Digital Graffiti Alys Beach0June 7 & 8, 2013

By 30aeats.com @Eater30A

Digital Graffiti tickets are limited and selling fast as the June 7-8 festival week is here. Tickets are available for Friday and Saturday night’s festival online at digitalgraffiti.com, at Fonville Press in Alys Beach and YOLO headquarters in Miramar Beach. Beginning Wednesday, tickets will additionally be available at the box office across from Fonville Press.

Friday night’s $50 ticket includes an official DG T shirt and Saturday night’s $100 ticket includes a T-shirt and Tervis tumbler. Children’s tickets (12 and under) are available for $20, Friday night only.

New areas of interest this year include “The Pink Tent,” on McGee Drive, featuring aerialists, music, a cocktail lounge and gathering spot for guests to enjoy. The Cathead Vodka Lounge overlooking Lake Marilyn will provide guests a jaw-dropping view of the festival lights, in addition to a bar with beer,wine and DG2013’s signature drink “The Cat’s Pajamas.”  Central Park will be brimming with interactive exhibits including a Lite Brite Jumbo, CosmoPod, black light painting and glow in the dark hoola hoops…all ideal for families to enjoy.

Food will be available this year including Firecracker chicken, gravy and cheese fries from Caliza Restaurant and a variety of gourmet sandwiches from Foodie Dietrich’s Truck, and cupcakes from Sweet Henrietta’s.

A landing pad for limos and cabs dropping off and picking up guests will be located along 30A between Fonville Press and Charlie’s Donut Truck on the south side of the road, along West Sugar Lump Lane and marked by signs.

Digital Graffiti is teaming up with Quality Imports BMW and offering daily test-drives of ten BMW’s at Alys Beach June 3-7, from 10-6pm daily. When drivers test drive, they’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win a set of luggage. Test drive is located under the white tent at the Alys Beach amphitheater on 30A (Must be 21 and older with a valid driver’s license to drive.)

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Friday evening’s “Gallery Stroll,” allows guests to interact with visiting artists discussing their work with a in a salon-style setting. 8:30-11pm.

Saturday night’s festivities kick off with “Meet Me at The Red Carpet ” at Fonville Press from 6-8:30 pm on Saturday when the festival gates open. Tapas and cocktails will be available for purchase and a signature VIEtini served to those guests who walk the red carpet.  Sponsored by VIE Magazine, the pre party will offer guests the opportunity to enjoy cocktails, listen to tunes by DJ Lady Muse and have their picture taken to be published in VIE Magazine and online at VIEzine.com.

Saturday evening’s festivities include a poolside party at the architecturally acclaimed Caliza Pool featuring DJ Wizz Kid, cocktails and dancing. 8:30-Midnight.

WHERE TO STAY:

Visit alysbeach.com to book your courtyard home rental on site, or call 1-866-732-9276.

Alys Beach offers gorgeous beach homes for vacation rentals so guests can experience the luxurious side of small-town beachside living on a short-term basis. Vacation rentals range from three to five bedrooms and from around 2,000 to 3,000 square feet.

Book your rental for Digital Graffiti directly with Sandcastle Escapes and receive $10 off your Friday night event ticket and $20 off Saturday night ticket. Offer limited to two discounted tickets per room reservation. Call 1-866-626-4208 or visit sandcastleescapes.com to book your stay.

For a variety of vacation rentals offsite in neighboring communities, Sandcastle Escapes Vacation Rentals offers the largest selection of luxurious homes, condos and cottages in the South Walton and Destin areas. The Castle Concierge offers full-service amenities for guests interested in bike rentals, beach chair rentals, stand-up paddle boarding, charter fishing, dinner reservations and more. Visit sandcastleescapes.com or call (866) 626-4208.

THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS:

Visit South Walton, InFocus and Quality Imports BMW

For more information, please email  events@alysbeach.com, call (toll-free) 1-866-481-8390 or visit digitalgraffiti.com.

ABOUT DIGITAL GRAFFITI

Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is the world’s first outdoor projection art festival, with artists using the latest technologies to create original works that are then projected across the town’s iconic white walls. digitalgraffiti.com

ABOUT ALYS BEACH

One of the most beautiful new towns in the world, Alys Beach is located on Scenic Highway 30A in Florida’s panhandle, along what The New York Times said “may be the best beach in the continental U.S.” The resort town’s extraordinary architectural vision drew inspirations from both Bermuda and the family courtyard homes of Antigua, Guatemala. When complete, Alys Beach will be home to 900 villas and courtyard homes, as well as restaurants, parks, shops and other resort amenities. Alys Beach is the first Fortified…for Safer Living® community in the world, and all homes are built to Florida’s Green Home Designation Standard. For home sales or vacation rental information, please call 866-481-8387 or visit alysbeach.com