Island Hop Craft Beer and Spirits Fest announces vendor lineup

The highly anticipated Island Hop Craft Beer and Spirits Fest announces its lineup of vendors for this year’s event, which will take place on October 4, 2025, at Central Park, 1200 Atlantic Ave., from noon to 4 p.m. With a curated selection of local and regional breweries, wineries, distillers, a variety of food vendors, and live entertainment, attendees can experience a celebration of the best in alcohol and culinary delights.

Featured Breweries

• First Love Brewing, Presenting Sponsor
• A1A Cidery
• Aardwolf Brewing Co.
• Amelia Island Brewing Co
• Athletic Brewing Co.
• Bottlenose Brewing
• Brackish Beer Co.
• Grace Note Brewing
• Magnanimous Brewing, a first-time Island Hop participant
• Mocama Beer Co.
• SJ Brewing Co.
• The Brew Shed, Craft Beer and Homebrew Supplies
• Timoti’s PoBoy Pilsner
• Veterans United Craft Brewery

Wine, Spirits, THC and CBDs

• Bellagave Tequila, a first-time Island Hop participant
• Bubba’s Whiskey, a first-time Island Hop participant
• Buddi THC Infused Seltzers, a first-time Island Hop participant
• Edwards Honor Vanilla Bourbon, a first-time Island Hop participant
• Green Turtle Wine Tent
• Highclere Castle Gin, a first-time Island Hop participant
• High Rise THC Seltzer, a first-time Island Hop participant
• Island Grove Wine Company
• Lolli Cannabis Soda, a first-time Island Hop participant
• Long Drink
• Pamos Cannabis Cocktails and Spirits, a first-time Island Hop participant
• San Sebastian Winery
• Sol Squeeze Premium Cocktail Mix, a first-time Island Hop participant
• Surfside Lemonade and Tea Vodka Seltzers
• The Copper Fox Mobile Bar
• Tortuga Beverages, Kava, Kratom, and Delta 9 Seltzers, a first-time Island Hop participant

Local Food Vendors

• Boozy AF Sweets, a first-time Island Hop participant
• Eadtery, a first-time Island Hop participant
• Hot Dog House FL
• Jax Taco Truck
• Mason’s Lobster Rolls
• The Omni, Barbeque Shack
• Sunshine and Bakin
• The Bronx Street Food Truck, a first-time Island Hop participant
• Timoti’s Seafood Shak

Main Street Marketplace

• IQ Fiber, Corporate Sponsor
• Aloha Designs
• Amelia Awards, creating custom T-shirts on site
• Amelia River Cruises
• Building Battle Buddies
• CC Jordan Designs
• First Coast Habitat
• Keep Nassau Beautiful Water Monster - bring your refillable water bottle
• Lost Dog Outfitters
• Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery
• Rainbow Shades
• Those Florida Guys

Special Features

• Friday night, October 3, pre-party with free food and drink specials at Duck Pinz, 6-11 p.m.

• Live music from the Honey Badgers, and Andria Shinn and the Loyal Souls during the festival.

• Family-friendly activities like face painting and games, and a dog station provided by Hot Paws.

• Companion events happening throughout the weekend include a discount at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club, Gregor MacGregor’s Putt-Putt special, and brunch specials at First Love and AIBC. Check the website for details.

“Each year, Island Hop continues to grow as we bring together an incredible mix of craft breweries, distilleries, food vendors, and local artisans,” said Ramona Vikan, Event Coordinator of the Island Hop Craft Beer and Spirits Fest. “This lineup truly reflects the creativity and spirit of our community, and I’m thrilled for guests to experience the flavors, talent, and energy that make this event so special.”

General admission is $50. A limited number of VIP tickets are available at $75. These

tickets allow access to the event one hour prior to the general admission entrance and include other perks. Non-drinker tickets are $15.

Tickets at the gate the day of the event can be purchased for $60. This is a rain-or-shine event.

For additional information or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit the Island Hop Craft Beer Fest website.

This event is a fundraiser for Fernandina Beach Main Street. The proceeds from this event fund their Facade Improvement Grant.

Fernandina Beach Main Street is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is registered with the Florida Division of Consumer Services, registration no. CH61086.