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3/1/2024 0 Comments

Hangout Music Festival - Gulf Shores, AL

Now in its 13th year, Hangout Music Fest 2024 is more than a 3-day concert, it's a music lover’s paradise. Hosted on the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, Hangout serves as the ultimate kickoff to summer, with equal parts high energy party and relaxing tropical vacation, where the top artists of the moment descend upon a stunning setting that boasts seaside beach clubs and in-ground swimming pools at the main stage, plus delicious food, luxury VIP options, and more for their fans to enjoy. Gulf Shores is just a short drive from the Smith Lake area (and very convenient to the Pensacola, FL and Mobile, AL airports) and offers an array of lodging packages that include beach houses, condominiums and hotels, making it the perfect destination for road trippers and group travelers. Hangout has been awarded as Pollstar’s “Music Festival of the Year” and is continuously recognized as one of the best festivals in the US. The festival also adds over $40 million into the local economy each year.

Hangout Music Festival is excited to about its 2024 lineup, featuring an eclectic group of artists set to perform on the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama this May 17-19. Headed into its thirteenth edition, Hangout has become a state of mind where life is a party, a happy place with good vibes only, and a beachside daydream where sun-drenched lifelong memories are made. This year’s lineup will showcase a slew of leading names in varying genres from pop and country, to electronic music, rock, alternative, rap, and beyond.

Hangout's 2024 headliners demonstrate the festival’s multi-genre ethos, showcasing three of the most in-demand acts of the moment on the beaches of Gulf Shores. Alt-country Zach Bryan is set to perform his stadium-filling anthems, fresh off of his chart-topping fourth studio album. Joining him for a rare U.S. festival performance will be influential songstress Lana Del Rey and her extensive catalog of dreamy hits. One of electronic music’s most captivating production duos, ODESZA, will also bring their acclaimed live show to Hangout’s main stage as one of their final shows of their “The Last Goodbye” era.

The lineup’s depth continues with no shortage of star power, from GRAMMY-award winning DJ and production duo The Chainsmokers, to longtime fixtures of alternative rock Cage The Elephant, and multi-hyphenate actor / singer-songwriter sensations Dominic Fike and Renee Rapp.

When it comes to a blending of pop stylings, find one of the genre’s breakout favorites Chappell Roan and homegrown talent Jessie Murph, who returns to Gulf Shores after a triumphant Hangout 2023 appearance. Flavors of country will be represented by the likes of emerging star Megan Moroney and Texas powerhouse Koe Wetzel. Nostalgic alternative music takes center stage as well with Florida rock band A Day To Remember and Baltimore pop-punk band All Time Low.

The top tier of electronic music talent is consistently present at Hangout, where this year’s highlights include the head-splitting sounds of Subtronics and bass-heavy fan favorite Alison Wonderland, alongside fellow Aussie four-to-the-floor house hitter Dom Dolla. Hip-Hop acts of varying generations will also be on display, where fans can sing every word to hit after hit from the iconic Nelly or get rowdy to the energetic performances of Doechii, Sexyy Red, and NLE Choppa.

Beyond the music, a weekend spent at Hangout offers the most perfectly-timed and carefree antidote to winter where adulting takes a back seat to picturesque sunsets and leisurely days spent with toes in the sand. Imagine posting up at Hammock Beach, playing beach volleyball or sliding down a slip-and-slide at Camp Hangout, catching heartfelt vows at the Beach Wedding Chapel, then popping into a beach dance club with direct swimming access in the refreshing Gulf of Mexico, all between sets and before retiring to your condo, beach house, or nearby hotel.

Those looking for an elevated experience can fest in style with a VIP ticket that grants expedited access via dedicated entry lane, an in-venue pool for midday dips, and complimentary cocktails and bites at the VIP Grove.

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Super VIPs can take in the sights and sounds from their viewing area and elevated deck at the Hangout Main Stage, zip around on golf-cart shuttles between stages, and enjoy complimentary gourmet meals prepared by award winning chefs throughout the weekend.

Those looking for unparalleled access paired with utmost convenience should look no further than Hangout House, where views of the festival can be enjoyed from the privacy of your own balcony. Hangout Lodging Packages conveniently bundle festival tickets with local lodging, and are on sale now via On Location; no registration is required to purchase.

For 2024, all ticket types can be bundled into 4-packs and paired with shuttle passes or event merchandise for a discount, if added at the time of initial purchase. The Hangout team is also standing by to accommodate large groups looking to build custom vacation or staycation lodging packages for fans near and far.

As part of Hangout’s efforts to support the local community, the festival launched its Earn-A-Ticket Program (in partnership with Propeller) last year, encouraging interested festival-goers in the Gulf Shores area to take action online and volunteer their time in exchange for festival tickets and additional prizes. Over 75 volunteers attended Hangout’s Beach Cleanup with the Alabama Coastal Foundation and Fort Morgan Civic Association, collecting a total of 3,860 pounds of trash along four beach locations in the Fort Morgan area. Details for Hangout’s 2024 Earn-A-Ticket Program can be found on their site .

For Festival Tickets, Lodging Packages and More Visit:

hangoutmusicfest.com

TICKET PACKAGES

GA

Admission to Hangout 2024 + all GA areas, amenities and activities
Admission to all GA areas of the festival all weekend long, tons of food & beverage vendors, beach activities and sponsored areas
Beach and swimming access to designated beach clubs
Tons of food & beverage vendors, beach activities and sponsored areas

GA PLUS

All the perks of GA, plus:

Priority GA Plus entrances at all festival gates
Access to the GA Plus Grove with private air-conditioned restrooms, premium food offerings, a private bar, and shaded areas to relax

VIP

Treat yourself to all the perks of GA, in addition to:

Up front viewing at all main stages
Access to the VIP Grove with complimentary premium cocktails featuring festival partner spirit selections, beer, wine & daily buffet
Access to side stage pools at Hangout Main Stage
Private air-conditioned restrooms
Priority VIP entry lane at every festival entrance

SUPER VIP

Go all out with the perks of GA, as well as:

Up front viewing at all main stages
Access to the VIP Grove with complimentary premium cocktails featuring festival partner spirit selections, beer, wine & daily buffet
Access to side stage pools at Hangout Main Stage
Private air-conditioned restrooms
Priority VIP entry lane at every festival entrance
Access to the private Super VIP Deck with elevated views of Hangout Main Stage, shaded seating, and premium cocktails featuring festival partner spirit selections
New! Access to exclusive Super VIP up-close viewing area at festival main stages
New! WiFi access
Golf cart shuttles between designated stages
Complimentary gourmet meals prepared by award winning chefs in the air-conditioned Super VIP Dining room equipped with ample lounge seating and charging areas

Official Hangout Music Festival 2024 Lineup

Zach Bryan
Lana Del Rey
ODESZA
The Chainsmokers
Cage The Elephant
Dominic Fike
Reneé Rapp
Jessie Murph
Subtronics
Dom Dolla
A Day To Remember
Doechii
Nelly
Koe Wetzel
Alison Wonderland

Megan Moroney
Sexyy Red
NLE Choppa
All Time Low
Chappell Roan
David Kushner
Matt Maeson
Qveen Herby
Disco Lines
Chromeo (DJ)
Daily Bread
The Beaches
Kasbo
Paul Russell
Wyatt Flores

Del Water Gap
Dylan Gossett
Alana Springsteen
Austin Millz
BUNT.
Eliza Rose
Flyana Boss
G Flip
hemlocke springs
Le Youth
LF SYSTEM
Little Stranger
Odd Mob x OMNOM:

HYPERBEAM
The Stews
VNSSA B2B Nala
Westend
Brenn!
Jaime Wyatt
Laci Kaye Booth
Linka Moja
Tanner Adell
The Taylor Party
Willow Avalon

Obtain tickets and much more information at the website: www.hangoutmusicfest.com

Author: Official Press Release from Hangout Music Festival
Updated: 6/30/24

Attending the 2024 concert for The Lakeside Life magazine, William Johnson. Look for a recap of his attendance with photography coming soon. Will grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, and has been coming to Smith Lake since 2003. Being exposed to the water at a young age, he enjoys all sorts of water sports ranging from slalom skiing, barefooting, wakeboarding, surfing and hydofoiling. William studied Industrial Engineering at Mississippi State University where he was on the slalom skiing team. When not on the water, he is traveling the country for work as an engineer and project manager for Amazon. William now resides in Birmingham, Alabama and is additionally an event photographer and P.R. representative for The Lakeside Life.

This page sponsored by Lake and Coast Real Estate Co. - if you are looking for Alabama lake or Alabama Gulf Coast property, please contact Lake and Coast at 256-280-3422, at lakeandcoast.com

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12/1/2022 1 Comment

Things to Do at Smith Lake

Access: First of all you have to get here. Traveling to the lake is quick and easy:

Cullman - access the Cullman County side of the lake primarily from I-65 from Exits 299 (to Hwy 69), 304 (to Hwy 437, Hwy 438 & Hwy 222) & 309 (to Hwy 278)
Walker - enter the Walker side from I-22 into Jasper and through Curry AL
Winston - the Winston side can be accessed through Cullman and Walker, both the Curry Highway (Hwy 41) and Helicon Road from Hwy 278 eventually intersect in Arley, AL (The Heart of Smith Lake), and Hwy 278 on the far northwest side accesses the furthest area from major interstates - the Double Springs, AL area.

For reference, distances are (from the popular 299 Exit from I65):
- about 40 minutes to Birmingham AL (40 miles)
- about 1 hour to Huntsville AL (60 miles)
- about 2 hours & 20 mins to Nashville, TN (150 miles)

Once you have an address of where you want to go, everything is accessible via GPS, but keep in mind that most of the lake is still very rural, so traveling around can be tricky. There are still some dirt/gravel roads in the area, as well as some hard pack roads. If you're veering off main highways and don't have a 4-wheel-drive, just be mindful of road conditions in inclement weather.

Activities: there are so many activities to enjoy on Smith Lake. We'll list a few of our favorites below.

Boating - all types of motor operated or man powered vehicles (i.e. cabin cruisers, wakeboard boats, wakesurf boats, pontoons, jet boats, fishing boats, kayaks, canoes, jet-skis, even sailboats in designated areas, etc.). Check our list of boat ramps if you're not sure where to launch or recover your boat. The landings we highly recommend for newbies are located at Smith Lake Park, The Dam, Duskin Point Marina, and Duncan Bridge Marina. Looking for a marina to purchase a boat - try Russell Marine-Smith Lake and Duskin Point Marina, they're happy to help you - see our list of marinas in the area. Looking to rent a boat - try Duskin Point Marina - see our listing of rentals.
Watersports - enjoy anything you like such as wakeboarding, wakesurfing, wakeskating, waterskiing, slalom, kneeboarding, barefooting, hydrofoiling, wakefoiling, surf foiling, efoiling tubing, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), etc. (and be sure to check out local watersports shop Lakeside Gear @lakesidegear for great pricing on special orders delivered locally to your door and Pine Valley Outdoor Living @pvoutdoorliving for rentals of lots of watersports equipment and recreational equipment.)
Fishing - enjoy angling on the reservoir or fly fishing below the reservoir on the peaceful waters of the Black Warrior River. You will find the lake area provides great fishing. Common catches are: Crappie, Bream, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, White and Largemouth Bass; Channel & Flathead Catfish, and there are Rainbow Trout provided in the area below the dam for those who love fly-fishing - be sure to check out lessons at well-known Riverside Fly Shop. For fishing gear, we highly recommend Jasper's Pat's Archery & Outdoors. Pat's offers equipment for all outdoor sports, from fishing, camping, hiking, hunting to watersports. You'll find everything you need.
Wildlife - there are abundant common wildlife in the area such as deer, fox, raccoons, groundhogs, chipmunks, wild turkey, etc. It has been reported there are small mountain lions, coyotes and small black bear in the area too, but those animals need a wide range and are seen more often in the northwest end of the lake into the Bankhead National Forest.
Birdwatching - gorgeous birds commonly found in the southeast are proliferate here as well as Eagles, Blue Herons, Mallard Ducks, Canadian Geese, Loons, Kingfishers, many songbirds, hummingbirds, etc.
There are so many more general lake activities - swimming, camping, hiking - the possibilities are simply endless. Be sure to check out our RV campsites in the area.
Visit Smith Lake Landmarks aka #spotsonsmith - find many of the favorite spots on Smith Lake through maps on our MAP page in the LOCAL INFO tab. We often cover these favorite spots in our magazine, and soon we'll have a page dedicated to these spots.
Adjoining the lake on the far northwest end is the celebrated William B. Bankhead National Forest and Sipsey Wilderness that are simply a MUST SEE. There are facebook pages dedicated to traversing this treasured area from many different trailheads. Its nickname is "The Land of a Thousand Waterfalls" - just a quick Google search or search on social media will show you just why it has that name. A heavenly gorge/cavern and mountain area full of creeks, streams, waterfalls, and riverbeds (such as Sipsey Fork River, Smith Lake's west side headwater, feeds the lake on the west side). Here you'll find an abundance of well-kept trails along natural rock bluff walls, hills and valleys with not only hiking trails, but biking, horseback and off-road riding trails as well. The area is massive, and best not to go off-trail unless you are a very experienced hiker or are hiking with a group that is. The area is absolutely STUNNING. Just "Google it," and be prepared to go down the proverbial "rabbit hole" of beautiful photography and scenery like nothing you've ever seen.
AND... that's just ON the lake - the three counties that surround the lake offer so much more to do outside the lake area year round - such as shopping Jasper Main Street in Jasper's historical downtown area, and the Cullman Warehouse District in the historical area of Cullman that lies near the old Train Depot, Depot Park where most of Cullman's annual magical events occur, and all are right beside Cullman's famous downtown railroad tracks. Within those counties are other natural and manmade parks, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, historical sites, and incredible landmarks - all very close to the area. A visit to the local Chamber of Commerces in Cullman or Jasper, as well as area museums, offer a wealth of information about the counties that surround the lake (see links below).

Also, check out the bottom of our blog on Lewis Smith Dam and Powerhouse for information about visiting the Alabama Power Company Powerhouse.

If you would like more information about our area, we encourage you to check with the local Chamber of Commerce for each city/county you plan to visit and/or the tourism boards in those areas. In true southern style and hospitality, they will all graciously provide even more detailed and factual information about their specific areas.

Cullman Area - Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Cullman Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Visit Cullman
Walker Area - The Chamber of Commerce of Walker County
Winston Area - Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce

We have gathered these facts from numerous sources for the benefit of our community, so please feel free to offer any edits. Call/text us at 256-708-7679 or email us at [email protected]

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