The third annual Alys Beach Crafted festival will be held this November 13-17, 2024 in celebration of the talents that come together to enrich the experience of life along the Scenic Highway 30A stretch of Florida’s Emerald Coast and beyond. 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, the Holiday Makers Market, and Pickleball & Picklebacks.

Tickets for the Crafted events can be purchased online here.

All proceeds from Alys Beach Crafted will benefit the non-profit organization, the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, significantly impacting the local arts community through leadership, advocacy, funding, programs, and education.

Below is the full schedule of events:

Cozy up around the Pedestrian Path Firepit for an evening celebrating the craft of written and spoken word. In partnership with the Emerald Coast Story Tellers, gather around the fire to hear from local writers as well as our participating Alys Beach Crafted talent as they share stories centered around the theme for the evening, Roots & Wings. 

Savor the Coast

A Coastal Tasting and Dinner Experience at Papilio Park, with Lou Bank, Miles Macquarrie, John Harley of Serenoa Shellfish and Alys Beach’s Chef Drew Dzejak. 

Sacred Agave’s Lou Bank, Serenoa Shellfish’s John Harley, and Shiny Dimes Oyster Farm’s Miles Macquarrie are teaming up to host our Alys Beach Crafted Savor the Coast dinner, where flavors harmonize between fresh Gulf and bay catches paired with a variety of agave spirits. We’ll begin this tasting exploration with a journey through different coastal regions of Mexico, exploring such agave spirits as tequila, mezcal, and raicilla, complemented by regional bay oysters and the savoring of both the tasting elements and the stories behind each varietal. Not only will you gain insights into the world of agave spirits, but this team will share their professional tips for properly shucking your oysters! Following the tasting, enjoy a three-course coastal dinner prepared by Alys Beach’s own Chef Drew Dzejak with agave spirit cocktails crafted by master mixologist, Miles Macquarrie of the Kimball House (Decatur, GA). 

La Dolce Vita

An Italian Inspired Dinner and Beverage Journey at the Red Loggia, with Qadeem Hassan, Jose Medina and the Essential’s Chef Victor King & Chef Kristen Hall. 

The Essential & Bar La Fete in Birmingham’s proprietor Victor King and Kristen Hall team up with mixologists Qadeem Hassan (The Essential) and Jose Medina (Adios Bar) to provide a journey through the flavors of the Italian Mediterranean. Deriving inspiration from the sensory experiences found coasting the enchanting canals of Venice and strolling the charming streets of Rome, we’ll be transported as we explore the region through cocktails and wines paired with delectable Italian Mediterranean cuisine. Set with an elegant ambiance and accented with the refreshing sparkle of the Spritz, join us as we celebrate the abundance of La Dolce Vita! 

Garden to Table

A Gathering Around a Garden-Fresh Culinary and Mixology Celebration, with Raw & Juicy’s Jenifer Kuntz and Chef Michael Sichel, and SIP of Paradise’s Keyatta Mincey Parker 

Garden elements inform a cocktail and dining experience designed to gather neighbors and friends around the table with Raw & Juicy and the SIP of Paradise team (Atlanta, GA). This experiential mixology dinner blends culinary and craft cocktail creativity in a slow, soulful savoring of good food, good drink, and good company – a celebration of natural bounty and freshly sourced ingredients enjoyed straight from the garden to the table. 

Holiday Makers Market

Alys Beach Amphitheatre | 2 – 4:30PM 

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 at select times during the Holiday Makers Market. This event is free and open to the public. 

Spirited Seminar with Boat Drinks and Ricky Lyn

The Lawn at ZUMA | 2 – 5PM 

This year’s Spirited Seminar presents as a vivacious, multifaceted series with Boat Drinks Bar’s Whitney Hobbs and Rob Crabtree (St. Augustine, FL) and Singani 63’s Ricky Lyn (Miami, FL). With two approaches to imparting their mixology prowess – and no shortage of personality! – these masters will share their expert tips and insights as they walk you through innovative, interactive cocktail presentations. Our dynamic Boat Drinks duo will start things off showing you how to put the most current and creative spin on the ingredients commonly found in our liquor cabinets with Cabinet Creations. Ricky Lyn will then take us on a first-class global journey with his World in a Glass explorations – an adventure via elevated, destination-derived ingredients and mixology preparations. Speaking to all levels of experience, the Spirited Seminar is designed to expand and elevate your home cocktail game in a casual, lively, interactive afternoon. 

Firkin Fête

Central Park | 6:30 – 9PM 

The 4th Annual 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! 

Be the Maker with Laura Patrick of Lello Co. Acrylic Workshop: Redfish on Canvas

Alys Beach Amphitheatre | 10AM – 12PM 

Enjoy a morning of artistic expression – and fun! — with Lello Co. artist and entrepreneur, Laura Patrick (Tallahassee, FL). Participants will turn a blank canvas into a work of art creating their own 8″ x 10″ redfish painting. All materials and instruction are included, and no prior painting experience is needed. Attendees will experiment with brushes and color learning to mix acrylics and achieve different line weights and shapes. Enjoy a gift with class purchase from Lello Co. valued at $40. Space is limited to 20 students, so be sure to register and invite friends to register with you! 

Be the Maker with Laura Patrick of Lello Co. Ornament Workshop: Fronds on Ceramic

Alys Beach Amphitheatre | 12:30 – 1:30PM 

Enjoy an afternoon of artistic expression — and fun! — with Lello Co. artist and entrepreneur, Laura Patrick. Participants will turn a blank ceramic ornament into a work of art creating their own hand-painted frond ornament, perfect to don on your own Christmas tree or gift to a loved one. All materials and instruction are included, and no prior painting experience is needed. Attendees will experiment with brushes and color learning to mix acrylics and achieve different line weights and shapes. Space is limited to 20 students, so be sure to register and invite friends to register with you! 

Spirited Soirée

North Sea Garden Walk Pedestrian Path | 1 – 4PM 

Spirited Soirée features craft cocktails from hand-selected mixologists from all over the country on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 1-4 pm. We have paired the mixologists with designated distilleries to create the perfect cocktail. Guests will have the opportunity to taste the spirits both neat and in the curated cocktail, and will hear from the distillers and mixologists on the inspiration and process behind each unique pairing. Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails and spirits, and take home some of the new concepts, trends, and products currently setting the beverage world a-buzz. 

Holiday Makers Market

Alys Beach Amphitheatre | 10 AM – 2 PM

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 at select times during the Holiday Makers Market. This event is free and open to the public.

Pickleball & Picklebacks

ZUMA Wellness Center | 12 – 3 PM 

The inaugural Pickleball & Picklebacks event will debut at ZUMA Wellness Center on Sunday, November 17th from 12-3 PM with 8 teams participating in the first of many pickleball tournaments to come! With the final event rounding out Alys Beach Crafted’s week of events, Pickleball & Picklebacks will feature a stunning brunch spread from Alys Beach Culinary in addition to pickle-inspired cocktails and of course, the ever-classic pickleback shot. A full bar will be available, as well. We know this new event is sure to be a big dill! 

For more info, visit the Alys Beach Crafted website. Follow Alys Beach on Facebook  and Instagram for updates.