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 11AM to 5PM, with VIP guests enjoying special early access starting at 10AM. 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
- Cooking demos and meet-and-greets with special guest chefs
- Live Music
- SEC Football experience on the big screens
- Tito's Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritz, hand crafted-cocktail, beer, and wine available all day
- One (1) Tasting Ticket Set which includes ten (10) tasting tickets
VIP - 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 - 10AM entry time
- Exclusive VIP demo at 10:30AM
- Access to the private VIP area sponsored by PNC Bank
- Pure, premium caviar
- Complimentary beer, wine, limited cocktails and water 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:
We will have *live cooking demos* all day! Sharpen your culinary skills and see oyster dishes made by special guest chefs. Taste of all of these chef dishes throughout day and enjoy the raw oysters from the farms that provide all of the event’s oysters.
- *Stephanie Izard - Girl & Goat ⎸ Chicago & Los Angeles (James Beard Best Chef & Bravo’s Top Chef Winner)
- *Joe Bonavita - Miami, FL
- *Martie Duncan - Food Network Star
- *Dylan Feenker - The Hangout ⎸ Gulf Shores, AL
- *Rob Kraatz - The Gulf ⎸ Orange Beach, AL
- Cody & Samantha Carroll - Hot Tails ⎸ Louisiana (Winner of Beat Bobby Flay)
- Sophina Uong - Mister Mao ⎸ New Orleans, LA
- Brody Olive - Voyagers ⎸ Orange Beach, AL
- Jeffrey Hansell - Thorny Oyster ⎸ Bay St. Louis, MS
- Robert Matos - State of Grace ⎸ Houston, TX
- Jim Smith - The Hummingbird Way ⎸ Mobile, AL
- Coleman Jernigan - The Citizen ⎸ Alys Beach, FL
- Bill Briand - The Hope Farm ⎸ Fairhope, AL
- Scott Simpson - The Depot ⎸ Auburn, AL
- Pete Blohm - Sunset Pointe ⎸ Fairhope, AL
- Josh Quick - Odette ⎸ Florence, AL
- Will Sams - Pearl ⎸ Fairhope, AL
- Jeremiah Matthews - Southwood Kitchen ⎸ Daphne, AL
- Mike Wehner - Southern Roots Grand Hotel ⎸ Point Clear, AL
- Chris Louviere - Eagle Point Restaurant ⎸ MS
- Randy Harris - Jesse’s ⎸ Magnolia Springs, AL
- Jeffrey Compton - Armour House ⎸ Birmingham, AL
The Farms:
- Murder Point Oysters ⎸ Bayou La Batre, AL
- Pelican Oyster Company ⎸ Tallahassee, FL
- Matheson Oyster Company ⎸ Gloucester, VA
- Low Country Oyster Company ⎸ Charleston, SC
- The Roaming Oyster ⎸ Bayou La Batre, AL
- Grayson Bay Oyster Company ⎸ Pensacola, FL
- Eagle Point Oyster Company ⎸ Ocean Springs, MS
- Matagorda Pearls ⎸ Matagorda, TX
- Salt Revival Oyster Company ⎸ LA
- Florida Oyster Company ⎸ Horseshoe Beach, FL
- Island Time Oyster Farm ⎸ Dauphin Island, AL
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