Café Thirty-A’s Annual Christmas Charity Ball, presented by honorary sponsors Earl Bacon, the Ellis Family, and Thomas Howell Ferguson, was held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 and raised a record-breaking $81,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton, an organization that provides food and financial assistance to area families and individuals in need.

The sold-out event welcomed over 250 guests to the festively decorated restaurant, courtesy of Theresa Felton with La Florida Properties. Guests were greeted with complimentary valet parking, sponsored by All Access Coach and Leasing, and a glass of champagne, courtesy of Thor Construction and Design. Inside, event goers enjoyed heavy hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet dinner buffet, cash bar sponsored by All Access Coaching and Leasing, and a variety of desserts courtesy of Haney Holloway, LLC. Sponsors and VIP attendees also received exclusive access to a pre-party event provided by Hannah Martin of Coastal Luxury Real Estate.

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Throughout the night, guests had the opportunity to view and bid on various pieces of art, jewelry, gift baskets, and other luxurious items featured in the extensive silent auction, sponsored by Disco. There was also an Epic Photo Co. photo booth, courtesy of A BOHEME Design, for guests to commemorate the evening and a DJ, sponsored by Marsh Lending, which kept the dance floor going all night long. Santa also made a surprise appearance at this year’s event, courtesy of Centennial Bank, and captured photos with guests, sponsored by Coastal Luxury Real Estate.

Through ticket sales, sponsorship, donations, and funds raised from the silent auction, the annual event raised a record-breaking grand total of $81,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton. The money raised will be used to provide local families with access to food, financial assistance, case management, and connection to other resources.

“The needs of our community are greater than ever; we ended 2024 seeing a record number of clients. The $81,000 raised at the Charity Ball will help us continue providing necessary resources to Walton County families,” said Carly Barnes, executive director of Caring and Sharing of South Walton. “We are so thankful for the continued support of Cafe Thirty-A and the event sponsors and attendees who make this event a huge success!”

Café Thirty-A would like to thank Counts Real Estate Group 30A for being a Supporting Sponsor as well as Julio Beaton and Barn Capital Group for being Friend of Harriet Crommelin Sponsors of this year’s event.

Café Thirty-A would also like to thank all of those who donated to the silent auction including 30A Arrange, The 30A Company, 30A Distilling Co., 30A MedAesthetics, Adaro Art, Aja 30A, Ambrosia, Avantgarde Salon, Back Beach Barbecue, The Beach House, Big Daddy’s Bike Shop, Blue Door Boutique, Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House, Bradford Portraits, Bradley Copeland, Camille’s at Crystal Beach, Chanticleer Eatery, Clay 30A, Cultural Arts Alliance, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, Disco, Elite Spray Tan, Emerald Coast Magazine, Gigi’s Fab Kids, Grand Boulevard, Grayton Beer Company, Graze 30A, Hidden Lantern Bookstore, Idyll Hound Proper, Indigo, JA 30A Salon, Jackacudas, Jamie Rich Photography, Jim Shirley Enterprises, Jonah Allen, K. Witherspoon, Krista Luter Photo, La Luna Children’s Boutique, Legendary Marine, Lisa Rogers Photography, Louis Louis, Luxury Escape Deals, Marilu Morgan, Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, Merry Beth Myrick, Mignot & Co, Modus Photography, Nigel’s Bananas, Optikk 30A, Palm Folly, Pure Collective, Regatta Bay, Reshelled Jewelry, Restaurant Paradis , Saltwater Aesthetics, Seagrove Glass, Seaside School, Serenity by the Sea Spa, The Ships Chandler, Sinfonia Gulf Coast, The Solaris, Still Waters Aesthetics & Wellness, Stinky’s Fish Camp, Studio 30A, Tiffany and Co., Tracery Interiors, VIP Destin Magazine, The Watson Group, YOLO Board and Bike, and The Zoo Gallery.

For area businesses interested in sponsorship for the 2025 Café Thirty-A Christmas Charity Ball slated for the first week of December, please contact Jessica Bracken at jessica@proffittpr.com. About Café Thirty-A

Casual fine-dining restaurant featuring contemporary eclectic menu which changes daily. Fine Wines & Exciting Martinis. Private Events and Parties. Consistently delicious since 1995. Known for fabulous food, impeccable service & gracious hospitality–a favorite on the Emerald Coast.

About Caring & Sharing of South Walton Caring & Sharing of South Walton offers crisis relief to local families in need, providing financial assistance, food, counseling, and case management. Each month, the organization serves over 800 families, helping them navigate through challenging times. The services offered by Caring & Sharing are made possible through the generous support of the community, fundraising events, and proceeds from the Thrift Store. For 30 years, the organization has provided Walton County residents with access to necessary resources. To learn more about how you can help or access services, visit www.caringandsharingsowal.org.

Café Thirty-A Raises Record-Breaking $81,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton