Jimmy Buffett Parrot Heads Start Arriving For Festival

Meeting of the Minds is October 24th to 29th

Next week begins a new chapter for thousands of Jimmy Buffett fans, commonly called Parrot Heads. It also marks a new event for the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach region. Meeting of the Minds (MOTM) is the annual Parrot Heads In Paradise (PHiP) convention that is typically held during the end of October and beginning of November. While previously hosted in New Orleans and Key West, the new home of MOTM is Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Parrot Heads from around the world are members of the PHiP group and what better place to celebrate the Buffett lifestyle that in the area he began his musical journey.

SEE RELATED STORY: PARROT HEAD FESTIVAL COMING TO GULF SHORES

The Hangout, LuLu's and Flora-Bama have teamed up to host many of the events. Other Hangout Hospitality locations will also be performance venues next week. For a list and location of performers and events you can visit the event website, https://motm.rocks/

The event will end on Sunday, October 29th, with a concert at the Flora-Bama by Kristian Bush. Kristian is a MULTI-PLATINUM-selling, two-time GRAMMY Award winner most known for being half of the record-breaking Country duo Sugarland.

Many locations across the island have cheeseburger and margarita specials for the occasion. There will also be special guest, book writers and Parrot Head vendors.

After Jimmy Buffett's recent passing, this celebration of his life is at the perfect time and the perfect place.

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