Experience the Oyster at the Hangout 2026

Experience the Oyster at The Hangout, presented by Murder Point Oysters is back for its 5th year! Experience the Oyster is an oyster festival weekend of unforgettable culinary delights and entertainment in beautiful Gulf Shores, AL. Sample inspired oyster dishes from the South’s best chefs and taste fresh raw oysters from the Gulf Coast oyster farms. Not an oyster fan or just need a different taste? No worries! The Hangout Restaurant is also open and has food for all taste buds! For the best available rates, please click the "Book Direct" button to view properties along Alabama's Beaches. And don't forget about our Alabama Beaches Savings Scorecard, which is full of local dining, attraction and retail deals. Download now and save when you arrive!