October 28, 2026
Dates: November 11–15, 2026 (Wednesday through Sunday)
Location: Alys Beach. The Holiday Makers Market is in the Amphitheatre at 30A and Somerset Street.
Admission: Ticketed events are sold online through alysbeachcrafted.com.
Crafted grew out of Alys Beach’s Firkin Fête, which debuted in 2019. Today it fills a long November weekend with tastings, dinners and a makers market, and every dollar raised goes to the Cultural Arts Alliance, Walton County’s local arts agency.
The Holiday Makers Market is the easiest way in. It runs Friday afternoon (2–4:30 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday mornings (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) in the Amphitheatre, and it’s the one part of the festival where dogs and strollers are welcome. The ticketed lineup includes a 30A Songwriters Session Wednesday at Caliza, three chef-and-spirits dinners Thursday, Firkin Fête Friday night in Central Park, and Saturday’s Spirited Soirée on the North Sea Garden Walk. Those are 21 and up, except the Be the Maker workshops. Cocktails & Clay has already sold out.
Expect lots of walking on cobblestone paths and lawns. The organizers suggest flat shoes, and chairs and outside alcohol aren’t allowed.
Before you make the drive: we confirmed this listing on alysbeachcrafted.com and the Alys Beach events calendar on October 28, 2026, nineteen days after Hurricane Isaias came ashore near Destin. Some South Walton amenities are still being repaired, so check with the organizer before you go.
Sources: Alys Beach Crafted – official site and schedule · Alys Beach Crafted – FAQ · Alys Beach – Crafted event listing