Gulf Shores, Alabama’s Hangout Festival had a rebrand this year, becoming Sand In My Boots, curated by Morgan Wallen. According to People, the event won’t be returning in 2026. The mayor of Gulf Shores said it was due to a lack of available artists and the end of the city’s 10-year franchise agreement with the festival.
Mayor Robert Craft’s statement clarified that “this year’s festival received overwhelming community support, and in late July, the City Council approved a two‑year extension” for the festival to return in May 2026. “However, the compressed timeline created by this decision did not provide organizers sufficient runway to produce a successful festival in 2026. As a result, the producers have elected not to proceed with a 2026 event.”
It continued, “We appreciate that they are being thoughtful in creating a lineup that will be impactful to our local economy. All parties are focused on planning a strong and well‑executed music festival, and we look forward to welcoming them back in 2027.”
This past August, the Winnsboro, South Carolina festival called Field & Stream was canceled for the second year in a row; both cancelations transpired after Morgan Wallen acquired the Field & Stream brand with Eric Church.
