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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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