Alys Beach Crafted Oct 25-28 In Alys Beach

Alys Beach Crafted will be held October 25-28 in Alys Beach, Florida.

Come out and enjoy Alys Beach Crafted to include Makers Market on Friday and Saturday (free and open to the public), as well as a variety of ticketed sessions each day including art/craft workshops, cocktail seminars, Spirited Soirée, and Firkin Fête. See the schedule of events for Alys Beach Crafted 2023 and get your tickets early!

The fall festival celebrates the collaboration of talents that come together to enrich the 30A experience and aims to tell the stories of crafted beverages, culinary experiences, artistry and workmanship. All proceeds will benefit Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County.

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Maker's Market will be held two days in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre: Friday October 27 from 3-6pm, and Saturday, October 28 from 12-4pm. Artisans will present their works, showcase their craft, their inspiration, and their stories. These products, representing the best in regional workmanship, will be available for purchase. Enjoy live music while perusing the Makers Market and enjoy a selection of treats and refreshments available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public.

The 3rd annual Firkin Fête takes place Friday, October 27 from 6:30- 9pm in Central Park. Firkin Fête features a unique tasting experience as we tap firkins of beer created by local and regional breweries. Firkin Fête will feature live music performances and the culinary creations of chefs from throughout the southeast. This festive evening is not to be missed! ticketed event

Alys Beach Crafted events will take place from Oct 25 til Oct 28 throughout the beach town. See the website for the entire schedule and get tickets to your favorite spirited seminars, tastings and parties.

Alys Beach Crafted 2023 SCHEDULE

Wednesday Oct 25
Emerald Coast Story Tellers
Firepit Park 4-6:30pm
Cozy up around the Pedestrian Path Firepit for an evening celebrating the craft of written and spoken word. Gather around the fire with Emerald Coast Story Tellers to hear from local writers during an open mic night paired with beverages and light bites. ticketed event

Thursday Oct 26
Story of Agave with Lou Bank
Papilio Park 4-6pm
Enjoy an afternoon exploring unique agave spirits from mezcaleros, distillers who produce mezcal, who are receiving funding and support from 818 Tequila and S.A.C.R.E.D. Agave as they work to preserve their cultural history. Expect to learn more about mezcal, have the opportunity to taste it neat as well as in a cocktail. ticketed event

Wine Seminar with Sarah Pierre
NEAT 4-6pm
Join wine extraordinaire Sarah Pierre, owner of 3 Parks Wine Shop in Atlanta, GA, during her wine focused seminar at NEAT Bottle Shop & Tasting Room. Sarah will introduce you to new wines that fit nicely in your palate that you may have never tried if you hadn’t simply been told, if you like this, you’ll love this! ticketed event

Friday Oct 27
Alys Beach Crafted Makers Market
Alys Beach Amphitheatre
3-6pm
Join us in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre on Friday, October 27 from 3-6 PM and on Saturday, October 28 from 12-4 PM for the Alys Beach Crafted Makers Market. Artisans will present their works, showcase their craft, and share their stories. These products, representing the best in regional workmanship, will be available for purchase. Enjoy live music while perusing the Makers Market and enjoy a selection of treats and refreshments available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public.

Coffee Cocktails with Jose Medina Camacho
Holiday Café 1:30-3:30pm
With the trend of Espresso Martinis on the rise, we take a moment to explore all that coffee and spirits have to offer! A duo like no other, one part energizing and one part fun, learn more about the relationship between your average cup of joe and how it can transform your favorite nightly libation into a unique pairing. The Holiday Café team pairs up with mixologist Jose Medina Camacho to talk about the tasting notes and how to craft coffee cocktails. ticketed event

Be the Maker Class with Justin Gaffrey
Amphitheatre 4-6pm
Join premier local artist Justin Gaffrey in creating your own bright, bold, abstract floral artwork. Justin is the founder of the iconic acrylic sculpting paint company Gaffrey Art Material. You will be provided with exclusive Gaffrey Art Material products to swipe, pipe, and sculpt unique florals out of paint. Justin will provide individualized instruction throughout class, and you will go home with your own 16x20 Abstract Floral painting. ticketed event

Spirited Seminar: Mr. Potato Head Cocktail Theory with Miles & Neal
ZUMA Lawn 4-6pm
Cocktail Creation Seminar & Challenge. Learn the core “building blocks” of creating a cocktail and what is required to make it a balanced beverage. After learning the ins and outs from your cocktail connoisseurs, guests will have the opportunity to create their own cocktail. Each cocktail will be presented as a part of a competition for best cocktail! ticketed event

Spirited Seminar: Reduce, Reuse, Imbibe with Sip of Paradise
Gulf Green 4-6pm
Learn from the women behind A Sip of Paradise, a non-profit that provides a plethora of resources for hospitality professionals and encourages and maintains the use of their community garden. Keyatta Mincey-Parker and Stephanie Saputo will educate and provide useful tips on how to reduce your waste whether you’re creating one cocktail or cocktails for a crowd as they show you how to intentionally pick your ingredients, use sustainable liquors, and more! ticketed event

Firkin Fête
Central Park 6:30-9pm
Join us for our 3rd Annual Firkin Fête on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 6:30- 9 pm in Central Park. Firkin Fête features a unique tasting experience as we tap firkins of beer created by local and regional breweries. Firkin Fête will feature live music performances and the culinary creations of chefs from throughout the southeast. This festive evening is not to be missed! ticketed event

Saturday Oct 28
Alys Beach Crafted Makers Market
Alys Beach Amphitheatre 12-4pm
Join us in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre on Friday, October 27 from 3-6 PM and on Saturday, October 28 from 12-4 PM for the Alys Beach Crafted Makers Market. Artisans will present their works, showcase their craft, and share their stories. These products, representing the best in regional workmanship, will be available for purchase. Enjoy live music while perusing the Makers Market and enjoy a selection of treats and refreshments available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public.

Spirited Seminar: Music and Cocktails
ZUMA Lawn 11am-1pm
Match the mood in this unique but quintessential pairing of craft cocktails and melodies. Featuring the owner of cocktail bar Continental Drift in Birmingham, AL, Eric Bennett, and master mixologist, Ricky Lyn of Las Vegas, these mixologists will fine tune your cocktail skills as they take you for a spin that will hit all the right notes! ticketed event

Spirited Seminar: Boat Drinks
Gulf Green 11am-1pm
Boat Drinks... Whether you're imbibing on a boat, on a beach, or in a pool, the captains of Boat Drinks (yes, that's really their bar's name) will take you on a leisure cruise of knowledge on this frosty topic. Whitney Hobbs & Rob Crabtree will teach you how to quickly whip up some frosty treats for you and your crew, so you can beat the heat and get back to lounging. ticketed event

Be The Maker Class with Jeni Bailey
Amphitheatre 12:30pm & 2pm (two sessions)
Join renowned leather artisan Jeni Bailey, the mastermind behind En Lieu Design Co., for an unforgettable workshop experience. Discover the art of leather crafting as Jeni shares her expertise and guides attendees through the process of creating their very own leather masterpieces. During this hands-on workshop, you will have the opportunity to craft two exquisite leather coasters and a unique leather credit card holder, tailored to their individual taste. Two sessions: 12:30pm and 2:00pm with (10) attendees per session. ticketed event

Spirited Soirée
Pedestrian Path 3-6pm
The Saturday afternoon Soirée features tropical libations from Boat Drinks Bar mixologists Whitney Hobbs and Rob Crabtree paired with Back Bar Project, Jose Medina of Adios Bar paired with El Viaje Raicilla, Ricky Lyn of Singani63 will introduce this signature Bolivian spirit with a rich and compelling history, and Miles Macquarrie of Kimball House will pour, and create craft cocktails with, the unique spirits of Haus Alpenz. Attendee favorites from the inaugural festival, the talented women of Sip of Paradise, Keyatta Mincey Parker and Stephanie Saputo, return to pour spirits from Spiribam, and local favorite, Distillery 98, will pour their small batch, hyper-sustainable Half Shell Vodka.

 Our mixology and distillery experts look forward to sharing sips neat and crafted as much as they look forward to sharing about their individual artistries. Plan to stay a moment to glean insights from the masters as they share trends, tips, and inspirations to add skill and intrigue to your own beverage game.

 To compliment the afternoon’s libations, enjoy the thoughtful culinary creations of Alys Beach Culinary, Ravello Ristorante, Idyll Hound Proper and Seagar’s.