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September and most
of October (see website for which nights they are open), 2012: 21st annual
Pirates
of Emerson, a Halloween Adventure
Pleasanton, CALIFORNIA
VENUE: Alameda County Fairgrounds, corner of Bernal & Valley Ave.,
Pleasanton, CA, 94566.
Five haunted houses, two mazes, and Bumpkin Patch, and more! 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. This is an extremely scary event.
Tickets can be purchased online at the website.
October
26th - 27th, 2012: Howl-O-Ween
Phoenix, ARIZONA
TIME: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
VENUE: Phoenix Zoo (Phoenix)
All Ages. We are here to scare again this year! Enjoy another performance
by undead pirates, be spooked by mates who wander free from Davey Jones, and
grab some sugary treats and booty from the dead man's chest.
POSTPONED
DUE TO HURRICANE October 26th & 27th, 2012: Blackbeard's
Pirate Jamboree
Ocracoke/Hattaras, VA
Due
to Hurricane Sandy (what the media is calling “Frankenstorm”) the
Ocracoke/Hattaras Pirate Jamboree has been cancelled for this weekend, but is
tentatively rescheduled for next weekend, November 2 & 3, same schedule. We
will make the official announcement of the new dates by noon , October
26th.
1st Annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival on Ocracoke & Hattaras Islands. There
will be a Pirate Encampment with Blackbeard's Crew, with living history
demonstrations, musicians, Scallywag School, a pirate ship and more! Description
The Hatteras-Ocracoke Council of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce will
present Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree, a free, two-day pirate fest Friday, Oct.
26 to Saturday, Oct. 27, on Ocracoke and Hatteras islands. The jamboree will
feature an all-day, family-friendly encampment Saturday by Blackbeard’s Pirate
Crew, an 18-member group from Hampton, VA, on the grounds of the Wahab House,
161 Irvin Gar rish Highway, Ocracoke, next to the Anchorage Inn. Blackbeard’s
Pirate Crew is a living history performance group dedicated to the accurate
representation of seafaring life in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth
centuries, specifically 1650-1730. Included with this group will be the Devilmen
of Cape Feare, who will invade Ocracoke in their 27-foot open boat, and Captain
Horatio Sinbad with his boat, the Meeka II.
Schedule: Friday, October 26th 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Cocktail Welcome Event /
Business After Hours at The Affairs at Austin Creek event venue at Hatteras
Landing.
Saturday, October 27th Pirate encampment by Blackbeard’s Pirate Crew on the
grounds of the Wahab House, 161 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, next to the
Anchorage Inn.
November
8th through 18th, 2012: 35th Cayman Islands Annual Pirates Week
Festival
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Pirates Week is nearly upon us once more. This will be our 35th Festival and it
is set to be the biggest festival ever! Pirates Week 2012 will start on 8
November and finish on 18 November and will be another eleven fun filled days
with music, street dances, competitions, games, wonderful local food and drink,
kids day, glittering parade, sports events for everyone, Heritage Days, pirate
invasion and fireworks galore! There is just too much going on for you to miss
out on. We start our festival with a fantastic steel pan competition and
kick-off party and on Friday night the festival goes off with a bang with a
spectacular fireworks display that you will not want to miss! With the crowning
of the Festival Queen and the opening Street Dance and Food Festival on that
night there is no better place to be in the Caribbean. On the first Saturday we
have 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 with the pirates capturing the Governor. Thousands of people line
the streets to watch the spectacle and its all good-natured fun with a new twist
every year. Families just love it. It's the only event of its kind in the
Caribbean region. Keep checking the website for updates and special offers
throughout the year. You can also become a fan of the festival on Facebook or
follow us on Twitter and if you want to be in the ‘pirate invasion’ or
volunteer for the festival then please contact us at pirates@candw.ky
November
9th through 11th, 2012: 5th Annual Saint
Augustine Pirate Gathering
Saint Augustine, FLORIDA
TIMES: Friday: 3-11pm, 7 pm Historic Pub Crawl
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday Night- 5-11pm Buccaneer Bash - Must purchase a ticket
Sunday: 9am - 5pm
VENUE: 70 W Castillo Dr., St Augustine, FL 32084 - St Francis Field
Come ashore and see the pirate mutiny, weapons demonstrations, sailor’s
encampment, Thieves Market and hear stories of the high seas, history, shanties
and so much more! We welcomed all pirates, so come ashore dressed in your best
piratical pirattitude and enjoy a weekend of fun. This year’s event will be
held at a St. Frances Field and Historical Quarter in Downtown Saint Augustine.
Join us for the “The Buccaneer Bash”, Saturday night November 10th, 2012
from 5pm ’til 11pm. This private catered event will be held in the main tent
after the public leaves the field. Come in your best Pirate dress or cocktail
attire and join us for a grand jollification with music, adult beverages,
dancing and much more. This is a 21 and older function.
November
10th and 11th, 2012: Pirate's
Christmas! at the Carolina
Renaissance Festival
Huntersville, NORTH CAROLINA
ARRRRGH! 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! Spend over $200 and receive two FREE $20
Renaissance Festival Tickets for our final weekend (one offer per person)! Dress
as your favorite scurrrrvy dog and win prizes in the Pirate's Costume Contests
held at the The Haven, left of the Joust Arena, at 3:30 for Children and 4:30
for adults.
November 17th and 18th, 2012: Pirate
Adventure Weekend at the Louisiana
Renaissance Festival
Hammond, LOUISIANA
Join us for our 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 eye patches will be handed out at the souvenir booth while supplies
last! (985) 429-9992 (866) 249-1138. Email: info@la-renfest.com.
ON HIATUS late November through early December, 2012: 13th Annual PIRATES IN PARADISE
Key West, FLORIDA
November 30th through December 2nd, 2012: Fort
Taylor Pyrate Invasion
Key West, FLORIDA
VENUE: Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St.
through Truman Annex., Key West, FL
Come travel back in time as Fort Zachary Taylor adopts the setting of an English
stronghold defending her shores against an invasion from pirates. The Fort
Taylor Pyrate Invasion will take you back to the days of the Golden Age of
Pyracy during 1675-1825. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience pirate
encampments, living history demonstrations, live battles and shop at the “local”
merchants. Enjoy a weekend of sea chanteys, hear the roar of the great guns and
mingle with the captains and crews. Call (305) 797-1659 for more information.
For more information visit: www.FortTaylorPyrates.com
Opens
December 14, 2012 - runs through May 2012: “Real
Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship”
Milwaukee, WI
VENUE: Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 West Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53233
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 is exhibit has grown, and is now almost twice the size of the
exhibit that opened in Chicago in 2009. So even if you have seen the exhibit
before, you might want to go again.
December
2012 through April, 2013: Voyages of Rediscovery Tall Ships Tours
Various Ports in CALIFORNIA and OREGON and WASHINGTON
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
The Lady Washington and Hawaiian
Chieftain will visit several California, Oregon, and Columbia River ports. In most
stops, the ships will offer walk-on tours and three-hour sails to the general
public. Activities at most ports will include popular Battle Sails, a
re-creation of a typical 18th century naval skirmish on the high seas.
Dec. 23 - 26: both ships arrive at San Pedro, Battle Sail Dec. 26.
Dec. 28 - Jan. 3: Newport Beach, Battle Sail Dec. 31
Jan. 5-10: Oceanside, Battle Sail Jan. 7 & 8
Jan. 13 - 23: Oxnard, Battle Sails Jan. 14, 15, 21, 22.
Jan. 25 - Feb. 5: Ventura, Battle Sails Jan. 28 & 29, Feb. 4 & 5.
Feb. 10 - 16: Oakland
Feb. 24 - March 7: Redwood City, Battle Sails Feb. 25 & 26, March 3 & 4.
March 10 - 19: San Francisco
March 21 - April 2: Sausalito, Battle Sails March 24, 25, 31, April 1.
April 4 - 9: Bodega Bay, Battle Sails April 7 & 8.
April 12 - 18: Eureka, Battle Sails April 14 & 15.
April 20 - 30: Crescent City, Battle Sails April 21, 22, 28, 29.
For
schedule details and to purchase tickets, review the Sailing Schedule on the
above website or call 800-200-5239.
Throughout their California and Oregon tour, the ships offer one-way
tall ship Passages from one port of call to the next. Passages are a unique living history experience. The sailing trips range in duration from three hours to several days.
Many include overnight accommodations aboard the ships. For schedule details and
to purchase tickets, visit www.historicalseaport.org or call 800-200-5239.
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January
11th and 12th, 2013: 198th Anniversary
of the Battle
of New Orleans Celebration
Chalmette, LOUISIANA.
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):
Tuesday, January 8 (park at the battlefield):
10:00 a.m. Wreath-laying ceremony honors the men who fought at the Battle
of New Orleans. Free.
Friday, January 11th:
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. living history encampment, cannon and musket firings,
military drills, and campfire cooking.
7:00 p.m. Reenactment of the December 23, 1814, night battle at historic de La
Ronde Oaks, just down the highway from the battlefield. Hosted by St. Bernard
Parish Government. Free.
Saturday, January 12th:
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Living history encampment, cannon and musket firings,
military drills, and period crafts. Free.
Saturday night Lantern Tour. Admission by ticket only; tickets go on sale December 1.
PARKING: Only vehicles with handicapped tags may park at the battlefield. Free
offsite parking for all battlefield events and for the reenactment at de La
Ronde Oaks is at the St. Bernard Parish Government Complex, 8201 West Judge
Perez Drive in Chalmette. Free shuttles run continuously between the government
complex and event locations. Restrooms, a hospitality and welcome center, and
tourism information is available at the government complex.
January
8th, 2013: The Rise of Ye
Rovers: the Example of the Whydah
Milwaukee, WI
VENUE: Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 West Wells
Street Milwaukee, WI 53233
Lecture by Al Muchka, Collection Manager/History. Pirates of the American Coast
and West Indies in the early 18th Century were a foul and scurvy lot! Black Sam
Bellamy and the crew of the Whydah exemplified the best and worst of the
brethren of the waves following the roving way of life and loot. While romantic,
pirate life was actually difficult and rife with danger. Learn of pirate ways
and ships that created a “numerous infestation” to be suppressed by royal
and colonial authorizes in making safe the way of commerce on the Seas. Be sure
to see the "Real Pirates"
exhibit while you are at the museum. Optional pre-lecture docent tour: TBD
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January, 2013: Gasparilla
Children's Parade &
Piratechnic Extravaganza
Tampa Bay, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Children's Gasparilla Parade (3:30 - 6 pm) along Bayshore Blvd.,
followed by "Piratechnic" Extravaganza of fireworks
over Hillsborough Bay (7pm). Non-alcoholic and family friendly
event.
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January, 2013: 10th Annual Pirates At The
Pier
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Cocoa Beach, FLORIDA
VENUE: Marlin's Sports Bar on the World Famous Cocoa Beach Pier, 401 Meade
Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Pirate Party -- 7 pm to midnight.
Featuring Panama Band! Costume Contests, Door prizes, Games! FULL
Caribbean DINNER BUFFET (7:00 to 8:30 – GET THERE EARLY): Fresh Island Fruit
& Assorted Cheese Platter, Plank Chips & Mango Salsa, Shark Bites,
Tossed Greens , Jerk Chicken, and Island Veggies, Wild Boar, and a Free Draft
Beer or Rum Punch. ALL RAVED OVER THE SPREAD LAST YEAR!
Open to all adults 21+. $20 in advance. $25 at the door.
Includes dinner buffet & a draft beer or pirate punch until 8:30 pm. $12
after 9:00 pm: Includes a draft beer or pirate punch. Gary@MadHatterPromotions.com,
321-543-1346
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January, 2013: Pirates
Rendezvous
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Time: Friday 6:00pm until Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11:30pm
Venue: Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova, 11211 Point East Dr., Rancho Cordova,
CA
Pirates Rendezvous Returns! Welcome All ye Captains an’ Crewe, Marauders,
Wenches, Mates an’ Scallywags! Join us fer th’ 2012 Pirates Rendezvous at
Port Marriott, Rancho Cordova. Supporting Fostering Futures Foundation (www.fosteringfutures.org).
Special Guest Host – Bilgemunky. Additional Guests: Pirates Charles, Capt.
Jack Spareribs, & Rogues o’ th’ Golden Coast (more to be announced).
Friday Night Boarding Party, Pirate Fun Day, Exclusive Pirate Dinner!* Saturday
Night *limited seating. Captain’s Costumed Ball and Contest. All Characters
Welcome! Dedicated Vendor Hall - Both Days open late! Full 2-Day All-Inclusive
Membership* $60.00. Pirate Family Fun Day and Vendor Hall Pass $5.00. Event Room
Rates available at Marriott Rancho Cordova $79.00 per night. Mention the Pirates
Rendezvous. Call the Hotel directly (916) 638-1100. Tickets available on line:
piratesofsacramento.org/ or meetup.com/piratesofsacramento/ and at Pirates Of
Sacramento Events Vendors Applications available at Ren Register or Pirates Of
Sacramento:http://piratesofsacramento.org/. http://www.renregister.com/
late January, 2013: 7th Annual Port
Salerno Seafood Festival
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Port Salerno, FLORIDA
TIME: 10 am - 8 pm
Lots of seafood, live music, Pirates of the Treasure Coast, and MERMAID
PAGEANT! Info: 772-486-9862
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January, 2013: Seminole Hard Rock
Gasparilla Pirate Fest
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Tampa Bay, FLORIDA
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 Pirate Fest Street Festival (10 am - 10 pm) will
feature live entertainment, food and refreshments. Arrive early Saturday morning
for parking, reserved seats, etc. For website for reserved seating tickets.
early
February, 2013: Military History Fest
9
Chicago, ILLINOIS
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
BIG, exciting things are in the works, including full indoor encampments,
military vehicles and heavy weapons! Plus, Friday at opening ceremonies we will
honor our veterans with a special flag raising, courtesy of the VFW. Veterans
are FREE on Friday as a thank you for their service.We are an indoor convention for Military
History buffs, Reenactors and Cultural Historians from all time periods, from
the Roman Empire through the modern day. The excitement and camaraderie that
happens at this show is electric, and I can't wait to get everybody together
again! This family friendly 3 day celebration features hundreds of quality
vendor tables, LIVE demonstrations of historical military & cultural
activities every day, musical performances, interesting seminars and lectures on
a myriad of topics, a Reenactor's Ball, and there is ALWAYS a party going on
after the sun goes down!
early
February, 2013: Sant' Yago Illuminated Knight Parade
Ybor City, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
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.
mid February, 2013: The Pillage of the Village Weekend at the 20th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012 listing]
Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Bay, FLORIDA
The festival runs weekends from Feb. 12th thru March 13th, but the second weekend is when the pyrates plan to invade with special themed entertainment and a pirate costume contest.
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February, 2013: Chicago
Maritime Festival
Chicago, ILLINOIS
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
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, 2013: 12th Annual Privateer Feast
To Save the Treasured Chest
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
Severna Park, MARYLAND
6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. at the Earleigh Heights VFC.
Get your Early Bird tickets before Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 11:59
p.m. Go to the above website to get tickets. (Beware --
tickets often sell out quickly.)
Diego Natividad de la Estafa (a.k.a. Dinty the Moor) is back to keep the
evening running smoothly as our Master of Ceremonies. Diego Natividad de la
Estafa. Performing for the Privateer Feast since our inception in 2001, Team
Wench is proud to welcome back the original singing Pirate band, The Pyrates
Royale. Ship's Company Chanteymen have supported Team Wench's Privateer Feast
from the beginning and we're delighted that they're going to join us again this
year. The Surly Mermaids brings the lady's point of view on the mythical and
marvelous alike. Scales and Crosstones, is a young pirate band that specializes
in sea shanties, Celtic, and folk music.
early
March, 2013: "The
Sack of St. Augustine: Capt. Robert Searle's Raid of 1668"
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
The
reenactment of the "1668 Sack of St. Augustine" in St. Augustine
Florida, our nations' oldest city. During the day a 17 century-style military
encampment will be open to the public at the Fountain of Youth Park and will
play host to drills, demonstrations and living history interpretation from 10:00
AM to 5:00 PM. The reenactment of the sacking and burning of the town will
commence Saturday evening at 5:00 PM in the old city, beginning at the Plaza and
ending at the Old City Gates. 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 however if you are interested please be sure to read the Rules &
Information below. 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.
For more info:
Captain, William Kunze: wskunze@yahoo.com
Leftenant, Jeff Johnson: jeffjohnsonfl@yahoo.com
Ensign, Willie Wobble: satchmo@prodigy.net
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March, 2013: Military Through the Ages
Jamestown Settlement, VIRGINIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Re-enactment
groups depicting centuries of military history join forces with modern-day
veterans to demonstrate camp life, tactics and weaponry. The event features a
Saturday children’s parade and a Sunday military pass-in-review. Visitor
information: 757-253-4838, or toll free: 1-888-593-4682.
mid
February through late March, 2013 (weekends and President's Day holiday): Arizona
Renaissance Festival
Apache Junction, ARIZONA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
February 25th & 26th "Pirate Invasion" theme weekend, with Kids
pirate costume contest on Saturday at 2pm (Judged on swagger, costume, arrrgh,
and overall pirate personality! ), and Adult Pirate Costume contest on Sunday at
2pm (Judged on swagger, costume, arrrgh, and overall pirate personality!)
Every weekend you'll find swashbuckling acts, a pirate store, and a New World area.
Tortuga Twins (we recommend the R-rated show) Info, call:
(520) 463-2700
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March, 2013: NOLA
Pyrate
Week
New Orleans, LOUISIANA
NOLA Pyrate Week 2012 sails into New Orleans March 23 – April 1 for a
gathering o’ Buccaneers, Corsairs, Privateers, Wenches, Doxies, Navvies, Land
Lubbers, Musicians, Artisans…and anyone else in search o’ good food, good
drink and good mates to share it with! We will be raising funds for wetlands
restoration in South Louisiana and delivering it in person during the week…we
also hope to be actively involved in some restoration efforts in Terrebonne
Parish - at the very least, we will be journeying down to visit our mate Captain
Wendy and her crew! Thanks to our new mate Stef McClain, we have a very special
spot for Pyrate HQ and the Merchants Market this year – The
Balcony Music Club! It includes a stage, indoor spaces, a courtyard and a
fantastic balcony…conveniently located at the junction o’ the French Quarter
and the Marigny Triangle! Stef is working with us to organize some other
shenanigans... The annual French
Quarter Pyrate Parade is scheduled for Friday March 23 (6:30 pm line up)
with celebratory refreshments afterwards with our good mates Thais & Tony at
Pirates Alley Café! We have the perfect route so all can make it all around –
families, veterans and other groups welcome - bring all yer mates! If ye have
instruments or flags, bring 'em! If ye haven’t already, book yer lodgings…Merchants,
Artisans, Tailors, Milliners, Chandlers, Performers…contact
us to participate!
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March, 2013: 54th
Swallows
Day Parade
San Juan Capistrano, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: Arrive no later than 9:30 am to have time to park and sign in.
Participants are to be signed in before 10 am. Parade
starts at 11 am.
Not a pirate event, but No Quarter Given
(including our PyRats) will be marching in the parade with the Buccaneers of
Tortuga. All other pirates, privateers, brethren of the sea, rogues, and
scalawags are also invited to come along and
welcome the return of the swallows to San Juan Capistrano. We are entered
in the Historical Walking unit Category so please do your best to wear
appropriate garb. Anything from the Golden Age of Piracy up until Regency. Just
try to make it look authentic (as best you can). But most of, Lets have fun. 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. 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. The parade is supposed to start promptly at 11 am. Website with a lot of
info: http://www.swallowsparade.com/parade.aspx
If you plan to come, RSVP at the FB event page if you can: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=202667236419652
If you have a particular question about marching with the pirates, contact
Steven Delacy at:949-293-3691, DL1@thegrid.net
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March, 2013: Estrella War
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek, ARIZONA
New dates (later in the year than earlier wars, historically have better weather
on these dates), and new site (offering contiguous camping for all kingdoms).
This is an SCA war, but many a pirate crew will come and
take advantage of the disruptions caused by war.
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March, 2013: First
Landing
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
In 2013, the Company of Juan Ponce de León would offer its annual heritage
Event – “This Other World” on Saturday, March 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. at the Mission Nombre de Dios Museum. The living-history event and lecture
series, Ponce de León and the Founding of Florida, commemorates the April 3,
1513 landing of the “First Fleet” on the east coast of Florida. The public
is welcome to attend, without charge, when the historical re-enactors portray
passengers and crew – white, black, Native American; male and female; soldier
and sailor; slave and free – who became the first documented Europeans and
Africans to set foot on what is now the continental United States. Lectures on
Ponce de León and his world will take place in the auditorium of the Mission
Nombre de Dios Museum. Ample, free parking is available onsite.
late
March, 2013 (weekends): Bay
Area Renaissance Festival High Seas Adventure weekend
Tampa, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 10 am - 6 pm
VENUE: 11315 46th Street North, Tampa, FL 33617, located on the MOSI
grounds off Fowler Avenue & 46th Street!
THEME WEEKENDS FOR PIRATES:
High Seas Adventure - Longbow Competition, Horseshoe
Competition Fencing Lessons, Pirate Krews
Pirates
Feast 12:30 pm & 3 pm daily
Mid
April, 2013: 7th Annual PirateFest
Uptown Greenville, NC
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Buccaneer Bash - Friday, April 8, 5-9 pm:
Enjoy the Buccaneer Bash will offer a variety live entertainment and lots of
grub and grog to satisfy your taste buds. You’ll want to be on the lookout for
roving pirates who might sing you a chantey or challenge you to a sword fight!! The event will take place at 4th & Evans.
5:00- The David Dixon Trio
6:30- Donovan Carless & The Posse
PirateFest Street Festival - April 9, 10 am - 8 pm:
Located along Evans Street in Uptown Greenville between 5th & 1st Streets,
Arts and Treasure Isle features North Carolina artists, arts organizations, and
Uptown Greenville restaurants. Fine arts and crafts will be for sale and on
display. Area arts organizations will also have booths, as well as
demonstrations and children's arts activities. Uptown Greenville restaurants
will have food for sale. There will be live music throughout the day, as well as
cold beverages at the Buccaneer Bash Grog Garden! Roving pirate entertaininers,
Buccaneer Bash Main Stage, Little Pirate's Pavilion, Parade of Pirates (11 am)
and Pirate Costume Contest, Historic Trolley Tours, Int'l Ports o'Call.
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.
early
April, 2013: 4th
Annual Pirate's Well Pirate Fest
Lake Park, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: Saturday, 3:00pm until Well in the morning.
VENUE: Pirate's Well Restaurant
& Bar 9477 Alternate A1A Lake Park, FL 33403 561 629-7020 Just north of
Northlake Blvd.
Pirates of
the Treasure Coast has teamed up again with Pirate’s Well to bring you yet
another fun filled event loaded with piratical mayhem. There will be games for
the young and the young at heart, Live Mermaids, Blackbeard’s Pirate Ship,
Merchandise Vendors, and some of the finest pirates that roam these waters. ...
Live Music with "Celtic Mayhem"
and Reuben 'Lounge Lizard' Morgan and many other performing acts, and after the
sun goes down the night will heat up with a special treat that is sure to blow
you away! The fun does not stop there; you can party like a pirate until the wee
hours of the morning. Remember, pirate responsibly and use a designated
helmsman. Interested in being a Vendor or a Sponsor? Contact: Kathy Gilbert 561
792-9260
early
April, 2013: Escondido
Renaissance Festival
Escondido, CALIFORNIA
TIME: 10 am to 6 pm
VENUE: Felicita Park
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Pirates abound in Pirates Cove. Visit the Stranglehold crew and other
pirates.
mid
April, 2013: Ghost Ships Festival
Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
The Ghost Ships Festival will be returning to the Wyndham Hotel & Convention
Center in Milwaukee directly across from the airport. The Ghost Ships
Festival is Wisconsin's largest trade show devoted to Scuba Diving and Great
Lakes Maritime History. Exhibits, workshops, and presentations cover just about
every aspect of Great Lakes maritime history and scuba diving. You can listen to
and interact with leading dive industry professionals, extreme explorers,
maritime historians, and Great Lakes authors! The exhibit hall is free and open to the public. There is an additional
charge for the presentations.
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April, 2013: Shore Leave New
Orleans 2013
French Quarter, New Orleans, LOUISIANA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Theme this year is "Home Port"...Celebrating All Pirates, Wenches
& Scallywags from near & afar Dates arrrr solid......Set your Sails,
Muster yerr Krewe & Hoist ye colors in our Home Port! Come one & all for
a Piratical Vacation like No other in the Historical Crescent City. This will be
unlike ANY Pirate event that came before....this is NOT...I REPEAT NOT a
CONvention or Faire..... nor will there be a convention/Faire
atmosphere....totally un-conventional Piratical FUN!!! We promise you nothing
but a good time....No Quarter asked...None Given. NolaWenches will have some
piratical & fun events for all to enjoy,with some surrrrprises along the
way..... but the main pourpouse of this weekend is to re-connect with old &
new friends and enjoy all this wonderful city has to offer you. For more info: Nolawenches@yahoo.com,
late
April, 2013: 9th Annual Fells
Point Privateer Day 2010, Pyrate Invasion Pub Crawl, and 5th Annual Swashbuckler's
Soiree
Fells Point (Baltimore), MARYLAND
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Bring your family and friends to Fell’s Point on Saturday, April 21st for a
FREE day full of fun-filled activities from Thames Street Park and Ann Street
Pier to Broadway Square, Broadway Pier and Bond Street Wharf! From 11am to 6pm
come help celebrate the rich maritime and privateer history of Fell’s Point
and learn the difference between a pirate and a privateer! Walk the plank for
Adventure in Fell's Point - Live Entertainment & Music - Vendors - Tall
Ships - War of 1812 Pier - Grog Garden - Pirates Ship Fearless Rides - Pyrate
Invasion Pub Specials - Pirate Appearances & Much More! Privateer Day will
take place RAIN OR SHINE! Special Note: This is a no weapons event. Please do
not bring any weapons to this event, as Baltimore City Police will be enforcing
the city's strict weapons laws.
late
April thru early May, 2013: 31st Anniversary Conch Republic
Independence Celebration
Key West, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
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!
Late
April, 2013: Swashbuckling
Weekend at the Original Renaissance
Pleasure Faire
Irwindale, CALIFORNIA
TIME: 10am - 7pm
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Piece the Treasure Map Together! Grab the first piece of the map and the search
is on! Follow the clues to find the trail of map pieces and see finally where
the map will lead you! Get to the right "X" with the six correct
pieces of the map will win a prize and 10% off one entire purchase at the
Renaissance Collection Store. The First to accomplish this each day will win a
seafarer's treasure from The Heart & The Skull booth. But beware, not
everyone is there to help you and cheaters may find themselves following a false
map. Privateer Toast! Join Captain Sir Francis Drake for a toast to life
on the sea! Buy an ale at the Cuckoo's Nest (next to the Rogue's Reef Stage) and
bring your favorite Toast or story of the sea to share! (1PM Each of the
Swashbuckler Days)
May
18th & 19th, 2013: 3rd Annual Rogue
Renaissance Fantasy Faire!
Eagle Point, OREGON
TIME: 10 am-6 pm
VENUE: Jackson County Expo Center
B.O.O.M. An event for all ages, featuring the Seattle Knights with their world
class joust bringing mounted warriors as well as foot soldiers together in a
battle extraordinaire! The Brotherhood of Oceanic Mercenaries will be there in
force with cannons, flintlocks and various swashbuckling festivities! The
Pirates of Puget Sound will also be in attendance, with their famous children's
games and fighting demonstrations! Musical Entertainment will be available
throughout the day, featuring such groups as the Sea Dogs, with a grand
nautical, piratical extravaganza and Tempest with their unique brand of Celtic
rock! Bring the kids! Children under five get free admission to the faire and
there will be tons to keep them entertained, from face painting and pony rides,
to games and prizes, to scavenger hunts and more!
late April thru early May 2013: Buc Days
(aka Buccaneer Days)
Corpus Christi, TEXAS
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
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 Bucc Days
festivities (April 22). Look for NQG's Captain Michael
MacLeod entertaining in the pirate village and other parts of the festival.
early May, 2013: 56th Annual Contraband Days
Lake Charles, LOUISIANA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Contraband Days is one of Louisiana's largest festivals and the City of Lake
Charles oldest festival. Contraband Days is a themed "pirate" festival
with close to 100 events. The Festival is based on the Lake Charles Civic Center
grounds with some events occurring throughout the City. Over 100,000 people
attend Contraband Days Festival on land and on the water. 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
May 2nd,
2013: 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, 2013: 50th Isle of Eight
Flags Shrimp Festival
Fernandina Beach, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Time: Friday 6 - 10:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Pirate Parade (Thursday, 6 pm), Best Pirate Contest, beard contest, Invasion of the Pirates from
the docks at the end of Centre Street, followed by fireworks. Dozens of food booths featuring shrimp
specialties. Kids fun zone. For information, Email 4info@shrimpfestival.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6146 Fernandina Beach FL 32035, Phone: (toll
free)866-426-3542 or (locally) 904-261-5841
early
May, 2013: Brixham
Pirate Festival
Brixham, Devon, UNITED KINGDOM
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Live music, Games, Re-enactments, Skirmish on the Golden Hind, Record attempt,
Fancy dress competition. Thousands of pirates. Come to watch or dress up and
join in. Everyone is welcome. We held the Guinness world record in 2010 -
'Biggest Gathering of Pirates' - 1744 Pirates on 2nd May. The Brixham pirates
are hoping for an even bigger turnout for our new record bid during the third
Pirate Festival this Spring. Spokesman Captain Blood 'n' Guts said the Brixham
Buccaneers, who also stage family entertainment on most summer Thursdays, are
determined to hang onto their claim to fame. "We had brilliant support from
everyone last year for the big count, so we're relying on them again to come
along again this year for the Mile of Pirates."
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
early May, 2013:
Pirate
Fest ‘13
Upper Marlboro, MARYLAND.
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Time: 11 am - 4 pm
Ahoy, matey! Have ye ever dreamed what life on the high seas was like in the
18th century? Why did sailors swab the deck? Did they really walk the plank?
Come to Pirate Fest and find out these answers and more. Featuring swashbuckling
reenactors, hands-on children’s activities, live music, concessions stand,
children’s pirate costume contest, a treasure hunt and more for wannabe
pirates and landlubbers alike! Children’s program. No reservations necessary.
Fee: $5/person
Darnall’s
Chance House Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.
301-952-8010.
mid
May, 2013: The 12th Annual John Levique Days
John's Pass
Village, Madeira Beach, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Commercial from past year's
event
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
mid
May, 2013: Jamestown
Day
Jamestown, VIRGINIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
A jointly sponsored event at Jamestown Settlement & Historic Jamestowne.
Historic Jamestowne and Jamestown Settlement will mark the 405th anniversary of
the 1607 founding in Virginia of America’s first permanent English settlement
on Saturday, May 12, with family-friendly tours and activities, military and
maritime demonstrations, and traditional music, storytelling and entertainment.
A day of discovery and fun, “Jamestown Day” features Historic Jamestowne’s
ongoing archaeological discoveries of the 1607 fort and one of Jamestown
Settlement’s re-created ships sailing in the James River. Separate site
admission.
mid
May, 2013: Maritime Madness- Legion Fest II
Keystone Heights, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
VENUE: American Legion Post 202, 7441 State Road 21, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
Phone: (352)473-2503
Ships and Cannons and Pirates, OH MY! Food and Beverage Concessions, Ice cream,
Funnel cakes, Bounce House, Cake Walks, Kids games, RAt Rod/Hot Rod Show, Music,
Pirate Store, Pirate's Ship and Lots 'O Pirates!
mid
May, 2012: 8th Queen Bess & the Pirates
Fresno,
CALIFORNIA
Time: 10am to 6pm Saturday, 10am to 5pm Sunday
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: Roeding Park, 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.
Spring
& Summer 2013: Tall
Ships Challenge® Great Lakes 2013
Various ports of the Great Lakes
TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Great Lakes 2013 will celebrate the 200th anniversary of
the major military events of the War of 1812 that took place in the Great Lakes.
The series is also dedicated to promoting awareness of the Lakes’ ecosystems
and fresh water conservation. The series will sail to all five Great Lakes and
the St. Lawrence Seaway. There will be point-to-point races, more than ten
ports, wonderful hospitality, and millions of visitors.
Coming Mid-June to Late September 2013!
Toronto, Ontario: June 19 - 23, 2013
Cleveland, Ohio: July 4 - 7, 2013*
Bay City, Michigan: July 12 -
14, 2013
Duluth, Minnesota: July
26 - 28, 2013
Chicago, Illinois: August 6 - 11, 2013
Green Bay, Wisconsin: August 16 - 18, 2013
Battle of Lake Erie
(September 2, 2013) & area festivals: August 30 - September 1, 2013
Erie, Pennsylvania: September 6 - 8,
2013
late
May, 2013: Pirate
Theme Weekend during Koroneburg
Corona, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: Crossroads Riverview Park at 14600 River Road
TIMES: 11 am - 9pm on Saturday May 21, 11am - 6pm on Sunday May 22.
Pirates from all over the Gold Coast will invade Crossroads Riverview Park.
Rogue’s Cove from Las Vegas our resident Pirate group at Corona will host the
event. The Fair will cover the time period from 1660 to 1720. This
includes Buccaneers and the Golden Age of Pirates. There will be hundreds of
costumed Pirates who have docked at “Port Corona” for a weekend of revelry.
There will be three stages of Pirate entertainment, cannon demonstrations,
pirate grub and grog, treasure hunts, mock wife auctions, and plenty of pirate
booty to purchase.
late
May, 2013: 6th annual Midlands Pirate
Festival
Papillion, NEBRASKA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 11 am - 6 pm
VENUE: 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.
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids, 3 and under free.
2011 Commercial
late
May, 2013: Pirate Weekend at Georgia
Renaissance Festival
Fairburn, GEORGIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Arrrgh! Scalawags and swashbucklers abound for a Pirate Hijinx Adventure! This
weekend is also Knights on Bikes Weekend! Present your motorcycle license and
receive $4.00 off an adult full price ticket purchased at the Festival Box
Office only. Click here to download a Knights on Bikes Flyer! (2 adult discount
purchases per motorcycle license, not valid with any other offer.) Adults and c hildren who think themselves worthy buccaneers can compete in...
Pirate Costume Contest! Walk the Plank Contest! Sea Legs Relay Race! Office number: (770) 964-8575
late
May, 2013: Pirate
Invasion Weekend at Scarborough Faire
Waxahachie, TEXAS
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Hoist anchor and swash your buckles, it’s a yo-ho-ho of a weekend.
Faire runs from April 9th through May 30th (on weekends and Memorial
Day). For more details
phone: (972) 938-3247 ~ Toll Free: 1-888-5-FESTIVAL
late
May, 2013: Pirate
Invasion Weekend at Tennessee Renaissance
Festival
Highway 96, between Franklin and Murfreesboro, TENNESSEE
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Huzzah! The hills are swarming with rascals and rogues as a crew of scuvry
pirates invade our shire of Covington Glen. See the swashbuckling and
sword-brandishing of pirates galore. Children Rascals and Pirates aged 12 and
under can participate in the Children's Pirate Costume Contest on both May 21st
and May 22nd. Contest location and time will be posted at our
Information/T-Shirt Booth (the first tent as you enter the festival). Info: Tennessee Renaissance Festival, P.O. Box
309, Arrington, TN 37014. Phone: (615) 395-9950
late
May, 2013: 8th Annual Pirate Murder Mystery
Weekend "Who Killed the Cap'n?"
Port Orchard, WASHINGTON
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: Downtown Port Orchard and Waterfront Park
We are excited to announce that in 2011 we will hold the Chamber's Murder
Mystery Event AND our nationally renown Seagull Calling Festival on Memorial
Weekend as a part of the Port of Bremerton's Kitsap Harbor Festival!! For
information about sponsorships or participation contact the Port Orchard Chamber
360-876-3505 or email office@portorchard.com We invite you to be a part of the
volunteer committee that plans and implements this event. Call the Chamber for
meeting times/locations!
early
June, 2013: 8th Annual Port Washington Pirate
Festival
Port Washington, WISCONSIN
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: In and around Rotary Park
Times: Fri June 3rd: 6 pm - 10 pm
Sat June 4th: 10 am - 11 pm
Sun June 5th: 10 am - 6 pm
FIREWORKS 9:30 PM Sat.
The first full weekend in June, the scenic harbor of downtown historic Port
Washington, Wisconsin, provides the perfect, picturesque setting for all the
mayhem & merriment of the Pirate Festival. It has become the “must attend”
event for boaters, bikers, re-enactors & families alike from all over the
Midwest & beyond. The event includes: Invasions, a Thieves Marketplace, a
Gruel Galley, a Buccaneer Bash, fireworks, children's activities,
demonstrations, educational exhibits, musicians, comedians, a parade (Sun.,
noon), a pirate ship & much more. Walk the Plank! FREE ADMISSION! For
more info:
Mailing Address: 126 E Main Street, Port Washington, WI 53074 ~ 262-388-9762 ~
info@portpiratefestival.com
early
June, 2013: 14th Anniversary Hampton
Blackbeard Festival
Hampton, VIRGINIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Once a year visitors from all over the country enjoy the sights and sounds of
18th century Hampton overrun by pirates. 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. The Festival offers a variety
of children’s activities, live musical entertainment, fireworks, period
vendors, arts and crafts, and much more! This year’s activities include a
number of reenactments from impromptu street skirmishes between pirates and the
militia, to full-scale sea battles in the Hampton Harbor, featuring the popular
re-enactment of Blackbeard’s final battle. Onlookers can also enjoy the
waterfront view where tall ships, including Kalmar Nyckel, tower over more than
50 private sail and powerboats all decked out in their own pirate gear. A
presentation ceremony follows the sea battle, where Lt. Maynard presents
Blackbeard's head and defeated crew to Virginia's Governor Spotswood. Visitors
can participate in the festivities when they join Blackbeard’s funeral parade,
Hampton’s version of Mardi Gras, and share in the booty from his treasure
chest.
Vendors: contact Scott Canaday: 757-727-0900 ext 743, scanaday@vasc.org
early
June, 2013: 27th
Annual Drake's
Raid
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
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."
During the day (June 4th) a 16th century-style military encampment will be open
to the public at the Fountain of Youth Park and will play host to drills,
demonstrations and living history interpretation from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The
reenactment of the sacking and burning of the town will commence Saturday
evening at 7:00 PM in the old city, beginning at the Old City Gates and ending
in the Plaza. This military display is intended to symbolically commemorate the
temporary abandonment of the city of St. Augustine by Spanish colonial forces.
After the town was looted and burned by Drake’s men, the Spanish returned to
rebuild upon the same streets you walk on today!.For more info: Captain, William
Kunze: wskunze@yahoo.com, Leftenant, Jeff
Johnson: jeffjohnsonfl@yahoo.com,
Ensign, Willie Wobble: satchmo@prodigy.net
early
June, 2013: 8th
Big Bear Pirate Faire
Fawnskin (Big Bear Lake), CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 10 am to 6 pm
VENUE: Pedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World Dr.,
Fawnskin, Ca 92333
Lynda McGinnis, Director Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society,
Inc P.O. Box 3069 Big Bear City, Ca 92314-3069, 909-237-0448, lynda@bbvrsinc.org
www.bbvrsinc.org
early
June, 2013: 58th Sprint Billy
Bowlegs Pirate Festival
Fort Walton Beach, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: The Landing Park, 139 Brooks St. SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Pirate invasion, fireworks, torch light parade, Pirate Walk (trick-0r-treating
pirates stile), music (The Bilge Pumps) pub crawl, children's activities, lots more.
Celebrates Capt. Bowlegs (William Augustus Bowles) Pirate Landing:
Fri.
evening, followed by Fireworks. Pirate's
skirmish :
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 6th, 7
pm. Info: (850) 244-8191, info@fwbchamber.org
early
June, 2013: 34th Annual Sea Music Festival
Mystic, CONNECTICUT
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
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 can be purchased by calling 860-572-0711, ext. 4210,
mid June, 2013: Charleston
Maritime Festival
Charleston, SOUTH
CAROLINA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
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.
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June, 2013: 37th Annual Norfolk HarborFest
Town
Point Park, Norfolk, VIRGINIA.
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
The traditions of the East Coast's Premier Waterfront Festival are celebrated
with nautical history, maritime events, visiting vessels, children's activities,
local, regional and national entertainment. Festivities stretch from The
Waterside Festival Marketplace to the Historic Freemason Harbor. Norfolk Festevents Ltd., 120 West Main
Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. Ph: (757) 441-2345, E-mail: festevents@festevents.org
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June, 2013: Pirate Rendezvous
Damariscotta, MAINE
Daytime Events: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m, Pirates Attack at High Noon
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
The Mystic Pirates sail into the scenic midcoast Maine town of Damariscotta at
high noon and take over the town until midnight, when they will fade back into
history. Daytime events will include the pirates arriving by boat,
"rampaging" through a Pirate Bazaar at Schooner Landing, and then
"pillaging" the in-town area. Accompanying them will be musicians,
re-enactors, story-tellers and other entertainers who will circulate throughout
the in-town area. Come enjoy a great family day including piracy, food, games
and all to benefit Lincoln County Family Holiday Wishes! Contact the pirate “Scribe” (Greg
Latimer) at 207-380-9912 or piraterendezvous@yahoo.com.
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June, 2013: Pirate Invasion Weekend at Valhalla
Faire
South Lake Tahoe, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Dress in your Pirate and Barbarian outfit (do cover all the right places)
Let loose the second Weekend (Valhalla Faire runs June 4 & 5, 11 & 12) amongst the Pirate and Barbarian hordes.
Participate in Scavenger Hunts, Costume contests and Talk Like a Pirate
Competitions!
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June, 2013: South Bay Pirate Festival & Classic Boat Show
West Sayville, NEW YORK
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
Hosted by the Long Island Maritime Museum.
Pirate re-enactment troupes, musical acts, vendors, and classic boat show.
Guests are encouraged to come in costume.
$8.00 per person - Kids 5 and under are free
Contact person: Kathleen Prokesch - kprokesch@limaritime.org Phone: 631.319.0199
(direct) OR 631.HISTORY (museum) Address: Long Island Maritime Museum PO Box 184
West Sayville, NY 11796
We are still recruiting participants & vendors. Contact information same as
above.
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June, 2013: Rockaway
Beach Pirate Festival
Rockaway Beach, OREGON
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 10 am -10 pm
VENUE: Rockaway Beach Wayside South 1st and Hwy 101 Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
* Sundown Submarine Races 4:00 pm - $1 * Treasure Hunt 1:00 pm - $5 * Kids
Scavenger Hunt 10:00 am - free Boom Bilge Rats, to perform the two music/pirate
vaudeville shows, PDX Yar, Pirates of the Cursed Sea. Home of the Emily Reed
Pirates --- MusicMusicMusic---Awesome Rides ---Games ---Vendors --Treasure Hunt
---Kids Scavenger Hunt & Tons of Family Fun! With help from the Portland
Pirate Festival Folks. Contact Person: Jack Brownlee (phone: 503-355-8108)
VENDORS: Rose Festival Sanctioned Vender spots available for $75 for all three
days For more information or to register go to: rockawaybeach.net 503-355-8101
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June, 2013: Le Grand Boucan du
Marché Bonsecours
Cabaret du Roy et Marché Bonsecours, 363, de la Commune est, Montreal, QC,
CANADA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Festival de Pirate de Montréal! Montreal's Pirate Festival!
[We can't tell you more about this because it's all in French, but if you want
more details go to the above website.]
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June, 2013: 13th Annual Arrrrrrt on the Porches
Syracuse, NEW YORK
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 11 am to 5 pm
VENUE: Ruskin Avenue
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
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109271112494454
Free Admission!
Event info: ArtOnThePorches2011@gmail.com
Pirate contact: Foxmorton foxgoddess44@hotmail.com
(315) 652-3800 ext 137
"New Blood" always welcome! Potential participants and vendors
contact Dave Kane (see above).
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June, 2013: 5th Annual Mersey Pirate
Muster
Liverpool, UNITED KINGDOM
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
FREE family fun filled event: MEET the Captains and Crews of the Mersey Pirate
Navy: SEE the Battle of Fort Perch Rock, cannons, muskets, swords and Hundreds
of Pirates: JOIN the Pirates Parade and follow the Muster Marauders Band from
Vale Park 11:30am to Fort Perch Rock: WEAR your best Pirate Clothes: SIGN the
Muster Book and enrol into the Mersey Pirate Navy: A FESTIVAL of FUN for your
entertainment and participation: BEWARE of the Black Rock Mermaid. (Don't miss
the Battle, be there before 1pm)
June
15th & 16th (Father's Day weekend), 2013: 7th Annual
Northern California Pirate Festival
Vallejo, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
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)! 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! FREE admission.
Event Information: 1-866-921-YARR
Look
for the No Quarter Given booth. Jamaica
Rose & Cap'n Michael MacLeod will be signing their
"The Book of Pirates: A Guide to Plundering, Pillaging, and Other
Pursuits".
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June, 2013: 11th annual
Rusty Scupper's Pirate Daze
Westport, WASHINGTON
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
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. 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, with free admission; live music, purveyors of hearty food and snacks, games fer the scallywags,
Treasure Chest drawing, artisans and vendors from around the west. Weapons
demonstrations by the pirates of B.O.O.M. "Pirates of the
Caribbean" look-a-like contest. Salty Dawg contest. Parade on Sunday. Thar be no admission charge to any of the Marina Dist. Events.
General info: contact Bones at rspirates@hotmail.com. Vendors
contact Cyndi hongell 360-648-2489, cynseabug@yahoo.com,
or Rosie Litterer, 360-268-9817, oldcoasty69@msn.com. Vendor deadlineis
May 31st. For the "Pirates of the Caribbean" look a like
contest call "Razor Clam" Arlene @ 360-268-9133. For the Salty Dawg
contest call "Mad Dog Mary" @ 360.268.0580. And for the big parade
call Sue "Jail Bait" McCann @360-648-2494
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June, 2013: Privateer
Days
Liverpool, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
This year's event will kick off on Thursday, June 28 with Youth Night, and will
finish with a bang when we light Canada Day fireworks on the night of Sunday,
July 1. There'll be plenty to see and do for the whole family, so make sure to
join us! For more
info:
The Privateer Days Commission
P.O. Box 1780
Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Canada B0T 1K0
(902) 354-4500 , email: info@privateerdays.ca
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June, 2013: Wilmington
Pirate Day
Wilmington, DELAWARE
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 11:00am - 05:00pm
VENUE: Tubman-Garrett Park, Wilmington, DE
A day full of pirate-filled festivities for all ages: treasure hunts, costume
contests, face painting, and more for the wee ones, and music and deck tours of
an authenticate 1630's sailing ship for everyone! Treasure Hunt Kalmar Nyckel
Ship Tour Face Painting Boat Building Photos with Pirates Build Your Own
Treasure Chest Balloon Swords Ornamental Knots Sale & Instruction Scavenger
Hunt Pirate Parade Pirate Demo Costume Contest with prizes! Music: Scales and
Crosstones, Pirates for Sail, Diamond State Concert Band, New Sweden
Cost: No entrance fee. Some events are free, some are not. Contact: General
information: info@kalmarnyckel.org Marketing: Victor Wiebe, 302-722-4538,
victor@wwwiebe.com
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June, 2013: Pirate Invasion of Belmont Pier
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: Saturday- 10:00am - 9:00pm & Sunday-10:00am - 6:00pm
VENUE: Belmont Veterans' Memorial Pier
The parking lot betwen the pier and the Belmont Plaza Pool and the parking lot
east of the pool. Admission is FREE - Food, Beverage and Merchandise for sale.
Avast me Matey’s the Pirates be comin’ to Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, so
haul up your main sail and set course for Long Beach Saturday & Sunday June
30th & July 1st, 2012. Join with the largest Gathering of Pirates,
scallywags, free booters, Privateers and buccaneers ever to come ashore. There
be music, song, dance and live theatre and much more to entertain Pirates and
visitors alike. Shop for rare and unusual treasures at the pirate market, well
stocked with booty from the 7 Seas. Twice a day you be seeing the grandest
battles this side of Tortuga, with cannon and musket blazing, pirates clashing
with sword and pistol as they fight over treasure and wenches. A visit to
Alfredo’s pirate pub and a tankard of ale will calm your nerves before your
visit to the pirate village with hundreds of costumed scallywags and wenches. Look
for the No Quarter Given booth. Jamaica
Rose & Cap'n Michael MacLeod will be signing their
"The Book of Pirates: A Guide to Plundering, Pillaging, and Other
Pursuits".
early
July, 2012: CHILDREN'S
WEEKEND! Prince, Princess & Pirate Party at the Colorado
Renaissance Festival
Larkspur, COLORADO
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
VENUE: 650 W. Perry Park Ave., Larkspur, CO 80118
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
early July, 2013:
Pirates Landing
at Alki Beach at the Seattle SeaFair
Alki Beach West, Seattle, WASHINGTON.
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, with Pirate Invasion: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
VENUE: 1702 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
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.
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July, 2013: The
Susquehanna Lockhouse Museum's Pirate Encampment
Havre de Grace, MARYLAND
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: Sat. 11-5pm, Sun. 11-3pm
VENUE: Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace.
8AM Sat. Pirate Day 5k Run. Join us for the second Annual Pirate Run through the
historic streets of Havre de Grace. Watch for race info as the date draws near.
10AM-4PM Sat. & Sun. Pirate Encampment. Come and meet pirates in a
historical encampment. The Lock House features an authentic living history
pirate encampment with intermittent pirate skirmishes, period clothing, and
black powder weapons demonstrations.
410-939-5780 Email: lockhousemuseum@gmail.com
July 6th & 7th (weekend after Independence Day), 2013: 14th Annual of Old Fort MacArthur Days
San Pedro, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
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.
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July, 2012: 5th Annual Fishermen's Village
"Pirate's Day" Festival
Punta Gorda, FLORIDA
"A Quaint Little Fishing Village with a Pirate Problem!" The last
weekend in August pirates from every walk of life visit Fishermen's Village to
pillage and plunder the local shops, bars and restaurants at this family &
pet friendly event. Thar will be pirate battles with cannons and black powder
weapons, plank walking, sea shanty competitions and a pirate boat parade. Enjoy
live music throughout the weekend from Celtic Mayhem, For Love or Money and many
more. Admission to this 3 day Pirate Fest is free. Come dressed as a
Swashbuckler, Buccaneer or Tavern Wench and enter one of our costume contests
for Kids, Adults, and even Pets. Celebrate Punta Gorda's Maritime History in
True Pirate Fashion. There are various restaurants, food and beverage vendors,
arts & craft, pirate themed vendors, and local merchant shops to browse
while you wander through more than a quarter mile of shaded corridors and
breezeways at this amazing covered venue. Vendor Space Available. Pirate crews
and period vendors welcome. Sponsors, Pirate Crews or Entertainers please
contact: Kathy Gilbert, ph: 561-792-9260, e-mail: PirateFestInfo@gmail.com.
Vendors contact: Suzanne King, ph: 727-322-5217, e-mail: fishermensvillagepiratefest@gmail.com.
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July, 2013: Ventura
Harbor Village Pirate's Days
Ventura, CALIFORNIA.
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Return to mystical times when the pirates roamed the seas during the 7th annual
Pirate Days Festival. The event features professional Pirates for Hire
live-action shows, pirate themed activities, treasure hunts, pirate costume
contests, pirate vendors and much more. Admission and parking are free. 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 Look
for the No Quarter Given booth. Jamaica
Rose & Cap'n Michael MacLeod will be signing their
"The Book of Pirates: A Guide to Plundering, Pillaging, and Other
Pursuits".
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July, 2013: Pirates
of the Pacific Festival
Brookings OREGON
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: Port of Brookings
This is our second big year This is a three day event along the Boardwalk in the
Port of Brookings. Featuring B.O.O.M. Pirates, Bloody Scupper Plunder Club,
Mystical Order of Seacats, Cannons, Swordfighting, Music, Rum and Mayhem. Kid Pirate
entertainment, and Fun for the whole Family. Admission is $2 for adults /
children Free July 27 - 10am - 9pm July 28 - 10am - 9pm July 29 - 12n - 7pm
Contact: Capt. Squish`ee mmoran6798@frontier.com 96364 Dawson Rd Brookings, OR.
97415
CHECK OUT --- Pirates of the Pacific Festival on "YouTube"
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July, 2013: Marked
Men Party hosted by Captain Jack
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME:8pm to 1am
VENUE: San Diego Maritime Museum, aboard the H.M.S Providence (aka
the Surprise), just
down the street from the San Diego Comic Con.
Thar be a war a'brewin' in a place that be known to some as THE LOCKER, but best
known by its natives as NEVERLAND. While Captain Jack were banished thar, he
took over the Island and earned a reputation for being The Greatest Captain
Neverland has ever known. However thar be another Captain that whole-heartedly
disagrees, and plans to prove it by murderin’ good old Jack aboard his own
ship! Captain J.A.S Hook has taking Jacks ship, not just taking it but taking it
right after Jack took it from Barbossa all but a year ago! There be no insult
worse then to be taking while in the midst of taking it still! Hook has vowed to
return with Jack, err Barossa’s…well who evers ship on FRIDAY THE 13TH of
July 2012 and as said in the letter left where the ship used to be. “ I will
return to port on this day, and you IF want your ship Jack, you’ll have to
come, and take it.” SO we are not only adding yet ANOTHER captain to the fray,
but a whole bloody theme crossover! Pirates, Mermaids, Fairies, and Lost Boys
and Girls who DON’T want to ever grow up!
FOOD: Professionally catered pirate feast!! With non-stop piping hot food
constantly rotated in. Full food courses! Turkey leg! Desserts!
MUSIC: LIVE BAND The Dread Crew of Odd Wood
SHOPPING: We always have awesome pirate vendors selling EPIC pirate things
aboard!I
ENTERTAINMENT: Marked Men Will be providing a sword fight show that the theme is
based on.
COSTUME CONTEST: Prizes will be given too, Best Women, Best Man, and Best Jack.
CAPTAINS QUARTERS: Screen used props from all the films of Pirates of the
Caribbean, AND Steven Spielberg’s HOOK!!!
Tickets are $100 (first 50 tickets ordered get 50% discount, for only $50).
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July, 2013: 9th annual Evangola
Pirate Fest
Brant, NEW YORK
VENUE: Evangola State Park
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Family friendly pirate celebration. Pirate camp, Thieves Market, music and
entertainment, vendors, crafts, pirate zoo (?!?), Free Treasure Hunts at 12:00,
2:00, and 4:00, costume
contest. Pirate ship contest. For more info, call Gary: 716-549-1802.
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July, 2013 : Seadog
Nights and Gypsy Carnival
Lebanon, OREGON
VENUE: Cheadle Lake Park, S Santiam Hwy & Weirich Dr, Lebanon,
Oregon, 97454
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Come and Play with the Gypsies. Learn to dance under the stars. Bring your
bangles, bells and drums and join the Dog of the Sea 2011 Captain Marlin
Nightwalker 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, Pyrate Technics, Ignition, and Bella Incendia takes the stage.
From the Dawg Bowl to the Masquerade, Come and while away your days and Party
through SeaDog Nights!!! For more info, contact: seadogs.autocrat@gmail.com
. Cell Phone (360) 820-2220
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July, 2013: 14th Annual Seafest
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UNITED KINGDOM
8:30pm - 12:00am
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
The 11th 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.
Musicians scheduled to appear: The Endeavour Shantymen - Rebekah Findlay - Bob
Fortune Richard Grainger - Tom Hughes - Hughie Jones -Keith Kendrick - Penni
Maclaren Walker Men of Staithes - Monkeys Fist - Sylvia Needham - Pirate Pete's
Sails and Stories Jim Radford - Chris Ricketts - The Scarborough Poets - Peter
Taylor - Malcolm Ward and Whitby Community Choir and There Be
Pirates (from the USA). In addition to maritime music, there will be Fish Cookery, Visiting
Vessels, Maritime Arts, and Family Entertainment. Info, email: richard-grainger@tiscali.co.uk
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July, 2013:
Pirate Invasion at
the Sterling Renaissance Festival
Sterling, NEW YORK
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Yaar!! Those pirates are invading the Shire with swashbuckling adventure, comedy
and song. Join our Pirate Costume Competition for kids and adults; and see
pirate swordplay shows and antics throughout the day.
Sterling Renaissance Festival, 15385 Farden Road, Sterling, NY 13156.
Call: 800-879-4446
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July, 2013: 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).
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
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
early
August, 2013: 6th The Pirate
Festival
Milton, ONTARIO, CANADA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 10 am - 6 pm
VENUE: Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Road Milton, Ontario
August 4th: The Captain's Keg, 7 pm - 11 pm (adult event).
Pirated Fairy Tales, The Pirates McKenna, and the Mud Show are just a few of the
attractions to entertain Privateers and families alike. The Captains Keg on
Saturday night will be overloaded with piratical enjoyment for adults after the
children are tucked into their hammocks. General Information: questions@thepiratefestival.com,
Merchant Information: vendors@thepiratefestival.com,
Entertainment Information: entertainment@fairesintime.com.
You can reach us by Fax at: (866)210-9174 or if you would rather give us a call
directly please leave a message on our toll-free voicemail at (866)518-6106
early
August, 2013: The
Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Piratical Plunder Weekend
Bonney Lake, WASHINGTON
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Join us for a weekend of Piratical Plunder! Our opening weekend, we invite our
visitors to unleash the pirate within. Everyone has a bit of the pirate in their
heart, and this be the perfect weekend to slap on that eye patch, don a
feathered hat and join the rollicking crew of the Emerald Rose in a weekend that
will surely be a treasure to remember.
early
August, 2013: 7th Annual Michigan Pirate Festival
Grand Haven, MICHIGAN
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: Central Park, Next to the Loutit District Library
Hosted by the Brethren
of the Great Lakes, the 5th 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! Stories, demos, arts and crafts, discussions, pirate invasion, weekend
festival.
Email: info@brethrenofthegreatlakes.com
Brethren of the Great Lakes, 1805 N. Philip Rd, Niles, MI, 49120
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August, 2013: Palmyra
Pirate Weekend
Palmyra, NY
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: Fri starts at dusk, Sat. 10 am - 4 pm.
Palmyra Pirate Weekend returns for a sixth great year.
Experience all of your favorite Palmyra Pirating events like the Window Painting
Contest, Pillage 'N the Village Parade & Bed Racing, The Goonies under the
stars, kayak racing, canal boat tours, food, music, crafters and more!
mid
August, 2013: Bill
Johnston’s Pirates Days
Alexandria Bay, NEW YORK
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Our sword-fighting group, known as the ‘Tales from Remikreh,’ will be
performing throughout the Village streets and at various Route 12 locations. Be
sure to stop by and visit the Entertainment tent for a list of activities
planned for that day. 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. The Alexandria
Bay Chamber of Commerce, through the hard work of our members; sponsor all of
the above events. 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! Please see the schedule at the Entertainment Tent for
specific locations and times. Check out local merchants for sales of event
flags. Most events are free and for the enjoyment of the public. Most events are free and for the enjoyment of the public.
Call the Chamber office for details at 800-541-2110.
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August, 2013: Brigand's Cove
Charlestown, INDIANA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 10 am - 5 pm each day
VENUE: Historic John Work House at Tunnel Mill
A Showcase of the “Bad Guys” of History Brigand’s Grove will take place at
the Historic John Work House at Tunnel Mill in Charlestown. Come join us for a
weekend of history like you’ve never seen! In a secluded valley, through which
winds a well-travelled road there lurks... DANGER! Beware wayfaring strangers,
or you shall be waylaid! In this deceptively peaceful hollow, those who live
outside the law are waiting for opportunity... Highwaymen stalk the roads.
Pirates lurk in the creek. All sorts of undesirables will descend upon Historic
Tunnel Mill in Charlestown, Indiana for a weekend of fun... At least until the
Magistrates arrive! Throughout the weekend, visitors will see a variety of
historical "bad guys", period street performers, confidence men,
cannon demonstrations, duels, bare-knuckle boxing demonstrations and live Celtic
and Early-American folk music! There is plenty to see and experience for all
ages! Family-friendly atmosphere! Reenactors from the time-period 1700-1820 will
be on hand to talk about historical living. Our spies have informed us that
there will be a raid on the 200-year-old Historic John Work House by ruffians
around 11:00 AM on Saturday. At 2:00 PM, the local authorities will send the
militia out to remove the undesirable vagrants in Brigand's Grove... Will it
work? Watch the battle and find out! On Sunday the excitement continues when the
brigands retaliate by attempting to capture the militia captain at 11:00 AM. At
2:00 PM on Sunday, the militia captain will attempt to put down the Brigand's
Grove rebellion once and for all!! Come see what happens! This is an all-ages
event designed to make learning about history fun and exciting! Admission is
free and parking is only $5 per car! Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our
historical park! Guaranteed to be fun for the whole family! (Come both days and
receive a discount on parking!) The Historic John Work House at Tunnel Mill is
located at 3709 Tunnel Mill Road in Charlestown, IN. Find us on online at
www.historictunnelmill.org to learn more. SCHEDULE:
Event Opens at 10:00AM
Small Skirmish at 11:00AM
Historical Battle at 2:00PM
Event Closes at 5:00PM
Vendors, demonstrators, and historic house tours open all day!
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August, 2013: Pyrate
Invasion
Beaufort, NORTH CAROLINA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
eaufort, NC invites you and your crew to help us as we fend off the yearly
invasion by our "Brethren of the Sea"! There will be sword fighting,
cannons blaring, pillaging, plundering, and of course, grog swilling. Join us as
we welcome Blackbeard back after nearly 300 years and reenact the harrowing
events of 1747! For additional information contact: The
Beaufort HIstoric Site, Location: 150 Turner Street - Beaufort 252-728-5225
or Call 252-528-0026 or,
Email Lauren Hermley, Committee Chair,
lhermley@mac.com
mid
August, 2013: 6th annual Pirate and Wenches
Fantasy Weekend
Rock Hall, MARYLAND
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
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
* Live Pirate Encampment
* On-Going Live Music & Street Performers
* Merchants, Artisans and Crafters
* Sea Shanty Sing-a-long & Pub Crawl
* Plenty of Grub and Grog
* Music, Mayhem and More Surprises...
Volunteers contact: Mary Etta Reedy: 410-639-9008 or Reedy5@verizon.net. Vendors, contact: Mark
Jacobs at mark@oystercourtgardens.com
or 443-336-2082.
mid
August, 2013: The Buccaneers Ball
Lake Arrowhead, CA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Come out of the valleys to the cool mountains where you can dress to the hilt.
In addition to entertainment from Oaken Hearts, Mister Mac and the Mermaids, and
There Be Pirates!, there will also be a pirate burlesque show. You can even
enjoy a day at the Big Bear Renaissance Festival, and then come to the
Buccaneers Ball in the evening. No Quarter Given will
have a table there for our swag and book signings.
mid August, 2013: Port
Washington Maritime Heritage Festival
Port Washington, WISCONSIN
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
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.
mid
August, 2013: Pirate Day at Fort Mifflin
Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
10am—4 pm
VENUE: Fort Mifflin
Avast me hearties!
It's Pirate Day at the only fort in Philadelphia. Did you know that real pirates
sailed the Delaware River? Dig for treasure, watch a Pirate Skirmish, enjoy
guided tours and fun activities for kids of all ages! Special concert appearance
by the SEA DOGS! Be there or be prepared to walk the plank! Aaarrrgghh! General Gate Fees Apply.
Info: 215-685-4167
mid
August, 2013: 6th annual Pirate Weekend
at the Bristol Renaissance Faire
Tuxedo,, NEW YORK
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 10 am - 7 pm
VENUE: Sterling Forest,
600 Route 17A, Tuxedo, NY, 10987. Phone: 845-351-5171
Join us for A Pirate Invasion like you've never experienced before!! You
will always find pirates at the Faire, but these two days there be EXTRA Pirate
Plunderin' with: *
Kids can take part in Pirate Fight School! Pirate Games! Pirate Talkin'
Lessons!! * The Swashbuckling Sounds of The Crimson Pirates! * A Treasure Hunt!!
Costume Contests, prizes, and more ARRRGHHH than you have ever experienced
before! So join us!
early
September 3rd, (Labor Day weekend), 2013: Festival of Sail
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 9 am - 7 pm daily
Fun for the Entire Family. The LARGEST Tall Ship festival on the west coast
hosted by the Maritime Museum of San Diego, will transform the North Embarcadero
into a nautical theme park. More than twenty tall ships and other fascinating
vessels from around the world will be visiting San Diego. Held over Labor Day
weekend each year, it starts with a bang! On Thursday, a day before FOS
officially opens, cannon fire will salute the entrance of the tall ships from
all over the world as they parade around San Diego Bay finally ending at the
Maritime Museum's docks. A limited number of seats are available for the tall
ship parade. Daily: enjoy visiting ships and crew, a petting zoo for kids with a
variety of animals to pet, Tall ship cannon battles, Treasure Seeker Pirate
themed bay cruises, over 100 arts and craft vendors, plus a multitude of food
options, interaction with pirates, and more...
early September (Labor Day weekend), 2013: 8th Annual Portland Pirate Festival
St. Helens, OREGON
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: Sat. 10 AM to 10 PM, Sun. 10 AM to 6 PM
VENUE: Cathedral Park, under the St John’s Bridge
Portland, OR
The Portland Pirate Festival has gained a reputation for bringing together the
best eclectic musical performers in the Northwest. This year you can enjoy The
Wages of Sin, BilgeRats & Pyrettes, Chervona, and all the way from England
Roy Mette, plus much more! Fire shows each night. You’ll be immersed in the the best of pirate
culture as St Helens transforms into a bustling dock-side village full of
wandering buccaneers, redcoats, giant puppets, jugglers and balladeers. Scupper
Monkey Island: The incredible Kraken devours a ship whole while revelers
whiz down the 30 foot slides! The kids play area features several inflatable
rides, plus the Clowns Unlimited 24-foot climbing wall. Attractions suit a
variety of ages, from toddler to adult. Wandering performers, puppet shows, a
family market, free tattoos, balloons, and more. Tortuga Market & St Helens
Village. Historical Displays and Demonstrations. Look for the
No Quarter Given booth. Jamaica Rose and Cap'n Michael will be selling and
signing their new book, "The
Book of Pirates".
Questions: kate@portlandpiratefestival.com.
early
September, 2013: 6th Annual Treasure Coast Pirate Fest
Stuart, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: Fri. evening 4-8 pm, Sat. 10 am to 6 pm, Sun 11 am to 5 pm Sun.
Pirates will be sailing in to historic downtown Stuart, rain or Shine. Admission
to the event is free although a "Buck-n-ear" fee is requested at the
gate ($2). With this fee you recieve an event program. This festival will host a variety of events such as a
kid's treasure hunt, adult and children's costume contests, historic pirate
encampment, kids fun zone, and more. The event
will also include various pirate themed merchandise, food and beverage vendors,
along with some great live entertainment and an abundance of pirate performers.
Come dressed as your favorite Hollywood Swashbuckler or a Historical Buccaneer
from the Golden Age of Piracy. Vendors contact: Suzanne King, ph: 727-322-5217,
TreasureCoastPirateFest@gmail.com.
Sponsors or Entertainers please contact: Kathy Gilbert, ph: 561-792-9260, email:
PirateFestInfo@aol.com
early
September, 2013: Pirate's
Day
Barnegat, NEW JERSEY.
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 9 am to 4 pm
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.
early
September, 2013: 29th Annual Toshiba
Tall Ships Festival
Dana Point, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 10 am - 5 pm
VENUE: Dana Point Harbor Marina and the Ocean Institute
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. Look for the
No Quarter Given booth. Jamaica Rose and Cap'n Michael will be selling and
signing their new book, "The
Book of Pirates". Usually held the weekend after Labor Day. Call the Ocean Institute at (949)
496-2274
mid
September, 2013: The Port of Los Angeles Lobster
Festival
San Pedro, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: Fri. 5PM - 11PM, Sat. 11AM
- 11PM, Sun. 11AM - 7PM
VENUE: Ports O’ Call Village at the intersection of 6th Street
and Harbor Drive. Only 20 minutes south of downtown Los Angeles at the end of
the 110 Harbor Frwy. Free parking!
We feature fresh discount Maine lobster meals flown in fresh daily, and plenty
of entertainment. Lobster lovers enjoy a scenic outdoor park and shops at Ports
O’ Call in San Pedro, California. After feasting on our world famous discount
Maine lobster meals, guests enjoy a pirate camp, dancing, parades, street
performers, tall ships, shopping for arts and crafts, and musical performances
by some of today’s best up-and-coming acts. For late-breaking information,
call our 24 hour lobster hotline – 310.798.7478 [recording] Near
the pirate ship, look for the
No Quarter Given booth. Jamaica Rose and Cap'n Michael will be selling and
signing their new book, "The
Book of Pirates".
mid
September, 2013: The 5th Annual Marcus Hook Pirate Festival
Marcus Hook, PENNSYLVANIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: Delaware Ave. and the Park
Friday, 6 pm - 8 pm: Spaghetti dinner, $5 in advance. $8 at the door.
Community Center, 7 Delaware Ave., Marcus Hook PA.
Sat., 11 am - 6 pm: Festival
Crafters, vendors, live music.
mid
September, 2013: 9th Annual Pirate
Palooza
Decatur, GEORGIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
9th Annual
Official PiratePalooza™ Pubcrawl & Pubsing!!!”
mid
September, 2013: LAKE
CHELAN PIRATE FEST
Lake Chelan, WASHINGTON
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Lake Chelan is one of the Premier Resort Destinations in the State of
Washington. It is best known for it's warm sun and clear blue lake with over 300
days of Sunshine a year. At one end of the lake sits the resort town of Chelan
where travelers come to enjoy the endless water and outdoor recreation and relax
at the lake. At the other end is the small town of Stehekin known as the Gateway
to the North Cascades. As the legend goes Pirates arrived in Lake Chelan in 1812
with their Magical Cargo. Now 200 years later the Pirate Gathering begins. 2012
marks the First Annual Lake Chelan Pirate Fest with the Main Event happening on
15 September with Pre and Post Events on the 14th and the 16th. We have worked
hard to insure that our event will be fun and family friendly. We hope to
showcase our Special Lake and share the rich Pirate History that Lake Chelan has
to offer. We look forward to welcoming you and enjoying a few days of Pirating
Fun. Entertainers include: Jack Sparrow (Dwight V. Coleman), Jeff and Rebecca
MacKay, Rogue Mermaids, Tugboat Bromberg, and more.
mid
September, 2013: Gold
Coast San Diego Pirate Faire
Vista, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 10 am - 6 pm
VENUE: Antique Gas and Steam Museum
Largest gathering of pirates ever to invade San Diego. You can expect a
rollick'n good time with lots o' merchants, food, grog and best of all, hell
raisin' Pirates a plenty. Phone/FAX for more info: (805) 496-6036,
E-mail goldcoastfestivals@gmail.com
mid
September, 2013: Pyrate
Invasion at the Pennsylvania Renaissance
Faire
Mt. Hope, PENNSYLVANIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 10 am - 6 pm
There comes a time in most men's lives when they feel the need to raise the
Black Flag. Let out a hearty "ARRR!" and allow your inner pirate to
set sail for the Shire of Mount Hope. Pyrate Invasion Weekend is located on the grounds of Mt. Hope Estate and Winery,
2775 Lebanon Rd. Manheim, PA 17545. (717) 665-7021
mid
September, 2013:
Pirates Weekend at Ohio Renaissance
Festival
Harveysburg, OHIO
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 10 am - 6 pm
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
September 19th,
2013: 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, 2013: BrethrenCon IV and the
2013 Buccaneer Bash!
Aurora, COLORADO
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 10 am - 6 pm
VENUE: Red Lion Hotel Denver Southeast
The ship docks at our beautiful new port o' call, the elegant and spacious Red
Lion Hotel Denver Southeast. Lodging is packed full o' fine, and it's less coin,
b'sides! The Brethren Con Crew be chartin' a course of panels fer' teach'n and
share'n yer piratical interests, games o'skill and chance, parties, kilt blowin',
musical guests, victuals, Dockside Merchants selling everythin' from cannon t'
corsets, contests, wenches and rum! Place yer' bids fer silent auction booty and
take home some shiney for a good cause. Memberships start at just $40 for the
entire threeday shore leave, including all the activities and the ever-popular
Buccanner Bash on Saturday evening featuring live music, a cash bar, and
munchies. If ye find somethin' missin', or have questions of any sort, feel free
to send a message to info@brethrencon.com
mid
September, 2013: Talk Like a Pirate
Day VI
Glendale, ARIZONA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 10 am - 6 pm
TIME: 7:00PM - 11:00PM
VENUE: Westgate City Center (6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale) 21+ Bars All
Ages Outdoors $10 pre-sale/ $15 door
Can you believe it? Year five of the great Arizona Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Prepare for even more adventure than ever before as The DREAD Fleet brings back
Moon and her mermaids, belly dancers from bint Hazine and other local dance
troupes, drummers and wandering musicians, sword fights and this year pirate
merchants, and Irish dances. Westgate offers a beautiful outdoor center for the
festival activities and several pirate friendly bars. Adventure, dancing,
wenches, mermaids, and rum; all for a great cause! Join the Dread Fleet for Talk
Like a Pirate Day V! www.theDREADfleet.com
or Arizona Talk Like a Pirate Day on Facebook.
late
September, 2013: 2nd Annual Englewood Pirate Festival
Englewood Beach, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: Chadwick Park 2100 North Beach Road Englewood Beach, Florida
TIME: Friday night TBD; Saturday and Sunday: 10am-6pm with Pirate movie night on
Saturday night
Join us for a weekend that will take you back in time to the days of piracy. The
Festival will kick-off Friday with a pub crawl that will go on all weekend. The
fun continues with piratical fun on Saturday, with a pirate movie to be shown
Saturday night. This is a family-friendly event will features some stage acts
and period entertainment and music. In addition you will enjoy period style food
and shops. A children's Quest will also take place during the festival.
Admission to the festival is free. We hope that you'll all come and join us. For
more information, contact us at info@englewoodpiratefestival.com.
late
September, 2013: Oceanside
Harbor Days
Oceanside, CALIFORNIA
TIME: 9 am - 6 pm
VENUE: Oceanside Harbor, at the Dolphin Dock
Two event filled days of sun, sand, and surf provide fun activities including the new Beach
area stage, Nail 'n' Sail Competition, Military, Police & Fire displays,
careening PIRATE CAMP on the beach, and more. Lots of musical entertainment. Harbor Days is free to the public.
You might consider riding Metrolink or the Coaster to Oceanside, and there is a
free shuttle bus (double-decker London type) from the train station. After
enjoying the festival, you can round up the day with a visit to the
pirate-themed Haunted Head Saloon, about 1 1/2 miles away.
late
September, 2013: Seafearer's Marketplace
& Pirate Festival
Sacramento, CALIFORNIA
TIME: Noon - 7 PM both days
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: Rio Ramza Event Park, 10000 Garden Hwy. Sacramento, Ca. 95837
A unique event capturing the essence of a multicultural Seaport featuring, live
entertainment, contests, games, savory food and drinks. Enjoy shopping for
unusual treasures from around the globe. Visit encampments showcasing Pirates,
Mermaids, Zombies, Sinbad and others. Experience cannon battles, sword fights
and seafaring activities. On Sunday a re-enactment of the Battle of New Orleans.
Come and help us defend the Port against the British attack. Join Andrew
Jackson, Captain Jean Lafitte, shopkeepers, Native Americans and Creoles in the
battle that saved the City. Sharing our Treasures with our community, vendors,
entertainers and Rio Ramaza all have come together to help collect canned food
and donations for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services while offering
a fun filled adventure on the banks of the Sacramento River. Last year's event
collected over 2,400 pound of canned food The event is FREE to the public with
canned food or cash donations. A portion of food and beverage sales will be
donated to the A.T. Valdez Foundation. $5.00 parking at Riego Rd and Rio Ramaza
Rd. Don't B using those GPS gadgets Mates, it will send you far off course
Just follow the Map on the website, Pirates will b there to help yr. 10000
Garden Hwy. between Riego Rd. and Elverta Rd. For information: Louisiana Sue Ramon, 916.962.6415, lasue@pacbell.net
late
September, 2013: San Diego’s 50th Annual Cabrillo Festival
TIME: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: Ballast Point, Naval Base Point Loma, south end of Rosecrans Street.
Celebration and re-enactment of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s landing. Music,
dancing, children’s activities and foods of Native Americans, Mexico, Portugal
and Spain. Native American demonstrations, and 16th c. Spanish soldiers camp.
The highlight of the Cabrillo Festival is the re-enactment of Cabrillo’s
landing on the shores of San Diego Bay. “Cabrillo,” his soldiers and a
priest sail into the bay on San Salvador (The Californian), and once again claim
the land for Spain. Free admission.
late
September, 2013: Pirate Invasion Weekend at Northern California Renaissance Faire
Casa de Fruita, Gilroy, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
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.
early
October, 2013: 24th Annual Buccaneers
Day at Two Harbors
Catalina
Island, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Argh Mateys! Come celebrate our 23rd Annual Buccaneers Day. Don your best pirate
attire and set sail for Two Harbors for a day of treasure hunts, costume
contests, great food, live music and a lot of fun. The fun starts on Thursday
with a Live Band and DJ late into the night. Friday and Saturday bring all kinds
of fun activities, great food, cold drinks, more live music and DJ! Join us in
the VIP "Hold Fast Hideaway" to rest your pirate's "booty"
and enjoy some special Sailor Jerry's grog and extra bartender attention.
October 4th - 7th Band and DJ on Friday and Saturday $20 Cover for weekend - $30
VIP entrance per day. For more informations Check out Buccaneer
Days Transport or call 310.510.2440
early
October, 2013: Toms River
Pyrate Festival
Toms River, NEW JERSEY
TIME: 10 am to 4 pm
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: 415 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, 08753 (Christ Episcopal Church)
Featuring the Valhalla Pirates. Live Pirate Music All Day Long, Costumed Characters, Sword and Gun Fights,
Pirate Costume Contests, Arts and Crafts, Story Telling, Pirate History and
Displays, and most of all plenty of activities for your 'Little Pirates'. Info: BagpiperJohnson@comcast.net
early
October, 2013: Marching
through History Exposition
Chino, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 10 am - 5 pm
VENUE: Prado Regional Park, 16700 Euclid Ave, Chino, CA 91708-9345. Park Phone:
909-597-4260.
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, 2013: 9th Annual Tybee
Island Pirate Fest
Tybee Island, GEORGIA South Beach
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Thursday: Buccaneer's Ball starts at 6:30 pm
Friday: 5 pm - 11 pm
Saturday: 1- am - 11 pm
Sunday: Noon - 4 pm
AHOY MATES! Swashbucklers of all ages will be converging on Tybee Island to
participate in the 6th 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). Tybee
Island, GA is 20 minutes east of Savannah, GA - Oceanfront! Phone: 912-786-5393.
early
October, 2013: 20th annual Age Of Chivalry Renaissance & Celtic Festival
Las Vegas, NV
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
For the 19th year, a medieval kingdom will unveil itself at our new location:
Silver Bowl Park with lavishly costumed knights, knaves, fine ladies and wenches
(and pirates). Several stages will feature entertainment with costumed
performers presenting more than 50 shows per day along with historical
re-enactments, jousting tournaments, medieval pageantry and more than 100
artisans – including blacksmiths, stained glass designers, jewelers, wood
workers, toy makers, perfume blenders, stone carvers and sword, dagger and armor
craftsman -- to demonstrate and sell their wares. Authentic food, from fish and
chips to an English feast, also will be available as well as beer and ales for
adults with proper identification. Concerts all weekend will feature local acts
with nationally known acts as well as a royal parade with kings, queens,
warriors and peasants, will take place on Saturday and Sunday. LOCATION:
Silverbowl Park: 6800 E Russell Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89122
early
October, 2013: School
of the Musketeer at the Citie of Henricus, 1580-1650
Chester, VIRGINIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: Fri. afternoon arrivals, programs run 9 am Saturday through 3 pm
Sunday
VENUE: Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road,
Chester, VA, 23836
Learn how to fire a matchlock musket, be part of a live fire cannon crew, handle
a pike and experience the thrill of dueling with swords, period games, examine
medical instruments and techniques of the time, and discover the role of
religion in the era. How were clothes made and where did the raw materials come
from? Taste the food and learn how it was prepared 400 years ago. For the
price of $30.00 you stay in historic Fort Mifflin for the weekend. Meals
included are breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on
Sunday, all you can eat. The price for just one day’s participation is $20.00
and includes the daily meals. Our expert, experienced instructors will keep your
weekend safe, informative and enjoyable. Enjoy the evening TAVERN SOCIAL with
period dancing…. and much more!
early
October, 2013: 8th Annual Ft. Myers Beach Pirate Festival
Fort Myers Beach, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: near the bridge on Old San Carlos Blvd.
The 7th annual Fort Myers Beach Pirate Fest will take place during Columbus Day
Weekend, and will include hundreds of professional pirates from across the state
and beyond, thus bringing one of the most exciting events of the year to Fort
Myers Beach. Family friendly activities will include a treasure hunt, costume
contests, roving musicians, strolling street performers, stage shows, sea
skirmishes and interactive games with pirates. Adult friendly activities will
include a Pirate's Ball and costume contest on Friday night, a leisurely and
ongoing weekend long Tortuga Pub Crawl throughout the beach region, great
exhibitors, vendors and a whole lot more! This family friendly event is free to
the public. For more info contact: Suzanne King at 727 322-5217, SuzFest@gmail.com
OR Kathy Gilbert at 561 792-9260, PirateFestInfo@aol.com
early
October, 2013: Wilmington
Riverfest
Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
The Riverfest is always the first full weekend of October. 6th
annual Invasion of the Pirates
(Oct. 6, 7:20 pm), street faire, Treasure Hunt (Oct. 8, 1 - 4 pm), and Pirate Costume
Contest for children. Pirates
Ball, (Oct. 5, 7 pm - online ticket sale). For more info, or to get
involved, visit website, or: Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust P.O. Box
496 Wilmington, NC 28402, 910-777-2888. Email: whetsecretary@gmail.com
mid
October, 2013: Pirate Invasion Weekend at the Connecticut
Renaissance Faire
Hebron, CONNECTICUT
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: Hebron, CT, 347 Gilead Street, Route 85, Hebron, CT, 06248
Pirate Invasion : Join us as the Faire is invaded by ferocious marauders who
have found their way into our streets. Participate in our “Pirate Costume
Contest” on Saturday and then enjoy an extended evening of Halloween Knights.
mid
October, 2013:
Shoreline Village's Pirate
Festival
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 1 - 7 pm.
Sword Fighting, Harbor Cruises (nominal fee), pirate bands, treasure hunt,
bullwhip tricks, costume contests, kids activities, and more. FREE family fun for all! Pirate Day at Shoreline Village
will include a host of events for everyone in the family. Kapt. Kula's
Pyrat Party Band will perform noon - 3 pm. 429-P Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach, CA 90802.
Ph: 562-435-2668.
October,
2013: Pirate
Days of Texas
The Colony, TEXAS
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: Sat. 10 am - 10 pm, Sun. 11 am - 6 pm
VENUE: Stewart Creek Park along the eastern shore of Lake Lewisville, 3700
Sparks Road, The Colony, TX 75056
Pirate Days of Texas is a family friendly pirate themed festival featuring
Living History exhibits, pirate re-enactments, pirate story tellers, games, and
pirate school for kids, a Hobie Cat regatta and Mayor’s Cup Race. Musical
entertainment include The Rogues!, The Bilge Pumps, Identity Theft, Scary Cherry
& The Bang Bangs presenting Scurvy Rickets and the Peg Legs, and The Dublin
Double. Also appearing: The Blue Moon Boucanniers ~ Living History
Re-enactment, The SeaWolf ~ a 1/4 scale replica of a sailing galleon, Geocache
Treasure Adventure, Port Royal Marketplace, Tortuga Marketplace ~ A Historical
and Period market, Buccaneers Galley ~ Grub & Grog, Kidd’s Cove &
Treasure Dig, Pancakes with Pirates, Hobie Cat Rides, Salty Dog Pet Costume
Contest, and more. For Information Contact pirate@piratedays.org
late
October, 2013: The
Southern Pirate Festival
Columbus, GA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
VENUE: Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum and Grounds, 1002
Victory Drive, Columbus, GA
TIME: Saturday, October 22 at 10:00am - October 23 at 4:00pm
The Southern Pirate Festival is the annual gathering of pirates in Columbus, GA.
Formerly known as The Pirates of the Chattahoochee, the Southern Pirate Festival
is now bigger and better than ever! ONE DAY of FAMILY FUN & HISTORY The
National Civil War Naval Museum has joined forces with the Cursed Few to bring
you a bigger, better and more piratical event. Featuring a huge variety of
entertainers, acts and demonstrations – from sword swallowers to snake
handlers – as well as pirate battles throughout the day, there are plenty of
activities for children and adults to enjoy. ONE NIGHT of DEBAUCHERY In addition
to the festival, Friday night Pirates descend on Port Columbus for the Marauders’
Mutiny ball to the festivities. This costume ball makes up the evening,
adult-only part of the Festival, and will feature music, dancing and costume
contests. (Note: Admission to the Ball is by reservation only – get your
tickets today!) For more info: send an email to media (at)
southernpiratefestival.com or call 706-327-9798.
mid
October, 2013: Key
Largo Pirates Fest
Key Largo, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Black Caesar returns to Key Largo. Black Caesar was an 18th century African
pirate known for his huge size, immense strength, and keen intelligence, this
African tribal war chieftain escaped from a slave ship and used Elliot Key, just
north of Key Largo as a base camp to hide his loot and harem of over 100 women.
For nearly a decade, he raided shipping from the Florida Keys and later served
as one of Captain Blackbeard's chief lieutenants aboard the Queen Anne's
Revenge. He was one of the surviving members of Blackbeard's crew following his
death at the hands of Lieutenant Robert Maynard in 1718. Caesar's Rock, one of
three islands located north of Key Largo, is the present-day site of his
original headquarters and named in his honor. Black Caesar is known to haunt Key
Largo and it’s shores. He has been sighted many times during the Piratesfest.
Pirate parade & bash. Costume contests. Pirate Poker Run, Booty hunt, pirate
shows, invasion, and much more.
For more information about the Key Largo Pirates Fest: Call: 305-394-3736 Fax:
305-451-2490 Email: keyshomesrus@bellsouth.net
late
October, 2013: Maine
Maritime Museum's 17th Annual Pirates Party
Bath, MAINE
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: 5 - 8 pm
VENUE: 243 Washington Street Bath, ME, 04530
It be time for Maine Maritime Museum’s 15th Annual Pirates Party!
Haunted Museum! Pirate Games and Crafts! Sea Chanties with Roll and Go!
Almodarr's Grand Illusion Magic Sword Fights & cannon demos with Pirates of
the Dark Rose! Treasure hunt & stories by the bonfire! Come dressed as a
pirate, or in your Halloween costume. Tickets at the door are $7.00 for
individuals and $25.00 per family.
late
October, 2013: Pirate Adventure Weekend at the Texas Renaissance
Festival
Houston, TEXAS
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
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. YAR, ye bilge water swilling land lubbers!The pinnacle of our Pirate
Adventure, come compete or cheer on our contestants as they eat, scavenge, and
swashbuckler their way to win a pair of season tickets for 2013. Please inquire
at the Revels Area for more information or if you would like to enter into any
competition. All contests are FREE to enter!
early
October, 2013: Pirate
Fest Weekend
Havre de Grace, MARYLAND
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
TIME: Sat. 10-4 pm, Sun. 10 am - 4 pm
Susquehanna
Museum
of Havre de Grace. Early Maryland History – Visit pirate camps and
watch the attacks. Learn the real history of piracy and its connections to
Havre de Grace. 410-939-5780 Email: director@lockhousemuseum.org
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late
August, 2014 (Sunday & Monday), "DAY
OF SYN"
Dymchurch, Kent, UNITED KINGDOM
[until we get updated information for 2014, here are details from the 2012
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.
mid September (three weekends), 2014: The
7th Annual St. Louis
Pirate Festival
Wentzville, MISSOURI
[on hiatus until 2014 ... until we get updated information for 2014, here are details from the 2011
listing]
VENUE: Rotary Park, Wentzville, MO
Tortuga, 1690 and the Pirates are at it again! Autumn has come to the Caribbean
Islands – cooler winds have begun to blow, coconuts have fallen from the
palms, and the delicate leaves of the island’s trees have begun to change. It’s
also the time of year when a Pirate’s fancy turns to ... well, booty. But when
does a pirate not fancy some booty? Treasure that is ... Spanish Gold. Too much
law and order on the Island of Martinique has forced the crew of the St. Louis
Pirate Fest to sail to the Island of Tortuga where Pirates are Pirates and the
Military is scarce. True to the Island’s history, the Fest ground has been
divided into “Quarters,” each controlled by Pirates and Islanders of
different nationalities. This allows for peaceful coexistence among the
inhabitants of each nation. And if you believe that, you’ve been drinking too
much rum! It’s business as usual on the island of Tortuga, and – considering
the primary business on the island is Piracy – business is booming. The
morning, they say, belongs to the honest folk, probably because Pirates aren’t
known to rise early. But don’t be surprised if a battle or two between rival
Pirate Crews breaks out here or thar. The smart money might be on the Pirate
Card Championship taking place at the English Fort, with Captains Edward
"Blackbeard" Teach, "Calico Jack" Rackham, Mary Reed, and
"Red Legs" Greaves at the fore. When those scallywags get together,
things get exciting!
Special Events:
--Costume Contests Win Prizes for Best Period Appropriate Attire 3:00 Children's
Costume Contest at The Barkadeer Stage 4:15 Adult Costume Contest (21 and over
only) at the Dead Parrot Pub
--Pirate School Kids, learn from experts how to be a pirate! 1:30 & 4 p.m.
at the Queen Anne's Revenge Stage.
Held at Wentzville's Rotary Park, 45 minutes from downtown St. Louis.. St
Louis Pirate Festival Office 425 Spencer Road St. Peters, MO 63376 (636)
928-4141.
-------------------------------------- 2015 --------------------------------------
January, 2015: War of 1812
Conclusion
New Orleans, LOUISIANA
The bicentennial events, which will include port visits and air shows at four
other U.S. cities and in following years will highlight War of 1812 battles in
the Great Lakes and Canada, also will be concluded in the Crescent City in 2015,
to commemorate the Battle of New Orleans, officials said.
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