Deering Seafood Festival and Chef's Table on the Bay at the Deering Estate postponed until further notice

As the community deals with the public health threat of COVID-19, in an abundance of caution, the Deering Seafood Festival scheduled for March 29th and Chef’s Table on the Bay scheduled for March 27th at the Deering Estate will be postponed until further notice. Information regarding tickets purchased for these events has been emailed directly to ticket buyers and can also be found on the Deering Estate website. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.

As a Miami-Dade County Park, the Deering Estate is an entity of Miami-Dade County and is strictly following all procedures and protocols as outlined through the Mayor’s office, which is providing real-time updates through its regular communication with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the Florida Department of Health. We encourage you to review that information at www.miamidade.gov/coronavirus. 

We are closely monitoring Coronavirus (COVID-19) and will follow all recommended procedures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Florida Department of Health.

Individuals in Miami-Dade County who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should call the Florida Department of Health at 305-324-2400. If traveling to a medical office or facility, call ahead.

The Florida Department of Health has a dedicated call center for COVID-19 questions and concerns. The phone number is 866-779-6121, or you can email [email protected]. 

About the Deering Estate Foundation
For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, The Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering's cherished1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c)3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate. DeeringEstate.org/Foundation.

About the Deering Estate
The Deering Estate preserves the 1920s era Miami estate of Charles Deering, Chicago industrialist, early preservationist, environmentalist, art collector, philanthropist and first chairman of the International Harvester Company. The Deering Estate is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. From kayak tours to butterfly/bird walks and guided museum tours, the Deering Estate has a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy!