Benton chatting about the Oysters on the Food Network stage
The Hangout’s annual oyster cook-off is a three-day event this year titled, the 7th annual Oyster Cook-Off and Craft Beer Weekend.
While bivalves still are taking center stage, they share it with a music lineup including rising Nashville group Steelism; coastal Americana group The Mulligan Brothers; and Willie Sugarcapps.
This Alabama Gulf Seafood event takes place Friday, Nov. 7, through Sunday, Nov. 9, at 101 E. Beach Blvd. in Gulf Shores. Admission to the cook-off is FREE so that all patrons can enjoy the atmosphere and oyster-cooking competitions. Ticket sales are available to sample the food and beverages offered.
What you need to know to go:
Friday, Nov. 7 – Craft Beer Festival Kick-Off Party. The adults-only festivities start at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25, which includes unlimited tastings of more than 60 beers from more than 25 craft brewers and live music by The Mulligan Brothers, Steelism and Willie Sugarcapps. Designated-driver tickets are $10. Tickets can be ordered online through www.hangoutcookoff.com.
Saturday, Nov. 8 – Cooking starts at 11 a.m., with awards presented at 5 p.m. Admission is free; tasting tickets allow patrons to sample food, beer, wine & spirits. Come view the oysters prepared by chefs competing in three categories, listen to live music, watch the oyster-shucking competition, cooking demonstrations and more. Football fans will be able to watch the day’s games. Booklets of 15 tasting tickets can be purchased in advance for a discounted price of $25.
Saturday, The Gulf restaurant will offer an exclusive artisan meal and celebration of New Belgium Craft Beer and Ole Smoky Moonshine. Advance tickets are $50 per person; capacity is limited.
Sunday, Nov. 9 – The Hangout will present a 10 a.m. brunch featuring recipes from cook-off chefs and a “make your own” Bloody Mary bar. Advance tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children 12 and younger.
For full information, visit www.hangoutcookoff.com.