2026 Schedule
The countdown is on, and the Northeast Regional Parrot Head Convention is shaping up to be the best one yet! We’ve packed the schedule with live music, great food, cold drinks, and all the good-time fun that Parrot Heads do best. Whether you’re a convention veteran or joining the flock for the first time, there’s something for everyone — and trust us, you won’t want to miss a single moment.
Grab your favorite tropical shirt, dust off your flip-flops, and get ready for an unforgettable weekend. Check out the full schedule below and start planning your perfect Parrot Head getaway!
*All Courtyard events are weather permitting. We will update you here if there is change.
Welcome Party with The Island Castaways Band
Vendors
Breakfast at Joe Merchant’s
Parrot Head Pool Party
Registration
Donnie Brewer & The Dock Rockers
Parrotheads Up
During the entertainment break, 1 club at a time will gather on the dance floor. 1 member will try to guess the words or phrases the others are acting out. 1 point for each correct answer
Time is estimated to be 9:30pm but isn't exact.
Island Shimmy Showdown
There will be 2 participants per club connected at the waist by an outstretched slinky with a cd attached. The idea is to move the cd along the slinky back and forth, hula style. 1st place 3 points, second place 2 points, third place 1 point
Breakfast at Joe Merchant’s
Club Leader’s Meeting
Buckets and Baskets
“Buckets and Baskets” is simply what we are calling our Raffle Room.
Vendors
Registration
Barefoot in Margaritaville
The Beach Brothers
TropiCool
Shark Bites Social
Light Bites Social (formerly the Ironing Board Buffet)
We are still having our gathering, just not in the hallways. Room parties, club gatherings and meet and greets are encouraged.
More details and sign-ups will be published.
Dinner
Pre-paid dinner option for those who want to reserve their meal in advance.
Cape Coddah Regatta Boat Race Auction
Fast Times: Complete 80s Experience
80’s Costume Contest
Parrot Heads love a theme. Please encourage your club members to take part in the theme nights. Points will be awarded for best costumes on Friday and Saturday. Judging will be impartial.
- Thursday night: Parrothead best
- Friday night: 80’s
- Saturday night: Pirate Ball
Costume contest on Friday and Saturday nights with points going to the winners club
- Best group costume each night- 1 point
- Best Individual costume each night (cannot be a part of the group consideration) Male and Female- 1 point each
Breakfast at Joe Merchant’s
Buckets and Baskets
“Buckets and Baskets” is simply what we are calling our Raffle Room.
Cape Coddah Regatta Boat Race
The Pirate Booty Bop (Game)
Players dressed in pirate gear will pop balloons, between each other, not using hands- 1st place 3 points, second place 2, third place 1 point
Registration
Vendors
Todd Trusty
Mickey the Macaw
Mike Nash
Jesse Rice
Buckets and Baskets – Winner Distribution
Dinner
Pre-paid dinner option for those who want to reserve their meal in advance.
The Cape Cod Ukulele Club
Kentucky Derby Party
A Kentucky Derby Party will be held in Joe Merchant’s and will be hosted by Margaritaville and ENYPHC.
Come join the most exciting 2 minutes of your life and watch the Derby at the bar.
Dress up, wear a big hat and be entered for a prize!
ENYPHC has even more excitement, to be announced soon…
Announcements / 2027 Information
Uncle Jim’s Tropical Friends Band
Pirate Ball Costume Contest
Parrot Heads love a theme. Please encourage your club members to take part in the theme nights. Points will be awarded for best costumes on Friday and Saturday. Judging will be impartial.
- Thursday night: Parrothead best
- Friday night: 80’s
- Saturday night: Pirate Ball
Costume contest on Friday and Saturday nights with points going to the winners club
- Best group costume each night- 1 point
- Best Individual costume each night (cannot be a part of the group consideration) Male and Female- 1 point each