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August Special Events & Festivals in Miami

By Dawn Muench-Pace, About.com

Miami Spice Month

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August is still steamy summertime in Miami, with intense heat and some rain. Most festivals are held during more hospitable months, but you can still dine well, and do some dancing, when visiting in August.

Miami Spice Restaurant Month
During the months of August and September, many of Miami's finest restaurants offer lunches and dinners at low fixed prices. This is a great chance to try something new each day and save money at the same time!

Miami Salsa Congress
July 31 - August 2, 2009
Showing 80 live showcases, plenty of salsa dancing for participants, and dance workshops with the world's best instructors.

Rewind/Fast Forward Film & Video Festival
August 20-23, 2009
Exploring all facets of documentary filmmaking, film and video preservation and history, and the use of archival images in productions.

International Ballet Festival of Miami
August 28 - September 20, 2009
Featuring performances by world-renowned dance companies from Europe, and North, Central and South America.

Summer Ballroom Cabaret Series
August 29, 2009
Summer series of electic and world music artists at Deering Estate.

Free Sundays at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Every Sunday in August and September
Get free admission every Sunday to this premier research and education-based garden.

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