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currently
open through April 4th, 2010: “Real
Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship”
Norfolk, VA.
Nauticus
This
world premier exhibit
organized by National Geographic tells the compelling
story of the Whydah, a real pirate ship that began as a slave ship, and
the stories of the diverse people whose lives converged on the vessel.
Sunk in a fierce storm off the coast of Cape Cod in April 1717, the Whydah was
located by underwater explorer Barry Clifford in 1984, becoming the first fully
authenticated pirate ship to be discovered in American waters. The exhibition,
with more than 200 treasures recovered from the wreck, will provide visitors
with an unprecedented glimpse into unique economic, political and social
circumstances of the early 18th-century Caribbean and the inextricable link
between the slave trade and piracy. Over 150 artifacts from the first
authenticated pirate shipwreck found in American waters! , See real pirate
weaponry such as cannons and grenades , Touch actual pirate treasure! , Board a
re-creation of the Whydah to see pirate living quarters and experience life on
board!
( This exhibit is scheduled to next visit: St.
Louis: Summer/Fall 2010, TBA: Winter/Spring 2011, Denver: Summer/Fall 2011,
Phoenix: Winter/Spring 2012, and Cleveland: Summer/Fall 2012. )
currently
open through June 2010: New Treasures From the Lost Galleon, San Felipe 1573-1576
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
The year is 1575... Your ship is at the mercy of an angry sea... The blue and
white Chinese crockery you will trade for silver has broken loose in the cargo
hold... Most of the crew is sick and controlling the ship is impossible...
The year is 2009... You are walking along a Baja beach and a bit of blue catches
your eye in the wet, washed sand...Visit this new exhibit at the Maritime Museum
and discover the answers to this mystery.
Fall 2009 through May,
2010: Voyages
of Rediscovery Tallships Tours
Various Ports in California:. The Hawaiian Chieftain (and sometimes other ships) sails to California
and Oregon ports,
Family-oriented Adventure Sails, (featuring opportunities for guests to help
sail the ships), Battle Sails (which feature close-quarters maneuvers and
blazing cannons reminiscent of an 18th-century naval skirmish) with various other
vessels, & giving dockside tours. Reservations are
strongly recommended for public sailings. (NOTE: The Lady Washington,
which usually accompanies the Hawaiian Chieftain is closed through March
for a re-power).
Ports of Call:
Oxnard: Jan. 16, 17
Ventura: Jan. 23, 24
San Francisco: Feb. 7
Oakland: Feb. 13, 14, 20
Redwood City: Feb. 27, 28
Eureka: March 6, 7
Crescent City: March 13, 14
Coos Bay, OR: March 20, 21
Cannon Battle Reenactment Sails: Sat. & Sun., 2pm-5pm $50 adult/$30
child
Adventure Sail Training: Sunday 10am-1pm. $45 adult/$25 child
Transits: $125.00 per person per day.
Dockside Tours: A $3 donation per person is appreciated. Tuesday
through Fridays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations not required.
Reservations (strongly recommended for sailings) and further information can be acquired by phoning GHHSA at (800)
200-5239 ext. 109, or visit website: http://www.historicalseaport.org
February
6th through March 28, 2010 (weekends and President's Day holiday): Arizona
Renaissance Festival
Apache Junction, ARIZONA
February 27th & 28th "Ahoy Ye Landlubbers" theme weekend.
Every weekend you'll find swashbuckling acts, a pirate store, and a New World area.
Tortuga Twins (we recommend the R-rated show) Call:
(520) 463-2600
March
5th - 6th, 2010: Ghost Ships Festival
Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
The 11th Annual Ghost Ships Festival is a conference dedicated to Great lakes
exhibits and Maritime history. You can listen to and interact with leading dive
industry professionals, extreme explorers, maritime historians, and Great Lakes
authors! The Ghost Ships Festival is at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport and
Convention center, across from General Mitchell International Airport in
Milwaukee. The exhibit hall is free and open to the public. There is an additional
charge for the presentations.
March
4th through 7th, 2010: "The
Sack of St. Augustine: Capt. Robert Searle's Raid of 1668"
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
The "Sack of St. Augustine: Capt. Robert Searle's Raid of 1668” is a
historical reenactment sponsored by Searle’s Buccaneers and the Men of
Menendez (members of the Florida Historic Militia), with the assistance of the
St. John's County Tourist Development Council. The reenactment will take place
on March 4th-7th, 2010, in St. Augustine, Florida, our nations' oldest city. We
are always looking for new recruits to portray townspeople, garrison soldiers,
Native Americans, and buccaneers! Our focus is on an accurate historical
impression, using correct materials, styles, and equipment. You need not be a
historian, actor, or military enthusiast to participate.
If interested, please contact us at: www.searles-buccaneers.com,
jeffjohnsonfl@yahoo.com,
904-534-6168
March
20th, 2010: Swallows
Day Parade
San Juan Capistrano, CALIFORNIA
Time: Arrive no later than 9:30 am to have time to park and sign in. Parade
starts at 11 am.
Not a pirate event, but No Quarter Given
(including our PyRats) will be marching in the parade with the Alliance of the Double Cross, Buccaneers of
Tortuga, and other brethren of the sea to
welcome the return of the swallows to San Juan Capistrano. Pirates did raid San Juan Capistrano in 1818, so there is a
piratical connection. Parade starts at 11 am, but come much earlier to get
good parking. Street closures are at 10 am. Day-long street festival
with food and entertainment in the Mercado. There is basically one pirate
entry (number 1774) for the parade and ALL PIRATES regardless of their “group”
are invited to march in that entry. Last year the group that took the lead for
pirate participation was the Buccaneers of Tortuga, this year it will be the
Alliance of the Double Cross. According to the event rules we can not fire
weapons. Parade rule # 15 states that there shall be no distributing or throwing
of any merchandise or articles in the line of march. any such activity will
result in immediate disqualification. This includes candy, trinkets, etc. (http://www.swallowsparade.com/pdf/ApplicationParadeInfoAndRules.pdf
). Assembly Point: At the entrance (driveway) to the Calvary Chapel on El Camino
Real. This is just north of San Juan Elementary School. Get to the assembly area
no later than 10 am. You must go there and sign a liability release in order to
be in the parade. We should be listed as the Alliance of the Double Cross entry
number 1774. 10 am is the finish time for that activity, so get there early.
(map- http://www.swallowsparade.com/pdf/2007/parademap.pdf
). The parade is supposed to start promptly at 11 am. Website with a lot of
info: http://www.swallowsparade.com/parade.aspx
March
20th & 21st, 2010: Peanut
Island Pirate Fest
Peanut Island, FLORIDA
The tall ship HMS Bounty has been lured to the southern docks of Peanut
Island which is now under the control of Pirates. Combine Tall Ships, Pirates,
and a Tropical Island and you have the recipe for Two Fun Filled Days of Piracy
on Peanut Island. * Treasure Hunt * Ship-to-Shore Battles * Ship-to-Ship Battles
* Sword fighting * Black Powder Weapon Demonstrations * Pirate Dinner Auction *
Pirate Encampment * Strolling Minstrels * Live Music * Great Food & Drink *
Pirate Merchandise * Admission: Free (a minimum dockside donation of a
buck-an-ear is suggested).
Event Hours: Saturday 10 am - 5 pm (After Hours).
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm Pirate Pig Roast Dinner Party
5:30 - 8:00 pm Saturday
Dinner $25 (beverages sold separately), Limited Availability. Advanced Dinner
Ticket Purchase Is Recommended. For reservations call 561 792-9260.
Boarding / Tours of the tall ships (HMS Bounty, and Privateer Lynx) are
available for a fee.
Individual tour prices for each ship: Adults: $9 and Students: $5
Visit www.pbmm.org for combination tour pricing.
March
20th & 21st, 2010: Military Through the Ages
Jamestown Settlement, VIRGINIA
Re-enactment groups depicting soldiers and military encounters throughout
history join forces with modern-day veterans and active units to demonstrate
camp life, tactics and weaponry. The weekend event features a children's parade
on Saturday and a military pass-in-review on Sunday. Visitor information:
757-253-4838, or toll
free: 1-888-593-4682.
March 26th through April 4th, 2010: Pyrate
Week in New Orleans
New Orleans, LOUISIANA
The citizens of New Orleans celebrate NOLA PYRATE WEEK - nine days of
swashbuckling, art, music, food, events and general camaraderie among the
Pyrates of New Orleans - past & present - and their mates from around the
globe! Starting with a Friday night parade through the French Quarter and the
French Market Invasion (Sat. Mar. 27 and 28). There will be all manner of live
performances on two stages, busking, wandering performers and an amazing
Merchant’s Market with Pyrate goods and other hand crafted treasures!. Free to
attend. More volunteering and fundraising, Festival De Jean
Lafitte, vendor fair ...and much more!
NOLA Pyrate Week was originally conceived and developed in
the heart of New Orleans by a small group of like minded "Pyrates of The
New World" who have now been joined by many other Pyrates, Artists,
Musicians, Community/Charitable Organizations, Krewes, Local Business and other
citizens who support our creed: "Take what ye can...GIVE something
back!"™
For all the details keep a weather eye on our website http://nolapyrateweek.com
March
27th, 2010: 2nd Annual Pirate's Ball
Weston, MISSOURI
Location: O'Malley's Pub, Weston, MO
Entertainers will once again include the rollicking revelry of the Musical
Blades and the mystifying rhythms of Chuvani with other entertainment and
surprises to be announced. Tickets will officially go on sale this coming
Monday, February 2nd at http://www.pyrate.org just follow the link on the front
page. Tickets sold out very quickly last year and space is very limited so don't
miss your chance at attending this unique and exciting charity event! More info
coming soon. See you at the ball!
March
27th through 28th, 2010: L.O.R.E.
Immersion Weekend
Corona, CALIFORNIA
A weekend of classes and workshops. LORE was organized around an educational
goal. The purpose of the organization is to provide the means through which
participants; potential participants, history enthusiasts and educators can
develop or expand their skills and background in world history. The immersion
weekends provide an opportunity for participants to work with other
knowledgeable participants and professionals in an instructional setting.
Certification is available for those who wish to pursue a structured study of
the various aspects of historical life. There have been many classes and
workshops of interest to those portraying pirates and privateers. More
info: The Crossroads Group, P.O.B. 1959, Corona, CA, 92878-1959, Ph:
951-735-0101
April
1, 2010: Tall
Ships in Ilwaco
Ilwaco, WASHINGTON
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
The Port of Ilwaco welcomes back the Grays Harbor
Historical Seaport Tall Ships in 2009. The Grand Arrival of the Lady Washington
(famous for her appearance in the movie, "Pirates of the Caribbean")
and Hawaiian Chieftain includes free dockside tours. To reserve a
sail: 800-200-LADY. Event contact: Port of
Ilwaco 360-642-3143 (not for sail reservations). Call 1-800-200-LADY to
reserve a sail for your group, organization or business. www.ladywashington.org
(new
date) April 3rd,
2010: Coronation of the
Pirate Queen!
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
Time: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM PDT
Location: Star of India Ship, 1492 North Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA, 92101
The call is out to all pirates to come and celebrate the coronation of their
beloved Pirate Queen, Scarlett Harlott! This regal event will take place
aboard the oldest active sailing ship in the world, the Star of India! The ship
will remain dockside for the duration of the event so ye won't be needin' your
sea legs! Come dressed in your pirate best! Featuring the piratical music of:
The Pirates Charles. The Dread Crew of Oddwood, Dannicus Live, Pirates of the
Black Swan, with Swashbuckling Performances by the "Pirate Adventure Fight
Team"! Must be 21 or over. Buy tickets through the above website.
Limited attendance to 250. Buy your tickets early and don't be disappointed.
MySpace
Invite Page
April
9th & 10th,
2010: 4th Annual PirateFest
Uptown Greenville, NC
A large outdoor celebration offering fun, food and entertainment for all!
PirateFest will have an arts festival, a Pigskin Pig-out, a Blackbeard's Market,
an International Festival and much more. Cost:
FREE
Contact: PirateFest, c/o Uptown Greenville, PO Box 92, Greenville, NC
27835. Phone: 252-561-8400 Fax: 252-695-0080 E-mail: info@uptowngreenville.com
VENDORS: find the application on the PirateFest website.
April 9th & 10th, 2010: 6th Annual Fells
Point Privateer Day 2010
Fells Point (Baltimore), MARYLAND
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
Pirates Magazine presents MEET
THE ORDER OF THE LEVIATHAN - Fri - 6:00pm Banquet and Induction Ceremony:
Charter members of the Order of the Leviathan will be announced and awarded the
coveted silver ring of the Order of Leviathan. Each member will sign his hand to
the Articles of the Order. A roll of the dice will determine which two lucky
members will receive one of two magnificent swords forged especially for this
event, one by Matt Stagmer of Baltimore Knife and Sword and one by Tony Swatton
of Sword and Stone. Location: tbd. Cost: to be determined.
Fri - 9:00pm Swashbuckler Soiree: With live bands and rum, the floor is
open for socializing and dancing as local Fell's Point restaurateurs supply their
finest cuisine. Located directly on the water, this event is delightful, with
outside balconies and in close proximity to the festival and hotel sites. Did we
mention rum? Location: The Frederick Douglas Isaac Myers Maritime Park in Fells
Point, MD. Cost: to be determined
Sat. 10:00am - 6:00pm Privateer Day Festival: Pirates, historians,
maritime enthusiasts, living history camps, reenactors, vendors and patrons will
gather in the town square.
Sat. 8:00 pm Pub Crawl: Fells Point has many pubs within a few blocks.
Here is an opportunity to walk the cobblestoned streets of this seaport town by
night in the company of good friends.
Info, contact: Fells Point Development Corporation,
410-675-8900 info@fellspointdevelopment.com
, www.fellspointdevelopment.com
April
16th through 18th, 2010: Shore Leave New
Orleans
New Orleans, LOUISIANA
The Shore Leave New Orleans weekend is all about you being a part of the event,
not just an attendee. We would like you to take part in the events as if they
were your own. The scheduled events are all free to attend and your
participation is encouraged.
April 16th 2010 6:00PM -Till?.............."The Captain's Table"
April 17th 2010 Noon-6:00PM ............"The Blockade"
April 17th 2010 8:00PM -Till?.............."2nd Lying Bar-Crawl"
April 18th 2010 11:00Am -3:00PM ...."The Bloody Swap"
As you will see, our events are about the individuals and the roles they play in
SLNO. We are not looking to make money; we are looking to make heartfelt
memories and friendships that will last us all a lifetime. Free To all Pirates
& Wenches alike.For more info: Nolawenches@yahoo.com,
(504)298-1225, *Please call or email a request for Postal address.
There will be no vendors at this event "The Bloody Swap" will be the
only venue to get clothes or gear at "Shore Leave New Orleans". There
are many shops thru out New Orleans to get Piratical items from brand new to
actual antquies.
April
16th through 25th,
2010: 28th Anniversary Conch Republic
Independence Celebration
Key West, FLORIDA
In 1982 Key West and the Florida Keys seceded from the
United States as a response to Border Patrol check points causing 17 mile long
lines. The schooner Western Union attacked the Coast Guard cutter
in the harbor with stale Cuban bread and conch fritters. The Conch
Republic then surrendered to the U.S., and demanded foreign aid (they are still
waiting). Now every year Key West celebrates their independence with a
reenactment of the Great Sea Battle, followed by a Pirate's Ball, and lots of
other fun events. For
more details of the history surrounding this event. Even
more history.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
For more information, see the website, or call the Office of the Secretary
General of the Conch Republic at (305) 294-2298... fax (305) 296-8803.
Long Live The Conch Republic...
April 22nd through May 2, 2010: Buccaneer Days
Corpus Christi, TEXAS
Carnival, Pirates of the Caribbean Water Show, fireworks, parades,
illuminated night parade, stadium show. Pirates sail into Corpus Christi Bay and capture the Mayor at City Hall. Spectators are invited to the Corpus Christi City Marina as the Pirates make the
Mayor "Walk the Plank" to kick off the Buc Days
festivities (April 22).
April
27th through May 9th, 2010: 53rd Annual Contraband Days
Lake Charles, LOUISIANA
Come join Jean Lafitte and his rowdy Buccaneers as they
sail in, capture the city, seize the mayor and make her walk the plank. Also parades,
concerts, bath tub races, crawfish raves, etc. This is the second largest festival in the
state of Louisiana. On the waterfront grounds of the Lake Charles Civic Center just off
I-10. 9 For info: arichey@contrabanddays.com
or call 337.436.5508
April
29 thru May 2,
2010: 47th Isle of Eight
Flags Shrimp Festival
Fernandina Beach, FLORIDA
Pirate Parade (April 29), Little
Pirate Costume contest, Invasion of the Pirates from
the docks at the end of Centre Street (Friday night, and Saturday afternoon). Dozens of food booths featuring shrimp
specialties. 1(800) 2-AMELIA
(226-3542) or (904) 261-3248
April
30th through May 3, 2010: Brixham
Pirate Festival
Brixham, Devon, UNITED KINGDOM
A bank Holiday weekend of swashbuckling fun, music and piratical antics to suit
all ages. A world record attempt: Most pirates in one gathering. We broke the
world record at the 2009 festival, be part of our attempt to break it again in
2010! To take part your costume must consist of:-
Pirate hat or bandana/kerchief
An eye patch
A sword
Appropriate trousers and shirt / waistcoat or dress
The Aargh factor:- Sea shanty competition:- listen and sing along to the old
songs of the sea. There will be live bands playing at various evening venues
around the town.
If you would like to take part please write or email your details including
names (s) address, age (s) and postcode, to:-Brixham Buccaneers, 7 Heath Rise,
Heath Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ9 5BG
May 2nd,
2010: International Scurvy
Awareness Day
Many a sailor or pirate had to struggle with the symptoms of scurvy. Sad
to say, scurvy still exists. The humble goal of LimeStrong is to wipe out
what may possibly be the most easily preventable disease in human history,
Scurvy. They hope to achieve this by bringing awareness to the fact that Scurvy
still exists in the modern world, even though we have had a documented and cost
effective cure for almost 400 years. Plus, it’s a great excuse to have
some grog (rum punch with lime juice), or margaritas, with yer shipmates in the
name of a good cause. Visit the website for some great ideas to promote
the awareness of this day and the problem of scurvy. AND EAT A LIME! (or
lots of other fruits).
early May,
2010: Pirate Invasion/Treasure Hunt
Tarpon Springs, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Pirates will invade, and there will be a Treasure Hunt, Pirate Costume Contest,
Pirates Feast & a Belly Dancing Show (twice).
We will also have a Giant Pirate ship made by the Key Lime Yummies Bakery.
It might make it into the Guinness World Records. We will have some roving
pirates performing and we are looking for more, also treasure hunters &
those that like to have a great time as a pirate.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PIRATES!!! Please contact the events coordinator,
Alissia Fatolitis at alissiaevents@gmail.com
or (727) 389-1644
early
May, 2010: BLOODTHIRSTY’S TAVERN
Rockport, MAINE
BLOODTHIRSTY'S TAVERN in the village of ROCKPORT
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
In the Province of MAINE IS OPEN TO PIRATES from 5 of the Clock ON.This CLEAN
& RAT-FREE Establishment IS Proud ta be SERVING IT'S THIRD Year of FINE
SPIRITS And CUISINE from far away PLACES To wit Bring Grog and Food. Ye will be
checked fer WEAPONS. If ye have NONE, maybe we can loan ye SOME.
Give Bloodthirsty a Shout For Details on the Pot Luck Or Directions 207-975-6511
And Like LAST Time If Yer Don’t Look Like a PIRATE Yer Ain’t a Gonna Get IN!
May
15th & 16th, 2010: 6th Queen Bess & the Pirates
Fresno,
CALIFORNIA
Good Queen Bess knew a good thing when she saw it. Give
out a few Letters of Marque and viola! a ready-made navy to spank those
dastardly Spanish, protect England's waters, and raise some sorely needed funds
for the royal coffers. Come and enjoy a day of reveling at our faire with
legally sanctioned pillaging, swashbuckling and adventuring. Shop at our faire
for the finest booty from the seas, eat exotic foods and drink the finest ales.
Many demonstrations of the sea faring life, as well as talented performers, and
Sea Chanties to delight your senses. For more information
contact Joyce Roberts at: jroberts@ccdof.org
or give
her a call at 559-392-0965.
May
22nd and 23rd, 2010: Pirate
Invasion Weekend at Scarborough Faire
Waxahachie, TEXAS
Ahoy, ye landlubbers, prepare to be invaded by the
scourge of the seas! Don yer seafaring duds and bust down the gates of
Scarborough Village. Even the pub sing will be in the key of Rrrrr.
Faire runs from April 10th through May 31st (on weekends and Memorial
Day). For more details
phone: (972) 938-3247 ~ Toll Free: 1-888-5-FESTIVAL
mid
May, 2010: Pirate
Invasion Weekend at Tennessee Renaissance
Festival
Highway 96, between Franklin and Murfreesboro, TENNESSEE
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
A crew of scurvy
pirates has landed on the shores of Covington Glen. See swashbuckling swordsman
duel faster than you can say "Yarr!" The faire itself runs from May 2 through Memorial Day
(weekends). Admission to the
Festival includes a tour of Castle Gwynn. NOTE: Fire-arms,
working or replicas, are not permitted on Festival or Castle Grounds. Swords
will be peace-tied. Info: Tennessee Renaissance Festival, P.O. Box
309, Arrington, TN 37014. Phone: (615) 395-9950
mid
May, 2009: 18th Annual Sea Chantey Festival
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
11 am - 5 pm.
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
For centuries, sailor's have honed their shipboard skills to the cadence of
songs recounting the adventure, tragedy and romance of life at sea. These
"sea chanteys" come to life in a dramatic way on board the majestic
sailing ship Star of India. The Maritime Museum of San Diego, along with San
Diego Folk Heritage, presents the Annual Sea Chantey Fest.
The museum sail crew will demonstrate various shipboard skills traditionally
accompanied by sea chanteys and visitors will have a chance to join in and raise
the sails of the historic ship. Call 619-234-9153 ext. 101 for more
information.
May
22nd & 23rd ,
2010: Ojai
Renaissance and Pirate Faire
Ojai, CALIFORNIA
The glistening azure waters of Lake Casitas make a
perfect background to showcase 16th century life in the "Village of
Wixonshire" that will be created there for a weekend of magical involvement
by participants and visitors who interact to transport themselves back in time
to the glories of "The Pirate Queen", Queen Elizabeth's Court. Continuous
entertainment on 3 stages, including Shakespeare plays, headliner acts and
street performers. Food court featuring fine fare at reasonable prices. Roasted
turkey legs, sausages, soft drinks, Thai food and more. A full tavern featuring
imported and domestic beer, ale and mixed drinks.
See website for more info, or: (805) 496-6036 Copyright Gold Coast
Festivals Inc. 2004 goldcoastfestivals@
May
29th through 31st, 2010: Pirate Weekend at Koroneburg
Old World Festival
Corona, CALIFORNIA
Info: 951-735-0101 or 800-320-4736
May
29th & 30th, 2010: Musket,
Sword & Pike
Chester, VIRGINIA
Location: Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road,
Chester, VA, 23836
Experience a day in the life of the soldiers of Sir Thomas Dale’s militia.
Visit with the soldiers in the 1611 Citie of Henricus, participate in drills
with the Henricus Militia and see demonstrations of tactics, armor and weaponry
used by the 17th century soldiers who built and protected Henricus. The
highlight of the event includes artillery demonstrations with cannon firings.
Blacksmithing and woodworking tradesmen will be supporting the soldiers by
furnishing wares compatible with martial law of the Virginia Colony, May 1612.
Daily Admission Fee.
Telephone: Visitors Center: (804) 748-1613 Media Contact: (804) 318-8726 Fax:
(804) 706-1356
late May
(Memorial Day weekend), 2010: Dead Pirates Un-Con
Atlanta, GEORGIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
The Dead Pirates will hold their Memorial Day Weekend party at The Wellesley Inn
Atlanta at 1377 Virginia Ave. Friday night we will set up everything and
party the night away at Sexy Sandy's Mardi Gras Party! So be sure to pack
swimwear and get ready for the beads. Sat. we will go to the Ga. Renn Fest in the morning and
have a pirate Auction that night. Sunday we will wear different period costumes
to go see Night at the Museum 2. Pirate films all weekend (and other surprise
films) in the party room. We like to celebrate the "fun" side of
piracy (Blackbeard and Charles Vane threw a weeklong party in S. C. that from
all accounts was a blast!) All food, drinks, and entertainment are
free. Room rates are $57.00+taxes for Queen,$65.00+taxes for
king/double. The Wellesley Inn's number is 1-404-762-5111. Make sure you
are in the Dead Pirates block so you can get the Dead Pirates rate. Please
e-mail Captain Morgan so he'll know you are coming and have enough food for
all. Also direct any questions to him at: ridd6116@bellsouth.net
late May,
2010: Pirate
Fest ‘10
Upper Marlboro, MARYLAND.
11 am -5 pm
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Arrrrgh, Matey! If it’s a pirate
life fer ye, then set yer course fer Pirate Fest! Get your fill of cutthroats,
scallywags, sea-farin’ scoundrels and thieves. Music, food vendor, costume
contest, treasure hunt and more for pirates and landlubbers alike! Reservations
and payment required in advance. FEE: $5/person
Darnall’s
Chance House Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro.
301-952-8010.
late May,
2010: 3rd Annual Pirates at Chatham
Chatham, Kent, UNITED KINGDOM
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Join the gathering of an unruly mob at Chatham
Historic Dockyard. Arrival date is Saturday, May 23rd when a little surprise
could be waiting! With plenty of fun to be had by reenactors and public
alike it's definitely a show not to be missed. For more details
contact: purser@sheppeypirates.org
The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TZ, England Info Line: +44 (0)1634
823807
late May,
2010: Pirate Weekend at Georgia
Renaissance Festival
Fairburn, GEORGIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Arrg! Pirates Weekend! Avast ye landlubbers! Pirate Costume contests for Adults
and Children! Office number: (770) 964-8575
late
May thru late June, 2010 (weekends): Pirates
of Tortuga
South Orange, NEW JERSEY
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Join the adventure on the Pirate Island of Tortuga. Your day will be
filled with comedy, song, fairytales, puppets, and a living chess match.
Join soldiers and pirates on a quest for treasure through the Enchanted Forest
at this one of a kind family event. Admission: $15 adults, $9 senior
citizens (children 10 and under free). $5 off coupon here.
Contact: Noreen Dunn, Dun-Ley
Productions, 28 Fordum Suite 2A, Somerset, NJ 08875, (732) 271-1119, email:
dunn-ley@njkingdom.com, Site: South Mountain Reservation, Tulip Springs
Section-Cherry Ln, South Orange, NJ / Booths: 20+ / Attendance: 20,000 /
Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.
early
June, 2010: 4th Annual Pirates for
Children Party
Anaheim, CALIFORNIA
TIME: 4 pm - late
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Come dressed to impress in ye best of pirate attire. Meet actors
from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Bring coin for great prizes in
the raffle and auction with proceeds going to CHOC. Come out and shop the
Vendors. Bid on items in the Auction from Disneyland, POTC writers Ted and
Terry, Ahmet Zappa, Haunted Mansion memorabilia, Disney Pins. Meet and get
autographs from many actors from POTC and more. Much, much more! Plenty of music, dance, food n' Drink.
More to come. FREE.
Merchants will be on hand, including No Quarter Given.
Location: Club
195, W.Center St. Promenade, Anaheim, CA
92801
June
4th thru 6th, 2010: 6th Annual Port Washington Pirate
Festival
Port Washington, WISCONSIN
Location: In and around Rotary Park
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Cannon battles with Pirate Ships! Fireworks, belly-dancers, pirate-themed food
and vendors, a parade! The scenic harbor of downtown historic Port
Washington, Wisconsin,
provides the perfect, picturesque setting for all the mayhem & merriment. It
has become the “must attend” event for boaters, bikers, re-enactors &
families alike from all over the Midwest & beyond. The event includes: an Invasion, a Thieves Marketplace, a Gruel Galley,
a Buccaneer Bash, fireworks, children's activities, demonstrations, educational
exhibits, musicians (Bounding Main and The Jolly Rogers), comedians, a parade, a pirate ship & much more. For
more info:
email: admin@portpiratefestival.com
phone: 262-284-6652
fax: 262-284-6549
Or contact: Dean Calin, Phone: 262-366-8591, Email: portmarketing@deancalin.com
June
3rd through 7th, 2010:
55th Sprint Billy
Bowlegs Pirate Festival
Fort Walton Beach, FLORIDA
Pirate invasion, fireworks, torch light parade,Pirate Walk (trick-0r-treating
pirates stile), pub crawl, children's activities, lots more.
Celebrates Capt. Bowlegs (William Augustus Bowles) Pirate skirmish Fri.
evening, followed by Fireworks. Pirate's Landing:
Sat.afternoon, 4 pm.
The city always loses to the pirates and Capt. Billy will issue a proclamation freeing the
citizens from the tyranny of the City Fathers and declares a time of merriment and fun.
Many other events, torchlight parade: Monday evening, June 7th, 8
pm. Info: (850) 244-8191, info@fwbchamber.org
June
12th & 13th, 2010: Pirate Invasion Weekend at Valhalla
Faire
South Lake Tahoe, CALIFORNIA
Set sail for a swashbuckling weekend & invade our shire with your piratical
shenanigans. Participate in Scavenger Hunt, tour the deck full sized deck of a
tall ship, the Dauntless, quench yer thirst and sing a song with Sea dogs, join
adventures of the Irish Pirate Queen Grace O'Malley as she comes to England.
Participate in the Talk Like a Pirate Contest! Enjoy the
nationally renowned parrot show Fowl Tales. Second weekend will
also feature Knights of Avalon full contact Jousting show. Combining the
elements of spontaneity, action, and humor, the Knights of Avalon present a show
that will keep audiences enthralled and coming back for more.
early
June, 2010: 34th Annual Norfolk HarborFest
Town
Point Park, Norfolk, VIRGINIA. Entertainment (including pirates), merchants, and much more in downtown Norfolk. Norfolk Festevents Ltd., 120 West Main
Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. Ph: (757) 441-2345, E-mail: festevents@festevents.org
early
June, 2010: 24th
Annual Drake's
Raid
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
"On June 6, 1586, a fleet of 23 ships with 2,000 Englishmen under the command of Sir Francis Drake approached the Spanish colonial capitol of St. Augustine, Florida. Landing cannon on Anastasia Island, the privateers began to bombard the city. At dawn on June 8th, the English crossed Matanzas Bay, captured the fort, routed the Spanish defenders, and burned the town." The
23rd annual reenactment of Drake's Raid will take place on the original sites in Old Towne San Agustin. Focus is on an accurate, historical impression. 16th c.-style encampment at the Fountain of Youth Park.
For info: info@searlesbuccaneers.org
early
June, 2010: 5th
Big Bear Pirate Faire
Fawnskin (Big Bear, North Shore), CALIFORNIA
10 am to 6 pm
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Pedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World Dr., Fawnskin, Ca 92333
There will be pirate battles, exciting new entertainers as well as our old
favorites! Five stages and the battle arena, something to please everyone! And
don't forget the Children's area where games and crafts command their full
attention. Shopping for pirate bootie, food, drink and an all day Treasure hunt
will keep everyone busy and there will be lots of surprises during the day. Come
visit us and remember, all profits go to children and teachers for educational
endeavors!! Free Parking & Shuttle TICKET PRICES Adults: $15,
Adult weekend pass: $26, Seniors (55+)/ Military with ID $12, Children 6-12:
$12, Senior/Military/Child weekend pass: $20, Children 5 and under: FREE.
Tickets on sale at the gate. Advanced tickets can be purchased by calling
1-800-4-BIG-BEAR.
June
11th through 13th,
2010: The 9th Annual John Levique Days
John's Pass
Village, Madeira Beach, FLORIDA
The increasingly popular John Levique Days is a three-day pirate themed event
celebrating the discovery of John’s Pass by turtle farmer, John Levique after
the hurricane of September 1848. The festival promotes hurricane awareness,
education and hurricane relief efforts. A majority of the 125 merchants in John’s
Pass Village participate in assisting with the activities planned over the
course of the weekend. Scheduled activities always include: the Pirates Ball,
children's and adult's costume contests, a village wide treasure hunt, Pirate
Invasion followed by a parade and "pillaging" of the village. There is
always face painting, story telling, photo opportunities, games and activities,
and the infamous "Pirates Pub Crawl" (sorry kids, adults only!).
Various piratical entertainment and seafaring themed merchants target over
30,000+ attendees of all ages. Coming in Costume is Encouraged!
Free admission. Info from Suzanne King, John Levique Pirate Days Chair,
150 Johns Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, FL. 33707, (727) 393-8230 :
Suzie@JohnsPassFestivals.com ,
http://www.JohnsPassFestivals.com
June
11th through 13th, 2010: 31st Annual Sea Music Festival
Mystic, CONNECTICUT
Mystic Seaport is proud to host its 31st annual Sea Music Festival, one of the
world’s premier sea music events. More than 5,000 people gather each year to
hear Mystic Seaport's Chantey Staff along with a solid core of performers carry
on classic musical traditions of the golden age of sail. We have featured music
from maritime cultures around the world, including the United Kingdom, Italy,
Portugal, Australia, Iceland, Poland, Netherlands, France, Canada and Africa, as
well as native peoples within the United States. Please direct all Sea Music
Festival inquiries to smf@mysticseaport.org
Tickets/info: 860-572-5315 or 888-9SEAPORT.
mid June,
2010: Pirate Rendezvous
Damariscotta, MAINE
Daytime Events: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
The Mystic Pirates sail into the scenic midcoast towns of Damariscotta and
Newcastle (Maine) and take over the in-town area until 4 p.m., when they will
fade back into history. All attendees are invited to participate in costume, but
there is no requirement to do so. Beginning at 10 a.m., children will be
able to enjoy a variety of games at the Pirate Bazaar and other activities
throughout the in-town area. When the pirates invade at high noon, complete with
a pirate ship laying down a barrage of cannon fire, children will be invited to
participate in the defense of the town. Costumed re-enactors on shore will
attempt to repel the attack with artillery, muskets, and swords. Once the
pirates have invaded and convinced the townfolk and children to seek the riches
of their lost treasure, the children will be involved in a day-long drama to
find the hidden plunder that will include a Crew Muster and Pirate Costume
Contest, and a Treasure Hunt that will take the children through businesses of
the in-town area as they search for the Lost Treasure of the Mystic Pirates.
Special pirate-themed menus will be featured at local restaurants throughout the
in-town area of Damariscotta and Newcastle during the event and into the
evening. The Pirate Rendezvous benefits Lincoln County Family Holiday
Wishes, a Christmas season food and gift drive. There is no charge for admission
to the Pirate Rendezvous. Pirate re-enactors who will be in Maine during
the event are invited to join the crew! Contact the pirate “Scribe” (Greg
Latimer) at 207-380-9912 or mysticpirates@yahoo.com. All edged weapons and
firearms must be cleared by event marshals; but once cleared, re-enactors may
join the firing line.
mid June, 2010: Explore
Oak Island Days
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, CANADA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Thursday: 6 PM. Special "members only" tour
of Oak Island.
Friday: Enjoy a guided walking tour of Oak Island and learn about it’s
214 year old history. The tour starts at 6PM and lasts about 2 hours, be sure to
register in advance by calling 902-275-3718 or e-mail the Society at flhs@eastlink.ca
Cost is $5, children 6 and under free.
Saturday: The doors to Oak Island display, artifacts, movies, souvenirs
and more open up at 10AM. Come and learn about the mystery at the Oak Island
Resort in Western Shore. Oak Island art exhibit and sale all day.
- All day long, the Kids Zone.
- First walking tour of the day is at 10 AM. Details same as above.
- 12:30 Our first guest speaker of the day is Mr. Graham Harris.
- 2:30 Our second guest speakers of the day are three Students from McGill
University’s engineering department.
- Second walking tour starts at 4PM. Details same as above.
- 7:30 Commotion by the Ocean a debate, buffet style dinner, art show.
Sunday: The doors to Oak Island display, artifacts, movies and more open up at
10AM. Come and learn about the mystery at the Oak Island Resort in Western
Shore. Art exhibit and sale all day.
- All day long, the Kids Zone.
- First walking tour of the day starts at 10AM. and lasts about 2 hours, be sure
to register in advance by calling 902-275-3718 or e-mail the Society at flhs@eastlink.ca
Cost is $5, children 6 and under free.
- 12:30 Our first guest speaker of the day is Mr. Steven Sora.
- 2:30 Our second guest speaker of the day is....... TBA
- Second walking tour starts at 4PM. Details same as above.
Official Explore Oak Island Days events end after this tour, we hope you enjoyed
yourself and hope to see you again next year.
Contact information: contact@oakislandsociety.ca
or
902-275-3718, flhs@eastlink.ca, Ask for
Danny or Yvonne Hennigar
June 19th & 20th, 2010: 3rd Annual
Long Island Pirate Festival
Bald Hill, Brookhaven NEW YORK
10 am - 6 pm
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Currently seeking merchants, performers, and sponsors for our 2009 festival.
Please contact us for more information!
See the video commercial at: http://www.mylitv.com/view_video.php?viewkey=eaa7caa47487d1483e48
Pirate sword fights, period music & sea shanteys, food, shows and lots of
shore bound vendors ta pick up some plunder! Living history pirate encampments
and black powder cannon demonstrations. And of course, roving bands of pirates!
Come in costume, if you dare! Pirate crew of the Valhalla, Cascabel And
Braze, The Brigands, The ZeeWolves, Pirates for Sail, Pirates of the Dark Rose,
Freemen of the Sea, Down East Pirates, Pirates of Alexandria Bay…and many
more!!! Come join in the hostilities…er we mean festivities!! Music by:
Strike the Bell, Pirate Circus, Pirates for Sail, Fathom and Down East Pirates.
Hosted by Ye Pyrate Brotherhood. $7 per person , children under 5 FREE!!
Inquiries can be made to: yepyratebrotherhood@yahoo.com or
lucretia_lacey777@yahoo.com
MySpace page.
late June,
2010: Arrrrrrt on the Porches
Syracuse, NY
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Pirates of CHAOS Productions invade an otherwise artistic event and bring "arrrrrrt"
to the masses! Family fun! Booty in the streets! Garb encouraged! Lots of art
for sale! Good music! Belly dancing! Gourmet victuals! Take a ride on th'
Bloomin' Bloomer....our 12 foot "pirate powered" ship and steal booty
from the pirates......if you dare! Dress like a pirate! We will! CHAOS Street
Pirates will present the play "Jason and the Arrr-gonauts" directed by
Cap'n Mimi Foxmorton. Become a friend at: www.myspace.com/piratesofchaos4
www.myspace.com/strathmoreartontheporches
Free Admission!
Event info: David Kane nushman72@gmail.com
Telephone 1-315-882-1910
Pirate contact: Foxmorton foxgoddess44@hotmail.com
(315) 652-3800 ext 137
"New Blood" always welcome! Potential participants and vendors
contact Dave Kane (see above).
late June,
2010: 7th Annual New
England Pirate Faire
Gloucester,MASSACHUSETTS
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Stage Fort Park
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
The New England Pirate Faire has moved to America’s Oldest Seaport to take
advantage of the historical significance of Gloucester, as well as to enjoy the
oceanfront view, realistic cannons, and historical relevance afforded by Stage
Fort Park. The annual production debuted in 2004 and has been held every
year since in Salem. The faire will feature a cast of over 100 actors and
musicians. The festival will also host the “Tortuga Marketplace” for vendors
offering pirate clothing, prop weapons, accessories, jewelry, food, refreshments
and more. The show will feature a scripted daylong storyline with several
interactive scenes with characters drawn from literature and a different time.
Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students, seniors and guests with a
military ID and $8 for children 4-12. Any businesses interested in vending
or sponsoring portions of the festival are encouraged to contact David Stickney
at 781-346-1028.
late June, 2010: 29th Annual Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival
Alexandria,
VIRGINIA
Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town Alexandria
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Admission ticket includes nautical events, musical entertainment, arts &
crafts show, interactive exhibits, children's crafts and activities, Ocean in
Motion traveling aquarium, Ferris
wheel, fireworks show on Saturday night! Annual Alexandria Chapter
American Red Cross fundraiser! Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival,
123 N. Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314. 703.549.8300
June 19th & 20th, 2010: 4th Annual
Northern California Pirate Festival
Vallejo, CALIFORNIA
The city of Vallejo
has became a haven for pirates of all
varieties...cannon battles, sword fighting, maritime musicians & magicians,
contests, food, fyne wares and a host of other pirate treasures (look for the No Quarter Given
booth)! New this year: A Saturday night concert featuring a
pirate centric cast that will have you hopping out of your seats. Visit the
website to see the photos. The Northern California Pirate Festival
has one goal: To create an entertaining event where everyone who loves pirates
will have a great time and feel welcome! Whether you love nautical music, sword fighting, sailing, cannon-battles, theater, maritime crafts, food and
drink, or just shopping fer' pirate booty...there's something here for
YOU! Fun For ALL AGES: Children, Adults, Teens & Whole Families!
We encourage coming out in costume...whether you dress as an historical era
pirate from the Golden Age of Sail or a bejeweled Mardi-Gras Krewmate from New
Orleans... whether your taste runs towards Hollywood Swashbucklers or Foreign
Buccaneers from international waters! Dress up and share in the
experience... You certainly don't need to come out in costume, but when
you leave you're sure to feel like a pirate! Sail out to the PirateFest
and join us for a great time!
Event Information: 1-866-921-YARR
late June, 2010: Pirate Festival
Dubuque, IOWA
11 a.m. to 4 p.m
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
The National Mississippi River
Museum & Aquarium will host a Pirate Festival in the Pfohl Boatyard.
The Pirate Festival will feature several activities including a treasure hunt,
pirate games for kids, costume contests and prizes, a professional Jack
Sparrow pirate impersonator and more!
Saturday, June 20th, 2009: A Buccaneer Bash for adults will also
be held Saturday from 6-9 p.m. The bash will include live music from the
Mississippi Band featuring A Pirate Over 50, beverages, BBQ, a pirate costume
contest and prizes. Admission to the bash is $5.
More info: (563) 557-9545 or (800) 226-3369
June
25th through 27th, 2010: 8th annual
Rusty Scupper's Pirate Daze
Westport, WASHINGTON
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Our patron pirate, Rusty Scupper and his crewe mates, the
Rusty Scupper Pirates of Westport, invite all manner of Pirate Crewes,
landlubbers, politicians, and townsfolk of any repute to their spring festival
of everything piratical. Come and learn the legend of Pirate Rusty Scupper. See
famed Grays Harbor, and walk some or all of the 18 miles of beach where his
journal washed ashore. Climb to the top of the tallest light house in Washington
State. See and tour the tall-ships The Lady Washington and the Hawaiian
Chieftain. Join in with the Pirates at all the events scheduled along the
esplanade of Westport Harbor and Marina District. There be family-friendly fun
and frivolity fer all; live music provided by Pirate Crewes arriving from around
the NW, purveyors of hearty food and snacks, games fer the scallywags, a pirate
train and bumper boats, artisans and vendors from around the west. One
evening “Bowl with the Pirates!”, Dress like a pirate fer the age-group
costume contest, Salty Dog costume contest for canines of the sea, or join in the “Jack Sparrow” look-a-like contest. Mateys,
thar be no restrictions nor requirements but havin fun! So put yer historically
accurate or inaccurate garb and gear in yer duffle bag ‘n set yer sails fer
Westport! Thar be no admission charge to any of the Marina Dist. Events.
For street vendor, contact Cheri or Paul at (360) 268- 1239. Application
deadline is May 1. Fer more information contact Capt.Bizmo (Pete Colean)
contact #(360)268-3149.
POSTPONED
UNTIL 2011
June 18th through 20th, 2010: Charleston
Maritime Festival
Charleston, SOUTH
CAROLINA
Pirate camp, classic wooden boat show, maritime art, music, family
boat-building and children's village. Period rogues, blackhearts, musicians,
and artisans are welcome. Tour the ships, enjoy the scenic waterfront
and relax with a beverage and fine Lowcountry fare. For those with more
adventurous spirit, build your own boat over the weekend with the handy help
of our volunteers, head out on the harbor for your free sailing lesson, or
actually join the crew of one of the ships and sail north to Boston. For those
more interested in air than sea, there are aerobatic flight demonstrations,
helicopter rides and other exciting aerial attractions. Food, water, ice,
parking, et. al., will be provided. Crews may contact us at: jackdusty@gmail.com
for more info.
late June, 2010: Pier
Daze
Pirate Invasion
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA
11am - 7pm (bar stays open after hours of faire)
Veterans Memorial Pier, 15 39th Place, Long Beach CA 90803
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
This annual event showcases one of long beach’s treasures its pier. Sample
tantalizing food and BBQ as you listen to live music. We
will have a real Pirate ship attacking the Pier, which will be defended by
local citizens and our very own pirates, cannons and sword fights galore. A
limited number of Pirate ship rides will be available. There will be a kids
treasure hunt, a pirate costume contest, and a beach fun zone. Event
highlights:
* Pirate ships battling off the Pier
* Live pirate shows (sword and black powder gun battles) throughout the
day
* Rides on the pirate ships
* Grog and food booths
* Pirate booty, arts and crafts booths
* Belly and fire dancers
* Pirate Costume contest
* Kids treasure hunt
* Kids fun zone
* Pirate encampments
Enter parking lot south of Ocean Blvd at foot of Termino. Free Family Event. And Much More.
Download
applications for vendor space and business license (click on link at
bottom of page). Vendor inquires and other info, contact Fred
Khammar. (562) 434-1542 beachclub2001@charter.net
or add as another contact person Ray Kula (562) 256-6590 raykula@juno.com
late June,
2010: The
Buccaneers' Ball
Prescott, ARIZONA
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: The old "Armory" building (aka Grace Sparkes Prescott
Activity Center) at 824 E. Gurley St.
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
So it's swashbuckling ye be wantin' is it? Yohoho... Avast there matey...
Pieces of eight, pieces of eight... Dance a proper jig or walk the plank.
Plunder a'plenty. Shiver me timbers and boarders away...
Fashion: Historical or Piratical attire is required for this Ball, either
historic reproduction attire or at least a modern attempt at looking
piratical. Wear piratical or nautical attire or any historic attire from the
1650s to the 1820s. Alternately dress modern but with piratical touches such
as a bandana over the head or an eye patch. Some male pirates wore loose
skirts. This could be an option for those who don't have slops or breeches.
Other than fashion exceptions particular to this Ball, the rest of our We Make
History "House Standards" still apply. See the House Standards with
Exceptions below and please Email us if you have any questions.
Music & Dance: Featuring "Bahama Becky" along with "The
Plankwalkers", the music will be live and lively and the dancing an
enjoyable mix of simple historic styles which we will teach. (After all, most
pirates probably didn't know much beyond a jig or two!)
Booty: There will be light refreshments and a number of excellent (and
thematic) door prizes will be given away. Everyone attending will receive a
ticket with a year on it from the age of piracy. To win you must be drawn and
be able to recite an historical fact relevant to that specific year ... or be
left to the mercy of the crew.
Passes: 17th Century prices in Advance by Post "Huzzah!" By Mail we
ask a contribution of $17 each. Advance requests must be received by Monday,
June 22nd and must be accompanied by a check along with a stamped,
self-addressed envelope and your email address. Mail to We Make History, P.O.
Box 12874, Scottsdale, Arizona 85267. 18th Century prices in Advance by PayPal
"Hear, Hear!" By PayPal we ask a contribution of $18 each. The
PayPal links will be available through 10PM on Monday, June 22nd. 21st Century
Prices at the Ball "Yaaaar!" At the Ball we shall request a
contribution of $30 per person. What ship is that? Required! Compulsory!
Mandatory! All attending as pirates must have a pirate name and be ready to
say "A r r r r r r....." If ye don't have a pirate name we'll assign
on to ye on the spot! Arrrrrrrr! The Buccaneers' Feast: In the
Ships' Galley immediately after the Ball. (JB's restaurant is the only place
open late enough in all of Prescott and is only a few blocks from the Ball.)
The Buccaneers' Bowl: Football and a Picnic in Pirate Attire the day
after the Ball. Yaaarrrrrr! The picnic will be at 1PM at the west end of
Granite Creek Park. It will be very informal. Bring food and drink. Dress in
pirate attire!
July
1st through 4th, 2010: Privateer
Days
Liverpool, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
"Step Back to 1780". Privateer Days, held the first weekend of July, is an annual celebration of the
privateering era of the late 18th century in Queen’s County, centering on the
Town of Liverpool. The event highlights the history and culture of the area
through music, theatre, guided tours and historical re-enactments. The goal of
Privateer Days is to celebrate our maritime history, acknowledge Liverpool’s
cultural and commercial history, and build an enduring sense of community.
Privateer Days brings our history alive, inviting residents and visitors from
near and far to step back in time to 1780 to the height of privateering. Through
battle re-enactments, costumed tours of the town and Old Burial Ground, dory
races and entertainment featuring local performers, participants learn about the
town’s commerce, architecture, and maritime past, including the successful
privateers that grew to wealth and fame defending the Crown. For more
info:
The Privateer Days Commission
P.O. Box 1780
Liverpool, Nova Scotia
B0T 1K0 Canada
(902) 354-4500 , email: info@privateerdays.ca
early
July, 2010: CHILDREN'S
WEEKEND! Prince, Princess & Pirate Party at the Colorado
Renaissance Festival
Larkspur, COLORADO
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Special activities for the young ones; Prince, Princess and Pirate Costume
Contest at the Puke & Snot pirate ship stage. Participate in the Royal
Quest; be rewarded by King Henry at the Knighting Ceremonies, daily at the
Rose Stage. Enjoy the Free Children’s Realm and Petting Zoo. FOR THIS
WEEKEND ONLY, CHILDREN TWELVE AND UNDER EXPERIENCE THE FESTIVAL FOR FREE WITH
A PAYING ADULT. HUZZAH!!! (303) 688-6010 / Toll Free (877) 259-3328 or 409-F South
Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104, pjfrank@coloradorenaissance.com
July
9th through 11th, 2010:
11th Anniversary Hampton
Blackbeard Festival
and the 400th Anniversary of Hampton, Viriginia
Hampton, VIRGINIA
18th century Hampton’s waterfront comes alive with
dozens of pirate re-enactors, costumed in historically accurate garb, who
transform today’s Hampton into the busy seaport of yesterday. Led by
Blackbeard the Pirate himself, re-enactors help visitors step back in time and
re-live the history and legends of 1718 Hampton. This year the Blackbeard Pirate
Festival is part of the special festivities in celebration of the 400th
Anniversary of Hampton. To honor the 400th Anniversary of Hampton, the
Blackbeard Pirate Festival will be extended over three days and will include
live entertainment performed by a national act, never before seen historical reenactments,
and two spectacular displays of fireworks.
Vendors: contact Scott Canaday: 757-727-0900 ext 743, scanaday@vasc.org
July
17th & 18th, 2010: Boarding
Actions: California (BACA)
Santa Clara, CALIFORNIA
Location: Davenriche European Martial Artes School (DEMAS), 650 Nuttman
Street, #108, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, 408-776-6808 Message, 408-857-0120 cell,
408-776-8188 fax, www.knight2day.com
The overwhelming success of the 2006 and 2007 Seminar has resulted in the return
of the HMCA to California
for what has affectionately become known as BACA; Boarding Actions: California.
We are at Davenriche's salle again! The two day seminar taught by Instructors
Gareth Thomas, John Lennox, Steve Huff and Steaphen Fick will include history
and hands-on practice with such weapons as Cutlass, Sabre, Boarding Axe, Knife,
Officers Sword, Tomahawk, shipboard Pike, Belaying Pin, Boarding Knife and
defending against multiple opponents. Slungshot will also be added to the list
of weapons taught! For those who were at ISMAC and had this training, I'm sure
you'll never forget it. Those who weren't there cannot miss this opportunity to
learn this fascinating weapon. Cost of the class is as
follows:
$125 pre-registration: Registered by May 15.
$135 per person enrolling after pre-registration
$95 per person enrolling 10 or more students in one payment
Seminar will be limited to an enrollment of 50.
Registration forms can be found on our site.
For a view of BACA 2006 schedule please visit www.davenriche.com
Photos of 2006
BACA
mid July, 2010: Plunderathon
Portland, OREGON
Location: Skidmore Fountain
Time: Noon to Midnight
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Adults only. Costume mandatory. Bystanders to be shanghaied and
endrunkenated. 12 hours of pub crawls, Pay yer bar tab. In cash. Small bills.
Really, you ain't waitin' around fer change, and nobody wants to wait fer yer
credit card to get signed. Tip the waitresses and strippers. No cover charges or
admission fees.
Contact person for more info: Nope. Nobody is dumb enough to take personal
liability for this. plunderathon.org is the best ye can get. No
recruiting. Just show up. Happens every year. People who wish to vend or promote
outside stuff should get in touch out of sheer good manners, but that's it.
July 10th, 2010:
Pirates Landing
at Alki Beach at the Seattle SeaFair
Alki Beach West, Seattle, WASHINGTON.
1702 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Time: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, with Pirate Invasion: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Avast ye scurvy dogs! This be yer warnin’ shot! The cutthroat Seafair
Pirates crew has made a deal and are comin to collect the bounty left behind
last year! They be landin on Alki Beach in West Seattle on July 10 around
11:30. The merchants will be puttin out their finest wares and tha day long
festival will be startin at around 9:30 am. Ye can shop, eat and dance along
with the Pirates throughout the day until 6:30 pm! Have your little pirates
come dressed fer the occasion and be part of a Pirate look-a-like contest to
win some booty. Come get yer treasure while ya still can. Admission: Free
Contact: SeafairPiratesPR@aol.com.
mid
July, 2010: Pirate
Invasion!
Havre de Grace, MARYLAND
Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace.
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Come visit the pirate camps. Watch the attacks on the town and cheer on your
favorites. Admission: $3.00 Adults, $1.00 Children ages 5-12, Children under 5
are free. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday night, July 11th: Pirate Gala
Party with the Pirates! Night of music, dancing, auctions, beer, wine and food.
Admission: $50.00 per person 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Call the museum at 410.939.5780.
July 10th & 11th, 2010: 11th Annual of Old Fort MacArthur Days
San Pedro, CALIFORNIA
TIme: 10 am - 4 pm, flag raising 10:10 am
First Multicultural & Living
History Event presented west of the Mississippi River and in the State of
California. Annual artillery show and fundraiser that
supports the Fort MacArthur Museum. The event is held on the weekend following
the Fourth of July holiday. Various military organizations and groups (from
ancient Roman Legionnaires to the Modern era) support the event. All group
encampments are focused on accurately presenting life as it was in the past. The
museum is located in Angels Gate Park, 3601 South Gaffey Street, in the historic
harbor city of San Pedro, California. Old Fort MacArthur Days is a blank fire
event. Many historical reenactment groups will be firing various weapons during
the course of the event, and there will be a massed fire by cannons at the end
of the day. Two groups of privateers will be on hand, the Rogue Privateers, and
the Port Royal Privateers. The Rogue Privateers will raid
for items and then auction them off to benefit the museum.
mid
July, 2010: Pirate Festival
Krill Park, Olcott, NEW YORK
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Friday, 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday, 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Sunday, 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Rides, food, music and live entertainment. Wear your pirate costume! Lots of
pirate fun for the whole family! Outdoor event. Sponsored by Olcott Fire Co.
Free admission and free parking. Info: (716) 778-9252
mid
July, 2010: Ventura
Harbor Village Pirate's Days
Ventura, CALIFORNIA.
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Pirate Days offers free admission and free parking and the chance to meet famous
pirates such as Captain Jack Sparrow (Look-A-Like), Captain Hook (Look-A-Like),
and Captain Morgan (Look-A-Like). Join in the pirate festivities by
dressing the part and entering in the Pirate Costume Contests daily for tickets
to Disneyland (separate contests held for children and adults). Or sing pirate
shanties with popular strolling pirate bands. Revel in the excitement by getting
a free pirate tattoo or face painting with the markings of a pirate. “X”
marks the spot for a Children’s Hunt for Treasure throughout the Harbor
Village. Treasure of your own pleasure can be found with pirate vendors abound
on the Main Lawn at Pirate’s Cove. Join the merriment on Ventura Boat Rentals
“Arrgh-bor Tours” daily. Contact (805) 477-0470 for more information.
For additional parking, utilize the Ventura Harbor Village Free Shuttle with the
pick up at the parking lot at the corner of Schooner Drive and Harbor Blvd. from
12:30PM-4:30PM. The Ventura Harbor Village is located on Spinnaker Drive off of
Harbor Blvd. Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA
93001. 877-89-HARBOR -or- 805-642-8538
July
24th and 25th, 2010: 5th annual Evangola
Pirate Fest
Brant, NEW YORK
Location: Evangola State Park
Family friendly pirate celebration. Pirate camp, Thieves Market, music and
entertainment, vendors, crafts, pirate zoo (?!?), treasure hunt, costume
contest. Pirate ship contest. For more info, call Gary: 716-549-1802.
28th
July - 29th August, 2010: Pirate
Play Days
Chatham, Kent, UNITED KINGDOM
In the newly opened Courtyard, at Chatham
Historic Dockyard, for the duration of the school summer holidays, this
Pirate jamboree is for visitors of all ages with puppet shows, children’s
entertainers, arts and crafts, soft play, competitions and spectacular pirate
parades. Come dressed as a Pirate to add to the fun!
The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TZ, England Info Line: +44 (0)1634
823807
late
July, 2010: Seadog
Nights and Gypsy Carnival
Lebanon, OREGON
Location: Cheadle Lake Park, S Santiam Hwy & Weirich Dr, Lebanon,
Oregon, 97454
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Join Captain Zorgon and Crew for the celebration of the Year!!! Come and
Play with the Gypsies. Learn to dance under the stars. Bring your bangles, bells
and drums and join the Dogs of the Sea Captain Gracie MacLaine and Little Morgan
MacPhearson in The Gypsy Parade. Find your inner child when you
participate in the Treasure Hunt to beat all Treasure Hunts... Watch the
sky light on fire when Fire & Steel And IGNITION takes the stage. From
the Dog Bowl to the Masquerade, Come and while away your days and Party through
SeaDog Nights!!! "Come Play with Us!!!" Directions to
Site: 1. From North or South I-5 Take exit 228. (Hwy 34) 2. Follow Hwy 34
east to Lebanon. 3. Turn right onto Hwy 20 (Main Street) heading south. 4. Once
you pass the "super Walmart" on the right look for the lumber mill on
your left. 5. Cheadle Lake Park is behind the lumber mill. There will be
designated RV camping this year. If your RV looks like a gypsy wagon, a ship, a
castle or could be mistaken for a dragon (and not just called a dragon),
exceptions can be made. For more info, contact: Seadognights@gmail.com
or Zorgon at WickedPirate@gmail.com
. Cell Phone (360) 820-2220
late
July, 2010: Seafest
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UNITED KINGDOM
8:30pm - 12:00am
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
The 10th Anniversary of 'Britain's biggest annual maritime music festival in
your favourite seaside resort.......' takes place at West Pier and around the
harbour area of this premier seaside resort and fishing port in North Yorkshire.
The lovely and talented LES PIRATES return from Brittany to be part of the
special anniversary concert, along with Adrian O, Armstrongs Patent, Wendy
Arrowsmith, Captain Bullock ( Bell & Bullock), Bernard Davies, Steve Dawes
& Helen Pitt, The Endeavour Shantymen, Finn & Haddie ( USA), Flossie,
Richard Grainger, Hughie Jones, Keith Kendrick and Sylvia Needham, There Be
Pirates (USA), Tom Hughes, Monkeys Fist, Chris Parkinson, The Scarborough
Poets, Andrew McKay & Carole Etherton, and The Filey Fishermen's Harmony
Group. In addition to maritime music, there will be Fish Cookery, Visiting
Vessels, Maritime Arts, and Family Entertainment. Info, email: richard-grainger@tiscali.co.uk
July
25th & 26th, 2010:
Pirate Invasion at
the Sterling Renaissance Festival
Sterling, NEW YORK
Yaar!! Those pirates are back again!! Pirates are invading the Shire with
swashbuckling adventure, comedy and song. Join our Pirate Costume Competition
for kids and adults; raise a glass of grog in the Bad Dog Tavern's Pirate Revel;
see a pirate swordplay show at the new Festival Stage. Pirate bands will rove,
shanties will be sung, and very little honest work shall be done.
Sterling Renaissance Festival, 15385 Farden Road, Sterling, NY 13156.
Call: 800-879-4446
July
25th & 26th, 2010: Pirate Invasion Weekend at
the Great Lakes Medieval
Faire
OHIO, State Route 534, just seven miles south of Ohio I-90 at the Geneva exit (#218).
Patches, Peglegs, Buccaneers & Booty! Costume Contest! Dress like a Pirate
and ye might rake in the booty...YARRRGH! Dinner Theatre Feast presents: The
Plunder-Palooza Feast (Saturday only). Guest Theme Act: Wonderfool the
Pirate. Guest Musical Act: Red McWilliams . Phone: (440) 474-4280 Toll Free: 1-888-MEDIEVAL, Mailing Address: Great Lakes Medieval Faire PO Box
376 Rock Creek, OH 44084
August 6th through 8th, 2010: 5th Annual The Pirates are Coming!
Weekend
Bald Head Island (mouth of Cape Fear River), NORTH CAROLINA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Old Baldy Foundation, the keepers of Old Baldy
Lighthouse will celebrate National Lighthouse Day with a pirate invasion
the weekend of July 31-Aug 2 2009. Events begin Friday, 1pm at the
lighthouse with pirate camp, pirate school, and a family treasure hunt. A
pirate flotilla invades Bald Head at 5:30pm, followed by a Pirate Pub and Booty
Auction. Join us at the lighthouse Saturday for all day festivities, live
music, pirate demonstrations and magic shows. Visit www.oldbaldy.org
or call 910-457-7481 for more info.
August
21st through 24th, 2010: Blackthorne
Revel
Estacada, Oregon
In Milo McIver State Park
[from the 2008 listing]
Gates open at Noon on the 15th and close at 5pm on the 18th
"Medieval styled event for those with personas of pirate or gypsy nature,
we encourage people of all persona types to come join the fun. With
contests for the best Gypsy and Pirate Garb, come take in the myriad of colors
that are sure to delight even the hardest of souls or give those searching for
just the right flare plenty of ideas. There is also a wide variety of
games and activities for the young and old."
Cost At the Gate: Adult: $18.00, Child: $9.00, Day-Trip (8am-10pm): $5.00
Pre-reg General: Adult: $14.00, Child: $6.00, Family Cap: $50
Merchant Reg: $3 Per Frontage ft. (This is the applies only to the front of your
store) Includes 2 people.
Groups: 10-20: $ 12.00, 21+: $10.00
Pet: Dog: $5.00 With a copy of current vaccination.
Contact person for more info:
Autocrat - Lauren Blackthorne: blackthornerevel@yahoo.com
Merchants contact Trade Mistress ~ Gwynyth Blackthorne: gwynythblackthorne@hotmail.com
Mail - Info P.O. Box 7034 Beaverton, OR 97007-7034
Performers Contact Lauren: blackthornerevel@yahoo.com
August
20th through 22, 2010: Port
Washington Maritime Heritage Festival
Port Washington, WISCONSIN
A celebration of the maritime history of Port Washington is celebrated annually
during the Maritime Heritage Festival. Tall Ship tours are available for the ‘sailor’
in you! Fine food, refreshments; artisans and entertainment fill your day.
For more information:
Port Washington Maritime Festival
c/o Port Main Street Inc.
116 W.Grand Ave, Suite 205
Port Washington, WI 53074
Ph: 262-268-1132
late August,
2010: Down East
Pirate Days
Rockland, MAINE.
2009 was skipped, but event organizers are hoping to pull it together for
2010. Sponsored by Rockland Kiwanis. Rockland's newest
festival comes to town this summer, bringing with it a long forgotten past full
of ships and swords, treasure and treason, fun and fancy, and most of all, the
noblest of intentions. 10:00am to 6:00pm, Harbor Park - Rockland, Maine.
Free Admission But All Donations Accepted ($5 Suggested Donation) Proceeds to
Benefit Make-A-Wish of Maine and Rockland Kiwanis. For information
contact: Joe Catalano, Get Wired LLC., 494 Main St, Thomaston, ME 04861,
207-354-7009, Joe@getwiredllc.com,
www.getwiredllc.com
August 25th 2010 (Monday), "DAY
OF SYN"
Dymchurch, Kent, UNITED KINGDOM
[from the 2008 listing] This event is set round the legend of Dr. Syn who was a vicar in Dymchurch but was also the infamous pirate Captain Clegg. There is normally a
Smuggler's Landing on Dymchurch Beach, events throughout the High Street in
Dymchurch, a parade and, finally, events held on a green by the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway.
Visit the website for contact phone numbers. This event takes place on a biennial
basis (on the even years) and is usually held during the August Bank Holiday weekend. (Check the website for details as they become available).
Cost is free.
August
early, 2010: The Pirate
Festival
Milton, ONTARIO, CANADA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
More details will be released as we finalize our entertainment, activities and
merchants. Look for an expanded free kids activity area this year, based on an
overwhelming request from our 2008 patrons. The village will also be undergoing
a renovation, with some of the tents moving around ... darn pirates keep moving
them to dig for buried treasure, maybe you'll be able to help with that this
year. More info: http://fairesintime.com
August
early, 2010: 4th Annual Michigan Pirate Festival
- Buccaneer Feast
Grand Haven, MICHIGAN
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Hosted by the Brethren
of the Great Lakes, the 3rd annual Michigan Pirate Festival is set to be
better than ever. The fest will take place at Central Park and the Loutit
District Library in downtown Grand Haven, home of the Buccaneers! Here be
a partial list of what the Brethren be doing down there:
Monday Aug. 3: Guest Speaker - Capitola of the Brethren of the Great Lakes
will be hosting a discussion about "Navigation during the Age of
Sail". Learn how Captains guided their ships before such things as GPS were
invented. Guest Speaker - Jackie Sparrow will read stories to the little
ones, providing her own special brand of piratical fun. Cannon Demonstration.
Watch and learn as cannons are fired to kick off the Buccaneer Fest with a boom!
Tuesday Aug. 4: Guest Speaker - James Spurr, Author of "Sworn for
Mackinaw", "One Sloop & Slow Match", and a brand new book in
the "Great Lakes, Great Guns" series and President of the Shipwreck
Maritime Museum. Mr. Spurr will be giving a presentation on his book
series and maritime history in the Great Lakes region up to the War of
1812. Guest Speaker - Jackie Sparrow will once again read stories to the
little ones, providing her own special brand of piratical fun.
Wednesday Aug. 5: How good a pirate would ye be? Find out by joining in on
"Pirates of the Spanish Main", an easy and fun pirate game that will
be demonstrated by Arena Games. Dancing demonstration - The Dark Flower
Gypsies will be performing entertaining dances for those desiring more musical
fun.
Thursday Aug. 6: Meet the Brethren as they are on hand to discuss pirates,
buccaneers, maritime issues, the Great Lakes, and other things you always
wondered about pirates. "Sparring with Sparrow" - Jackie Sparrow
takes on the little ones in fun and entertaining, child friendly, sword fights
and play time.
Friday Aug. 7: Once again the pirates will be repeating last fall's
invasion by sailing into Grand Haven aboard their boats, debarking at the
waterfront.
Buccaneer Bash - After the Brethren invade, they'll be celebrating and
socializing at a special party where everyone is invited to meet and play with
them.
Saturday Aug. 8: The brethren be setting up their market offering their
wares to all who be looking for a bit of booty. Central Park will be filled with
merchants displaying goods from all over. Stage Shows - Knotty Bits, the
Dark Flower Gypsies, and the Bawdy Boys will all be performing on stage
providing fun entertainment for the entire family. Captain Tiger Lily and
the crew of the "Crimson Reign" will be performing fun, entertaining,
combat shows. And of course plenty of buccaneer fun as the brethren will
be on hand all week as Grand Haven joins in the fun.
Email: info@brethrenofthegreatlakes.com
Brethren of the Great Lakes, 1805 N. Philip Rd, Niles, MI, 49120
August
13th through 15th, 2010: 5th Annual Pirates of Paynetown
Paynetown State Recreation Area at Monroe Lake, Bloomington,
INDIANA.
Come join us for the 5th annual Pirates of Paynetown held on the sandy shores of
Lake Monroe, Indiana's largest inland lake. Pirates of Paynetown is a LIVING
HISTORY weekend designed to portray the historical seaports of the 18th century
and the world of "wayward seamen" as well as hardworking, honest Jack
Tars. Come experience a 10,000 acre lake with over a dozen historical boats of
all sizes, a cannon battery overlooking the bay, a sandy beach, and period
camping on a peninsula that is mostly shaded during the day! Demonstrators are
encouraged to show their maritime crafts (and will be pampered). Musicians are
welcome! We are encouraging British military units (Redcoats) to attend this
year to battle the pirates. Full scale sea-and-land battle both Saturday and
Sunday. Come enjoy the best pirate event in the Midwest! Historical accuracy is
strongly encouraged. No "polyester pirates" PLEASE! Pre-registration
deadline is June 1st. Go to: www.piratesofpaynetown.org to register
August
early, 2010: Pyrate
Invasion
Beaufort, NORTH CAROLINA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Pyrates will soon be invading this seaport town and once again this historic
community will relive its past when Spanish privateers invaded the harbor in
August 1747. Now, centuries later, the old port town will be authentically
transformed while reliving the Pryate Invasion of its Colonial past. History
will again repeat itself when Capt. Sinbad and Crew will be defend the town from
the scallywags from Blackbeard’s Crew, Shadow Players, Braze, Devilmen of Cape
Fear and Carolina Black Flaggers. The pillage and plundering begins on the
afternoon of Friday, August 7 at the Beaufort Historic Site in the center of
downtown where an authentic Pyrate Encampment bustles with activity when the
real Brethren of the Sea and wenches set up their living quarters. Drink
some grog and eat some vittles at their encampment that evening beginning at
5:30 PM. … Admission is free into the Beaufort Historic Site but if you’d
like to feast on the Roland’s famous Fish and Chicken Fry, then you will need
to purchase a ticket. Tickets are only $15 per person. A cash bar for beer, wine
and water will be available on the grounds. Live music will be provided by
The Rusty Cutlass along with entertainment from the pyrates of Blackbeard’s
Crew, Shadow Players, Braze, Devilmen of Cape Fear and Carolina Black Flaggers.
Saturday, August 8 is Pyrate Invasion Day! The encampment comes alive at 10:00
AM. Witness pyrate demonstrations and reenactments throughout the day. Costume
contests for kids 12 and under will be held throughout the day on the grounds of
the Beaufort Historic Site. Before the Battle for Beaufort takes place
everyone is invited to show off their finest pyrate garb during the Pyrates on
Parade beginning at 1:00 PM. Join pyrates from near and far to march from the
Beaufort Historic Site to Front Street to Grayden Paul Park to cheer on Capt.
Horatio Sinbad and Crew aboard the Meka II when they sail into Taylor’s
Creek. The melee begins with cannons and muskets firing on the town while
the town militia battles the invaders from long boats and there might even be a
sword fight battle to witness. After the battle captured pyrates will be
escorted back to the Beaufort Historic Site to stand trial.
History records show that nearly 100 local farmers and townsfolk joined the
small band of militiamen in the defense of the town. The result was victory over
the invading pyrates! It is said that some of the pyrates were buried in the Old
Burying Ground located on Ann Street.
The day concludes with a gala celebration of the town’s victory at the North
Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street during the Buccaneer’s Ball. This
ticketed event begins at 7:30 PM and will feature live music by The Rusty
Cutlass with hors d’oeuvres by Molly Simmons and a cash bar. Tickets are $35
per person. Come celebrate in costume with the townspeople and share some grog,
eat some vittles and dance a jib with your favorite pyrate.
For more information and schedule of all events, visit
www.beaufortpyrateinvasion.com or call 252.728-3917.
August
mid, 2010: Bill
Johnston’s Pirates Days
Alexandria Bay, NEW YORK
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Welcome to Alexandria Bay, in the beautiful Thousand
Islands, New York. Alexandria Bay is home of Boldt Castle, situated on Heart
Island, and the proud home of the Famous “Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days.”
The following is a list of our 10 days filled with family fun and special
events. The sword-fighting group, known as the “Tales from Remikreh,” will
be performing throughout the Village streets and at various Route 12 locations.
Life size chessboard.
Bill Johnston was a renegade
after the patriots war, who blew up the British steamer, Sir Robert Peel, hid
among the 1000 Islands, and was hunted by both U.S. and Canadian authorities.
The annual Bill Johnston's Pirates Days celebration commemorates some of his
exploits. Fill your senses with the sound and spectacle when pirate ships attack
the village from the St. Lawrence River, as the brave villagers try to stave
them off. The air is filled with smoke and the sound of musket fire and cannon,
and eventually the villagers succumb as the pirates invade the town. After the
mayor turns over the key to the village to the invading marauders, everyone
becomes a pirate.
You are invited to join in the spirit of Pirate Days and
dress as a Pirate, Patriot, or Indian when attending any or all of these events.
All times are subject to change. Please check the Event Board at the
Entertainment Tent or at the Chamber Office at (315) 482-9531. A band of Sword
Fighting Pirates will be available during all 10 days at most events listed for
photo opportunities. The Tales from Remikreh group will be throughout the
Village so BEWARE! Most events are free and for the enjoyment of the public.
Call the Chamber office for details at 800-541-2110.
August
early, 2010: Pirate and Wenches
Fantasy Weekend
Rock Hall, MARYLAND
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Come by land or come by sea to the Town of Rock Hall, on the Isle of DelMarVa,
for a Town Wide Theme Party you won't forget!
* Decorated Dinghy Flotilla & Race to the Beach with a Caribbean-Style Beach
Party
* Buccaneer's Ball
* Kid's Games, Crafts, Storytelling, Tattoos, and more
* On-Going Live Music & Street Performers
* Artisans and Crafters
* Sea Shanty Sing-a-long & Pub Crawl
* Plenty of Grub and Grog
* Music, Mayhem and More Surprises...
Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend Presents the "Quest for Graybeard"
Decorated Dinghy Flotilla and Beach Plunder Race Saturday August 8th.
Caribbean-sytle Plunder Party on the Beach to follow GRUB, GROG, GIVEAWAYS AND
LIVE MUSIC. Calling all spectators! You won't want to miss this
event! Prizes will be given to the: - Best Decorated Boat - 1,2,3rd Ashore
- Scurviest Crew - Most Spirited Boat/Crew.
August
early, 2010: Pirates
Plunder Weekend at Silver Leaf
Renaissance Faire
Battle Creek, MICHIGAN
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Location: Kimball Pines Park, 1158 Michigan Ave E, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Arr!! Treasure await you when you set sail for Silver Leaf! Voicemail
Hotline: 269-343-9090
August mid, 2010: Movies
Before the Mast
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
The Star of India will host one of the nation’s
favorite outdoor movie festivals again this summer when the Maritime Museum of
San Diego presents the 15th season of Movies Before the Mast. Movie audiences experience the world’s most realistic “surround
sound” system as they enjoy nautically themed features while sitting on the
historic ship’s deck. The maritime museum uses a state-of-the art digital
projector to display the films on a special sail rigged to the Star of India’s
mainmast.
Friday nights are Date Nights. Bring a date, win prizes and snuggle under the
stars as you watch:
August 14th ... Deep Blue Sea (rated R)
Saturday nights are Family Nights. It's a fun night for the whole family. Come a
little early, explore the ship, join in the pre-movie activites and win prizes,
and then watch:
August 15th ... The Sea Gypsies (rated G)
Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, California,
92101, Phone : 619-234-9153, Email : info@sdmaritime.org
August mid, 2010: Port
Washington Maritime Heritage Festival
Port Washington, WISCONSIN
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Time: Friday & Saturday 10 am-9 pm and Sunday 10 am-6 pm
Featuring tall ships: S/V Denis Sullivan ~ Friends Good Will ~ Madeline ~ Red
Witch Tall ship tours & day sails ~ Classic Boat Show ~ Museum ~ Educational
activities ~ Kids' Tent ~ Artisans' market ~ Food ~ Live Music ~ Fireworks
Visit the Port Washington Pirate Festival booth and their crew in Rotary Park.
Info: 262-268-1132
August
late, 2010:
Shoreline Village's Pirate
Festival
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA
1pm—7 pm
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
FREE family fun for all! Pirate Day at Shoreline Village
will include a host of events for everyone in the family.
* Pirate Costume Contest for Children and Adults * Pirate Antics * Sword Fights
* Dagger Throwing * Fire Breathing * Face Painting * Pirate Band * Kid's
Activities *
Kapt. Kula's Pyrat Party Band will be performing on the Pine Ave Pier Midway
between Shoreline Village & Aquarium of the Pacific Near Gladstone's
Restaurant and the mooring of tall ship Tole Mour, not far from tall ship
American Pride's berth.
Take a cruise with some Pirates "Hopefully you
return" 1:30, 3:00, 4:30 PM Adults: $12.00, Children under 12: $6.00 &
under 5: Free
401-435 Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach, CA 90802
August
late, 2010:
Pirates of the Delaware
Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANNIA
10am—4 pm
Location: Fort Mifflin
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
It's Pirate Day at the only fort in Philadelphia. Come enjoy a day of frolic and
merriment as we celebrate the castaways and hooligans that braved our shores
long, long ago. Have the kids search for buried treasure in on our manmade
beach. See 16th & 17th century weapons demonstrations and pirates by the
boatload attack the Fort common. Learn about some of the true Pirates of the
Delaware. The Sea Rats Atlantic will do sword play along with pirate
impressions and lessons throughout the day. Even a ship just off the port
main. And don't forget the sweet, pirate sounds and stories by the "Sea
Dogs" musical pirate group. Whether you're Captain Jack, Popeye the Sailor
or a landlubber you'll have a racking good time. General Gate Fees Apply.
Info: 215-685-4167
August
late, 2010: Pyrate
Invasion at the Pennsylvania Renaissance
Faire
Mt. Hope, PENNSYLVANIA
11 a.m. to 8 p.m
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Not only are pyrates invited this weekend, but so are bikers from far and wide
to Pyrate Invasion Weekend. Ride yer bike, and save. The first 750 bikers
receive a free limited edition kickstand puck sponsored by Harley Davidson.
Receive a $10 discount just for showing up on two wheels! Visit the Pennsylvania
Renaissance Faire website for more information. You can also contact their
marketing department at marketingdept@parenfaire.com or (717) 665-7021 ext. 147
All makes and models welcome. No colors please.
Pyrate Invasion Weekend is located on the grounds of Mt. Hope Estate and Winery,
2775 Lebanon Rd. Manheim, PA 17545. (717) 665-7021
August
late, 2010: Walking the Plank
World Championships,
Queenborough Quay, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UNITED KINGDOM.
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
"Be ye brave enough to join the renowned ranks
of The Plankers?" The fearsome Captain Cutlass and the scurvy crew of The
Salty Sea Pig are once again searching for 'volunteers' to take part in the Isle
of Sheppey's Walking The Plank World Championships. This fund-raising has become a
major attraction as a motley collection of 'plankers' (contestants) take turns to be pushed
off a wooden plank by the scurvy crew known as the Sheppey
Pirates. They are judged on Costume, Command of Piratical Speak, Height
of Jump, Scream as they are plummeting towards the water, and the size of the
after splash. The challenge has been set for August 23rd for the
World Walking the Plank champion the Mad Dane to have his title snatched from
him. For more details contact purser@sheppeypirates.org
August
late, 2010: Rum,
Seadogs and Soldiers,
Beaumaris Castle, Anglesea, NW Wales , UNITED KINGDOM
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Travel back in time to 1674 and meet Sir Henry Morgan, the famous buccaneer, and
a crew of his most ferocious comrades, newly returned from the pirate haunts of
the Caribbean. In the deserted castle of Beaumaris; Morgan and the crew of
the Port Royal (a notorious pirate vessel) have arranged a secret rendezvous to
discuss terms of a Royal pardon over a jug or two of rum. Listen to their tales
of piracy, and accounts of raiding at will upon the Spanish Main, from Maracaibo
to Panama. But, what is this? The local authorities have heard of these
scurrilous sea dogs lurking in the ruins. The constable and his town militia are
poised to strike! See the careening encampment, meet soldiers, village
folk and of course Harry Morgan and his Buccaneers! Visit www.17thcenturylifeandtimes.com
or email: cavalier@17thcenturylifeandtimes.com
for details!
Mid September, 2010: Pirate's
Day
Barnegat, NEW JERSEY.
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Crafts, vendors, food, entertainment, kid's games, bands, reenactors, and lots of
swashbuckling fun. Pirate costume contest with prizes. Fireworks and
live band by the bay at dusk. Vendors and
pirate crews contact Ginny, 609-698-1618.
Mid September, 2010: Grand Opening of the Pirate's
Pub Atlanta
Atlanta, GEORGIA
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 3878 Buford Hwy, Atlanta, GA, 30345, 404-626-6485
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
A new Port has finally opened that will accept us for who we are! Join up for an
invasion around 7 pm or anytime this weekend for the GRAND Opening of the
Pirate's Pub Atlanta. Set your headings ( or GPS) for the intersection of Buford
Hwy and Clairmont road (3878 Buford Hwy). Fer ye folks with those fancy things
33-51-33 North, 18-35-94 West will bring ye into port. All weekend any of
the crew that ventures in qualify for drink specials (look for updates) as well
as a 20% add to any gift card stolen, errrr purchased. Where else can you find
that value for your hard earned doubloons? The Tavern owner Paul has
commandeered the late sorely missed Joe Dales' son to master the kitchen and
menu so any of you sorry lots that every visited the Bearded Oyster, later
Fuzzy's place through the years will be in fer a treat! You should all be
exhausted and sober by now after DragonCon and what a better place to relax than
in a Pub built with Pirates in mind? So mark the date and make your self heard
fer this will be a GRAND opening indeed! Learn more here: http://movies.meetup.com/465/calendar/11227516/
Mid September, 2010: Fishermen's Village
"Pirate's Day" Festival
Punta Gorda, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
First annual Pirate's Day Festival Celebration. Festivities begin at 11 a.m.
including "The Calendar Girls" Dance Group, Village wide treasure
hunt, costume contests for children and adults, book signing and storytelling at
Hooked on Books with James and Sarah Kaserman, "Madame Go Go" Stilt
Walker/Fire Dancer, Buccaneer Bash with live music by Shawn Brown and the
"As Is Band", "Pyrates of Tortuga featuring Pyrate Invasions and
skits throughout the day, tours aboard the Royal Order of Ponce De Leon
Conquistador ship, "Tats All Folks" air brush tattooing and much more.
In addition, Florida's Blood Centers will have their Blood Mobile Bus at the
Village 11 am-2:30 p.m. for those wishing to donate blood. Come to the Village
in your best "pirate attire" all ye Mateys and Wenches! Free
admission! Call 941 639-8721 for more information.
Vendors can email Hope Petkus at events@fishville.com or Kathy Burnam at kathyb@fishville.com
or mkting@fishville.com.
Mid September, 2010: Toshiba
Tall Ships Festival
Dana Point, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Tall ships parade (Brig Pilgrim, Spirit of Dana Point
and many others) , sunset sails. Ship tours, cannon battles, sea
chanteys, art show, pirate camp (Port Royal Privateers), tour the Ocean
Institute, food, music and much more. No Quarter Given
booth. Usually held the weekend after Labor Day. Call the Ocean Institute at (949)
496-2274
Mid September, 2009: 5th Annual Pirate Murder Mystery
Weekend "Who Killed the Cap'n?"
Port Orchard, WASHINGTON
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
The 2009 Murder Mystery Planning Committee invites you to be a part of our
committee! Join us for our next meeting Tues. June 16th and June 30th at 9am at
Myreh's Restaurant or call the Chamber office at 360-876-3505 for more
information.
[from the 2008 listing]
Participants
will look for clues at downtown businesses and interview characters in an
interactive play to discover who killed Cap'n Dwight "Deadly D" Cline,
a notorious pirate. According to "legend," Cap'n Cline has a hidden
treasure trove waiting to be discovered. The
event features a Market Faire near Waterfront Marina Park. There will be crafts
for kids, pirate stories and other family-friendly activities throughout the
weekend. Also Pirate Look-a-like Contest and a Pirate's Ball.
Phone: 360/876-3505, Toll Free: 1-800-982-8139, e-mail: office@portorchard.com
Mid September, 2010: 3rd Annual
Treasure Coast Pirate Fest
Stuart, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Pirates take over Historic Downtown Stuart with parties, treasure hunt, parade,
live music, Bone Island Buccaneers, Captain Dan & the Scurvy Crew, pirate
invasion, ships & battles, costume contests (adult & children), vendors
& local shops. Seeking pirate, nautical, and renaissance themed vendors.
Contact: Suzanne King, ph: 727-322-5217, TreasureCoastPirateFest@gmail.com
Mid September, 2010: (weekends): The 5th Annual St. Louis
Pirate Festival
Wentzville, MISSOURI
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
First is was that rascal Condent, then the trio of terror Roberts, Calico, and
Blackbeard. Now it seems since Blackbeard has settled down and married and
Roberts has gone off in search of new booty that Calico is once again trying his
hand at the wealth of Martinique. With a new governor brings a new
commander and Capt. Gruyere has brought his daughter , Josephine,with him. He
has been put to the test as pirates once again have come to the island. This
time however it's not just gold but his daughter that has caught the pirates
fancy. Vile Farnum has been smitten with Josephine, and her LARGE dowry, and is
trying to please her by making himself "respectable" for Josephine to
present him. Follow along as Vile and Josephine try to outwit both the
military and the pirates to be together. Come and see how the new Governor gets
added to the struggles as he too has an eye for Josephine! Who will win
Josephine's fair hand and who will end up with the gold? And if that
wasn't enough... The St Clair House with the Academic Assembly for the
Regulation and Rescue of Rapscallions and Rascals (AARRR) present a tale of love
on the high seas...staring Mdme. St Clair's son-in-law Blackbeard as Juliet
(just don't tell him!) Held at Wentzville's Rotary Park. St
Louis Pirate Festival Office 425 Spencer Road St. Peters, MO 63376 (636)
928-4141. For more information about volunteer opportunities, call Tammy
at 636-443-9975.
Mid September, 2010: Pirate Weekend
at the New York Renaissance Faire
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Ye can join in the Swashbuckling Fun! Dress up in your favorite Pirate Attirrrre!
Enter our Pirate Costume Contests! Both Children & Adult Contest to take
place both days! Practice your "ARRGGHH"-ing! Enter the "Arrghh!!"
Contest and WIN FUN PRIZES! Children join in The Pirate Treasure Hunt by seeking
out clues throughout the Shirrrre!
600 Route 17A, Tuxedo, NY, 10987. Phone: 845-351-5171
August or September, 2010: Pyrate Daze
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
On Talk Like a Pirate Day weekend, pirates of all eras, from historical
buccaneers to Steampunk fantasy, will commandeer the Queen Mary ship in Long
Beach, CA. PYRATE DAZE is a new event, and will be a weekend of fun, music
(Rusty Cutlass, There Be Pirates!, Skip Henderson, and others),
dancing, celebrities, authors, vendors (including No
Quarter Given), presentations, workshops, and more. Pre-sale day
passes $20 per day. At the door: $25. (See below for the FULL
package deal).
Live Sea Battle and Pyro Show: The British Royal Marines
valiantly try to keep the pirates from invading the Queen Mary. Live sea battle with
cannons. All Pyrate Daze attendees will be able to watch the battle and
pyro show from the decks of the Queen Mary (included with your day pass).
OR ... book passage aboard the American Pride schooner to be in the midst of the
battle action (battle cruise $50)
Masquerade Ball and Dinner: A dinner and Masquerade Ball will be held on Saturday Night.
Headliner band is "Abney Park" (Airship Pirates). No tickets at
the door! MUST PURCHASE THE $80 PACKAGE tickets before Sept. 11 to attend
the Masquerade Ball and Abney Park concert (and these may well sell out EARLY -
so get yours now and have no regrets!). Package tickets include day passes
for the whole weekend along with admission to the Masquerade Ball and Dinner.
Pirate discounts for staying in historic cabins aboard the Queen Mary, and Queen Mary ghost tours.
FRIDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF CELEBRATIONS: Come early to Pyrate Daze. On
Friday night No Quarter Given will host our 15th Anniversary Deja Vu Party for
the West Coasters who couldn't attend the 15th Anniversary Party we held at NOLA
Pyrate Week. It will be held in the Jules Verne Observation Lounge. THERE
BE PYRATES will be entertaining us musically, and will be celebrating their new
CD release. Our NQG party is free, open to everyone, whether you have paid
memberships to Pyrate Daze or not. The vendors room will be open by
invitation only. Friday night party MySpace announcement: http://event.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.detail&eventID=512382.25368
Mid September, 2010: The 2nd Annual Marcus Hook Pirate Festival
Marcus Hook, PENNSYLVANIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Come join the Plankhouse Crew for some merriment and swashbuckly events which
will prove to be educational, and will include workshops, demonstrations, and
prizes. You may even meet the famous pirate Blackbeard himself.
Friday: Pirate Feast at the Gold Room. All in attendance must be in period
clothes. The finalists in the Margaret Pageant will face the final judging by
the visiting pirate captains.
Saturday: In concert with the Delaware County's RiverFront Ramble, pirates will
be roaming the docks and streets of the historic river town, being piratical,
and presenting the history of the Golden Age of Piracy and Colonial life in
Marcus Hook as it was. Workshops and demos, also pillaging and plundering, Skirmish with
militia
Sunday: Pub Tour
Mid September
2010: Martin County Nautical
Flea Market and Seafood Festival
Stuart, FLORIDA
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Martin County Fair Grounds, Stuart, Florida. Nautical Bargains Galore * Food *
Music * You'll find: used boats, marine engine parts, fishing supplies,
nautical art, nautical decor, diving & nautical antiques, fishing boats,
sailing items, boating trailers, jet skies. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Go
to the website to get a vendor's packet. (954) 205-7813 Fax (561) 395-5389
info@FLNauticalFleaMarket.com
Mid September, 2010: Port of Los
Angeles Lobster Festival
Ports O' Call Village, San Pedro, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
The World's largest lobster
festival, the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival features discount Maine
lobster meals. After feasting on our world famous lobster meals, guests in the
past have enjoyed dancing, street performers, Brethren of the Coast pirate camp,
treasure hunt,
tall ships and music, or shop for arts and crafts. Lobster lovers enjoy a scenic
outdoor park and shops at Ports O' Call.
September
16th through 20th OR September 28th through October 3rd, 2010: Festival
of Sail 2010
San Diego, CA
Conflicting dates are given for this event at two different websites.
Here is the other source of dates. We will keep on eye on this as more
details become available.
September
17 - 19, 2010: River Ramble & Pirate
Festival
Marcus Hook, PA 19061 - Municipal Park
TIme: Friday - TBA, Saturday - 10-8, Sunday - 12-?
Pirate Encampment & performances featuring Blackbeard, the Search for
Margaret Contest, music, black powder demos, period market, children's events,
& fortune telling. No Entrance Fee, attendees may come in costume.
Friday: Pirate Feast at the Gold Room. All
in attendance are encouraged to wear
period clothes. The finalists in the Margaret Pageant will face the final
judging by the visiting pirate captains.
Saturday: In concert with the Delaware
County's RiverFront Ramble, pirates will be roaming the docks and streets of the
historic river town, being piratical, and presenting the history of the Golden
Age of Piracy and Colonial life in Marcus Hook as it was. Workshops and demos,
also pillaging and plundering, Skirmish with militia, black
powder and edged weapons demonstrations
Sunday: Pub Tour.
For more info and vendor/participate applications contact Commodore Hornswaggle
at ree3160@aol.com or Captain Mike at
redpeper@snip.net
September 19th,
2010: Talk
Like a Pirate Day
September 19, 2002 saw the first nationally (and internationally) celebrated
"Talk Like a Pirate Day", promoted by Dave Barry. Actually there
were a couple of other guys (Cap'n Slappy and Ol'Chumbucket) who actually originated the
idea and had been celebratin' it quietly for a few years
before that. But now there is a website, books, and everything.
Cap'n Slappy and Ol' Chumbucket have become quite the pirate celebrities.
Visit their website for a list of TLAPD happenings. Though some are listed
below, they probably have a lot more.
Mid September, 2010: Letter of Marque Fundraiser AND Pirate Passport Pub-Crawl
French Quarter, New Orleans, LOUISIANA
Letter of Marque Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Pub-Crawl Time: 8pm - ?
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Letter of Marque: The NOLA Wenches are offering a “Letter
of Marque” to be placed upon the head of any person or persons of your choice.
For a small donation ($5, $10 or more) the Marqued Landlubber will be thrown in
“The Brigg“. The prisoner will have to remain in there till they can match
your donation amount to bail themselves out. The larger your donation the longer
they may have to endure the torturous ways of the NOLA Wenches! Each of the
prisoners will receive a ration of stale bread & water along with a 2009
NOLA Wenches calendar. Be sure to come out & taunt the prisoners &
capture a few of the memorable moments on film. We will be sailing thru out the
French Quarter from 11:00am till 5:00pm Saturday September 19th so please
contact us early so we can schedule your Letter of Marque into our voyage. We
wouldn't want your accused to miss the boat! To schedule a LoM & or Info,
Contact: El Capitan Mal Corazon (A.K.A. Del) at NOLAWenches@yahoo.com
Passport Pub-Crawl: Starting at 8pm, the New Orleans Krewe of Pirate Wenches is hosting our 1st Pirate Passport
Pub-Crawl. Everyone will receive a free Pirate Passport from 1 of the NOLA
Wenches Krewe members at Pirates Alley Cafe'. Each page of your Pirate Passport
will have the destinations & what piratical acts you will need to do to
receive your Passport Stamp at that location. It will be Swash buckling
adventure. Ports of Call: (1) Pirates Alley Cafe' (2) Sidney’s Wine Cellar (3)
Turtle Bay (4) Flanagan’s Pub (5) Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop (6) Funky
Pirate (7) Finnegan’s Easy
Check us out on the web: www.myspace.com/nolawenches
or you can email us @ NOLAWenches@yahoo.com
for more info
Mid September, 2010: Sunken Bones Society's 4th Annual Buccaneer Bash
Sheridan, COLORADO
Time: 6pm till they kick us out!
Location: Red and Jerry's, 1840 W Oxford Ave, Sheridan, CO
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
The Sunken Bones Society's 3rd annual Buccaneer Bash is an annual fundraiser
given to support the causes of the Society. There are piratical games and
contests, with prizes to be awarded, as well as a charity auction, the Shanghai
Crew, and much more. Piratical garb is -highly- encouraged -- there will be a
costume contest, and we reserve the right to heckle those dressed
"mundanely". -- The cost be $15 at the door, or $10 if you
pre-register before Sept 17th. Pre-registration not only gets you in the door,
but gets you a nametag with your name and "pirate name" on it. There
are group registrations available -- see the website for full details.
For further information; Visit our website or email Captain Drake at
captaindrake (at) sunkenbones (dot) com Contact Captain Drake (Simon) at
(720)262-3818 -- Volunteers are -always- welcome -- there's -so- much to do,
both before the day of the Bash as well as that day (before, during, and after
the party!) Further information is available at http://www.sunkenbones.com/bash/index.php?page=volunteer
-- As of today, July 27th, there are still vendor spaces available. Obviously
there are a finite number of spaces and they -will- fill up! Vendors wishing to
reserve space should contact Captain Steehl, at vendors (at) sunkenbones (dot)
com.
Mid September, 2010: London
Pirate Festival
London, UNITED KINGDOM
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
On International Talk Like a Pirate Day this year (September 19th), not only can
you talk like a pirate but you can dress, act and live like a pirate too. The
Rubadub Social Club and their sailor crew hook up with Mad Cap'n Tom the pirate
behind the UK side of International Talk Like a Pirate Day to bring you the
FIRST EVER London Pirate Festival. Three whole days of pirate shenanigans in
London's West End and South Bank. For grown up pirates, pirate kids and grown up
pirate kids. From the educational and historical to the downright silly. We
bring you nautical cabaret, burlesque and comedy, a pirate boat party on the
Thames, family sleepovers and pirate fun days on the Golden Hinde plus Caribbean
run tasting with the Rum Ambassador, be a pirate fool with the brilliant actor
and improvisation impresario Jonathan Kaye, rival pirate crew skirmishes and a
secret end of festival party.
--Golden Hinde Pirate Fun Day
--Pirate Fooling with Jonathan Kaye
--Random pirates skirmishes - Secret locations on the
south-bank. Kids & adult skirmishes.
--Rums of the Caribbean Tasting
--Marauding pirates at sea - FREE pirate party on a floating
pub, the Tattershall Castle on the Thames
--Secret End of Festival party - SECRET LOCATION
Go to the website for details, and how to get secret locations.
mid
September, 2010: Pirate Invasion Weekend at Northern California Renaissance Faire
Casa de Fruita, Gilroy, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Beware of pirates invading the village of Willingtown. Sir Francis Drake is
looking for new crew members. Children 7 and under can meet the Queen and
Captain Drake in our annual wee pirate costume contest.
Mid September, 2010: "Pirate
Cove (Arizona Kidsfaire)"
Glendale, ARIZONA
Time: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Location: University of Phoenix Stadium
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Organized By: Captain Leo Blackheart
The Arizona Corsairs will be be hosting the Arizona Kidsfaire, Pirate
Cove. Huge area. Volunteers Welcome
mid
September, 2010: Talk Like a Pirate Day
Glendale, ARIZONA
Time: 6PM - 12AM
Location: The Shout House Westgate Plaza
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
This be a costumed event for those inspired by the Golden Age of piracy.
Contests, music, $2 Corsair coins to be turned in fer shots of rum.
Admission: $5 for 'pirates', $8 if un-garbed. For more info: Captain
Blackstrap, 623-363-0489, easalle@cox.net
www.azcorsair.com / www.theshouthouse.com
Mid September, 2010: Delaware County's Riverfront Ramble
2009:
Various locations along the Delaware River,
PENNSYLVANIA
[from the 2008 listing]
Delaware
County’s Riverfront Ramble is the largest river festival on Pennsylvania’s
eastern seaboard, taking place along the shores of the Delaware River, across 14
miles of waterfront from Marcus Hook to Tinicum. Three Fireworks Shows, Free
Shuttles from Marcus Hook to Tinicum, ‘Dining on the Delaware’ Food Fest,
Canoe Race Starting at Heinz Wildlife Refuge, Games, Crafts and Car Shows, Free
Concerts All Day, Children’s Theater & Dance Troops, Delco Idols,
Environmental Education, Pirate Encampment, Tugboat
Shows, Fire Engine & Pony Rides, Fishing Competition at Ridley Marina, Tours
& Exhibits at Heinz Nat’l Wildlife Refuge, Historic Tugboat Jupiter.
General info: Steve Byrne 610-565-3679,
email: sbyrne@brandywinecvb.org
Mid September, 2010:
Gold Coast Pirate Faire
Lake Casitas, Ojai, CALIFORNIA
Time: 10 am - 6 pm
The West Coast’s largest gathering of Pirates, buccaneers and scoundrels will
recreate the life of piracy on the shores of beautiful Lake Casitas.
Visitors can expect an exciting day of fun and merriment as they intermingle
with the likes of Pirate Captains and their motley crews, coming ashore after
years of plunder & mayhem on the high seas. Games, parade, treasure hunts, 3 stages of entertainment, shows,
costume contests, children's activities, merchants
sell'n plunder, food 'n grog 'n plenty, fer the young 'uns to see and do. Adults
- $16; Children (5to 11) $8; Seniors 62+ $14, 4 and under free. (Includes all
activities) Parking $5.
Phone/FAX for more info: (805) 496-6036,
E-mail goldcoastfestivals@gmail.com
Lake Casitas info. & camping reservations: (805) 649-2233.
Mid September, 2010: Cannon School at the
Castillo de San Marcos
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Headquarters Building
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
The NPS Cannon School was designed as a program to recruit and train
interested individuals as National Park Service living history volunteers. We
will teach participants how to safely and correctly load and fire a six pounder
garrison cannon using the appropriate 18th century drill. Participants must be
at least 16 years old.
Seems to be held twice a year.
Fees: Free
If you are interested in attending the NPS Cannon School please contact: Ranger
Jeffrey Edel (904)829-6506 x233 (Go to website to email questions).
Mid September, 2010: 5th Annual Portland Pirate Festival
Portland, OREGON
Time: Sat. 10 AM to 10 PM, Sun. 10 AM to 6 PM
Location: Cathedral Park, under the St John’s Bridge
Portland, OR
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Climb aboard as the 4th Annual Portland PIRATE Festival sets sail for two
exciting days of pirate fun and family adventure under the historic St. John’s
Bridge in Cathedral Park. Portland’s newest family festival has attracted over
28,000 patrons since 2006. Join us for more “pirattitude” for International
Talk Like A Pirate Day Saturday and “Cut-Rate Kinfolk” Sunday!Tickets
Prices: Adult (13+) / Youth (3-12) (2 and under free)
Special Economic Stimulus Offer: $10.00 / $5.00 (thru July 20th)
In advance: $12.00 / $6.00 (after July 20th)
At the Gate: $15.00 / $8.00
Order advance tickets online at Tickets Oregon, www.ticketsoregon.com
Tickets also available at outlets in Portland and Newport. See website for more
information and outlet locations.
Information: www.portlandpiratefestival.com and (503) 853-1497
Mid September, 2010:
Pirates Weekend at Ohio Renaissance
Festival
Harveysburg, OHIO
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Set sail for a swashbuckling weekend full of piratical shenanigans! Rollicking
sea chanteys, the Pirate Stunt Show, and Pirate Play Time awaits ye land lovers!
Enter the Talk Like a Pirate Contest to see if you can talk the talk or have to
walk the plank! 513-897-7000, info@renfestival.com
Mid September, 2010: 7th Annual Pirate
Palooza
Decatur, GEORGIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Scheduled on the weekend nearest to Talk Like A Pirate Day, the
PiratePalooza™ Pubcrawl is the ultimate inland meeting of pirates, buccaneers,
rascals, rogues, scoundrels, ruffians and scalawags this side of the bounding
main. It’s an invasion, a sack, a pub crawl and a great way to meet other
enthusiasts of the piratical arts ending in a fantastic pub sing starring some
of the most popular renfest bands of our time! Join Captain Drew and his crew as
they wend their way through the ale houses of downtown Decatarrr on their way to
the big Palooza at the end of the night Be prepared for rollicking sea
chanties, soaring ballads and bawdy pub songs delivered by the most skilled
musicians in all the land.
September
through October (Halloween), 2010: Pirates
of Emerson, a Halloween Adventure
Fremont, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
We are completely unlike the traditional haunted house; we have taken this to a
much, much higher level. At our Dark Adventure, we have created an environment
where you are actually in the scenes. We have made extensive use of special
effects, robotics, animation and interaction. While we do have the obligatory
scream in your face areas - they are relatively small. Some of the
animation may be a bit intense for those of an impressionable age and we do not
recommend our attraction for those under 13 years old. We do not use blood and
guts for effect, (well not very much), but after experiencing the Adventure you
will never miss them. This is an extremely scary event. 45021 WarmSprings
Blvd, Fremont, CA. Tickets can be purchased online at the website.
Late September, 2010:
Pirate Adventure
Weekend at Maryland Renaissance Faire
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
arggghhhh. (800) 296-7304 (toll-free) info@rennfest.com
every weekend in October and Columbus Day,
2010: Holiday
Hollow Halloween & Pirate Festival
Corfu,
NEW YORK
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
America’s only “Halloween
Shire,” home of a non-scary, fun-filled Halloween and Pirate Festival in a
Renaissance Fair-like setting. Designed to entertain ALL ages -- children
AND adults! The Captain Hook & Mr. Smee Show: Audiences of all
ages thrill to the uproarious comedy, adventure, and sword play action of our
famous Captain Hook Pirate Show on an outdoor, 40 foot pirate ship set!
Holiday Hollow is open rain or shine every weekend in October and on Columbus
Day! Shows move to new indoor
theater on rainy days. Check website for $1 off coupon. Call (585) 726-8160 or
go to the website for details, group information, discount coupons.
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October, 2010: Wilmington
Riverfest
Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] The Riverfest is always the first full weekend of October. 4th
annual Invasion of the Pirates
(with the Meka II), street faire, Treasure Hunt, and Pirate Costume
Contest for children. For more info, or to get involved: 910-452-6862
or email: info@wilmingtonriverfest.com
October
2nd & 3rd, 2010: Marching
through History Exposition
Chino, CALIFORNIA
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Prado Regional Park, 16700 Euclid AveEditChino, CA 91708-9345
MTHE is open to all groups or individuals who have a desire and ability to
educate the public on the history of civilizations both past and present. MTHE
is one of the largest time-line living history events west of the Mississippi
River. MTHE has over one-thousand historical interpretive specialists
representing many different aspects of world history from Ancient Rome, to
Elizabethan England, to Colonial America (including pirates and privateers) and
beyond. Our timeline starts with the beginning of the civilized world and
marches its way through history to the current conflicts in the universal War on
Terror.
early
October, 2010: 21st Annual Buccaneer
Days at Two Harbors
Catalina
Island, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Come celebrate
over 20 years of Pirate fun. Don your best pirate loot & attire
and sail on over for a fun filled day of treasure hunts, costume contests, great
food and live music. For more info contact Leslie Luchau at (310) 510-4249
or eventsthe@scico.com
Here's an article
on the event.
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October, 2010: Hudson River Pirate Festival
Beacon, NEW YORK
LOCATION: Riverfront Park Beacon,New York
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Sailors,
Scalawags, Smugglers and Landlubbers come celebrate the discovery of
the Hudson River 400 years ago and the PIRATES that traversed it's waterway
attacking and plundering unsuspecting victims. The Festival will feature a
spectacular array of family-fun activities,that include Arts & Crafts,Live
Music,Living-History,Demonstrations,Kids area and a plate full of savory foods
and mugs of drinks. Join us for a weekend of fun and adventure at the annual celebration of the Hudson River.
COST: Adults $12.00 Kids $6.00 Kids under 5 free and group rates
October
8th through 10th, 2010: School
of the Musketeer at the Cittie of Henricus, 1580-1650
Chester, VIRGINIA
TIme: Fri. afternoon arrivals, programs run 9 am Saturday through 3 pm
Sunday
Location: Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road,
Chester, VA, 23836
Participants will experience an entire weekend learning about military and
civilian life as the first colonists in the New World. Instructors and other
support personnel provide an interactive environment in 17th century life and
culture. Admission Fee: $30 all inclusive. Go to website for registration form.
Telephone: Visitors Center: (804) 748-1613 Media Contact: (804) 318-8726 Fax:
(804) 706-1356
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October, 2010: 6th Annual Tybee
Island Pirate Fest
Tybee Island, GEORGIA
South Beach
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] AHOY MATES! Swashbucklers of all ages will be converging on Tybee Island to
participate in the 5th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest! Featuring a Buccaneer
Ball, Pirate Victory Parade, Free Live Entertainment, Costume Contest, Children’s
Activities and the Thieves Market filled with treasures, grog and grub!
For more details, please visit our website (above).
THURSDAY - 10/8/09: 6pm - 10pm- Buccaneer’s Ball at the Crab Shack
Ticket. $20 in advance | $25 at event. Coronation of the 2009
King and Queen of the Tybee Island Pirate Fest aat 7:30 pm. Bountiful
feast of Crab Doubloons, Peg Leg Chicken, Swords of Shrimp, Veggies, Bar-B-Q
Boar Bites and more! LIVE MUSIC.
FRIDAY - 10/09/09: 6pm-11pm - Tybee Island Pirate Fest Events Begin
SATURDAY - 10/10/09: 10am-11pm - Tybee Island Pirate Fest Events
Begin
Tybee Island, GA (20 minutes east of Savannah, GA - Oceanfront!) Phone: 912-786-5393.
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October , 2010: School
of the Musketeer at the Cittie of Henricus, 1580-1650
Chester, VIRGINIA
TIme: Fri. afternoon arrivals, programs run 9 am Saturday through 3 pm
Sunday
Location: Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road,
Chester, VA, 23836
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Participants will experience an entire weekend learning about military and
civilian life as the first colonists in the New World. Instructors and other
support personnel provide an interactive environment in 17th century life and
culture. Admission Fee: $30 all inclusive. Go to website for registration form.
Telephone: Visitors Center: (804) 748-1613 Media Contact: (804) 318-8726 Fax:
(804) 706-1356
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October, 2010: 17th annual Age Of Chivalry Renaissance & Celtic Festival
Las Vegas, NV.
Sunset Park (Lakeside),
2601 E Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV.
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] A renaissance fair, with many pirate and privateering groups.
Exit to Interstate 215 (towards McCarran Airport), exit Sunset Road, turn left
heading east. Make a right on Eastern Ave, turn left at Area F (2nd park
entrance) for festival parking. Info: 702-455-8200
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October, 2010: Midlands Pirate
Festival
Papillion, NEBRASKA
Time: 11 am - 6 pm
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th St near Papillion, ideally
located between Highway 370 and Cornhusker Rd. (in other words, it's at S. 48th
& Cornhusker).
Pirate-themed family entertainment, costume contests, treasure hunt, treasure walk,
talk to the parrot, and more. Phone/Fax: (641) 357-5177
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and under 5 free.
2008
Television Commercial
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October, 2010:
Pirate Invasion Weekend at the Connecticut
Renaissance Faire
Hebron, CONNECTICUT
Location: Hebron, CT, 347 Gilead Street, Route 85, Hebron, CT, 06248
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] "We created this weekend for those who share our passion for pirates.
Yar!
We encourage you to come dressed like a pirate and have fun with us."
Explore New England’s LARGEST Medieval Marketplace with over a hundred
artisans and crafter; watch over 40 hours of themed entertainment daily
including jousting, armored combat, period music, and more. For more information
phone 860.478.5954.
1-Click Directions Price: General Admission (13+) $16, Youth Admission (5-12)
$8, Under 5 FREE. Season pass available.
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October, 2010: 5th Annual Ft. Myers Beach Pirate Festival
Fort Myers Beach, FLORIDA
Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] There
will be numerous events and entertainment for all. The historical time
featured will be all pirates. Costumes are strongly encouraged. We are
recruiting vendors and entertainers - please direct response to Debbie@shipwrecktreasures.com
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October, 2010: Pirate
Days of the Colony
The Colony, TEXAS.
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]
Location: Stewart Creek Park Along the eastern shore of Lewisville Lake 3700
Sparks Road The Colony, TX 75056
Description: Celebrating Jean LaFitte's Era in Texas - 1795-1821. (Ye Myth http://www.piratedays.org/2.2.html
) Two full days of pirating merriment on the shores of Lewisville Lake.
Swashbuckling fun for the whole family. Geocaching Treasure Adventure &
Scavenger Hunt, The Blue Moon Boccanniers Crew - Living History, Mayor's Cup
Hobie Cat Race and Rides, Kidd's Treasure Cove & Dig, Live Music,
Entertainers, Walk The Plank 5/10K Volksmarch, Buccaneer Costume Contest for all
ages, Pet Costume Contest for all pets, Grub & Grog, Delia's House of Cards
& Tavern, Anne Booney's Marketplace, and Street Performers in Costume plus
many more surprises! Guests: Ye be welcome to don yer best pirate finery fer the
fest. If ye be bringing 'steel' mate, it must be peace-tied.
Cost: Festival Admission is Free! Parking (any vehicle includin' a horse or a
ship) is $5. All Day Access Wristband for Kidd's Treasure Cove is $10 per day.
All Grub & Grog vendors accept Pirate Days Tickets only - $1 per ticket.
Merchants accept cash and some accept credit cards.
Contact: Pirate Days of The Colony Festival is hosted by The Colony Chamber of
Commerce. Allison Mihavics, Executive Director of The Chamber 6900 Main Street
P.O. Box 560006 The Colony, TX 75056 972-625-8027 pirate@piratedays.org
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October, 2010: Key
Largo Pirates Fest
Key Largo, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Pirate Parade and Bash Costume Contests Rum Tasting Booty Hunt Pirate Show
Underwater Poker Thieves Market
More info: piratefest@fkrm.com,
or call Sue Finney 305-394-3736.
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October, 2010:
Fantasy Fest
Key West, FLORIDA.
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Captain Morgan Parade (Oct. 31st, 2009, applications due Aug. 7 by 5 pm), carnival, street fair.
Wild "adult oriented" Key West party.
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October, 2010:
Dead Buccaneers Masquerade Ball
Valdosta, GA
Time: 8 pm to 1 am, mask unveiling at 10 pm
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] At the Ramada Limited Ballroom, with Local Radio Station DJ.
The event will be catered. They run a Southern style catering operation with
none other than Southern Buccaneer Stytle BBQ!
Since this event will be around Halloween, the nationally
known theme park, Wild Adventures, will be hosting their annual Halloween themed
weekends about 15 minutes down the road! So, you can have a whole weekend full
of ghostly fun! Go to www.wildadventures.net
for more information.
Tickets for this event will be $20 per person.
This will include your meal, admission to the ball, radio station DJ, and lots
of booty (party favors).
Professional pictures taken at your request between 7:30 - 9
pm. No Extra charge. CD made of proofs and mailed to anyone that
requests it.
The Crew of the Cutthroat Titan will also
be presenting a gift to each crew attending (a one-of-a-kind cartoon drawing of
your crew by our very own Capt Youngblood, who is also a local artist/published
illustrator and History major at Valdosta State University). We hope to feature
more surprises, but for now, this is the tentative lineup of events. There will
also be a cash bar on the premises, and as it stands now, feel free to bring
your own concoction of spirits! There will be iced tea and water provided with
the catering.
COSTUME CONTEST! KING AND QUEEN OF THE NIGHT!!!! BEST COSTUME
AWARD TO A GHOSTLY WENCH & FRIGHTFULLY DASHING BUCCANEER WORTH OVER $100
EACH!
(using "buccaneer" for the sake of onlookers in the
community that are extremists and don't know a whole heck of a lot about 17th
and 18th century historical reenactors.)
Of course, we will be getting group pricing on rooms, but
there are several many NEW and NEWLY RENOVATED hotels right close by.
We hope to hear from each of you, and we will be answering
any and all questions as they come in. You can be sure that your reservation for
this gathering is secure. Our crew consists of a city mayor,
advertising/marketing director, artist/historian, business owners, and many
other well-known and respected individuals in and around the communities in this
area.
Get your tickets and official invites now! Email for
instructions! Hope to hear from you soon! Capt'n Youngblood and the
Crew of the Cutthroat Titan: cutthroattitan@windstream.net
or send a message through their MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/cutthroat_titan
****DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS JUNE 1, REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS NO LATER THAN
AUGUST 1!!! ONCE WE GET AN EMAIL FROM YOU, WE WILL SEND YOU YOUR OFFICIAL
INVITATION.
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October, 2010: Maine
Maritime Museum's 15th Annual Pirates Party
Bath, MAINE
5 - 8 pm
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] It’s the 14th annual Pirates’ Party! Dress like a pirate or don your
favorite Halloween costume. There’s always plenty of fun and adventure with
our crafts and games including the haunted pirate ship, treasure hunt, listening
to pirate tales around the bonfire, singing sea shanties with Roll & Go.
This party is a Maine tradition not to be missed! We're
always on the lookout for Gentlemen on the account to join with us, so any
pirates what might have a mind to volunteer for some looting, pillaging and
assorted mayhem is quite welcome, and can call Captain Black Jim Spudcake
(a.k.a. Jim Nelson) at (207) 443-1316 ext. 325 or e-mail at nelson@maritimeme.
Or them what wants to just have a good time can find out more at http://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org/calendar/event.php?event_id=961
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October, 2010: Pirate Adventure Weekend at the Texas Renaissance
Festival
Houston, TEXAS
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Set sail for a swashbuckling weekend as the crew of the Pride of Bedlam invade
the shire with their piratical shenanigans. Visit the Pirates' Cove for the
finest in treasure and booty, quench yer thirst and sing songs of the sea at the
Sea Devil Tavern, and try yer luck by entering the Talk Like a Pirate Contest.
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October,
and again late November, 2010: Peppered Pickled Pirate Party
Nevis, Eastern Caribbean
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Week Long with numerous events. More to be added Details: See following links:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g147377-c97729/Nevis:Caribbean:.Peppered.Pickled.Pirates.Party.Time,
http://www.walknevis.com/gallery2.html. Costumes encouraged. Costs: No cover or
registration fees, only pay for individual events that you attend.
Contact Person for more information : Jim Johnson, P.O. Box 310, Charlestown,
Nevis, Eastern Caribbean or email at pppptnevis@live.com, telephone number
869-469-9080. All participants or Vendors welcome.
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October, 2010: 3rd St.
Thomas Pirate Festival
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Pirate Ship Landing downtown on the waterfront, 2nd annual Pirates Ball, Pirate Reenactment, Costume
Contest at Tickles Dockside Pub, Kid's Day Treasure Hunt at the beach. This year
will be the second annual Pirate Festival. The first one was held last year.
This one will be bigger and better. The Pirates Ball, Pirate Ship Landing, Kid's
Treasure Hunt and the Pirate Costume Party will all be held again. This year
there will be even more pirates, businesses, families and children
participating. This annual event is replacing Halloween as more people are
becoming part of the celebration. Come and participate... it really is a lot of
fun!:
e-mail laquearian@yahoo.com or call
340-779-8581
Fall, 2010: Oceanside
Tall Ship Festival
Oceanside, CALIFORNIA
Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Oceanside Harbor, at the Dolphin Dock
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Pirates, tall ships, and MERMAIDS! Costume contest, live music. Explore some of
California's finest tall ships and help say goodbye to the Lynx as she prepares
to set sail for the eastern coast. The Mermaids will be singing and available
for photos. Enjoy music and other piratical entertainment featuring
scurvy dogs and scallywags from near and far. Rillian and the Doxie Chicks,
Mister Mac, Bellydancing by Salome', Swordfighting Demonstrations with Pirate
Adventure, Parrots, Pirates and more! Cannon sea battle between the Lynx
and Californian. Vendors (including the No
Quarter Given booth). Kids in costume can enter a contest and may even be
asked to take part in helping out Captain Jack during the afternoon's pirate
shows. FREE ADMISSION. Seeking vendors. For more info, contact: Liz Rhea Cell:
760-672-8842, or David Mears Cell: 760-716-5854
or Mister Mac by email at: mrmac_pirate@yahoo.com
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November, 2010: Pirates
by the Bay
Havre de Grace, MARYLAND
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Susquehanna
Museum
of Havre de Grace. Early Maryland History – Visit pirate campes and
watch the attacks. learn the real history of piracy and its connections to
Havre de Grace. Admission: $3 adults, $1 children age 5-12, under 5
Free. For more info: 410.939.5780
(museum) or 410.939.7778 (office)
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November, 2010:
Cayman Islands Annual Pirates Week
Festival
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Music, street dances, costumes, games, food and drink, "pirate invasion", Kids Day, glittering parade, sports events, Heritage
Days (Nov 10 - West Bay, Nov. 11 in North Side, Nov. 12 in Bodden Town, Nov. 13
in George Town, Nov. 14 in East End.), fireworks! It's 11 fun-filled, festive days in the sun with something for everyone, and a lot of it FREE!
Fireworks, local song contest, Caribbean rhythms, street dances until the wee hours of the morning.
A mock "pirate invasion" from the sea! Two old-time sailing vessels, loaded with "pirates" make a Saturday surprise landing at the bowl-shaped George Town
harbour.
Information:
Pirates Week Administration
10 Shedden Road
P.O. Box 51
Grand Cayman KY1-1101
Cayman Islands Tel: (345) 949-5859
E-mail: pirates@candw.ky
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November, 2010: 3rd Annual Saint
Augustine Pirate Gathering
Saint Augustine, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Times: Fri. 9 am - 3 pm, Pub Crawl 7-11pm on Friday Night, Saturday 9 am-6 pm, Buccaneer Bash on
Saturday Night 7-11pm (must purchase Buc-bash tickets), Sunday 10 am-5 p
Location: St. Frances Field and Historical Quarter in Downtown Saint Augustine.
All piratical Persons welcomed for three days of Fun. Starting with School Day
Friday 13th (for the L'll Buckaneers) historical quarter St Augustine 9-3pm
Saturday 14th 9.00am-6.00pm we have parade Prizes for the Best Float) and
battles and lots of stuff during the day Musical, food, games (adult and kid)
vendors, Buckaneer Bash On the Saturday night with "Rusty Cutlass" and
other bands. (Private party till 11.00pm ? fee included in registration) Sunday
15th 10.00 am-5.pm Pirate court, more games and music and fun Participants and
vendors may view our web page www.pirategathering.com or call 904 810 0903
Vendors link on website with all needed information
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November, 2010: Raid on Aldea for St. Jude
Children Research Hospital
Phoenix, ARIZONA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Time: 8 pm to 1 am
Location: Aldea At Tlaquepaque, 4150
W. Peoria Ave., Phoeniz, AZ, 85029 (this site is a replica of a colonial Spanish
village).
Drumming and Dancing, Food and Merchants, Live Music. Ages 18 and
Over. $40 per ticket until October! Prices go up after that, if any
are left. Get yer ticket before they sell out.
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November, 2010: 8th Annual American
Heritage Festival
Queen Creek, ARIZONA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] We heartily encourage British
Regulars, American Continentals, French and Spanish Regulars, riflemen, patriot
and Tory militia - and patriot and loyalist civilians to turn out for a great
18th century experience both in camp and on the battlefield. This is by
far the largest 18th century gathering in our region and we have a great time
together. The spectators are engaging and interested, the battles a great deal
of fun and the 1700s camaraderie after hours is not be missed. We welcome
all representing the American Revolution but also those who portray 18th century
Highlanders (of whom so many came to America), 17th & 18th century
colonists, and even historic representations of seafarers such as sailors, privateers,
pirates and buccaneers. School day is Nov. 13th.
Info: wemakehistory@aol.com
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November 2010: Yucca Valley Pyrate Days
Yucca Valley, CA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Tri-Valley Little League Complex, 56625 Little League Dr., Yucca Valley, CA
10 am - 5 pm.
Costume contests for adults, and for kids. Cash prize. Entertainment all
day long - There Be Pirates!, Mister Mac, and more. Meet Cap'n Jack Sparrow, and
actors from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Merchants and vendors (including
No Quarter Given). Site is
a green grassy area, with permanent flush toilets. Raffle prizes - top prize is a
$6000 backyard spa, with lots of other great prizes.
Benefiting the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund, to provide
funds for local students and
grants for teachers. Cost: $5 adults, children 12 and under are free
with paid adult admission.
VENDORS NOTE: there is no flat fee to vend. All that is asked is a
donation of 10% of your gross sales for the day.
More info: Cheryl Nankervis, 760-365-6323, director@yuccavalley.org
or George Pepper, 760-366-1859.
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November, 2010: Pirate's
Christmas! at the Carolina
Renaissance Festival
Huntersville, NORTH CAROLINA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] It's foolish pleasures and pirate's treasures! Special Pirate Entertainment
scheduled all weekend long! Start your Holiday shopping and save at the
Fairhaven Village Marketplace! Many artisans and crafters offer bountiful
discounts. Spend over $150 and receive two free $19 Renaissance Festival Tickets
for our final weekend!
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November, 2010: Pirate
Adventure Weekend at the Louisiana
Renaissance Festival
Hammond, LOUISIANA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Join us for our 3rd annual "Dress like a Pirate" weekend! We will hold a pirate costume contest each afternoon
to decide who is the best dressed pirate! Free pirate eyepatches will be handed
out at the souvenir booth while supplies last!
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or near November 22, 2010: 3rd Annual Blackbeard Pirate Memorial
Ocracoke, NORTH CAROLINA
Time: 2 pm
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Pirates Return to Ocracoke 291 Years After the Death of Blackbeard to Remember
Their Fallen Brethren. For only the 2nd time in 291 years, the
historically significant “Battle of Ocracoke” and the death of the notorious
pirate Blackbeard will be memorialized on Ocracoke Island. The observance will
be conducted on a soundside sandy beach adjacent to Ocracoke’s Springer’s
Point, near the location of the 1718 engagement at Teaches Hole Channel. Pirate
living-history reenactors, dressed in period attire replete with cutlasses,
flintlock pistols and cannon, will assemble at the site for a 45-minute ceremony
featuring an elegy, period music, a specially-composed pirate chanty, the
floating of a wreath and military-like honors for the 23 pirates and King’s
sailors who were killed in the battle. The annual event was created in 2008 by
members of Blackbeard’s Crew and by Kevin Duffus, a Raleigh, North Carolina,
historian and author of the book, The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate. Among
the many new theories presented in his book, Duffus believes that the 23 bodies
belonging to Blackbeard and the others killed at Ocracoke in 1718 were buried in
a mass grave near where the 2009 memorial event will be held. A solemn one-mile
procession to the event site will begin at 1:30 p.m. from Blackbeard’s Lodge
in Ocracoke village at 111 Back Rd. Those attending are encouraged to gather at
1 p.m. at Blackbeard’s Lodge. Last minute information and contingency plans,
if necessary, will be announced at that time. There is no public parking near
the ceremony site but some limited shuttle service may be available. Non-pirates
are encouraged to ride bicycles. On November 22, 1718, two hired merchant sloops
manned by 60 Royal Navy sailors from Virginia engaged the notorious pirate
Edward Thatch, aka Blackbeard and his 20 shipmates near Ocracoke Inlet, North
Carolina. Following a brief gun battle and hand-to-hand combat lasting fewer
than six minutes, 12 pirates were killed including Blackbeard, and nine men were
captured. Eleven of the King’s men were killed.
For more information contact Kevin Duffus at 919-845-9244 or e-mail:
kevin_duffus@earthlink.net
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November through early December, 2010: PIRATES IN PARADISE
Key West, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Key West and the Conch Republic welcome the 10th Annual Pirates in Paradise
Festival. Top-name quality entertainment and historic re-enactors,
improvisational actors, and combative stunt men from around the country
(including Cascabel, whose portrait by Don Maitz is the artwork for our Festival
program cover) are set to invade the island. As you stroll the streets of Old
Town's colorful seaport taverns and pirate pubs such as Schooner Wharf Bar, Pat
Croce's Rum Barrel at Pirate Soul and the Green Parrott or visit Fort Zachary
Taylor's Pyrate Fest and Village Market (Friday thru Sunday, December 4 - 6),
don't be surprised if you run into the likes of Anne Bonny, Bawdy Be, Braze,
Cascabel, Sir Henry Morgan, The Pyrates of the Coast, the Bone Island Buccaneers
(Key West's own pirate crewe) and other nefarious Brethren of the Coast.
The Schooner WOLF, the flagship of the Conch Republic, is
ready to take you out on the water. Aboard the WOLF, you'll be able to
experience life upon the sea, complete with pirates, cannon fire and small arms
fire. Pirates in Paradise is more than just pirates! Celebrating the city's
maritime history and heritages, you can learn more about the ghosts that once
walked these streets, tour a historic submarine hunter, the USS Mohawk, which
signaled the start of the D-Day Invasion, celebrate the end of Hurricane Season
with the traditional burning of the hurricane warning flags, and mingle with
well known artists, writers and entertainers who have helped create and keep
alive the mystique of Key West, including Sandra Riley, Don Maitz, and the
"Queen of Swing" Norma Miller.
Participate in the 5th Annual National Walk the Plank
Championships where the Pyrates of the Coast let you sample the beautiful waters
of Key West as you are forced to walk the plank of the WOLF.
Enter the 2nd Annual Bone Island Buccaneer Pirate Olympics
and see if you can master the skills of a pirate.
Historical trial of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, the two most
famous women pirates in history will take place in the Old City Hall.
This year our own Conch Republic Navy USO Girl - and one of
the stars of the Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny! - 'Queen of Swing' Norma Miller
turns 90. This is her 10th year of returning to Key West to celebrate her
birthday with the pirates and this year Norma is bringing along Lou Ragland's
World Famous INK SPOTS to help celebrate! Norma and the INK SPOTS will be making
guest appearances at many of our special events and on Sunday, December 6 they
invite you to join them at the CLOUD Night Club in Old Town Key West for a
special Variety Show and Concert.
See Jamaica Rose's photos from
past events. For
information: (305)296-9694 or email info@piratesinparadise.com
YEAR 2011
January
7th & 8th, 2011: 196th Anniversary
of the Battle
of New Orleans Celebration
Chalmette, LOUISIANA.
[until we get updated information for 2011, here are details from the 2010 listing]
Remember the Battle of New Orleans (January 8, 1815) at the Chalmette Battlefield, the very place where it happened. Meet the American
and British troops who fought one of the most significant battles in world
history and the civilians (and pirates) who kept the home fires burning in New
Orleans.
Schedule Highlights (see website for more detailed schedule):
Friday, January 8:
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. living history encampment, cannon and musket firings,
military drills, and campfire cooking.
10:00 a.m. wreath-laying ceremony.
7:00 p.m. St. Bernard Parish sponsors a reenactment of the December 23, 1814,
night battle at historic Pakenham Oaks, just downriver from the battlefield.
Saturday, January 9:
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. living history encampment, cannon and musket firings,
military drills, and campfire cooking.
5:45 p.m. (first tour begins)-7:15 p.m. (last tour begins) Lantern Tour of
battlefield camps on "the night before the battle." Tours begins every
10 minutes (5:45, 5:55, 6:05, etc.). 90-minute tour by advance ticket only.
Tickets go on sale December 1.
PARKING: Only handicapped parking is available at the battlefield. Free offsite
parking is at the St. Bernard Parish Government Complex, 8201 West Judge Perez
Drive in Chalmette. Free shuttles run continuously to the battlefield.
Restrooms, a hospitality and welcome center, and tourism information is
available at the government complex. A map to the parking area is available
here.
Participants
can find more information here.
Contact: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Chalmette
Battlefield, 504-589-2636 ext. 121.
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January, 2011: Gasparilla
Children's Parade &
Piratechnic Extravaganza
Tampa Bay, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2011, here are details from the 2010 listing]
Children's Gasparilla Parade (3:30 - 6 pm) along Bayshore Blvd.,
followed by fireworks
over Hillsborough Bay (7pm). Non-alcoholic and family friendly
event.
late
January, 2011: BattleFest 2011
Tampa, FLORIDA
Time: 6:30pm
Location: 705 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL
[until we get updated information for 2011, here are details from the 2010 listing]
The American Victory will host BattleFest 2010, the Official Kick Off Party to
Pirate Season. The all-inclusive price of $25 will feature a wide array of food,
2 drink tickets, live entertainment, a silent auction, cigar lounge, ship tours,
pirate movies and games including pool and more. Hosted by sponsoring krewes
Ybor City Alcalde, the Rough Riders, and the Crewe of Bobbie C. Davis, this
fun-filled party will invite everyone to “know thy enemy” prior to the
actual Alcalde Ybor Naval Invasion battle taking place on Sunday the 24th (see
below). Commemorative t-shirts will be available for purchase. The event is
sponsored by tbt* and Cigar City Magazine.
For more information: 813-228-8766
late
January, 2011: 8th Annual Pirates At The
Pier
Cocoa Beach, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2011, here are details from the 2010 listing]
Pirate Party -- 7 pm to midnight. Join us for the 7th Annual Pirates at
the Pier party, Jan. 23, 2010, at the Cocoa Beach Pier – Brevard County’s
biggest theme party of the year! Costume contest, door prizes and
games. At Marlin's Sports Bar on the Cocoa Beach Pier. Our ship’s
chanties will be led by Brevard’s best all around party band RockIT. Pyrates
of the Coast will once again be bringing their unique and authentic “piratical
entertainment” to our Pirates at the Pier event.
For More Info Contact Gary at: Mad Hatter Promotions 321-543-1346, Gary@MadHatterPromotions.com
. Buy tickets (With dinner $15 in advance, $18 at the door; general
admission without dinner $8 in advance, $10 at door) through the event website.
Prices go up after Jan. 15, 2010. Special discounts on lodging - see event
website.
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January, 2011: Alcalde Ybor Naval Invasion
Tampa, FLORIDA
Time: Noon
[until we get updated information for 2011, here are details from the 2010 listing]
Location: 705 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL
This traditional battle comes complete with bread slinging and water cannons
fighting it out to celebrate Tampa’s rich maritime heritage. Tickets are $10
for adults and $5 for youths 4-12. Participants should plan on getting wet.
late January, 2011: Port
Raddison Pirate Rendevous
Time: Friday, 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM PST, Saturday, all day and evening.
Location: Raddison Hotel, 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento, CA
[until we get updated information for 2011, here are details from the 2010 listing]
The Pirates of Sacramento invite you to join us as we gather together to enjoy
fine music, grog, and pirates. So far, our schedule is...
Friday January 29: Boarding Party Registration and comraderie at
Crocodiles Lounge This be the meet an' greet. Come rub elbows with yer local
pirates an' meet the visitors from other ports as well. Thar will be rum, we
told 'em ta order extry. And we be workin' on fire dancers fer yer
entertainment!
Saturday January 30: During the Day The Pirate Marketplace will open. A
scavenger hunt put on by TAG. Saturday Night: The second annual Pirate Ball
Featuring... Skip Henderson and the Starboard Watch, Bilgemunky, Paradoxx. The
evening will include more entertainment. (Still working on scheduling) Pirate
Market Place. Drawings, Contests, and we are still adding more!
BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY! $45 per person if purchased before December 12, 2009 $55
after December 12th and at the Door. Benefit for MS Moms.
Reservations for the Radisson Hotel Sacramento: 1-800-395-7046 or radisson.com
Room rates are $89.00,let them know when making reservations that you are
attending the Pirates of Sacramento event. Use the code "pirate" for
online reservations.
Tickets for this benefit are available now! Tickets cover both days, all events!
Purchase tickets online.
Space is limited, so get your tickets today. They make great Holiday gifts too!
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January, 2011: Gasparilla
Invasion, Parade of Pirates
Tampa Bay, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2011, here are details from the 2010 listing]
Mardi Gras type festival commemorating
Jose Gaspar. Street festival, fireworks, pirate invasion ( 11:30 am to 1pm)
and Parade of
Pirates (starts 2 pm - 5:30 pm, begins at Bay to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore
Boulevard. It continues along Bayshore Boulevard to Brorein Street, turns east
on Brorein Street, then north on Ashley Drive. The parade ends at Cass Street
& Ashley Drive. El Jose Gasparilla,
a 160 ft. Corsair, will be escorted by a thousand pleasure craft on it's voyage into Hillsborough Bay. With blazing cannon and
pistols, the black ship with its 800 pirates will arrive at the Tampa Convention Ctr.. The hoard of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla will demand the city of Tampa's
surrender and then a parade will then wind it's way into
the city before hundred's of thousands of screaming spectators anxious for beads, coins & cups.
The pirates will join numerous other private krewes and organizations in the Mardi Gras-type
event. The Gasparilla Piratefest (10 am - 10 pm) will then ensue with live entertainment, food and refreshments. Arrive early Saturday morning
for parking, reserved seats, etc. For seating
tickets .
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February, 2011: Reenactor
Fest 7 - Chicago
Wheeling, ILLINOIS
[until we get updated information for 2011, here are details from the 2010 listing]
Special guest of honor Jason Salkey (Rifleman Harris from the Sharpe series).
Reenactor Fest is an indoor convention for all reenacting time periods, from the
Roman Empire through Vietnam. Guests are encouraged to attend in period dress!
The 3 day celebration features hundreds of quality vendor tables, LIVE
demonstrations of historical military & cultural activities every day,
interesting seminars and lectures on a myriad of topics, a Reenactor's Ball,
plus music, food and there is ALWAYS a party going on after the sun goes down!
Please check the SCHEDULE link to keep up on what seminars are planned.
Discounted overnight stay rates for convention attendees will be available right
here on this website. See you there! Reenactor Fest is open to the public, and has stuff for all
ages to see and do. Buy tickets online. Prices go up after Jan. 5,
2010.
Held at the Westin Chicago North Shore, with discounted room rates for
attendees. Book your room through the event website.
early
February, 2011: Sant' Yago Illuminated Knight Parade
Ybor City, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2011, here are details from the 2010 listing]
Starts 7 pm. Sponsored by Ye Krewe of
Sant'Yago, this illuminated night
parade has all the spectacle, debauchery and noise of the Gasparilla Parade but it follows a wild
course from Channelside through Tampa's historic district along 7th Ave. in historic Ybor
City.
This is a noisy and crowded adult-oriented spectacle. Arrive early and expect a wild time.
For more information, contact the sites above. For more information,
applications, and parade
route go to the above website.
early
February, 2011: Brethren of the
Great Lakes - 2nd Annual Mid Winter Pirate Gathering
Howell, MICHIGAN
[until we get updated information for 2011, here are details from the 2010 listing]
Time: Festivities begin at 4pm in the private banquet room of the Pub.
Location: Cleary’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 117 E Grand River Ave., Howell,
MI 48843
Shivvvvvr Me Timbrrrrs! The Pirates are at it again! Join us for warm
friendship, cold ale, and plenty of plunderin’ in downtown Howell at
Cleary’s
Irish Pub. This is a garbed event with Live Entertainment, Silent Auction and
Raffle prizes!
Limited menu or buffet will be available. Cash bar serving all your favorites.
All ages welcome
$5 admission for adults. Please RSVP: tigerlily@brethrenofthegreatlakes.com
Note of importance: As this is a public venue where alcohol is served, its
best to leave yer
swords and daggers at home, Mates. We don't want any trouble with the
local land lubbers.
mid
February (Presidents Day Weekend), 2011: Estrella War
Canyon Moon Ranch, Florence, ARIZONA (just down the road from the Arizona RenFest -
see above)
[until we get updated information for 2011, here are details from the 2010 listing]
This is an SCA war, but many a pirate crew will come and
take advantage of the disruptions caused by war.
late
February, 2011: The Pillage of the Village Weekend at the 19th Annual Florida
Renaissance Festival
Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Bay, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2011, here are details from the 2010 listing]
The festival runs weekends from Feb. 13th thru March 14th, but the third
weekend is when the pyrates plan to invade with special themed
entertainment.
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February, 2011: Chicago
Maritime Festival
Chicago, ILLINOIS
[until we get updated information for 2011, here are details from the 2010 listing]
This indoor festival held in Chicago's "off
season", is a wonderful way to meet maritime minded (or nautically curious)
folks from all around the region and across the sea. Seminars, musical
performances, nautical activities. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with
an evening of musical performances 7 - 10:30 pm.
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February, 2011: 10th Annual Privateer Feast To
Save the Treasured Chest
Severna Park, MARYLAND
[until we get updated information for 2011, here are details from the 2010 listing]
6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. at the Earleigh Heights VFC.
Early Bird tickets go on sale on
Monday, January 11, 2010 at noon. (EST). Go to the above website to get
tickets. (Beware --
tickets often sell out quickly.)
* A stage full of Amazing Entertainers.
* Scores of wonderful new items in our infamous raffle for charity
* Completely new menu! Look for the full menu and ingredient listings coming
soon.
* The Grog will flow freely again this year.
* Breast Cancer Awareness table to see the ways your generosity makes a
difference
Entertainment provided at this event contains lyrics with mature themes. This
event is recommended for people 18 and over. Anyone under the age of 18 will not
be admitted without a parent or guardian.
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