H
undreds of people obeyed the Hopken when they came out to have fun and
drink good beer at the 2019 Craftathon on May 5, at the Fort Walton Beach
Landing Park. Festival goers had fun sampling some great brews from big
local breweries and home brewers alike, at the sold-out event. With dreams
to create a beer festival that highlights why they fell in love with the craft beer industry,
while doing good for others at the same event, the Craftathon team put together a festival
like no other to raise funds with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Arc of the Emerald
Coast, a nonprofit organization which works with adults and children with cognitive,
intellectual, and developmental disabilities. They also focus on abilities, respect, choice
for all and encourage active citizenship and inclusion in every community.
photos & story by
Zhalman Harris
VIP Destin at Fort Walton Beach Landing
Craftathon
BEER FESTIVAL
BEER FESTIVAL
2019
2019
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Mary Brija & Andrea Korenek
Kelsey & Jake Small
Ryan Stevens, Adrian Rodriguez, Daniel Lopez & Bradley Collins
Tara Montegut & Brittney Sullivan
Amber Utton & Karl Freehling
Brian & Kristen Detweiler
Katie Davis & Kimberly Del Carmen
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