ALOHA !

Join us for a 2 day Hawaiian Luau (and Volleyball tournament)

in the Great Smoky Mountains!

🌺 PARROTHEAD LUAU = TAILGATE, BUT TROPICAL 🌺
Fins up! 🦜🍹 Bring your cooler, adult beverages, food, chairs, and a 10x10 (max) canopy.
Claim your tiki territory, kick back to LIVE MUSIC, and soak up all the laid-back Parrothead vibes.
Good tunes. Great friends. Zero worries. 🌴🎶

**This will be a kid friendly event**

***No Dogs allowed in the Luau area. Strictly enforced ***

July 31, 2026 - August 1, 2026

Location: Little River Campground. 7261 East Lamar alexander Parkway, Townsend, TN 37882

Purpose: The Ronald McDonald House

https://knoxrmhc.org

All Luau proceeds go to this great charity!

Ticket Prices:

Non Members: $115pp

East TN PHC Members: $95pp

ONLINE TICKET SALES END 7/20/2026

Get tickets & Merch here:

Keets 12 & under fly free for this event.

Please like/follow our Facebook Event page for updates/changes/info. East TN Parrothead Luau

Lodging options

On Site Cabins (Are Full)
Camping sites (RV and tent) available. Please contact Little River Campground at (865) 738-3665. Mention that you are coming for the Parrothead the Luau for a discount.
- Renting an RV and an RV site is an excellent option. Outdoorsy.com rvezy.com
Highland Manor Inn: 7766 East Lamar Alexander Parkway Townsend TN United States 37882
- Booking must be called in (no online reservations). Call (865) 448-2211 or (800) 213-9462. Must be at least a two night stay to receive the discounted rate. Discount applies as long as staying at least one of the event nights (7/31 or 8/1/26). If staying 3 plus days the discounted rate applies to ALL the days.
  - 2 nights - $10 off per night
  - 3+ nights - $20 off per night.
- Please mention the "East TN Parrothead Club" to receive the discount rates.
- Highland Manor website: www.highlandmanor.com
Tremont Lodge & Resort: 7726 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882
- Is offering discount rates to our event attendees. $125 per night for the standard double queen rooms or standard king rooms, this includes ADA options upon request.
- Use code G418310. We have a block of rooms held.
- Please call direct 1-865-448-3200 to book your room.

FOOD

🌴🍔🌮 Food Truck Lineup for the 2026 East TN Parrothead Luau! 🌮🍔🌴

The tiki torches are warming up and the grills are about to start singing… here’s who’s rolling in to feed our flock at the 2026 East TN Parrothead Luau:

🔥 Friday:
🚚 Big Back BBQ – bringing the smoky goodness both days. Come hungry and maybe wear stretchy shorts. Just saying. Menu to be announced soon.

🌮 Saturday:
🚚 Big Back BBQ – bringing the smoky goodness both days. Come hungry and maybe wear stretchy shorts. Just saying. Menu to be announced soon.
🚚 TACO MAFIA FOOD TRUCK– serving up bold, flavor-packed tacos that might just make you dance a little faster to the music.
🚚 The Blushing Lemon - Fresh squeezed lemonade, Flavored lemonade, hot dogs, pretzels, Nachos and cheese, Snow cones
Pop/water
🚚 4 Get the 4 Get The Scoop - ICE CREAM! need we say more?

Shuttle

🦜🚐 LUAAAUU SHUTTLE SERVICE IS HERE! 🚐🦜

Want to enjoy the Luau without worrying about driving back and forth? We've got you covered, Parrot Heads!

Beginning Friday at 3:00 PM - 1030pm and Saturday 9am - 1030pm, our Luau Shuttle will be making tropical runs between the Luau and local accommodations.

🏝️ Shuttle Service Includes:
✅ All host hotels
✅ Any location within 5 miles of Little River Campground
✅ Unlimited rides for BOTH days

💲 Shuttle Passes: $25 per person

Here's the best part...

Arrive Friday, unload your chairs, canopy, coolers, and all your island essentials at the Luau. Then park your vehicle at your hotel and let us do the driving for the rest of the weekend! 🍹🌴

⚠️ IMPORTANT:
All personal belongings must be removed from the Luau grounds by 10:00 AM on Sunday morning.

🎟️ Pre-purchase your shuttle pass here:
https://easttennesseeparrotheadclub.ticketspice.com/luau-2026

Already purchased your Luau Entry Ticket?

No worries! Simply select a quantity of ONE for the:
"Merchandise Only – (Enter QTY of 1) THIS DOES NOT SERVE AS A TICKET ENTRY FOR THE EVENT"
option. This will allow you to add shuttle passes and other merchandise to your cart.

🛍️ While you're there...
👕 Grab your official Luau 2026 event shirt! Available in white or tie-dye. Shirt orders close June 30th.

🎟️ Stock up on Basket Raffle Tickets too!

So leave the driving to us, raise a fin, and spend the weekend focused on what matters most: music, friends, fun, and making memories for a great cause.

RECREATION

Pool onsite - bring your suit!
Tubing - bring your own or rent from the local business for $10-15 all day - shuttle service available
Co-ed 4's Blind Draw Grass Volleyball Tournament (Fee for registration is separate from Luau entry fee)
- Info (& registration) on tournament can be found here: Tournament info