Sip, Shop, and Celebrate: Firefly Distillery unveils a November to remember with Master Craftsman Market and Blackberry Friday events

Two seasonal events this November filled with live music, craft cocktails, and local artisans

Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s most visited distillery, announces two November events to kick off the holiday season – the Bend & Steal Master Craftsman Market and cocktail competition on Saturday, November 23, followed by the distillery’s second annual Blackberry Friday event on Friday, November 29. Returning for fall, the Bend & Steal event celebrates artisans and their craft, while the following weekend embraces Black Friday, paying homage to Steel Feathers’ wildly popular blackberry-flavored whiskey and innovative cocktails.

“We’re thrilled to open our doors to some of the Lowcountry’s best makers and small businesses,” says Scott Newitt, Co-Owner of Firefly Distillery. “Their craftsmanship reflects the same passion and dedication we pour into our own spirits, enriching not just our events, but the entire community. It’s inspiring to see our grounds come alive with the energy and creativity of makers who share our commitment to mastering a craft.”

Both events will showcase the best of local talent, featuring craft spirits, signature cocktails, and live music, creating memorable experiences to gather and celebrate the festive season ahead. Full event details include:

Bend & Steal Master Craftsmen Market
Saturday, November 23, from 1 to 5 p.m.

A fall favorite returns, transforming Firefly Distillery into a curated marketplace of local artists and creators, alongside an exciting cocktail competition featuring cocktails crafted by some of Charleston’s top bartenders using Bend & Steal American Whiskey. The cocktail competition will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. where guests can sample creative cocktails crafted by four local bartenders for a nominal admission fee. This optional fee grants access to all cocktail samples, allowing guests to vote for their favorite drink. Fare from Fiddlers’ Fire food truck will be available for guests to savor, along with live music from Sufferin’ Moses.

Blackberry Friday
Friday, November 29, from 12 to 5:30 p.m.

Firefly Distillery will kick off the holiday season with its ‘Blackberry Friday’ event, celebrating fan-favorite, Steel Feathers Blackberry Whiskey. Guests may enjoy 50 percent off all tastings and indulge in specialty cocktails featuring this smooth-flavored whiskey. Pizza da Michelino food truck will be available for attendees to enjoy, along with live music by local artist Hotel Hugo from 2 to 5 p.m. The Distillery will open early at 12 p.m. for this festive occasion.

Both seasonal events will be free to attend, offering the community an opportunity to come together and uplift one another this holiday season while enjoying exceptional whiskeys from Tom & Huck Distillers—a collection of distilled and aged spirits crafted by the makers of Firefly. Plus, the Firefly gift shop will offer a selection of spirits and unique gifts, perfect for early holiday shopping.

For more information about the distillery, upcoming events, and cocktails, visit www.fireflydistillery.com.

ABOUT FIREFLY DISTILLERY

Firefly Distillery is the birthplace of the world’s first sweet tea vodka and produces thirty craft spirits at the 25,000 square foot distillery in North Charleston, SC. The most-visited distillery in the Charleston area, Firefly Distillery provides a unique experience for locals and visitors alike. Firefly is not only a working distillery, but a major concert venue for national touring acts. Visitors can experience the distillation process firsthand, taste craft spirits and signature cocktails, and enjoy live music, food trucks, countless events and a gift shop. All Firefly spirits are available for purchase, including exclusive specialty spirits and other locally made products. For more information, visit www.fireflydistillery.com.