Bobby & Jody Grimes
Cindy & Jamie Wilkinson
Cheryl Freer & Paige Freer
Kara Kienitz & Chris Gifford
I
f you consider yourself a craft beer and spirits
connoisseur, you would have found yourself in craft beer
and spirits Heaven at the SoWal Craft & Spirits Festival.
On August 3, many guests had the fun pleasure of
attending the festival, which took place at Shades Bar & Grill.
This outdoor, tented event, consisting of more than 60 craft
beers, ciders, distilled craft spirits, and rosé wines attracted an
awesome crowd consisting of locals and visitors. As patrons
ventured around, sampling out of their ever-so-cute mini beer
cup, beer and spirit experts were there to share their knowledge.
There were food samplings provided by Shades Bar and Grill
and their sister restaurants, Pescado and Southside Slice.
Between all the samplings, cornhole tournaments, bouncy
houses, and music playing throughout the whole event, not
a face in the crowd, young or old, was having a bad time.
They even provided free transportation, thanks to one of their
sponsors, Gulf Coast Go! The best part of this entire event …
proceeds were donated to help benefi t Children’s Volunteer
Health Network, Inc. (CVHN), a local non-profi t charity.
photos & story by
Jen Deeb
Curtis Spagnola & Ty Smith
VIP Destin at Shades Bar & Grill
Jodi Lee & Kelli Moore
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