With the annual Hangout Music Fest just a week away, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach festival goers are printing out concert schedules and making out their must-see list of their favorite bands and musicians. If you’re one of them, don’t forget one important detail. How will you get to the festival?

If you were fortunate enough to find a beach vacation rental within walking distance of the Hangout Music Fest at Gulf Shores Public Beach, you’re good to go! Just throw your flip flops on and head over to the festival. If you’re staying more than a mile away, you may be interested in the festival’s Hangout shuttles. They are a great option to avoid the traffic congestion that can occur around the festival entrance.

The 2013 Hangout Music Fest is set May 17-19 on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama.

The 2013 Hangout Music Fest is set May 17-19 on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama.

A three-day Hangout shuttle pass offers unlimited transportation to and from the festival, with buses running from 10:30 a.m. until one hour after the music ends each night. You can preorder shuttle passes to avoid long lines. Passes will be delivered as a print-at-home ticket and can be exchanged onsite for a shuttle wristband. Shuttle passes are $20 for a single day or $50 for three days. A service fee does apply if you purchase your passes online.

There are 14 shuttle stops including:

  • Pelican Place, 4.6 miles
  • Brunos’s, 1.2 miles
  • Pier 33, 0.8miles
  • Waves Market, 1.7 miles
  • Gulf Shores Surf & Racket, 3.3 miles
  • State Park Pavilion, 2.8 miles
  • State Campground (store) 3.4 miles
  • Hilton Garden Inn, 3.7 miles
  • Phoenix Condos I-V, 4.9 miles
  • Holiday Inn Express, 5.4 miles
  • Publix, 6.1 miles
  • Phoenix VI, 7.6 miles
  • The Gulf Restaurant, 8.2 miles
  • The Beach Club, 13.4 miles

Click here for places located near the shuttle stops to determine which shuttle line is right for you. In the meantime, pack plenty of sunscreen and we will see you soon!