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- Escape to the tropics with an Experiential Mixology Dinner journey led by Boat Drinks (St. Augustine, FL) and Worthy Park’s (Lluidas Vale, Jamaica) award-winning rum. From within the warm glow of Caliza’s Red Loggia, this is sure to be a lively evening with Boat Drinks’ Rob Crabtree at the helm, cooking up a menu inspired by Caribbean, Floridian, and Gulf Coast travels and focused on fresh, sustainably sourced seafood with plant- and land-based options for the landlubbers. Accompanying the dinner, the rum-based cocktails presented by Whitney Hobbs and Worthy Park’s Zan Kong are sure to float the poolside, frosty and festive “Boat Drinks” spirit!

Experiential Dinner, Brown Foreman Takeover at Fonville Press, 5PM - Brown Foreman takes over the Fonville Press bar with Crafted mixologists creating fresh, innovative cocktails featuring Brown Foreman’s premium spirits. With culinary provisions from the talented Fonville Press team, who will present a multi-course dinner accompanied by craft cocktail pairings, cozy up for a warm, inspiring evening with some of Crafted’s boldest and most creative personalities. This Experiential Mixology Dinner is sure to be a rowdy evening of merrymaking with a community of shared talent and genuine joy for 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

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 craft cocktails from hand-selected mixologists from all over the country on Saturday, November 15, 2025 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.

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 - The 2nd Annual Pickleball & Picklebacks event will be held at ZUMA Wellness Center on Sunday, November 16th from 12 - 3 pm with 8 teams participating in the first of many pickleball tournaments to come! 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. We know this new event is sure to be a big dill!