Alys Beach Crafted 2026: Celebrate Artistry, Flavor & Community | Nov 11-15

One of 30A’s favorite fall events, Alys Beach Crafted returns November 11-15, 2026, bringing five days of food, drinks, music, art, and craftsmanship to Alys Beach.

Now in its fifth year, Crafted celebrates the makers, chefs, distillers, mixologists, artists and craftspeople who bring creativity to their work. Throughout the week, guests can meet the people behind the products, learn more about their process, and enjoy a lineup of special events held throughout Alys Beach.

Tickets are now available online, with several events offering limited capacity.

A Week of Food, Art & Craft

The 2026 schedule includes intimate dinners, live music, craft beer, cocktails, hands-on art and the return of the Holiday Makers Market.

The week begins Wednesday, November 11, with the 30A Songwriters Session at the Red Loggia at Caliza. Presented in partnership with the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, the evening brings the spirit of the 30A Songwriters Festival to Alys Beach, with a singer-songwriter sharing songs and the stories behind them, along with beverages and light bites.

On Thursday, November 12, guests can choose from three Experiential Dinners, each beginning at 5 p.m.

At the Red Loggia at Caliza, Birmingham chef Rob McDaniel of Helen and Bayonet will host a family-style, multi-course dinner inspired by Southern cooking and live-fire techniques. Cocktails by José Medina Camacho of Adiós Bar and Salud Birmingham will feature spirits from Foursquare Rum Distillery.

At George’s at Alys Beach, Chef Camille Withall will prepare a multi-course dinner featuring Gulf ingredients and global influences, paired with cocktails by Nicole Greenwell of Pearl & Horn using selections from the Brown-Forman portfolio.

At The Summerhouse at The Silva, Chef Drew Dzejak and the Alys Beach Culinary team will prepare a multi-course dinner paired with wines from Menagerie. Guests will dine surrounded by the photography of David Yarrow, bringing together food, wine and art.

Friday Festivities

Friday, November 13, brings several events throughout Alys Beach.

The Holiday Makers Market opens at the Alys Beach Amphitheatre from 2 to 4:30 p.m., featuring a collection of regional artisans and handcrafted goods.

At 2:30 p.m., Cocktails & Clay takes place at The Summerhouse at The Silva. Led by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, the workshop combines cocktails and ceramics, with local ceramicist Sarah Bumanglag guiding guests as they create two clay vessels that will later be professionally glazed and kiln-fired.

That evening, the 6th Annual Firkin Fête begins at 6:30 p.m. in Central Park. The event features unique firkin beers from local and regional breweries, food from chefs across the Southeast and live music by Scott T. Smith.

Spirited Soirée

On Saturday, November 14, the Spirited Soirée returns to the North Sea Garden Walk from 1 to 4 p.m.

The afternoon brings together mixologists and distilleries for a progressive tasting of craft cocktails and spirits. Guests can meet the makers, sample different pairings and learn more about the ideas and techniques behind each drink.

Holiday Makers Market

The Holiday Makers Market continues throughout the weekend at the Alys Beach Amphitheatre.

The market is open Friday, November 13, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, November 14-15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Visitors can browse handcrafted goods from regional artisans, meet the makers, enjoy live music and get an early start on holiday shopping. Photos with Santa will also be available Saturday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.

The Holiday Makers Market is free and open to the public.

Supporting the Arts

Proceeds from Alys Beach Crafted benefit the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, a nonprofit that supports the arts through education, advocacy, funding and community programming.

The partnership helps connect Crafted’s celebration of food, music, art and craftsmanship with the broader creative community of Walton County.

For the complete schedule, event details and tickets, visit AlysBeachCrafted.com.