5th Annual experience the oyster
Eat, drink, and
experience the oyster.
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary. Murder Point Oysters and The Hangout in Gulf Shores are joining forces with the South’s best chefs and oyster farms to celebrate the bounty of the Gulf & Atlantic Coasts and deliver a culinary experience like no other.
brine on.
Feast on the freshest oysters from oyster farms across the Gulf & Atlantic Coasts. Savor hearty gumbo. Enjoy an exclusive VIP cocktail soiree at Zeke’s Restaurant. The world’s your oyster, so live it up with a weekend full of inspired dishes, live music, and killer oysters.
Farm raised, chef made
Oysters from southern waters and farms. Chefs add their spin to elevate your Experience.
Special Chef Appearances
The 5th Experience the Oyster is heating up our talent lineup! Get ready for cooking demos by renowned chefs.
Friday VIP Kickoff
Meet your favorite chefs and farmers. Savor the appetizers. Drink your fill of beer, wine, and cocktails. All by the beautiful waterside view at Zeke’s Restaurant.
NEED A PLACE TO STAY?
Visit LuckyBirdVacations.com and use CODE: ETO2026 for 20% off your booking! Choose between homes, condos, and the luxurious Gulf Place Complex just next to The Hangout for your next stay.
Thank you to all of our guests, chefs, farms, and sponsors for 2025!
at the hangout in gulf shores, alabama
Located where 59 ends and the fun begins! On the sugar sand beaches of Gulf Shores, The Hangout is the place for great food and family fun.
101 East Beach Boulevard
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542