Experience the Oyster brings more than 25 chefs from across the Southeast to The Hangout for a beachfront oyster festival, with raw, fried, chargrilled and baked oysters from farms around the region. General admission includes 10 tasting tickets on Saturday, and live music and SEC football on the big screens round out the day. A VIP kickoff party at Zeke's Restaurant runs Friday night.
Before you go
- Buy general admission at $75 for 10 oyster tasting tickets, or VIP at $200 to add the Friday party at Zeke's, early Saturday entry and chef demos.
- Arrive Saturday between 11:30 AM and 5 PM VIP guests can come in at 10:30 AM.
- Park at The Hangout or at the nearby public beach accesses.
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-10-02.
Published prices: $75 for general admission with 10 tasting tickets, $40 for an additional set and $200 for VIP. Children under five are free with a ticketed adult. No price is printed for children five and older, so the total covers two general admission adults.
Tasting tickets are good for oysters only, not for drinks or restaurant food.
Extra tasting tickets cost $40 a set.
Children under five are free with a ticketed adult, and no price has been published for older children.