of El Salvador being used to power Bitcoin mining. In front of the volcano was the Marathon interview podium where many interviews were held for the Bitcoin Magazine livestream. Beyond the volcano were rows and rows of vendors showing off and sharing information on their latest products. The companies ranged from exchanges to miners to financial and retirement services, but they all had Bitcoin in common. There were many free giveaways and interactive games such as mechanical bull riding and skeeball. At the Bullish booth, you could win a whole bitcoin if you stayed on the bull the longest. The main sponsor Cashapp had QR codes spread throughout the conference halls giving out free Bitcoin on their platform.
There was the world’s largest art gallery in the missile of the expo hall with a maze of unique Bitcoin paintings and NFT’s. Random book signings would pop up at different booths where Bitcoin authors would sell books and sign copies to their fans, most notably Saifedean Ammous. A tattoo shop out of Wynwood named Iris was giving free on- site bitcoin tattoos on a first come first serve basis. One section of the Expo Center was the Bitcoin Bazaar. This is where local bitcoin related crafters could sell their products directly to the public. There was a little bit of everything from artwork, auctions and even women’s underwear.
This year featured the Bitcoin 22 app to assist attendees throughout the event. The app contained schedules, maps and showcased different features of the event. It gave you an opportunity to schedule the speakers you wanted to see and create your own schedule with alerts and alarms. It also featured maps of the venue and locations of different booths and vendors. This was a very convenient way to maneuver throughout the day to get the most out of the conference.
A new addition to the Bitcoin Conference was Sound Money Fest, a music and comedy festival. The 4th day of the event featured music all day long as well as 5 hours of stand up comedy. Outside of the convention Center was transformed into a new stage called the Satoshi stage. This was one of the main stages for performers as well as the Nakamoto stage that was used as the main stage for the main conference. There were many activities such as a ball pit slide, bars and artists drawing graffiti. A line of food trucks with local eateries surrounded the stage area. The Genesis stage featured the 5 hour comedy block. Each portion of Sound Money Fest had a great lineup with top notch headliners. Music headliners included Logic, Deadmau5, Killer Mike, Big Boi, San Holo and CL. The comedy hour had a non-stop lineup of Hannibal Burress, Michael Rapaport, Jimmy O. Yang, Jay Pharoah and Donnell Rawlings. This was a great addition to get the noncoiners a peek of the world of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Conference 22 was a hit for many aspects of the industry. We got to see a glimpse of where the industry is going as well as get a reminder of why Bitcoin is as important as it is. The venue change was great for the conference as well as the city of Miami. Sound Music Fest was a great hit bringing in an opportunity for new Bitcoin adopters. We can’t wait to see what kind of surprises and new innovations will be introduced at next year’s conference.
Miami Swim Week ventured beyond the traditional runway on Sunday afternoon as designer Lila Nikole unveiled her highly anticipated collaboration with Platinum FUBU at Tequila Town.
June 1, 2026
Unlike the nightclub runways and fashion tents that dominate Swim Week, this presentation offered something entirely different: an immersive experience that blended fashion, culture, music, and storytelling into a single event.
Guests arrived at Tequila Town for an afternoon that felt more like a creative journey than a traditional fashion show. The venue buzzed with anticipation as media, influencers, industry professionals, and fashion enthusiasts gathered to experience the latest evolution of the Lila Nikole brand.
Inspired by the spirit and energy of the Brazilian rainforest, the presentation embraced bold colors, powerful visuals, and larger-than-life moments. Models moved through the venue in designs that reflected Nikole’s signature approach to fashion, blending cultural influences, vibrant storytelling, and fearless creativity.
Throughout the afternoon, guests were immersed in a world where fashion extended beyond clothing. Music, movement, and performance became part of the presentation, creating an atmosphere that encouraged attendees to engage with the story unfolding around them rather than simply watch from the sidelines.
What made the event particularly memorable was its ability to blur the lines between runway show, cultural celebration, and artistic performance. Every detail contributed to the experience, from the venue itself to the presentation’s cinematic approach to storytelling.
As Miami Swim Week continued to expand beyond traditional swimwear showcases, Lila Nikole’s collaboration with Platinum FUBU stood out as one of the weekend’s most unique presentations. By combining fashion, heritage, and immersive entertainment, the event demonstrated how modern runway experiences are evolving into something far more interactive and memorable.
For attendees gathered at Tequila Town, it was more than a fashion show. It was a reminder that great fashion tells a story and on Sunday afternoon, Lila Nikole and Platinum FUBU delivered one worth experiencing.
Events
Copacabana, Mister Triple X, and Capristan Bring the Heat to Kiki on the River During Miami Swim Week
Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion continued on Saturday night with a waterfront runway experience at Kiki on the River, where fashion, nightlife, and Miami’s signature energy came together along the Miami River.
June 1, 2026
Known for its glamorous atmosphere and picturesque setting, Kiki on the River provided a fitting backdrop for an evening featuring runway presentations from Copacabana, Mister Triple X, and Capristan. As guests arrived by car and boat, the venue quickly filled with influencers, media, designers, and fashion enthusiasts eager to experience one of the week’s most unique showcases.
The evening opened with Copacabana, whose collection embraced the vibrant spirit of tropical destinations through bold colors, playful prints, and vacation-ready silhouettes. The runway reflected the carefree energy of beach culture while delivering looks designed for both travel and resort living.
Mister Triple X followed with a presentation that brought confidence and attitude to the waterfront catwalk. Contemporary styling, statement pieces, and modern silhouettes created a runway experience that felt both fashion-forward and distinctly Miami. The collection balanced bold design choices with wearable looks that resonated with the crowd.
Closing the evening was Capristan, whose presentation combined elegance and resort-inspired glamour. Flowing fabrics, sophisticated details, and polished styling captured the luxury lifestyle aesthetic that has become synonymous with Miami Swim Week. The collection felt perfectly suited for sunset cocktails, yacht gatherings, and waterfront escapes.
What set the evening apart was the setting itself. Unlike the traditional nightclub atmosphere of many Swim Week venues, Kiki on the River offered a more intimate experience where the runway unfolded against views of the water, creating a uniquely South Florida backdrop for the night’s fashion presentations.
As models made their final walk and guests transitioned into the evening’s celebrations, the event demonstrated why Miami Swim Week continues to expand beyond traditional runways. By pairing emerging and established designers with some of the city’s most iconic venues, Art Hearts Fashion continues to create experiences that are as memorable as the collections themselves.
With luxury waterfront views, energetic crowds, and three distinctive runway presentations, Saturday night at Kiki on the River delivered a stylish reminder that in Miami, fashion is never limited to the runway.
Friday night at Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion delivered exactly what attendees came for: bold fashion, high-energy runway moments, and a packed house at M2 Miami.
June 1, 2026
The evening unfolded across three runway presentations, each bringing a distinct aesthetic to the catwalk.
The first runway featured Sun Life Beachwear, Cross Colours, Swiss Digital Design, and Brilleska. From vibrant swimwear and resort-ready styles to bold prints and contemporary silhouettes, the opening presentation celebrated individuality and creativity while embracing the energy and color that define Miami Swim Week.
The second runway shifted toward elevated resort fashion with collections from Belle D’Amour, Ca-Rio-Ca, and Vizcarra. Flowing fabrics, tropical influences, and sophisticated beach-to-evening looks highlighted the versatility of modern resort wear, offering designs suited for everything from poolside afternoons to waterfront dinners.
As the evening progressed, anticipation grew for the final runway presentation featuring Sorrento Blu and Giannina Azar.
Sorrento Blu opened the final showcase with polished resort looks inspired by Mediterranean luxury, setting the stage for one of the night’s most talked-about presentations.
Giannina Azar delivered a dramatic finale that transformed the runway into a celebration of glamour, confidence, and artistry. Known for her celebrity clientele and red-carpet creations, Azar’s designs featured intricate embellishments, sparkling details, structured silhouettes, and statement-making gowns that immediately captured the audience’s attention.
The collection embodied the bold spirit that has made the designer a standout presence at fashion weeks around the world. Each look seemed designed to command attention, blending couture craftsmanship with the kind of theatrical elegance that thrives under the lights of a Miami runway.
Beyond the fashion itself, the atmosphere at M2 reflected the unique energy of Miami Swim Week. Influencers, media members, buyers, designers, and fashion enthusiasts filled the venue throughout the evening, creating a vibrant environment where fashion, entertainment, and nightlife seamlessly intersected.
As the final models exited the runway and guests prepared for Jason Derulo’s appearance later that evening, Friday night at M2 Miami proved once again why Miami Swim Week remains one of the most exciting events on the international fashion calendar. With standout presentations, a dynamic crowd, and a memorable Giannina Azar finale, the evening delivered the glamour and excitement that fashion lovers have come to expect from Art Hearts Fashion.
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Fire, Ice, and a Vitamin Boost: Inside Miami Swim Week’s Chicest Wellness Reset at Nobu Hotel Miami Beach
Miami Swim Week is usually all about bikinis, bronzed skin, camera flashes, and running from one fabulous event to the next. But tucked inside the iconic Nobu Hotel Miami Beach, one of the weekend’s most memorable stops offered something every Swim Week guest secretly needed: a chance to sit down, cool off, glow up, and get recharged.
June 1, 2026
Hosted at the Nobu Penthouse, the exclusive Fire & Ice Beauty & Wellness Lounge brought a luxury wellness escape to Miami Swim Week® The Shows. Created by Skin Sports Society in collaboration with Cellebration, the private RSVP-only experience welcomed select media and influencers for an afternoon of beauty, recovery, and next-level self-care.
Set high above the Eden Roc Miami Beach complex, the Nobu Penthouse provided the perfect backdrop for the experience. With ocean views, sleek interiors, and a refined Japanese beach house feel, the space instantly transported guests away from the nonstop Swim Week schedule and into something much calmer, cooler, and definitely more hydrated.
The lounge was designed around the contrast of fire and ice therapies, giving guests the chance to move between treatments that warmed, cooled, refreshed, and revived. The Fire Experience featured options like LED and red light therapy, microcurrent facials, aromatherapy, and restorative beauty treatments designed to leave skin glowing. The Ice Experience leaned into cryotherapy, cold spoons, cooling masks, oxygen sprays, and chilled recovery moments that felt especially necessary in the Miami heat.
Guests could also enjoy vitamin B-complex shots and IV therapy, adding an inside-out wellness element to the afternoon. During our visit, the B-complex shot was a quick but energizing boost, while the IV therapy stations offered guests a more customized way to hydrate, recover, and reset during one of Miami’s busiest fashion weekends.
The experience also included personalized aura readings by Auratherapy, giving the afternoon a playful spiritual twist. Between the beauty treatments, wellness stations, oceanfront views, and calming lounge setup, the event felt like a luxury spa day with just the right amount of Swim Week sparkle.
What made the Fire & Ice Beauty & Wellness Lounge stand out was how perfectly it matched the mood of modern Miami luxury. Today’s beauty scene is not just about looking good in photos. It is about recovery, energy, hydration, skincare, and feeling confident enough to keep going from the afternoon lounge to the evening runway.
For Miami Swim Week guests moving between shows, parties, meetings, and beachside events, this was the reset button everyone needed. It was chic, intimate, soothing, and just indulgent enough to feel special without losing its wellness focus.
At a weekend known for high heels, high heat, and high-energy fashion moments, the Fire & Ice Beauty & Wellness Lounge proved that sometimes the best Swim Week accessory is a fresh glow, a cold treatment, and a little vitamin boost.
The Fire & Ice Beauty & Wellness Lounge took place on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Nobu Hotel Miami Beach as part of Miami Swim Week® The Shows.
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The glamour of the French Riviera arrived in Miami Beach as Melissa Odabash presented Riviera: La Côte d’Azur during PARAISO Miami Swim Week.
May 29, 2026
Before the runway began, guests explored sponsor activations throughout the venue, including cocktails from Empress 1908 Gin, pours from Maker’s Mark, refreshments from LaCroix, Australian Gold sun care products, and sweet treats from Tony’s Chocolonely. A crystal-covered MINI convertible featuring a sparkling pink palm tree quickly became one of the evening’s most photographed attractions.
As guests settled into their seats, the atmosphere shifted from Miami Beach to the Mediterranean coast.
Inspired by the timeless elegance and relaxed luxury of the French Riviera, the runway showcased the effortless resort style that has become synonymous with the Melissa Odabash brand. Models floated down the catwalk in sophisticated swimwear, airy coverups, crochet pieces, flowing dresses, and polished resort looks that felt equally at home in Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Monaco, or Miami Beach.
A palette of crisp whites, soft neutrals, shimmering metallics, and ocean-inspired blues reinforced the coastal aesthetic, while lightweight fabrics and elegant silhouettes captured the ease of luxury vacation dressing.
The presentation celebrated more than swimwear. It embraced an entire lifestyle centered around sunshine, travel, seaside glamour, and effortless sophistication. Each look reflected the idea that great resort fashion should feel both elevated and wearable, whether spent poolside at a beach club or dining waterfront at sunset.
By blending timeless resort pieces with the romantic spirit of the Côte d’Azur, Melissa Odabash delivered one of the week’s most transportive runway experiences. For a few moments inside the PARAISO Fashion Tent, guests were no longer on Collins Avenue. They were somewhere along the sun-soaked shores of the French Riviera.
Feeling inspired to plan your next getaway? The looks featured on the runway and additional resort wear styles can be purchased through MelissaOdabash.com, offering shoppers the opportunity to bring a touch of Côte d’Azur elegance to their own summer travels.
Events
Neutrogena’s Sunblock Model Casting Pool Party Brought SPF and Swim Week Energy to Strawberry Moon
The Miami Swim Week® The Shows event mixed model casting, poolside glamour, sunscreen touch-ups, and a very South Beach kind of scene.
May 26, 2026
Miami Swim Week® The Shows is known for runway lights, bold swimwear, and a little bit of beautiful chaos, but Neutrogena brought the action poolside with its Sunblock Model Casting Pool Party at Strawberry Moon.
Set against the hotel’s dreamy pastel pool deck, the event felt less like a traditional casting call and more like a sun-soaked Swim Week hangout with a purpose. Models moved around the pool in swimwear, guests mingled under turquoise umbrellas, and the whole scene had that perfect Miami mix of fashion, beauty, heat, and “wait, is this a casting or a party?” energy.
The pool became the runway for the afternoon, with models walking along the water in front of Miami Swim Week® The Shows signage. It was casual, but still camera-ready. Instead of a stiff casting room, Neutrogena created a setting that felt alive, social, and very on-brand for Miami. There were bikinis, heels, palm trees, pool reflections, and enough sunlight to make the SPF message feel extremely relevant.
At the center of the event was Neutrogena’s bright activation area, complete with Ultra Sheer sunscreen products, yellow-and-white towels, and the perfect pool party reminder: “Arrive. Apply. Unwind.” Guests could check out the sunscreen lineup while taking in the casting atmosphere around them. It gave the whole afternoon a smart beauty angle without taking away from the fun.
The best part was how naturally everything fit together. Miami Swim Week is all about swimwear, bodies, beach culture, and confidence, so a sunblock casting pool party made perfect sense. Neutrogena did not just set up a table and call it a day. The brand turned SPF into part of the event experience, making sunscreen feel like the accessory everyone actually needed.
The atmosphere was playful and relaxed, with guests moving between the pool, the Neutrogena station, and nearby brand activations. Liquid Youth also added to the beauty-meets-wellness vibe with colorful collagen drinks, giving attendees another reason to stop, sip, and stay a little longer.
By moving the casting call into a pool party setting, Neutrogena gave Miami Swim Week a daytime moment that felt fresh, social, and easy to enjoy. It had the structure of a fashion event, the vibe of a South Beach pool day, and just enough glam to remind everyone that this was still Swim Week.
In a city where the sun is basically a main character, Neutrogena’s Sunblock Model Casting Pool Party was a natural fit. It brought together models, beauty lovers, swimwear energy, and SPF in one bright, splashy afternoon.
At Strawberry Moon, the message was simple: show up, get seen, protect the glow, and maybe get cast while you’re at it.
Veggies Made Great helped fuel a family-friendly weekend of free workouts, paddleboarding, coffee, small bites, and feel-good fun at 96th Street Park.
May 18, 2026
Surfside brought the good vibes this weekend with Paddletopia 2026, a two-day wellness and outdoor lifestyle event that turned 96th Street Park into a sunny little hub for movement, community, and family-friendly fun.
Held on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event welcomed kids, adults, fitness lovers, coffee drinkers, paddleboarders, and anyone looking for a fresh-air weekend by the water. The best part? So many of the experiences were free, making it easy for families and locals to drop in, move around, and enjoy the day without overthinking it.
The workout classes were a highlight, bringing plenty of energy to the park with approachable, upbeat sessions that made wellness feel fun instead of intimidating. Between the fitness classes, paddleboarding, live music, wellness activations, and relaxed outdoor atmosphere, Paddletopia had that perfect South Florida mix of active and easygoing.
Of course, no great weekend event is complete without good bites. Veggies Made Great, an official event partner, kept guests fueled with complimentary samples of their veggie-packed favorites, including the Spinach Egg White Frittata and Lemon Blueberry Muffin. The samples were a smart fit for the day: light, wholesome, tasty, and easy to enjoy between activities. Paired with coffee and other small bites available throughout the event, it made for the kind of simple, satisfying spread that both kids and adults could get behind.
The event also had a thoughtful environmental angle through the “Paddle for Plastic” initiative with Plastic Fisherman, encouraging attendees to help clean Surfside canals in exchange for eco-friendly rewards. It added a meaningful layer to the weekend, blending wellness, community, and environmental care in a way that felt natural for a coastal town like Surfside.
Overall, Paddletopia 2026 felt like exactly what a South Florida weekend should be: outdoorsy, welcoming, active, delicious, and just a little bit sun-kissed. From free fitness classes to better-for-you snacks and community-focused fun, Surfside gave families a reason to get outside and enjoy the best of wellness by the water.
To bring a little of that Paddletopia feel-good energy home, check out more of the veggie-packed muffins, frittatas, and easy breakfast favorites from Veggies Made Great at https://www.veggiesmadegreat.com/
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