Another year: Gulf Shores vote opens way for 2026 Hangout Music Fest

Another year: Gulf Shores vote opens way for 2026 Hangout Music Fest

The Gulf Shores City Council voted unanimously Monday night to make it possible for the Hangout Music Festival – or something broadly similar – to happen in 2026.

Gulf Shores Approves One-Year Extension for Music Fest

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — At the July 28, 2025, regular meeting, the Gulf Shores City Council approved a closely watched one-year extension of the franchise agreement for the Hangout Music Festival—recently rebranded as the “Sand in My Boots” concert—allowing the event to take place in 2026, with an optional addition

Popular Gulf Coast Music Festival Cleared to Return in 2026

Civic leaders in a popular Gulf Coast beach community have cleared the way for another massive music festival on the beach in May of 2026. Continue reading…

Hangout Fest returning to Gulf Shores in May 2026

After a one-year transformation into a celebration of country music, the Hangout Music Fest will return in May 2026.