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  • The Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge

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    The Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge connects local businesses, organizations, and neighbors to strengthen our economy, celebrate our community, and build a resilient future together.

  • Lake Lure Parrots & Pirates Music Festival

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    Name: Lake Lure Parrots & Pirates Music Festival
    Date: May 1, 2026 - May 2, 2026
    Party for a Purpose!
    Event Description:
    Tickets an’ more details at https://www.lakelureparrotsandpiratesmusicfestival.org and follow us on Facebook: Lake Lure Parrots and Pirates Music Festival
    FRIDAY, May 1st @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Feast from La Strada (included).
    • Libations from Fae Nectar, Burntshirt Vineyards, and Lake Lure Inn (cash bar).
    • Entertainment: Trop Rock by It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Band.
    SATURDAY, May 2nd @ 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    • 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 preforming Trop Rock (noon - 2 pm).. Nelson's Blood sea shanty band (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm), and headliner John Frinzi , a Parrothead favorite (6:00 - 8:00 pm)
    • Entertainment: Over a dozen squawkin’ live parrots from the Free Spirit Parrot Sanctuary, the scallywag Cap'n mOss and more treasures await ye!
    • After-parrrty at Fae Nectar (free with wristband) - 9:00 pm
    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!
    Brought to ye by Lowcountry Parrothead Club of Charleston, Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and the Tourism Development Authority.
    Location:
    The Lake Lure Beach  is located at 2724 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC 28746
    Date/Time Information:
    FRIDAY, May 1st @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    SATURDAY, May 2nd @ 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Contact Information:
    Rae Frykberg, Co Chair, 828-429-7101
    Fees/Admission:
    $75.00 for both events. Age 21 and older. 
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