The announcement that the Hangout Music Festival, renamed the Sand in My Boots Festival in 2025, will not take place in 2026 has raised concerns about the economic impact.

Each year, the festival generates millions of dollars in tourism revenue for the area, with up to 40,000 people spending each day at hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets.

In 2025, the Sand in My Boots Festival was ranked the most expensive in the United States. According to Hard Rock Bet, fans spent an average of $78.75 per hour and $945 per day, compared with $945 per day at Coachella.

Following the announcement that the 2026 festival was canceled, Ginger Harrelson, a newly elected member of the Orange Beach City Council, released a statement voicing those concerns.

"The announcement that neither Hangout Musi

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