Experience the Oyster at The Hangout, presented by Murder Point Oysters
Join us for an oyster festival weekend of unforgettable culinary delights and entertainment at Experience the Oyster at The Hangout, presented by Murder 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
- THREE Exclusive VIP demos featuring Bravo's Top Chefs Gabe Erales and Brittany Anderson, and Food Network's Bobby Marcotte starting 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.
- Bill Briand - Little Bird & The Hope Farm ⎸ Fairhope, AL
- Bobby Matos - State of Grace ⎸ Houston, TX
- Brett Riley - The Harlow ⎸ Charleston, SC
- Chris Louviere - Eagle Point Oyster Co. ⎸ Ocean Springs, MS
- Dylan Feenker - The Hangout ⎸ Gulf Shores, AL & Myrtle Beach, SC
- Elliot Hagans
- Eric Riviera ⎸ Auburn, AL
- George Lazi - Pearl & Horn ⎸ Pensacola, FL
- Jason Hughes - Atlas Oyster House ⎸ Pensacola, FL
- Jeff Hansell - Thorny Oyster ⎸ Bay St. Louis, MS
- Jeffrey Compton - Armour House ⎸ Birmingham, AL
- Jeremiah Matthews - Southwood Kitchen ⎸ Daphne, AL
- Jeremy Walton - The Citizen ⎸ Alys Beach, FL
- Jesse Houston - Switchback Supper Club
- Jim Smith - Hummingbird Way ⎸ Mobile, AL
- Larry Agnew - The Grand Marlin ⎸ Pensacola, FL
- Mike Wehner - Southern Roots at The Grand Hotel ⎸ Point Clear, AL
- Pete Blohme - Sunset Pointe ⎸ Fairhope, AL
- Adam Stephens - Le Moyne’s Chophouse at the Admiral Hotel ⎸ Mobile, AL
- Randy Harris - Jesse’s Restaurant ⎸ Magnolia Springs, AL & Fort Morgan, AL
- Ricky Brimlow - Zeke’s Restaurant ⎸ Orange Beach, AL
- Robert Kraatz - The Gulf ⎸ Orange Beach, AL
- Ryan Stroup - Kiva Dunes ⎸ Gulf Shores, AL
- Scott Simpson - The Depot ⎸ Auburn, AL
- Sherry Brubaker - Harry Roy ⎸ Pensacola, FL
- Sophina Uong - Mister Mao ⎸ New Orleans, LA
- Will Sams - The Pearl ⎸ Fairhope, AL
The Farms:
- Blackjack Point Oyster Co. ⎸ Aransas Bay, TX
- Eagle Point Oyster Co. ⎸ Ocean Springs, MS
- Everglades Oysters ⎸ Cape Romano, FL
- Grayson Bay Oyster Co. ⎸ Pensacola Bay, FL
- Isle Dauphine ⎸ Dauphin Island, AL
- Low Country Oyster Co. ⎸ Charleston, SC
- Matagorda Pearls ⎸ Matagorda, TX
- Murder Point Oysters ⎸ Bayou La Batre, AL
- Pelican Oyster Co. ⎸ Spring Creek, FL
- Pig and Rooster Craft Oysters ⎸ Lake Charles, LA
- Shark Bite Oysters ⎸ New Smyrna Beach, 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
