The Hangout Music Festival (commonly referred to as Hangout Fest or Hangout) is an annual three-day music festival held on the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. The main stages are the Hangout Stage and the Surf Stage (located on opposite ends of the beach), as well as the Boom Boom Tent and more. The festival generally takes place on the third weekend in May. It is the first major music festival held on the beach in the city. In addition to music, the festival provides a full size roller rink, beach volleyball, a main stage in ground pool, hammocks, food, and DJs.
Hangout Music Festival was founded in November 2009 by A.J. Niland, Shaul Zislin and Lilly Zislin who is the creative director of the festival. The Zislins are the proprietors of “The Hangout”, the festival’s namesake restaurant.
