Red, White & Wake with STERL THE PEARL Boat Parade & Party Tellico Lake
Sterl The Pearl live on the water! A parade that leads you to the epic raft up party. BOATERS ONLY
About this Event
RED, WHITE & WAKE takes place on Tellico Lake at Sunset Cove in Lenoir City.
Featuring Sterl The Pearl the Vols DJ hype man Live on a 80 ft Vols Boat with 5 bands
July 25, 2026 10 AM – 7 PM
Join East Tennessee's Ultimate Community Sponsored Water Event celebrating America's 250th Birthday. EVERY REGISTERED BOAT TICKET PURCHASED HELPS A VETERAN.
No outside entertainment. We're proudly showcasing East Tennessee's best local musicians, businesses, sponsors, and communities—coming together to build a tradition that grows bigger every year.
Join the patriotic boat parade from anywhere on Tellico Lake or its connecting waterways as it leads to the Epic Finish Line Party at Sunset Cove in Lenoir City, Tennessee.
Waterfront communities along the route have been invited to cheer you on as you make your way to the party.
Waiting for you at Sunset Cove is The Ultimate Boat Experience featuring an 80-foot Vol Navy Houseboat Stage with Sterl The Pearl, the Official Tennessee Vols Hype DJ, plus 5 of East Tennessee's top local bands, the Best Decorated Boat Cash Contest, and an Aviation Flyover by the 134th Refueling Wing (weather permitting).
Check out the live entertainment schedule at and decide when you want to arrive at the party.
One $97.23 includes taxes & fees: registration covers your entire boat and everyone you can legally fit onboard. WHY DO WE CHARGE? Free concerts are cool... come see what $40,000+ in production cost looks like. This is NOT another one or two band concert on a barge. This is the ultimate boating experience turning the water into a all day vibe festival. Support Your local Veterans and be a apart of the upgrade.
Your registration includes as many as you can legally fit on your boat. You will recieve your cash contest instructions and U.S. Coast Guard safty documents. (only refistered boats can enter the contest)
We're proud to recognize Garza Law Firm as the Official Boating Safety Sponsor of Red, White & Wake, helping us promote a safe and unforgettable day on the water.
🚤 Boaters Only • Jet Skis Welcome • BYOB • Food • Floats
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Finish Line with Aviation Flyover (weather permitting)
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 97.23 to USD 114.66
