Experience the Oyster at The Hangout 2025

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 11:30 am to 05:00 pm UTC-06:00

The Hangout Gulf Shores | Gulf Shores

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Experience the Oyster at The Hangout 2025
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An oyster festival weekend of unforgettable culinary delights - Experience the Oyster at The Hangout presented by M**der Point Oysters
About this Event

Experience the Oyster at The Hangout, presented by M**der Point Oysters

Join us for an oyster festival weekend of unforgettable culinary delights and entertainment at Experience the Oyster at The Hangout, presented by M**der Point Oysters! 🤙🦪

Friday kicks off with an exclusive VIP Kickoff at Zeke's Restaurant from 6PM-10PM. Savor fresh oysters, delectable appetizers, and enjoy a cocktail soirée with renowned chefs and Gulf Coast farmers.

On Saturday, the excitement continues at The Hangout! Experience the Oyster is scheduled to run from 11:30AM to 5PM, with VIP guests enjoying special early access starting at 10:30AM. Immerse yourself in live music, hand-crafted cocktails, chef demos, and a big screen football experience.

Not an oyster fan or just need a different taste? No worries! We will also have gumbo to sample too. The Hangout Restaurant is also open and has food for all taste buds.

Feast on raw and cooked oysters, gumbo and get ready to savor the Gulf Coast's finest at Experience the Oyster!


Ticket Information:
General Admission
  • $75.00
  • Admission to Saturday
  • Meet-and-greets with special guest chefs
  • Live Music
  • SEC Football experience on the big screens
  • Hand crafted-cocktail, beer, and wine available all day
  • One (1) Tasting Ticket Set which includes ten (10) tasting tickets

VIP sponsored by SmartBank - Limited Tickets Available
  • $200.00
  • All the General Admission access and...
  • Admission to the exclusive Friday VIP Kickoff @ Zeke’s Restaurant from 6PM to 10PM. Beer, wine, oysters, and appetizers included.
  • Early admission to Saturday - 10:30AM entry time
  • Exclusive VIP demo at 11AM
  • Access to the private VIP area sponsored by SmartBank
  • Complimentary beer, wine, limited cocktails and water while supplies last
  • Complimentary caviar while supplies last!
  • One (1) Tasting Ticket Set which includes ten (10) tasting tickets
  • Limited Premium Parking spaces available for purchase to only VIPs

Tasting Tickets
  • $40.00
  • Each Tasting Ticket Set purchase includes ten (10) tasting tickets
  • 1 ticket = 1 oyster
  • Guests can purchase additional tasting tickets in advance online

Who's Coming?
The Chefs:

Taste oyster dishes made by special guest chefs. Grab all of these chef dishes throughout day and enjoy the raw oysters from the farms that provide all of the event’s oysters.

  • Dylan Feenker - The Hangout ⎸ Gulf Shores, AL & Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Ricky Brimlow - Zeke’s Restaurant ⎸ Orange Beach, AL
  • Jeff Hansell - Thorny Oyster ⎸ Bay St. Louis, MS
  • Robert Kraatz - The Gulf ⎸ Orange Beach, AL
  • The Catch ⎸ Gulf Shores, AL
  • Robert Matos - State of Grace ⎸ Houston, TX
  • Jeffrey Compton - Armour House ⎸ Birmingham, AL
  • Pete Blohme - Sunset Pointe ⎸ Fairhope, AL
  • Bill Briand - Little Bird & The Hope Farm ⎸ Fairhope, AL
  • Jim Smith - Hummingbird Way ⎸ Mobile, AL
  • Sophina Uong - Mister Mao ⎸ New Orleans, LA
  • Will Sams - The Pearl ⎸ Fairhope, AL
  • Mike Wehner - Southern Roots at The Grand Hotel ⎸ Point Clear, AL
  • Chris Louviere - Eagle Point Oyster Co. ⎸ Ocean Springs, MS
  • George Lazi - Pearl & Horn ⎸ Pensacola, FL
  • Randy Harris - Jesse’s Restaurant ⎸ Magnolia Springs, AL & Fort Morgan, AL
  • Sherry Brubaker - Harry Roy ⎸ Pensacola, FL
  • Larry Agnew - The Grand Marlin ⎸ Pensacola, FL
  • Scott Simpson - The Depot ⎸ Auburn, AL
  • Ryan Stroup - Kiva Dunes ⎸ Gulf Shores, AL
  • Pietro Giardini - Le Moyne’s Chophouse at the Admiral Hotel ⎸ Mobile, AL
  • Jason Hughes - Atlas Oyster House ⎸ Pensacola, FL
  • Brett Riley - The Harlow ⎸ Charleston, SC
  • Jeremy Walton - The Citizen ⎸ Alys Beach, FL
  • Eric Riviera ⎸ Auburn, AL
  • Jeremiah Matthews - Southwood Kitchen ⎸ Daphne, AL

The Farms:
  • M**der Point Oysters ⎸ Bayou La Batre, AL
  • Eagle Point Oyster Co. ⎸ Ocean Springs, MS
  • Pelican Oyster Co. ⎸ Spring Creek, FL
  • Low Country Oyster Co. ⎸ Charleston, SC
  • Grayson Bay Oyster Co. ⎸ Pensacola Bay, FL
  • Matagorda Pearls ⎸ Matagorda, TX
  • Pig and Rooster Craft Oysters ⎸ Lake Charles, LA
  • Isle Dauphine ⎸ Dauphin Island, AL
  • Blackjack Point Oyster Co. ⎸ Aransas Bay, TX
  • Shark Bite Oysters ⎸ New Smyrna Beach, FL
  • Everglades Oysters ⎸ Cape Romano, FL

Other Information:

-Tasting tickets do not grant admission to the Friday or Saturday events. Tasting tickets cannot be used to purchase food or beverages at The Hangout. Tasting tickets, whether used or unused, have no cash value.

-For a list of Prohibited Items, please click HERE or visit our website www.ExperienceTheOyster.com

-Children aged 5 and under admitted free with a ticketed adult.

-Lineup and schedule are subject to change.

-This event is rain or shine.

-All sales are final.


Visit our website at www.ExperienceTheOyster.com for information

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Hangout Gulf Shores, 101 East Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, United States

Tickets

USD 48.97 to USD 236.79

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