Cozy up around the Pedestrian Path Firepit for an evening celebrating the craft of written and spoken word. In partnership with the Emerald Coast Storytellers, we 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, Liquid Courage. Hear from keynote…

Firepit Park on the North Pedestrian Path

Agave is much more than just a plant and S.A.C.R.E.D. Agave is working to utilize these plants to help improve the lives in rural Mexican communities where heritage agave spirits are made. Join us at Papilio Park to enjoy an afternoon exploring unique agave spirits from mezcaleros, distillers who produce mezcal, who are receiving funding and support from 818 Tequila…

Papilio Park

If you like this, then you’ll love this! You’ll be hearing lots of this phrase from 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 help you open your palate and mind as she explores wines in your everyday repertoire and introduces…

NEAT Bottle Shop & Tasting Room

We invite you to meet, greet and toast at NEAT! Stop into NEAT for a bartender meet and greet experience featuring a special cocktail menu as we kick off Alys Beach Crafted weekend! NEAT will exclusively showcase unique spirits that will be featured at Alys Beach Crafted as well as cocktail creations spun from the creative bartending team behind NEAT…

Neat Bottle Shop & Tasting Room

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 Cafe'

Join us in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 3-6 PM and on Saturday, October 28 from 12-4 PM for the Alys Beach Crafted Makers Market. The 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. Enjoy…

Alys Beach Amphitheatre

Join acclaimed local artist, Justin Gaffrey, for a captivating artistic experience where you can unleash your creativity and craft your very own masterpiece. In this engaging workshop, you'll have the opportunity to experiment exclusively with Gaffrey Art Material products, using unique techniques like swiping, piping, and sculpting. As you delve into your artistic journey, Justin will provide individualized instruction throughout…

Alys Beach Amphitheatre

Cocktail Creation Seminar & Challenge; Learn the core “building blocks” of creating a cocktail and what is required to make it a balanced beverage from Miles Macquarrie of The Kimball House and Neal Bodenheimer of Cure Nola. After learning the ins and outs from your cocktail connoisseurs, the guests will have the opportunity to use a plethora of ingredients they…

The Lawn at ZUMA Wellness Center

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…

Gulf Green

Join us for our 3rd Annual Firkin Fête on 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. The firkins, each an 11-gallon keg, are unique in that no one, including the brewers themselves, can know what the final product…

Central Park

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 Singani63, these mixologists will fine tune your cocktail skills as they take you for a spin that will hit all the right notes!

Lawn at ZUMA Wellness Center

Boat Drinks... living by the Gulf, we've all had our fair share, but what do you really know about them? 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…

Gulf Green

Join us in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 3-6 PM and on Saturday, October 28 from 12-4 PM for the Alys Beach Crafted Makers Market. The 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. Enjoy…

Alys Beach Amphitheatre

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…

Alys Beach Amphitheatre

Spirited Soirée features craft cocktails from hand-selected mixologists from all over the country on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 3-6 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…

North Pedestrian Path