This year, as we see life returning to the fullness of time before it went a little pear-shaped, our events have welcomed our homeowners and guests, friends and participants back with a bang! With higher demand than we have ever experienced, our community has definitely been ready to gather, to celebrate, and to raise money for worthy causes.
Back in February’s end, the 10th Annual 30A Wine Festival held nine events over five days, with every ticket sold out and an extraordinary turnout. Tasting Bourbons and beers to accompany the best in Southern barbeque, and dancing to the quirky, upbeat tunes of The Cleverlys, B3 (or Bourbon, Beer & Butts) followed our kick-off wine dinner and special wine and beer partnership dinner, mixology seminar, a themed rum dinner and the traditional Champagne & Oysters event. Saturday’s Grand Tasting showcase was as grand and exquisite as always, followed by the moving and elegant Gospel Brunch and favorite finale, Rosé & Croquet. 30A Wine Festival raised $75,000 for the Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN), a contribution that every guest, participant, contributor, and Alys Beach homeowner can be proud to have been a part of.
Last month, we held the 15th Annual Digital Graffiti Festival here in Alys Beach. Following two years of augmented formatting with a virtual DG and a drive-thru, we were all extremely excited to hold this unique and magical digital projection arts festival in its full format. Festivities were kicked off the winning artists announced during the VIE Garden Party on the Gulf Green. With attendance larger than ever for both evenings of Digital Graffiti, the energy, the art, the food and drink, and the music converged for a vibrant, exceptional experience.
Heading into the summer months, we look forward to continuing to gather and celebrate. Our Sinfonia Goes Pops Memorial Day celebration was spectacular, and we look forward to celebrating the 4th of July with music and fireworks as well. Raw & Juicy hosts regular live music performances in the courtyard and Wine & Song continues at NEAT every Tuesday, along with concerts, children’s plays, movies, theatrical Improv sessions, tie dye t-shirt making and more for our friends and neighbors in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre; tennis mixers, sound healing events and bootcamps with the ZUMA team for homeowners and rental guests; and trivia, cooking demo nights, oysters & caviar evenings, live music, and gatherings at the Beach Club exclusively for our homeowners. We also continue to hold special spirits and wine tastings with the NEAT team and our themed Supper Club series.
Keep an eye on our events page to stay informed of upcoming events. We invite you to enjoy the magic of events at Alys Beach as you build your Life Defined here in this special place, and look forward to celebrating with you throughout the remainder of 2022.
