UNITED DRIVE-IN THEATRE OWNERS ASSOCIATION
FALL GATHERING 2026 November 6–8, 2026
Hosted by Renee & Kyle Blevins • Moonlite Drive-In Theatre & Venue
Welcome, Fellow Drive-In Owners & Operators
Fellow drive-in owners and operators are invited to a fall weekend in the Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee region, with conversation, drive-in tours, good food, and time together.
Please attend if you are an owner, operator, or manager or Staff member, that qualifies for UDITOA membership even if you are not a member. (Qualifications at our website: https://uditoa.wildapricot.org)
Contact information for UDITOA RSVP DIRECTLY To our hosts See below Mailing address for The Association: P.O. Box 901, South Wellfleet, MA 02663-0901 Voicemail: (443)-490-1250 CONTACT INFO ONLY,
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, November 6 — Welcome Night
4:00 pm - Meet and Greet at the Moonlite, tour the drive-in, dinner from the concession menu, and a movie on the big screen. (Regular night of operation with gates opening at 5:30 pm) Tentative 1st feature: The Cat in the Hat @ 6:30 pm
Saturday, November 7 — Drive-In Road Trip
10:00 am - Meet at the Moonlite and travel together by caravan to Twin City Drive-In in Bristol, TN; Stateline Drive-In in Elizabethton, TN; Stop for lunch (location TBD); Central Drive-In in Norton, VA; and Park Place Drive-In in Marion, VA.
Saturday evening — Dinner At your own expense!
7:30 pm - Private dinner and music at Sapphire Social in Bristol, VA - Buffet style meal catered by JJ’s Restaurant & Sports Bar along with open bar featuring select items. Approximate cost $30-35 per person.
Sunday, November 8 — Farewell Brunch
10:00 am - Farewell brunch and one last chance to visit with fellow drive-in friends. Location and time to be announced when we get fi nal head count.
RSVP / REGISTRATION
Please RSVP early to help us get a head count and finalize plans.
Email moonliteabingdon@gmail.com with the following information and anything else you would like to add. Subject line: Fall Gathering
Registration form
Name(s): ____________________________________________
Cell number / contact information: ____________________________________________
Theatre affiliation: ____________________________________________
Total number of guests: ____________________________________________
Where will you be staying? (if known): ____________________________________________
LOCATION • LODGING • TRAVEL GUIDE HOST VENUE
Moonlite Drive-In Theatre & Venue 17555 Lee Highway • Abingdon, VA 24210
SATURDAY DRIVE-IN TOUR
Twin City Drive-In Theatre 2512 Volunteer Parkway Bristol, TN 37620 Danny Warden
Stateline Drive-In Theater 3682 Highway 19E-Elizabethton, TN 37643 Cheryl Stevens
Park Place Drive-In Theater 301 Park Boulevard Marion, VA 24354 Jerry Harmon
Central Drive-In 5113 Kent Junction Road Norton, VA 24273 Buddy Herron
LODGING
Spark by Hilton Abingdon I-81 near Fairgrounds (6 min away) Recommended - 20% group discount. 170 Jonesboro Rd Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 676-2222
Group Code: Moonlite (reserve by 11/3/26 Discounted rate $85/day ($205 for 2 nights incl tax) Breakfast included
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol (16min away) 500 Gate City Hwy Bristol, VA 24201 (888) 519-6683
The Martha Washington Inn & Spa (11 min away) 150 West Main Street Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 628-3161
The Sessions Hotel (17 minutes away) 833 State Street Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 285-5040
SATURDAY EVENING DINNER - Individual expense
Location Sapphire Social
Address 801 State Street, Bristol, VA 24201
TRAVEL
Nearest commercial airport: Tri-Cities Airport (TRI), Blountville, Tennessee. (28 minutes away from the Moonlite)
Driving Directions
Driving South on I-81 - get off exit 13, turn right at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Lee Highway at the light, go approximately ½ mile, Moonlite is on the right.
Driving North on I-81 - get off exit 13, turn left at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Lee Highway at the light, go approximately ½ mile, Moonlite is on the right.
PLEASE RSVP EARLY
Email moonliteabingdon@gmail.com with your name, cell number or contact information, theatre affiliation, total number of guests, and lodging information if known. You may also text Renee at 423-383-5333. Please register before Oct 30 to be included in dinner on Saturday. Otherwise, we risk mot having an accommodation with the group!
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