Parrots and Pirates Music Festival 2026

Brought to ye by Lowcountry Parrothead Club of Charleston, Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and the Tourism Development Authority.

Hoist the sails and set a course for Lake Lure beach!
Lake Lure Parrots and Pirates Music Festival

May 1st – 2nd, 2026

$75 for both events – 21+

A weekend o’ rollickin’ music, hearty grub, and jolly good fun at Lake Lure Beach, all to aid the Foundation4LL/CR and the Feed the Children program at Lake Lure Classical Academy.

Tickets an’ more details at www.lakelureparrotsandpiratesmusicfestival.org and follow us on Facebook: Lake Lure Parrots and Pirates Music Festival

FRIDAY, May 1st @ 5:00pm – 9:00pm

• Feast: provided by La Strada (included).
• Libations: from Fae Nectar, Burntshirt Vineyards, and Lake Lure Inn (cash bar).
• Live music: Trop Rock by It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere Band.

SATURDAY, May 2nd @ 11:30am – 8:00pm

• Food trucks: Fish & Chips, Burgers, BBQ, Chicken, plus more hearty grub.
• Libations: from Fae Nectar, Burntshirt Vineyards, and Lake Lure Inn (cash bar).
• Live music: Krystal King performing Trop Rock (noon – 2pm), Nelson’s Blood sea shanty band (3pm – 5pm), and John Frinzi, a Parrothead favorite (6pm – 8pm).
• Entertainment: Over a dozen squawkin’ live parrots from the Free Spirit Parrot Sanctuary, the scallywag Cap’t mOss, and more treasures await ye!
• After-parrrty: at Fae Nectar (free with wristband) – 9:00pm

Yer support fer this grand gathering be mendin’ our businesses, breathin’ new life into local ventures, and helpin’ rebuild after the wrath of Hurricane Helene!

Grab your tickets today—availability is limited!

Brought to ye by Lowcountry Parrothead Club of Charleston, Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and the Tourism Development Authority.

Food and entertainment subject to change. These are rain or shine events; tickets are final sale and non-refundable.

Lodging Options

For those planning to attend and looking for nearby accommodations, Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure offers a variety of vacation rentals just minutes from the event site. Availability is limited, so guests are encouraged to contact our Front Desk directly at 828.694.3015 or visit rumblingbaldlodging.com to explore lodging options.