Alys Beach Crafted was created to celebrate the collaboration of talents that come together to enrich the 30A experience. Now in its fifth year, Crafted will be a weekend of events here in Alys Beach, a gathering of renowned craftspeople from around the country sharing the process, the inspiration, and the product of their craft at the Firkin Fête, Spirited Soirée, Experiential Mixology Dinners & Seminars, and the Holiday Makers Market. Alys Beach Crafted is pleased to announce that all proceeds will benefit one of our local non-profits, Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County. 

Crafted aims to bring us together in appreciation for the excellence and authenticity of the creative process, allowing us to pick up tricks-of-the-trade, add a new brew to our repertoire and add elegant, meticulously crafted goods to our collections. Refined and beautifully curated, Crafted events cultivate engagement with top artisans, distillers, brewers, chefs, and mixologists for unique, unmatched experiences and a sharing of the stories that craft tells. 

FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Songwriters Round Tables with David Ryan Harris & Chris Stills at Caliza, 6PM -In partnership with the beneficiary of Alys Beach Crafted, the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), we are proud to present a new event that pays homage to the CAA’s signature event, the 30A Songwriters Festival. The Songwriters Round Table will feature American singer-songwriters and 30A Songwriters Festival favorites, David Ryan Harris and Chris Stills. Cozy up in the Red Loggia at Caliza and listen to the sweet sounds of two renowned musicians, enjoying the stories behind the lyrics as you experience this intimate showcase. Beverages and light bites will be provided.

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Experiential Dinner, Boat Drinks + Worthy Park Rum at the Red Loggia, 5PM- Take a vacation (from your vacation) with this Experiential Dinner presented by Boat Drinks (St. Augustine, FL) and Worthy Park's (Lluidas Vale, Jamaica) award-winning rums. The warm glow of Caliza's Reg Loggia is the tropical evening backdrop to explore the authentic Jamaican rums of Worthy Park, led by Whitney Hobbs (Boat Drinks) and Zan Kong (Worthy Park). You'll learn how to look beyond color and proof to explore the true markers of rum style, flavour and character. Come prepared to challenge the old cliches about rum and discover one of the most diverse spirit categories in the world! Just like in Jamaica, when there is good rum, there is good food. Boat Drink's Captain, Rob Crabtree, will be at the culinary helm to take you on a tour of tropical delights spanning the Caribbean and the Gulf Coast. All the while you'll have frosty, tropical cocktails in hand, and you'll understand why we say "Boat Drinks is a state of mind"!

Experiential Dinner, Brown Forman Takeover at Fonville Press, 5PM - Brown-Forman and its premium spirits portfolio will team up with the Fonville Press bar to present a fresh, innovative cocktail experience featuring world-famous brands Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Tequila Herradura, and Diplomático Rum. With a multi-course dinner from the talented Fonville Press team, paired with Crafted mixologists' cocktails, guests can settle in for a warm, inspiring evening, showcasing some of Crafted’s most creative and talented personalities. This immersive cocktail dinner promises an elevated night of fun, bringing together a community of shared talent and genuine joy in gathering good people around the table.

Experiential Dinner, with Adios' Bars Jose Medina Camacho featuring Heavy Met'l Premium Imports and The Alys Beach Culinary Team, Papilio Park, 5pm - Set beneath the stars and the olive trees of Papilio Park, this Experiential Mixology Dinner pairs James Beard Finalist Jose Medina Camacho of Salud Taqueria and Adios Bar (Birmingham, AL) with the tequila and Mexican Rums of Heavy Met'l Premium Imports (Austin, TX) alongside the talents of Alys Beach Culinary.  Expect a spirited journey through the bold, expressive landscapes of Oaxaca, Jalisco, and beyond as this colorful crew paints a bold, freshly approached, and thoughtfully composed collection of dishes and beverages, connecting us with their stories and inspirations along the way.

Friday, November 14, 2025

The Craft Behind Alys Beach Architecture Tour, 1:00 – 2:30PM - Walk the pedestrian paths and alleys of Alys Beach with Marieanne Khoury-Vogt, Alys Beach Town Architect and full-time resident of 20+ years alongside husband and partner, Erik Vogt. Marieanne and Erik have shepherded the master planned vision of the town, helping to define a new architectural language informed by the resilience of Bermuda and the classical traditions of the Mediterranean, enhanced by their own inclinations toward Moorish influences and detailing inspired by their travels and connections to different parts of the world. You’re sure to see Alys through new eyes as you learn more about the intentionality behind every detail and hear about the intensely thoughtful planning of the town. Walking through Alys Beach, Marieanne will share the stories behind the craft of architectural design and the shaping of a town that continues to inspire and captivate, imparting fresh insights into what makes Alys so special. 

Holiday Makers Market in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre, 2PM-4:30PM - Join us in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre on Friday, November 15, 2024 from 2 – 4:30 PM, Saturday, November 16 from 10AM – 2PM and Sunday, November 17 from 10AM – 2PM for the Alys Beach Crafted Holiday Makers Market. These thoughtfully chosen 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 as folks shop through the Amphitheatre in pursuit of beautifully curated gifts for their loved ones in preparation for the upcoming holidays. Enjoy live music while perusing the Makers Market and enjoy a selection of treats and refreshments available for purchase from surrounding Merchants. Photos with Santa will be available during select times during the Holiday Makers Market. **This event is free and open to the public.**

Firkin Fête in Central Park, 6:30PM-9PM - Join us for our 5^th Annual Firkin Fête on November 14^th, 2024 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. The firkins, each an 11-gallon keg, are unique in that no one, including the brewers themselves, can know what the final product will taste like until the firkins are tapped for the event. Firkin Fête will also feature live music performances and the culinary creations of chefs from throughout the southeast. This festive evening is not to be missed!

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Holiday Makers Market in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre, 10AM-2PM - Join us in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre on Friday, November 15, 2024 from 2 – 4:30 PM, Saturday, November 16 from 10AM – 2PM and Sunday, November 17 from 10AM – 2PM for the Alys Beach Crafted Holiday Makers Market. These thoughtfully chosen 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 as folks shop through the Amphitheatre in pursuit of beautifully curated gifts for their loved ones in preparation for the upcoming holidays. Enjoy live music while perusing the Makers Market and enjoy a selection of treats and refreshments available for purchase from surrounding Merchants. Photos with Santa will be available during select times during the Holiday Makers Market. **This event is free and open to the public.**

Be the Maker Workshop with Sugarbird 30A on the Splash Pad at the Alys Beach Amphitheatre, 11AM
Join Sugarbird 30A for a beautifully curated Be the Maker workshop, celebrating the delicate, whimsical artistry of pressed florals. With an abundant array of blooms and botanical textures at your fingertips, Sonnie and Emily will walk you through creating your own one-of-a-kind floral composition using the time-honored process of pressing flowers.
This intimate gathering invites cheerful creativity and camaraderie, complemented by light bites, refreshments, and thoughtful guidance in technique and design. Each participant will create an 8” X 8” pressed floral arrangement, elegantly framed – an artful keepsake to gift or to grace a special space in your own home.

Spirited Soirée on the North Pedestrian Path, 1PM-4PM - Spirited Soirée features an extensive gallery of cocktails crafted collaboratively in the pairing of specially selected mixologists and small-batch craft distilleries. On Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 1-4 pm, guests will have the opportunity to taste both the neat spirits and the crafted cocktail as each mixologist-distillery team reveals insights into the process and inspiration behind their creations. Enjoy specialty canapés, light bites, and desserts from the best culinary teams in the Southeast as you explore the vast collection of hand-crafted cocktails and spirits, and take home some of the new concepts, trends, and products currently setting the beverage world a-buzz.

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Holiday Makers Market in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre, 10AM-2PM - Join us in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre on Friday, November 15, 2024 from 2 – 4:30 PM, Saturday, November 16 from 10AM – 2PM and Sunday, November 17 from 10AM – 2PM for the Alys Beach Crafted Holiday Makers Market. These thoughtfully chosen 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 as folks shop through the Amphitheatre in pursuit of beautifully curated gifts for their loved ones in preparation for the upcoming holidays. Enjoy live music while perusing the Makers Market and enjoy a selection of treats and refreshments available for purchase from surrounding Merchants. Photos with Santa will be available during select times during the Holiday Makers Market. **This event is free and open to the public.**

Children's Be the Maker with Marilou Doodles at the Splash Pad in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre, 11AM.

This special edition of the Be the Maker series is for the kids! While you enjoy exploring the Holiday Makers Market, we invite your children to join artist Marilu Morgan of Marilu Doodles for an Alys Beach Crafted edition of her beloved Craft Club. In this hands-on workshop, young makers will craft their very own custom canvas stocking—perfect for adding a personal touch to their room or seasonal décor. With Marilu’s expert guidance, they will paint and personalize a canvas stocking, embellish with bits and bobbles, and all the while learn simple but foundational design techniques.

While your family may already have its set of cherished holiday stockings, this custom keepsake is sure to capture a moment in each child’s artistic expression – their time in Alys Beach, their favorite holiday traditions, or simply their favorite childhood delights. A cheerful, festive, creative experience to commemorate time spent in this special place.

Pickleball & Picklebacks at ZUMA Wellness Center, 12PM-3PM -Join fellow spectators at the 2nd Annual Pickleball & Picklebacks event, held at ZUMA Wellness Center on Sunday, November 16th from 12-3 pm with 8 teams of two participating in the pickleball tournament. As the finale for Alys Beach Crafted’s week of events, Pickleball & Picklebacks will feature an expansive brunch spread from Alys Beach Culinary in addition to pickle inspired cocktails and, of course, the namesake pickleback (traditionally a shot of neat whiskey chased with a shot of pickle brine). A full bar will be available, as well. Please note, if interested in participating in the pickleball tournament, a pickleball team is a separate cost.