We post those events which would welcome, and be of interest to, our buccaneering brethren and piratical patrons. We do invite, and encourage, notice of such events, be they on the East coast, West coast, the Gulf of Mexico, foreign waters, or even on inland rivers and lakes. Send notice of any upcoming events to the editors at No Quarter Given. Give us the following information in the way you would like it to be listed:
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Date(s) & Time
Location
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Cost
Contact person for more info -- a phone number and/or address is highly recommended (not everyone has access to the CyberSeas). A website and/or email address is encouraged too.
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We caution our readers to confirm the events below using the contact information, as sometimes events may change or even cancel. Please let us know if you find any of our information below is incorrect or out-of-date.
For another good source for up-coming historical events, visit the Colonial Period 1600-1800 page for Reenactor.net
ONGOING PUB SINGS
Like to sing songs or play music sailors and pirates
might have enjoyed? Others do so too, and gather regularly.
Follow this link to find when and where.
EVENTS
May 3rd through
26th, weekends and Memorial
Day, 2008: Oklahoma Renaissance Festival
Muskogee, OKLAHOMA. Home of the first ever Pirate Museum at a Ren Faire in the
US! Located at The Castle of Muskogee in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The
Oklahoma Renaissance Festival is a permanent village set around an air
conditioned Castle. Come down to the Harbor area and enjoy an exciting
show on the Pirate Stage, which is connected to a Pirate Ship! Shop for
Piratical Goods in a variety of nautical themed establishments while eating at
several pirate owned food booths. Daily ticket prices at the gate for
adults is $12.95. Advance tickets available for sale on the web site as well as
season passes for frequent guests. For Renaissance Festival information
please contact the Castle of Muskogee at 800-439-0658.Pirates interested in
helping with the Pirate Museum or with joining the Buccaneers of the Coast
contact Captain Ivan at 918-360-3317
May 10th & 11th, 2008: Ojai
Renaissance and Pirate Faire
Ojai, CALIFORNIA. The glistening azure waters of Lake Casitas make a
perfect background to showcase 16th century life in the "Village of
Wixonshire" that will be created there for a weekend of magical involvement
by participants and visitors who interact to transport themselves back in time
to the glories of "The Pirate Queen", Queen Elizabeth's Court.
See website for more info, or: (805) 496-6036 Copyright Gold Coast
Festivals Inc. 2004 goldcoastfestivals@gmail.com
May
10th & 11th, 2008: Queen Bess & the Pirates
Fresno, CALIFORNIA. Held in
Roeding Park. 3rd annual occurrence of this pirate
festival. There will be a small contingency of nobles and lots of pirates...Pat Stanley will be
portraying Queen Elizabeth. Bounty for all the moms that venture out to
the park. This year, there will be alcohol for
sale. For more information
contact Joyce Roberts at: jroberts@ccdof.org
or give
her a call at 559-392-0965.
May 14th through 19th, 2008: Tall
Ships in Ilwaco
Ilwaco, WASHINGTON. The Port of Ilwaco welcomes back the Grays Harbor
Historical Seaport Tall Ships in 2008. The Grand Arrival of the Lady Washington
(famous for her appearance in the movie, "Pirates of the Caribbean")
and Hawaiian Chieftan includes free dockside tours. To reserve a
sail: 800-200-LADY. Event contact: Port of
Ilwaco 360-642-3143 (not for sail reservations)
May
16th through 18th, 2008: Charleston Maritime Festival
Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. Pirate camp, classic wooden boat show,
maritime art, music, family boat-building and children's village. Period
rogues, blackhearts, musicians, and artisans are welcome. As this is the exact
weekend of the 290th anniversary of Blackbeard's raid and siege of Charles
Towne, we have planned a larger Pirate's march through the city than last
years'. Food, water, ice, parking, et. al., will be provided. A bounty of $200
per participant for the weekend is being offered but old Captain Doom is
squeezing the Big Dogs for a $20-$30- bump-up in the purse.......looks good so
far. We want good, authentic crews to put in with us, no jack birds, or dock
dandies. This is for the brethren, as well as the public. Crews may contact us
at: jackdusty@gmail.com for more
info..
May 17th, 2008: Bloodthirsty's Tavern
Rockport, MAINE
BLOODTHIRSTY’S
TAVERN
IS
OPEN TO PIRATES
MAY
17th in the seventh year
Of
the reign of good King George
In
the year of our LORD 2008
From
5 of the Clock ON
This
CLEAN & RAT-FREE
Establishment
IT”S
SECOND Year of FINE SPIRITS
And
CUSINE
from far away PLACES
To
wit
MEXICAN
food from the
Royal
Spanish Colony
Of
Neuva Espana
IS
The Bill Of Fare
Give
Bloodthirsty a Shout
For
Details on the Pot Luck
Or
Directions
207-975-6511
And
Like LAST Time
If
YerDon’t Look Like a PIRATE
Yer
Ain’t a Gonna Get IN!
May 17th & 18th, 2008:
Long John Silver's Pirate
Invasion Weekend at Scarborough Faire
Waxahachie, TEXAS. Ahoy, ye landlubbers, prepare to be invaded by the
scourge of the seas! Don yer seafaring duds and bust down the gates of
Scarborough Village. Even the pub sing will be in the key of Rrrrr.
Faire runs from early April through Memorial Day (on weekends). The Corsairs, scurvy singing group, can be found roaming this faire. For more details
phone: (972) 938-3247 ~ Toll Free: 1-888-5-FESTIVAL
May 17th & 18th, 2008: Pirate
Invasion Weekend at Tennessee Renaissance
Festival
Highway 96, between Franklin and Murfreesboro, TENNESSEE. A crew of scurvy
pirates has landed on the shores of Covington Glen. See swashbuckling swordsman
duel faster than you can say "Yarr!" Collect a "bounty' - bring
canned goods, toiletries, or pet products to the Second Harvest Food Bank at the
designated front gate truck and receive a Festival token. Admission to the
Festival includes a tour of Castle Gwynn. NOTE: Fire-arms,
working or replicas, are not permitted on Festival or Castle Grounds. Swords
will be peace-tied. Info: (615) 395-9950 .
May 18th, 2008:
16th Annual Sea Chantey Festival
San Diego, CALIFORNIA 11 am - 5 pm. Day long chantey festival aboard the Star of India, at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
Special guests Holdstock & MacLeod. Also the Jackstraws, Bill Dempsey,
Westlin Weavers, Gilman Carver. A tribute to Stan Rogers to commemorate
the 25th anniversary of his passing. A unique feature of this festival is a
demonstration of the chanteys in use. Yards will be raised, and sails handled as the
appropriate chanteys are called, with audience participation. Info: (619) 234-9153
May 18th, 2008:
The Arizona Southern Port's Barter Town
Phoenix, ARIZONA.
Location: Big Ramada, South Mountain Park
From 10am to 5pm
Bring yer piratical items to sell, trade, or donate. Food and drink and
merriment abounds when pirates gather together! Prepare yerselves fer this next
call to Port. Click
here to RSVP.
May 24th, 2008: 3rd
Annual Pirate Fest
Newport, RHODE ISLAND. Daywatch: pirate invasion, pirate ship
parade, Thomas Tew Thieves Market with face painting, pirate portraits and
entertainers, Pirates and Mermaids Brunch, trial re-enactment of Calico Jack
Rackham, Anne Bonney and Mary Read, pirate procession, Family Pirate School,
costume contests, crafts for children, storytelling, boat cruises, pirate
treasure hunt, Who Wants To Be A Pirate Hunter?, Cap'n Nick's Newport Pirate
Walk, pirate film festival. Nightwatch: Buccaneers Ball. boat
cruises. No weapons
allowed except plastic swords and cutlasses or unfireable replica flintlock
pistols. More info: cybergull@yahoo.com
Contact for more info: Toll-free: 1-800-459-4922
Memorial Day weekend May, 2008:
Un-Con (aka Dead Pirates Memorial Day Weekend Party)
[From the 2007 listing]:
Atlanta, GEORGIA. [From Roger Riddle aka Captain
Morgan:] It be time again for the Dead Pirates Memorial Day Weekend Party
or we like ta call it the Un-Con(a convention party without the
convention!)May24-27th at the Wellesley Inn Atlanta Ga. The Dead Pirates
have been throwing pirate parties since 1991 to show the fun-loving side of
piracy. All food and drink are free (but you must be 21 ta drink the
booze. We card!) at our party where we game, watch pirate videos, and have a few
special events. Events like attending The Ga. Renn Fest on Sat. A
Item Auction that night. And going to go see POTC 3 At Worlds End Sunday
in our piratin' outfits. All are welcome to party with us either in
or out of costume. There is no cost to come to our party but you have to
buy your own room, Renn fest, and movie Tickets. The Wellesley Inn
is located at 1377 Virginia Ave near the airport. We will have a large party room on the ground floor for the entire
weekend. Room rates are $72.00+tax a night for Queen King, and doubles (you must
tell them you are with the Dead Pirates to get this room rate). Our website is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_Dead_Pirates_of_Sci_Fi_Fandom
My contact e-mail is ridd6116@bellsouth.net
My phone number (Roger Riddle) is 1-706-882-6116
May 30th through November
2nd, 2008: “Real
Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship”
Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANNIA. Coming to the Franklin
Institute 222 N. 20th Street Philadelphia, PA, 19103, the
world premier exhibit organized by National Geographic tells the compelling
story of the Whydah, a real pirate ship that began as a slave ship, and
the stories of the diverse people whose lives converged on the vessel.
Sunk in a fierce storm off the coast of Cape Cod in April 1717, the Whydah was
located by underwater explorer Barry Clifford in 1984, becoming the first fully
authenticated pirate ship to be discovered in American waters. The exhibition,
with more than 200 treasures recovered from the wreck, will provide visitors
with an unprecedented glimpse into unique economic, political and social
circumstances of the early 18th-century Caribbean and the inextricable link
between the slave trade and piracy. , Over 150 artifacts from the first
authenticated pirate shipwreck found in American waters! , See real pirate
weaponry such as cannons and grenades , Touch actual pirate treasure! , Board a
re-creation of the Whydah to see pirate living quarters and experience life on
board! This exhibit is scheduled to next visit Phoenix, Chicago, Denver,
Los Angeles and other U.S. cities over the next several years and possibly
Europe.
late May, 2008: South West Pirate Festival
[From the 2007 listing]:
Morwellham Quay, Tavistock, Devon, UNITED KINGDOM. Up to 100 costumed re-enactors bring to life the "golden age" of piracy
Mock battles, duelling displays, drill and musket demonstrations and of course, PIRATES !!! Lots of them.
This event proved to be so popular with young families that we are adding an extra day to the event this year as well as more pirate and militia boats to make this a spectacular event not to be missed.
Contact details. For the public: Morwellham Quay, Near Tavistock, Devon PL19 8JL. Tel: 01822-832766. Web,
www.morwellham-quay.co.uk email:
info@morwellham-quay.co.uk
For Participants: Ed Foxe, Hillside, South Furzeham Rd, Brixham, Devon. web: www.bonaventure.org.uk
email: captain@bonaventure.org.uk
late May, 2008: The Pyrate Pete’s Piratical Art Show
[From the 2007 listing]:
Hampton, VIRGINIA. The Pyrate Pete’s Piratical Art Show is now in
its 3 year. It will be at the Pheobus Art Gallery from 6-9pm. This is a one of a
kind show and keeps getting bigger. We spilled out in to the street last year,
so we may have to close the street this time around! The show is only May
30th. The art will remain on display during June at the Phoebus Art
Gallery. Art shows are generally quiet with people sipping wine & viewing
the exhibits. While I will be offering wine, it will be a much different
atmosphere with pirates, grog(I'll just say it is very tasty & involves
rum), roving minstrels and wenches. -Yes, folks are encouraged to dress in
pirate garb for both my show & the festival. -There is no fee for the show
or festival. -There will be live music, street performers, wine, cheese
& grog! -Location is Phoebus Art & Glass, 1 East Mellen St. Phoebus, Va.
23663 Phone 757-722-7469 -Owner/Manager Patsy Hollingsworth -email to studio: phoebusarts@aol.com
-Interested parties may contact either her or myself. -I may be reached by: -
email at pete@pyratepete.com -
phone 757-344-0685 - address: Po Box 9093 Hampton, Va. 23670 - website: www.pyratepete.com
-My art will be honoring the memories of my good friend; the late Captain David
Hiott of the Kalmar Nyckel. I will have several pieces of him & his crew as
well as many pieces of our own Blackbeards Crew and various pirates that have
been seen during the festival. All the work will be nautical in nature.
May 31st to June 1st, 2008:
Hampton
Blackbeard Festival
Hampton,
VIRGINIA. This festival is based in downtown Hampton, Va. on the waterfront. We are a nautical themed festival overflowing with seamen, merchants, wenches, Royal Navy and most of all pirates! For the weekend we all take a walk back through time when Blackbeard lost his head on of 1718. There are sea battles, tavern brawls, trials and general mayhem lurking around the bend. Guests and vendors alike are encouraged to join in the fun by dressing in period attire.
Discounted rates are available for vendors with merchandise reflecting the time period upon approval by the Blackbeard committee.
We are now in our 8th year and have experienced growth every year. Festival operating hours are from 10am to 12am Saturday – 12pm to 6pm Sunday.
Friday night the 1st there will be a Grand Pirates Ball! Tickets are available in advance for discounted rates or at the door at regular rates. Dress will be either period attire or formal dress.
Online registration forms can be found on the website listed below. Info, please
contact
Pyrate Pete,
Phone: 757-344-0685
E-mail: piratical_adventures@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 9093, Hampton, Va. 23676
June 6th through 8th, 2008: Port Washington Pirate
Festival
Port Washington,
WISCONSIN. The scenic harbor, downtown historic Port Washington, Wisconsin,
provides the perfect, picturesque setting for all the mayhem & merriment. It
has become the “must attend” event for boaters, bikers, re-enactors &
families alike from all over the Midwest & beyond. In 2007, approximately
20,000 scallywags plotted a course for Port Washington to “Walk the Plank”
with us. The event includes: an Invasion, a Thieves Marketplace, a Gruel Galley,
a Buccaneer Bash, fireworks, children's activities, demonstrations, educational
exhibits, musicians, comedians, a parade, a pirate ship & much more. For
more info:
email: admin@portpiratefestival.com
phone: 262-284-6652
fax: 262-284-6549
June 6th through 9th, 2008:
Sprint Billy
Bowlegs Pirate Festival
Fort Walton Beach,
FLORIDA. Pirate invasion, fireworks, torch light parade, lots more.
Celebrates Capt. Bowlegs (William Augustus Bowles) Pirate skirmish Fri.
evening, followed by Fireworks. Pirate's Landing:
Sat.afternoon, 4 pm.
The city always loses to the pirates and Capt. Billy will issue a proclamation freeing the
citizens from the tyranny of the City Fathers and declares a time of merriment and fun.
Many other events, torchlight parade: Monday evening, June 9th, 8
pm. Info: (850) 244-8191, info@fwbchamber.org
June 6th through 8th, 2008: :
32nd Annual Norfolk HarborFest
Town
Point Park, Norfolk, VIRGINIA. Entertainment (including pirates), merchants, and much more in downtown Norfolk. Norfolk Festevents Ltd., 120 West Main
Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. Ph: (757) 441-2345, E-mail: festevents@festevents.org
June 6th through
8th, 2008:
John Levique Days
John's Pass
Village, Madeira Beach, FLORIDA.
A pirate themed event celebrating the discovery of John's Pass by John Levique after the hurricane of September 1848. Scheduled activities
• The Pirates Ball & Adults Costume Contest
• Fresh Food Market
• Village Wide Treasure Hunt
• Pirate Ship Invasion & Water Battle
• Pirates Parade & Pillage the Village
• Pub Crawl (Adult Only)
• Brigands Bazaar/Shopping
• Children’s Costume Contest
• Various Acts & Entertainment throughout the village
• The West Coast Mutineers
• Cascabel & Izabel
• The Rusty Cutlass
• ARRR, Inc.
• Marooned
• Mike Daniels: Founder of Black Beards’ flagship
• And much more…
Free admission. Info from Suzanne King, John Levique Pirate Days Chair,
150 Johns Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, FL. 33707, (727) 393-8230 :
Suzie@JohnsPassFestivals.com ,
http://www.JohnsPassFestivals.com
June 7th, 2008: 23rd
Annual Drake's
Raid
St. Augustine,
FLORIDA. "On June 6, 1586, a fleet of 23 ships with 2,000 Englishmen under the command of Sir Francis Drake approached the Spanish colonial capitol of St. Augustine, Florida. Landing cannon on Anastasia Island, the privateers began to bombard the city. At dawn on June 8th, the English crossed Matanzas Bay, captured the fort, routed the Spanish defenders, and burned the town." The
21st annual reenactment of Drake's Raid will take place on the original sites in Old Towne San Agustin. Focus is on an accurate, historical impression. 16th c.-style encampment at the Fountain of Youth Park.
For info: info@searlesbuccaneers.org
June 7th & 8th, 2008: 3rd
Big Bear Pirate Faire
Fawnskin (Big Bear, North Shore),
CALIFORNIA. There will be sailings
& treasure hunts both on Land & Sea (lake) for all age's. There will be
ship to shore battle re-enactments and battles on the beach, court martial &
court re-enactments, stage shows, shopping and food (No Quarter Given
hopes to be there too)!! All profits go to the
youth of the Valley for educational endeavors. Some activities at additional
charge. Sails on the pirate ship Time Bandit (from the movie of the same name) and the highlight of each day - ship to shore black powder and sword battle.
Historical time period covered - 1650 - 1750. Period costuming is encouraged.
Weapons MUST be piece tied. No Black Powder. Cost: $15
For more information contact:
Lynda McGinnis, P.O. Box 3096, Big Bear City CA 92314
909-585-7825
June 13th through 15th, 2008:
29th Annual Sea Music Festival
Mystic, CONNECTICUT. Mystic Seaport is proud to host its 29th Annual Sea
Music Festival, one of the world’s premier sea music events. More than 5,000
people gather each year to hear 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.
Tickets/info: 860-572-5315 or 888-9SEAPORT .
June 14th & 15th ,
2008:
2nd Annual
Northern California Pirate Festival
Vallejo, CALIFORNIA. In 2007, 5,000 were expected...over 31,000
CAME!!! Thanks to the Hard Work and Amazing Talent of hundreds of
volunteers, sponsors, vendors and performers the first annual 2007 Northern
California Pirate Festival was an unparalleled success beyond our wildest
imagining! The city of Vallejo became a haven for pirates of all
varieties...cannon battles, swordfighting, 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,
swordfighting, sailing, cannon-battles, theater, maritime crafts, food and
drink, or just shopping fer' pirate booty...there's something here for
YOU! Fun For ALL AGES: Children, Adults, Teens & Whole Families!
We encourage coming out in costume...whether you dress as an historical era
pirate from the Golden Age of Sail or a bejeweled Mardi-Gras Krewmate from New
Orleans... whether your taste runs towards Hollywood Swashbucklers or Foreign
Buccaneers from international waters! Dress up and share in the
experience... You certainly don't need to come out in costume, but when
you leave you're sure to feel like a pirate! Sail out to the PirateFest
and join us for a great time!
Event Information: 1-866-921-YARR
June 14th & 15th ,
2008:
Long Island Pirate Festival
West Sayville, Long Island, New York
86 West Ave, West Sayville, NY
10 am - 5 pm
Pirate sword fights, period music & sea shanteys, food, shows and lots of
shore bound vendors ta pick up some plunder! Living history pirate encampments
and black powder cannon demonstrations. And of course, roving bands of pirates! Pirate Crews:
Valhalla Pirates, The Pyrates, Ye Pyrate Brotherhood, Dark Rose Pirates of the
Drunken Ferret, The Zeewolves, Freemen of the Sea, and Cascabel &Braise
Music by: Strike the Bell, Pirate Circus, Pirates for Sail, Fathom and Down East
Pirates. Hosted by Ye Pyrate Brotherhood & the Long
Island Maritime Museum. $7 per person , children under 5 FREE!!
Info: longislandpiratefestival@gmail.com
June 14th &
15th, 2008:
26th Annual Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival
Alexandria,
VIRGINIA. Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town Alexandria. A tallship tour is included in the festival admission ticket. The visiting
ship is the Schooner Sultana. Musical entertainment, arts & crafts booths, ferris wheel, fireworks show on Saturday night!
June 17th through June 21, 2008: Pirate Boot Camp & Pirate
Invasion
Southport, NORTH CAROLINA. Pirate Boot Camp for children at NC Maritime in
Southport. Fee charged. Finale on 6/21 - Pirate Invasion on Garrison Lawn
(SEE BELOW). Location: NC Maritime Museum @ Southport 116 N. Howe
Street, Southport. More Information: 910-457-0003. Contact: Madeline
Spencer
June 20th - 22nd, 2008: 6th annual
Rusty Scupper’s Pirate Daze
Westport, WASHINGTON. Our patron pirate, Rusty Scupper and his crewe mates, the Rusty Scupper Pirates of Westport, invite all manner of Pirate
Crewes, landlubbers, politicians, and townsfolk of any repute to their spring festival of everything piratical. Come and learn the legend of Pirate Rusty Scupper. See famed Grays Harbor, and walk some or all of the 18 miles of beach where his journal washed ashore. Climb to the top of the tallest light house in Washington State. See and tour the tall-ships The Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain. Join in with the Pirates at all the events scheduled along the esplanade of Westport Harbor and Marina District. There be family-friendly fun and frivolity fer all; live music provided by Pirate Crewes arriving from around the NW, purveyors of hearty food and snacks, games fer the
scallywags, a pirate train and bumper boats, artisans and vendors
from around the west (look for the No Quarter Given
booth). One evening “Bowl with the Pirates!” Dress like a pirate fer the age-group costume contest, or join in the “Jack Sparrow” look-a-like contest.
Mateys, thar be no restrictions nor requirements but havin fun! So put yer historically accurate or inaccurate garb and gear in yer duffle bag ‘n set yer sails fer Westport! Thar be no admission charge to any of the Marina Dist. Events.
For street vendor, contact Cheri or Paul at (360) 268- 1239. Application
deadline is May 1. Fer more information contact Capt.Bizmo (Pete Colean)
contact #(360)268-3149.
June 21st, 2008: Pirate Invasion through Saturday, June 21, 2008 (Southport) More Information: 910-457-0003. Pirate Boot Camp for children at NC Maritime in Southport. Fee charged. Finale on 6/21 - Pirate Invasion on Garrison Lawn - Open to the public - Free. Contact: Madeline Spencer
June 21st, 2008: Pirate
Fest ‘08
Upper Marlboro, MARYLAND.
(10-4 pm). Arrrrgh, Matey! If it’s a
pirate life fer ye, then set yer course for Pirate Fest! Get your fill of
cutthroats, scallywags, sea-farin’ scoundrels and thieves. Music, food
vendors, costume contest, treasure hunt and more for pirates and landlubbers
alike! Rain or shine.
Darnall’s
Chance House Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro.
301-952-8010.
June 26th through 29th,
2008: Tall Ships Victoria
Victoria, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Victoria's scenic Inner Harbour will play host to over two dozen tall ships from
around the world. An ambitious program of interactive educational activities,
concerts, craft fairs and festive events that will celebrate our history and BC’s
150th anniversary. More info: 250-384-2005, or
info@tallshipsvictoria.ca
June 27th & 28th, and July 11th &
12th, 2008: Movies
Before the Mast
San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The Star of India will host one of the nation’s
favorite outdoor movie festivals again this summer when the Maritime Museum of
San Diego presents the 16th season of Movies Before the Mast. Movie audiences experience the world’s most realistic “surround
sound” system as they enjoy nautically themed features while sitting on the
historic ship’s deck. The maritime museum uses a state-of-the art digital
projector to display the films on a special sail rigged to the Star of India’s
mainmast.
Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, California,
92101, Phone : 619-234-9153, Email : info@sdmaritime.org
June 27th, 28th, & 29th, 2008: Victoria Pirate
Festival
Victoria, BRITISH COLUMBIA
The pirates will invade Victoria's Inner Harbour with cannons blazing to demand
the key to the city from the mayor. Merchants, grub & grog, walk the
streets and run into the likes of Anne Bonny, Cascabel, Sir Henry Morgan, Capt.
Sparrow and others. Info from Capt. Gyar Moughtin: 250-686-6211 or
250-889-6742.
June 28th, 2008: 20th
Annual Georgetown Harborwalk
Festival
Georgetown, SOUTH CAROLINA: On the historic waterfront of Downtown
Georgetown. East Bay Park. Pirate
Siege! Food, grog, swordfights, pirates and wenches. Cannon fire
from the Jolly Rover. Festival also offers a theater
performance, over 125 booths of arts, crafts and food, three stages of
entertainment, kid's area, an antique car show, boat tours of the harbor, boat
show, and ends with a Street Dance until 12am. 10:00 a.m.-Midnight Peggy Wayne (843)546-1511, PO Box 979, Georgetown, South Carolina 29442
Email: peggycitycouncil@cs.com
July 3rd through 6th, 2008: Privateer
Days
Liverpool, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
Step back to
1780. Join in the festivities and excitement of experiencing the history of privateering first hand in a town famous for its victories, tales of
piracy and good cheer. Maritime rides, Rum Run, Outhouse Race, historical tours, street fest,
street parade, 18th century encampment, Battle for Liverpool, fireworks, dory
race, canoe challenge, and more. For more
info:
The Privateer Days Commission
P.O. Box 1780
Liverpool, Nova Scotia
B0T 1K0 Canada
(902) 354-4500 , email: info@privateerdays.com
July 11-19, 2008: Heart
of Illinois Fair Pirate – “Barbary Coast”
Peoria, ILLINOIS. 4 – 10 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. or
midnight weekends. The Pirate Section will be a part of the HOI fair where
patrons will leave this world and go back 300 to 400 years to the time when
Pirates and Privateers ruled. Patrons can shop, see live pirate shows and play
games. Wandering merchants and street characters will stroll outside the section
to add flavor to the rest of the fair. VENDOR AND PARTICIPANT
INFORMATION: Admission: Yes / Contact: Valerie Lilley, 2018 SW Adams St.,
Peoria IL 61602. (309) 677-6739, email: VLilley@SofisStitches.com
or Expo@mtco.com. Site:
Exposition Gardens, Peoria, IL / Booths: 100 (We are only allowing in 50 pirate
vendors.) / Attendance 206,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and not allowed
after 9 p.m. / Full service camping for participants and off site for patrons,
food and lodging available in area.
July 12th, 2008: Early Maryland
History - Pirate
Encampment
Havre de Grace, MARYLAND. Susquehanna
Museum of Havre de Grace. Come visit the pirates in their camps, watch
the attack on the "town" and cheer on your favorites. Call
the museum at 410.939.5780 or the office at 410.939.7778
July 12th & 13th, 2008:
Old Fort MacArthur Days
San Pedro, 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. Flintlock training and firing can be arranged. The Pirates will be
located in a tree sheltered area on grass near the public entry. We will raid
for items and then auction them off to benefit the museum. Activities and
educational content are presented, so we can always find something to do for
everyone! Anyone interested in participating at every level should contact Dan
McGrew, aka Duncan MacGregor, of the Rogue Privateers at: DMBOTC@aol.com
early July, 2008:
Pirates Landing
at Alki Beach at the Seattle SeaFair
[from the 2007 listing] Alki Beach West, Seattle, WASHINGTON. Avast ye scurvy dogs! This be yer
warnin’ shot! The cutthroat SeaFair pirates
crew has made a deal with their new Captain Kidd – Kevin “Ahab” Craft and
are comin to collect the bounty left behind last year! They be landin on Alki
Beach in West Seattle on July 7 at around 11:30. They be bringin the local
band “Shelley and the Curves” for a day full o wild piratical merriment! The
merchants will be puttin out their finest wares startin at around 9:30 AM and ye
can shop, eat and dance along with the Pirates throughout the day! Have your
little pirates come dressed fer the occasion and be part of a Pirate look-a-like
contest to win some booty. If ye dare, you can try yer hand at the Dread Man’s
Chest treasure grab for a chance to win a Dread Pirate game from Front Porch
Classics. Don’t be forgettin’ that the first 500 kids will get a free toy
pirate kit ta take home. Come get yer treasure while ya still can. For details
and maps, visit: http://www.seafairpirates.org/PiratesLanding/default.htm
or
call Pirate Central @ (206) 365-1590 for more information.
July 31 through August 3rd, 2008: International
Swordfighting & Martial Arts Convention
[Detroit, MICHIGAN
At the Detroit Metro Airport Westin Hotel
Classes, tournaments, gatherings.
Boarding
Actions IV Class (Aug. 3)
mid July, 2008: Ventura
Harbor Village Pirate's Days
[from the 2007 listing] Ventura, CALIFORNIA. Set your sails for the Ventura Harbor Village as it's
transformed into Pirate's Cove for the weekend. Meet ye pirates includin' Capt.
Jack Sparrow look-a-like and Capt. Hook look-a-like, come dressed in yer best
pirate gear for costume contests for all ages for tickets to Disneyland, watch
pirate sword and fire shows, be entertained by strolling pirates or take a
picture dressed as a pirate and have a tropical bird sit on your shoulder.
Pirate tattoos, pirate braids, a treasure hunt for pirate's booty for kids, face
painting, kid's pirate cruises with Capt. Cooper, an underwater sea maze, pirate
belly dancers, tarot card readers, and much more await you at Pirate's Cove at
Ventura Harbor Village. Plus shop for pirate gear and gifts and collect pirate
booty as you go as well as taste some rum or food from the sea mate. See website
for schedule of events. Entry and parking are complimentary. Avoid the
parking crowds, free shuttle available from parking lot at Schooner and Harbor
Blvd. Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA
93001. 877-89-HARBOR -or- 805-642-8538
July 18th, 19th & 20th, 2008: Pirate Festival
Krull Park, Olcott, NEW YORK. Musical entertainment, stage performances, food
vendors, rides, a parade, as well as a host of other festival-related items centered on the Pirate Theme.
Come in pirate costume. "It started many years ago by the Olcott Yacht Club, where the town
dresses like pirates with a pirate war on Lake Ontario. People and ships dress in pirate
fashion, bombing each other with water balloons and the losing captain walks the plank.
Then a pig roast afterwards." Sponsored by Olcott Fire Co. and Krull/Olcott
Development Committee. Friday, 6pm - 12am, Saturday 12pm - 12am, Sunday 12pm -
8pm. Info: 716-778-8531
July 23rd through 28th, 2008: Festival
of Sail
San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. San Francisco Bay welcomes Tall Ships from all
over the world. Tours, sails, learning experiences, cultural and musical
entertainments. and tall ships parade.
late July, 2008: Pirates Weekend at
the Sterling Renaissance Festival
[from the 2007 listing] Sterling, NEW YORK. Aye Mates! The Sterling Renaissance
Festival will again host its Pirates Weekend July 28th & 29th. A bevy of
early pirates, including Sir Francis Drake and his raucous crew will invade the
festival and swashbuckle their way into the hearts of visitors with rustic sea
shanties, tall tales, comedy and high adventure. This special weekend will
feature the "Pirate Show", where Pirates devise fiendish punishments
for unwary villagers. Pirate songs and dance will fill the lanes, and
beware lest you fall prey to a roving band and end up at the “Pirate Show”
to walk the plank! Come dressed in proper seafaring attire and attend a pirate
costume contest to be held at the Pubside Stage at 12:15p and “prepare to
board!” this exciting Special Weekend, and don’t forget your “Aarrrg!”.
Sterling Renaissance Festival, 15385 Farden Road, Sterling, NY 13156.
Call: 800-879-4446
July 28th & 29th, 2008: Pirate Weekend at
the Great Lakes Medieval
Faire
OHIO, State Route 534, just seven miles south of Ohio I-90 at the Geneva exit (#218).
Faire runs July 7th through August 12th. Buccaneer's Booty Treasure Hunt, Dinghy Race, Pirate Costume Contest, and Special
Guest The Pyrates Royale. Phone: Toll Free: Fax: (440) 474-4280
1-888-MEDIEVAL (440) 474-4283 Mailing Address: Great Lakes Medieval Faire PO Box
376 Rock Creek, OH 44084.
mid August, 2008: Pirates of Paynetown
[from the 2007 listing] Paynetown State Recreation Area at Monroe Lake, Bloomington,
INDIANA.
Featuring: Replica Ships, Dueling, Swordsmen, Pirate ship battles over the
water, Pirate encampment, Treasure hunts, Sea shanties
And more await all who dare…
"Greetings to Sailors, Gentlemen of Fortune, Pirates, Privateers and other "businessmen":
Picture camping on a peninsula with an overlooking
bluff to the beautiful Monroe Lake in August. (Free camping to Period Correct
Pirates!) To your right, a sandy swimming beach and a perfect place to anchor
your PC sailing ship if you so desire ($5 DNR tag for non-motorized, $20 for
motorized - tag is good for all DNR properties with water!). To the left you
ask? 11,000 + acres of water to sail on, shoot cannons and walk the plank! Arrr!
Saturday afternoon the pirates will become
restless and will have a skirmish over the water, by land and sea! In the
evening, for all you black powder enthusiasts, there will be a night firing
demonstration and a pot-luck supper (that was just so tasty this year!) Not to
mention kids activities and a very supportive public attendance (we had way over
800 visitors this year and it was a first year event!) This event is essentially
free to period correct re-enactors (aside from the required boat and vendors
permit if need be!) and we try to be as hospitable as possible- (hot showers and
flush facilities within walking distance, water and free Ice available, a
general store and a beautiful park and lake to boot!)
Now we know pirates did not really exist in Southern Indiana, so "Period
correct" for this event is a little more flexible. We can have everything
from Indians to British soldiers to sailors to fur traders etc as long as
everything is accurate.
If you have period correct wares to peddle or a special talent you would like
featured, please e-mail me so that we can best fit you! There is a DNR Vendors
permit that is required if you would like to sell anything, but it is not
expensive. So please contact me before hand. We are also looking for: musicians,
sword fighters, artisans, and anything else you can think of that would fit in
to our PC Pirate theme! (No polyester pirates please!).
Also, there was a talk of a trek leading up to this event- hiking and sailing in
from across the lake the few days before-, let me know if you are interested and
I'll put you in contact with the right people.
If this sounds like a weekend that's worthwhile, please contact me so I can add
you to our ships log. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable time!"
For more info: Monroe Reservoir, Indiana Department of Natural
Resources
4850 South State Road 446
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
812-837-9967, email: monroeinterp@dnr.in.gov
August 1st & 2nd, 2008: The Pirates are Coming!
Bald Head Island (mouth of Cape Fear River), NORTH CAROLINA. Old
Baldy Foundation, the keepers of Old Baldy Lighthouse, will celebrate
National Lighthouse Day with a pirate themed event, The Pirates are Coming!
There will be a Pirate School, a Barter ( citizens barter with pirates for goods
and vice versa) and a Thieves (Artisan and vendors) market, speakers on pirate
history, a Booty Auction, children's activities in Yo Ho Ho Park, entertainment
and dining, plus lots of pirate fun. Bald Head Island will come face to face
with its pirate past. All funds raised at the event will go toward Old Baldy
Lighthouse educational programs. There is a fee for admission and visitors must
take a ferry; unless, of course, they have a pirate ship! Contact
Marilyn Ridgeway, Old Baldy Foundation, 910 454 9531, pataskalam@bellsouth.net
August 7th through 10th, 2008: Tall
Ships Festival Channel Islands
Oxnard, CA.
Tall Ships from around the world converge on Channel Islands Harbor. Climb
aboard to explore the decks and hear first hand their history! Cchoose to set
sail and be part of a sea-battle re-enactment. Grand Arrival,
Dockside Tours, Battle Re-enactment Sails, Tours & Educational
Programs, Youth on Board: Sail Training Opportunities, Pirate Camp, Ventura
County Maritime Museum,Food & Beverage Vendors
early
August, 2008: Pyrate Invasion
[from the 2007 listing] Beaufort, NORTH CAROLINA. - North Carolina Colonial history records that,
during the summer of 1747, the town of Beaufort was attacked and pillaged twice
by Spanish pirates. On both occasions, local farmers and militia defended the
town, and the invading pyrates were driven off - presumably into the waters of
Taylor's Creek. One pyrate was killed in the attic of the Hammock House,
Beaufort's oldest structure. Names of those who served the local militia at that
time are displayed at Fort Macon historic site, Atlantic Beach. It is rumored
that Captain Horatio Sinbad, Beaufort's own pyrate is behind this invasion and
has invited pyrates from all over the East Coast to join him. There is much
excitement brewing as the pyrates see Beaufort as "ripe for plunder".
The word on the high seas is that on August 11, Beaufort will be attacked
again. The Beaufort Business Association and the community will defend
Beaufort by land and by sea. Cannon firings by land are planned to fend off the
attack, and pyrates are expected to roam around town for "impromptu
intimidation" of visitors. The Pyrate Encampment will begin on
Saturday, August 11th at 10:00 until 7:00 pm. It is expected that the pyrates
will invade Beaufort near the public landing at the Grayden Paul Park, Pollock
and Front streets at 2:00 pm. Captured pyrates will be paraded along Front
Street to the Beaufort Historic Site where a fair trial will be conducted at
4:00 PM. Following the trial we will celebrate our success in defending Beaufort
with a Pyrate's Feast from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. This is a Beaufort family
event. The pyrates encampment, invasion and street entertainment are free. So,
get your costumes ready and plan now to bring your family to Beaufort on August
11th. You will enjoy shopping at the unique Beaufort shops and the many fine
pubs and eateries. Tickets and prices for the Pyrates Feast will be announced
soon. For information, contact
Martha Barnes, 252-728-3917.
August 8th through 17th,
2008: Bill
Johnston’s Pirates Days
Alexandria Bay, NEW YORK. Welcome to Alexandria Bay, in the beautiful Thousand
Islands, New York. Alexandria Bay is home of Boldt Castle, situated on Heart
Island, and the proud home of the Famous “Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days.”
The following is a list of our 10 days filled with family fun and special
events. The sword-fighting group, known as the “Tales from Remikreh,” will
be performing throughout the Village streets and at various Route 12 locations.
Life size chessboard.
Bill Johnston was a renegade
after the patriots war, who blew up the British steamer, Sir Robert Peel, hid
among the 1000 Islands, and was hunted by both U.S. and Canadian authorities.
The annual Bill Johnston's Pirates Days celebration commemorates some of his
exploits. Fill your senses with the sound and spectacle when pirate ships attack
the village from the St. Lawrence River, as the brave villagers try to stave
them off. The air is filled with smoke and the sound of musket fire and cannon,
and eventually the villagers succumb as the pirates invade the town. After the
mayor turns over the key to the village to the invading marauders, everyone
becomes a pirate.
You are invited to join in the spirit of Pirate Days and
dress as a Pirate, Patriot, or Indian when attending any or all of these events.
All times are subject to change. Please check the Event Board at the
Entertainment Tent or at the Chamber Office at (315) 482-9531. A band of Sword
Fighting Pirates will be available during all 10 days at most events listed for
photo opportunities. The Tales from Remikreh group will be throughout the
Village so BEWARE! Most events are free and for the enjoyment of the public.
Call the Chamber office for details at 800-541-2110.
August 13th through 17th, 2008:
Festival of Sail Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA. (waiting for details)
August 15th through 18th 2008: Blackthorne
Revel
Estacada, Oregon
In Milo McIver State Park
Gates open at Noon on the 15th and close at 5pm on the 18th
"Medieval styled event for those with personas of pirate or gypsy nature,
we encourage people of all persona types to come join the fun. With
contests for the best Gypsy and Pirate Garb, come take in the myriad of colors
that are sure to delight even the hardest of souls or give those searching for
just the right flare plenty of ideas. There is also a wide variety of
games and activities for the young and old."
Cost At the Gate: Adult: $18.00, Child: $9.00, Day-Trip (8am-10pm): $5.00
Pre-reg General: Adult: $14.00, Child: $6.00, Family Cap: $50
Merchant Reg: $3 Per Frontage ft. (This is the applies only to the front of your
store) Includes 2 people.
Groups: 10-20: $ 12.00, 21+: $10.00
Pet: Dog: $5.00 With a copy of current vaccination.
Contact person for more info:
Autocrat - Lauren Blackthorne: blackthornerevel@yahoo.com
Merchants contact Trade Mistress ~ Gwynyth Blackthorne: gwynythblackthorne@hotmail.com
Mail - Info P.O. Box 7034 Beaverton, OR 97007-7034
Performers Contact Lauren: blackthornerevel@yahoo.com
mid August, 2008: Walking the Plank
World Championships,
[from the 2007 listing] Queenborough
Creek, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UNITED KINGDOM. 11:30 am. "Be ye brave enough to join the renowned ranks
of The Plankers?" The fearsome Captain Cutlass and the scurvy crew of The
Salty Sea Pig are once again searching for 'volunteers' to take part in the Isle
of Sheppey's Walking The Plank World Championships. This fund-raising has become a
major attraction as a motley collection of 'plankers' (contestants) take turns to be pushed
off a wooden plank by the scurvy crew known as the Sheppey
Pirates. They are judged on Costume, Command of Piratical Speak, Height
of Jump, Scream as they are plummeting towards the water, and the size of the
aftersplash. Email: captain@captaincutlass.com,
shaun@sheppeyunited.com
August 20th through 24th, 2008: Festival
of Sail San Diego
San Diego, CA
More than twenty tall ships and other fascinating vessels from around the
world are scheduled to appear at the 2008 Festival of Sail hosted by the
Maritime Museum of San Diego. The festival kicks off with a majestic parade of
tall ships on San Diego Bay on Wednesday, August 20. Festival of Sail will
stretch along Harbor Drive on the embarcadero in downtown San Diego. The U.S.
Coast Guard's tall ship Eagle will make her first visit to San Diego
since 1999. Several tall ships will fight in cannon battles on San Diego
Bay-Friday through Sunday. Souvenir passports are a visitor's ticket to board
the ships. Passport holders will also enjoy free entertainment. Visitors to the
festival can sample marvelous food and drink and shop among the hundreds of
festival vendors (look for the No Quarter Given
booth). More info: 619-234-9153
mid August through late October
(weekends and Labor Day), 2008: Pirate Smoker daily at
Pennsylvania Renaissance
Faire and Invasion of the Pirates Weekend
[from the 2007 listing] Mt. Hope, PA. Pirate Smoker -
swashbuckling adult entertainment daily at 5 pm. Come celebrate at Capt.
Jack's bachelor party, hosted by Mistress Quickly of the Boarshead Inn.
Must be 21 or over. Tickets include admission, two drynkes, one premium cigar,
and unlimited Pepsi and pretzels. $15 in the Gypsy Glen (limited to 50
tickets per day). Invasion of the Pirates Weekend
- late Aug. - Eye-patched, hook-handed men of the seas roam the Shire.
August 22nd & 23rd, 2008: Shipwrecked
Pirate Music Festival
Columbia, MISSOURI. A weekend camping celebration of pirate music and
culture. More details pending. Contact: Capt Lash
- lash@shipwreckedfest.com,
or Capt. Kaos - kaos@shipwreckedfest.com.
Volunteers, vendors, sponsorships or if you are interested in performing please
email us! getinvolved@shipwreckedfest.com.
Shipwrecked Productions LLC 1500 Saint Christopher St Columbia, MO 65203 (573)
234-6728
late August, 2008, "DAY
OF SYN"
Dymchurch, Kent, UNITED KINGDOM. This event is set round the legend of Dr. Syn who was a vicar in Dymchurch but was also the infamous pirate Captain Clegg. There is normally a
Smuggler's Landing on Dymchurch Beach, events throughout the High Street in
Dymchurch, a parade and, finally, events held on a green by the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway.
Visit the website for contact phone numbers. This event takes place on a biennial
basis (on the even years) and is usually held during the August Bank Holiday weekend. (Check the website for details as they become available).
Cost is free
August 29th through 31st, 2008: BC
Renaissance Festival
Fort Langley, British Columbia, CANADA.
2nd annual BC RenFest held in conjunction with Alder Acres Farm. The
pirates of the Jade Dragon continue the storyline but now have to contend with
King James IV, King Of Scotland. Our story year is 1510. Vendors, stage
performers and games to delight and entertain. We will also have a'pub' and
therefore a 'pub sing' at the end of the day. If you are interested in
entertaining, being a vendor or have special needs please make sure you send to
the correct person on the team. When you go to the webpage click on the contact
us link at the bottom and/or go to the contact info on the subject page (vendors
page - performers page - etc.) and talk to that rep. We also encourage people to
join the newsletter so that they can be kept up to date.
Send an email to: newsletter@bcrenfest.com
and request to be added. Address for info: P.O. Box 43004, Cascades R.P.O.,
Burnaby, BC, V5G 4S2
General email: info@bcrenfest.com
(Please make sure you have BCRF in the title so the spam blocker leaves it
alone)
late August, 2008: Muskegon
Pirate Festival
[from the 2007 listing]
Muskegon, MICHIGAN. Two days of history, music and adventure for the whole
family at Pere Marquette Beach of Muskegon, Michigan. Witness cannon firing and
sword fighting demonstrations, and browse the wares of pirate merchants for
unique gifts. This year's two-day festival will feature even more music, dance,
cannon firings, piratical re-enactments, and other performance. Our
waterfront shall come alive with dozens of pirate who transform today’s
Muskegon's beach front into the busy seaport of yesterday. Led by Pirates
themselves, visitors will step back in time and re-live the history and legends
of of the 1700s. 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 impromptu street skirmishes
between pirates and the militia, to full-scale sea battles in the harbor.
Onlookers can also enjoy the waterfront view where ships will be all decked out
in their own pirate gear. Fine grub & grog from some of the
region's best restaurants too! Info: xtam@hotmail.com
August 23rd & 24th,
2008: 2nd Annual Down East
Pirate Days
Rockland, MAINE. Sponsored by Rockland Kiwanis. Rockland's newest
festival comes to town this summer, bringing with it a long forgotten past full
of ships and swords, treasure and treason, fun and fancy, and most of all, the
noblest of intentions. 10:00am to 6:00pm, Harbor Park - Rockland, Maine.
Free Admission But All Donations Accepted ($5 Suggested Donation) Proceeds to
Benefit Make-A-Wish of Maine and Rockland Kiwanis. For information
contact: Joe Catalano, Get Wired LLC., 494 Main St, Thomaston, ME 04861,
207-354-7009, Joe@getwiredllc.com,
www.getwiredllc.com
early September, 2008: Kinky Pirate Ball
[from the 2007 listing]
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. Starts at 9pm at the El Rey Theatre in Los
Angeles. 18+ to enter. Avast ye skurvy dogs...set sail for an evening of
decadence, debauchery, adventure, mayhem and fortune at the first annual “Perverts
Of The Caribbean” Kinky Pirate Ball, a surreal fantasy masquerade event based
on Pirate lore and Fetish revelry. Whether you be Pervert, Pirate or Pirette
(female pirate), you’re invited to show off your piratitude and climb aboard
for an evening bound to shiver yer timbers. General Admission Ticket $25.
Website: http://www.kinkypirateball.com/ball.html
early September,
2008: Shoreline Village's Pirate
Festival
[from the 2007 listing]
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA. A dozen swashbuckling pirates will be
present at Shoreline Village to
charm and delight young and old with their pirate antics. All of these pirates
are actors who totally enjoy their work and several of these pirates were in the
recent hit pirate films. There will be sword fighting, dagger throwing, fire
manipulation, a Captain Jack Sparrow look-a-like contest and a pirate band at or
near the Off-Boardwalk stage for your entertainment pleasure. Musical shows are
at the stage at 1:00 and 3:00 pm. All of the pirates as well as Captain
Jack Sparrow and Captain Hook look-a-likes will be roaming the village,
available for photo opportunities, so bring your camera and have your photo
taken with Captain Jack. In case you forget your camera we will have a
professional photographer on the boardwalk that will be more than happy to take
that memorable photo for a nominal fee. Professional face painting artist
will be available. Interested in winning $200.00? You will be given a key
and a chance to win with every $10 purchase from participating
merchants, Try your key in the lock on the pirate chest to see if you are the
lucky winner. Spirit Cruises will be running a Pirate Cruise from Dock 9.
The cruise schedule is 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:45 pm and 6:00pm. Adults $12,
Children under 12 $6 and children under 5 are free. Contact Spirit Cruises at
562.495.5884 for additional information and reservations. This will be a
fun day for old and young alike. We're encouraging our guests to dress in pirate
garb and join the festivities. Kapt. Kula's Pyrat
Party Band: Performance 7 - 9 pm at the Springbok Bar & Grill
423 Shoreline Drive Shoreline Village Long Beach CA 90802 (562) 437-3734 . This
will be a trio performance Kapt. Kula on Mandolin, Ukulele & Guitar
Dangerous Diane on Keyboards & Squeezebox Professor Jon Erickson on a
variety of hot air orifice tubes, percussion and for the first time in public,
steel drum! Our performance will be the conclusion to the Shoreline Village
Pirate Festival.
September 6th & 7th,
2008: Toshiba
Tall Ships Festival
[from the 2007 listing] Dana Point, CALIFORNIA Tall ships parade (Brig Pilgrim, Spirit of Dana Point
and many others) at sunset Sept. 8. Ship tours, cannon battles, sea
chanteys, art show, pirate camp (Port Royal Privateers), tour the Ocean
Institute, food, music and much more. No Quarter Given
booth. Call the Ocean Institute at (949)
496-2274Toshiba Tall Ships Festival - Dana Point
September 6th 2008: Pirate's
Day
Barnegat, NEW JERSEY.
Crafts, vendors, food, entertainment and lots of
swashbuckling fun. Pirate costume contest with prizes. Vendors and
pirate crews contact Jerry Thompson, 609-698-6900, jerryt@vandykgroup.com
September 13rd, 2008: 3rd Annual "A Pyrate's Life Party"
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
4 to 10pm
Party like its 1699 with the 3rd Annual "A Pyrate's
Life Party" in Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. You will receive four short classes on talking like a pirate,
dressing like a pirate, sword fighting like a pirate and drinking like a pirate.
There will be a walk-the-plank contest, live flogging demonstration, pirate
photo booth and vendors. Be entertained by the Pirates For Hire show
including Captain Jack vs Captain Hook, Doxie Chicks pirate band, Atash Maya
Tribal Belly Dancers, and the Ted Shred Fire Breathing Show followed by dancing
on the beach under the moonlight. The cost of this party includes copy of
the 2009 Hot Pirate Babe Calendar, educational classes from professional pirate
re-enactors, Cajon-Pirate feast on the sand with ale & rum grog, pirate
entertainment and a pirate medallion for a cost of only $45 or $80 per couples.
So purchase your tickets on-line at www.mollyroger.com
This engagement is limited to 250 participants and is expected to sell out
before the event, so get your tickets early.
September 19th through 21th,
2008: Port
of Los Angeles Lobster Festival
Ports O' Call Village, San Pedro, CALIFORNIA. The World's largest lobster
festival, the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival features discount Maine
lobster meals. After feasting on our world famous lobster meals, guests in the
past have enjoyed dancing, street performers, Brethren of the Coast pirate camp,
tall ships and music, or shop for arts and crafts. Lobster lovers enjoy a scenic
outdoor park and shops at Ports O' Call. Kapt.
Kula's Pyrat Party Band: Providing the musical backdrop for the Piratical
Theatrical presentations of Brethren of the Coast.
mid September,
2008: 4th Annual Salem Pirate Faire
[from the 2007 listing] Winter Island, Salem, MASSACHUSETTS. Meet
pirates straight out of the history books up close and in person! This year’s
cast of characters includes Blackbeard, Anne Bonney, Calico Jack Rackham, and
Charles Vane, the real-life inspiration for Captain Hook (of “Peter Pan”
fame).
mid to late September
(weekends), 2008: The St. Louis
Pirate Festival
[from the 2007 listing]
St. Louis, MISSOURI. Set in Fort Royal, Martinique, Governor Rouille De Rocourt
sets to protect his island domain from such notorious buccaneers as Anne
Bonney, Mary Read, Christopher Condent, Blackbeard, and Black Bart. St
Louis Pirate Festival Office 425 Spencer Road St. Peters, MO 63376 (636)
928-4141
September 20th, 2008: Delaware County's Riverfront Ramble
2008:
Various locations along the Delaware River,
PENNSYLVANIA
Delaware
County’s Riverfront Ramble is the largest river festival on Pennsylvania’s
eastern seaboard, taking place along the shores of the Delaware River, across 14
miles of waterfront from Marcus Hook to Tinicum. Three Fireworks Shows, Free
Shuttles from Marcus Hook to Tinicum, ‘Dining on the Delaware’ Food Fest,
Canoe Race Starting at Heinz Wildlife Refuge, Games, Crafts and Car Shows, Free
Concerts All Day, Children’s Theater & Dance Troops, Delco Idols,
Environmental Education, Pirate Encampment, Tugboat
Shows, Fire Engine & Pony Rides, Fishing Competition at Ridley Marina, Tours
& Exhibits at Heinz Nat’l Wildlife Refuge, Historic Tugboat Jupiter.
General info: Steve Byrne 610-565-3679,
email: sbyrne@brandywinecvb.org
mid September, 2008: Pirate Invasion Weekend at Northern California Renaissance Faire
[from the 2007 listing]
Casa de Fruita, Gilroy, CALIFORNIA It never fails, once word gets out that
there's a village staging a Market Faire, these rogues and scoundrels set full
sail and make for port. The public is encouraged to attend in pirate costume
this weekend.
mid September, 2008:
Pirates Weekend at Ohio Renaissance
Festival
[from the 2007 listing]
Harveysburg, OHIO. Come ye seekers
of adventure! Cast your troubles overboard and let your cares walk the plank as
pillaging pirates raid the village. Rollicking sea chanteys, the Pirate Stunt
Show, and Pirate Play Time await ye land lovers!
513-897-7000, info@renfestival.com
September 19th, 2008: Talk
Like a Pirate Day
[from the 2007 listing]
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 originated the
idea and had been celebratin' it quietly for a few years
before that. But now there is a website, books, and everything.
September 19, 20, 21, 2008: Treasure
the Chest Pirate Fest
Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA. The purpose of this event is to raise money
for the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. Our goal is to raise $250,000 to help
establish breast cancer treatment facilities for the uninsured in Virginia Beach
and surrounding areas. There will be a golf tournament, a dinner and auction, a
fishing tournament, a motorcycle rally and, of course PIRATES. Saturday will be
all pirate all day with kids costume contests, games, face painting, etc. The
afternoon will be for the adult pirates with related activities, which will no
doubt include frosty beverages. The public is encouraged to participate. We are
currently seeking musicians, vendors, sponsors and pirates. Contacts: Al
Chewning, PirateFest@mindspring.com,
(757)469-7978, P.O. Box 5372, Virginia Beach, VA 23471
September 19th, 2008: Talk & Tattoo Like A Pirate Day Party
[from the 2007 listing]
Studio City, CALIFORNIA. "Ellow Mates, A pirate are ye? Can you talk like
one? If you think you can pass muster come and talk with the creators of Talk
Like A Pirate Day . Cap'n Slappy and Ol' Chumbucket will be glad to talk
with you as they sign the books they have written about pirate talk and more at Studio
City Tattoo, 11032 Ventura Blvd, CA 91604. Shoppe open noon - 10pm. Live
Pirate Music 5 - 9 pm (guidelines) by Kapt
Kula's Pyrat Party Band . Possible Live Radio Broadcast. A chance to
win a Sterling Silver Pirate Ring ( a $200 value). $40 Pirate Tattoo Specials.
Eat Food & Get Tattooed. Contact Person: Clay Clement (818) 769-4049, TellNoTales@covad.net
mid September - Cannon School at the Castillo
[from the 2007 listing]
St. Augustine, FLORIDA. The next Historic Weapons Class is the
Cannon School at the Castillo de San Marcos
in St. Augustine, FLORIDA Reservations are now being taken. If you are
interested in attending or know of a prospective student who might be, please
contact Jeffrey Edel either by an email (edelj@yahoo.com) or by phone at the
Interpretive Ranger Office (904-829-6506, x 233), so he can save you a space and
get some information out to you.
September 20, 2008: Pirate's Challenge
Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA
Does your crewe have what it takes to win the 1st Annual Pirate's Challenge and
go home with the treasure? Bring 'em out to the Virginia Beach oceanfront and
find out as you compete in events like the "rum barrel roll", the
cannon ball haul", and the "treasure bag drag". Of course you'll
have some diggin' to do and a bit of sword play as well. Registration is only
$100 per team of four pirates. (Limited to 16 teams.) All proceeds go to the
Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. This is just one part of the Treasure the
Chest Pirate Fest www.treasurethechest.com Click the "schedule of
Events" page and find the "Pirate's Challenge". Request a
registration form by e-mailing: piratefest@mindspring.com
September 20th & 21st,
2008: Pirates Plunder in
the Harbor at Oceanside
Harbor Days
[from the 2007 listing]
Oceanside, CALIFORNIA. This long running festival has decided to add a
Pirates Cove this year. "When Pirates Attack" water show, Tall ships, ship to shore cannon battle, pirate
vendors, pirate camps, sunset cannonball cruise, Capt. Jack, and more right next to the marina. No Quarter Given
booth. Relax & save gas -- close to the Oceanside
Metrolink/Coaster train station with bus shuttles. Pirate participants and
vendors contact: Christine Lampe: jamaica@noquartergiven.net,
951-785-1233.
For general information call the Oceanside Chamber at: 760-722-1534.
September 20th &
21st, 2008: 2nd
Annual Portland Pirate Festival
Portland, OREGON. Two days of buccaneerin' music, dance, historical
reenactments, and shopping under the St. Johns Bridge in historic Cathedral
Park, and helping support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon. "A family celebration of music and piracy at Cathedral Park" under the historic and stunning St. John's Bridge.
Food and drink, live music, cannon battles and strolling performers.” This
year’s new attractions will include: exotic free-flight parrot shows, an
interactive history center, a sword fight arena, a storyteller stage & more
crafts and activities for the kids. Take a battle sail aboard the tallship, The American Privateer
Lynx. Enjoy live nusic by Captain Bogg and Salty, Sol' Jibe, Broadside
Johnnie and more. “Ship to Shore” Cannon and Flintlock Battles
between the notorious BOOM Pirates and the LYNX Privateers. Festival goers will
also be able to see sword-fighting demonstrations from the wandering
rapscallions of Seattle Swash. Learn about maritime and pirate history in
an all new Pirate’s Plunder Bazaar. Scavenger
hunt, interactive games. Marauder's Market, and more. Info:
(503) 292-3418
September 20th -
21st & 27th - 28th, 2008:
Gold Coast Pirate Faire
Lake Casitas, Ojai, CALIFORNIA Expanded to weekends. If you be lookin for some pirates you’ll be slippin your
moorings, hoist’n your main sail and setting a course for Lake Casita this September for the west
coast’s largest gathering of pirates, buccaneers, freebooters and privateers.
Treasure hunts, parades, costume contests for all ages. No Quarter Given
booth. Phone/FAX: (805) 496-6036, E-mail goldcoastprod@msn.com
mid September, 2008: Adventure
Weekend (Seafaring, pirates and the age of exploration) at Maryland Rennaisance Faire
[from the 2007 listing]
Brownsville, MARYLAND (just outside of Annapolis).
Festival runs Aug. 25th through Oct. 21 (weekends & Labor Day). Seafaring,
pirates and the age of exploration. During this weekend we explore beyond the
shores of England. Learn about life at sea. Hear stories of great adventures.
And of course, matey- there be pirates! Pirate costume contest for both adults
& children. Prizes will be awarded for the best pirate costume - head to
toe. Musical guests include The Corsairs and Calico Jack.
late September , 2008: Sea Sheppey
2008
[from the 2007 listing]
Bluetown, Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UNITED KINGDOM. Midday to 11 pm. A
Maritime Festival in High Street, Queenborough with history, music, parades,
re-enactments, street opera, stalls, local food, real ale, the Big Fish Street
band & Theatre Group. Information from Chris Reed on 666495 or 07775
712306. The event is set round Sheerness Docks and aims to celebrate the town's naval heritage.
Cost is free! For
more details, email: captain@captaincutlass.com,
shaun@sheppeyunited.com Another
website: http://www.sheppeypirates.org
October 4th, 2008: 19th Annual Buccaneer
Days at Two Harbors
Catalina
Island, CALIFORNIA Celebrating 19 Years of Buccaneer Days at Two Harbors. For that little bit of pirate in each of us, join the Buccaneers for a great day of fun. Join us at the Pirate Paradise Carnival Cove for fun games and activities for all ages. Don your best pirate attire for the costume contest. Enjoy great food and dance the night
away. Info on events:
(310) 510-4249
Here's an article
on the event.
October 10th &
11th, 2008: 4th Annual Tybee
Island Pirate Fest
Tybee Island, GEORGIA. Pirate invasion, pirate victory parade, free live
entertainment, costume contest, children's events, and the Thieves Market filled
with treasures, grog and grub! For more details, please visit our website.
Tybee Island, GA (20 min. east of Savannah, GA - Oceanfront!) Phone: 912-786-5393.
October 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2008: Wilmington
Riverfest
Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA The Riverfest is always the first full weekend of October. 4th
annual
Invasion of the Pirates
- “Saturday Only” (An after-dark Boat Flotilla) Line Up 6:15 pm Start: 7:15 pm
“Hilton Dock”, Judging 8:30 to 9:00 pm). Treasure Hunt, and Pirate Costume
Contest for children. Sponsored by WHET
Early October, 2008: 3rd Ft. Myers Pirate Festival
[from the 2007 listing] Fort Myers Beach,
FLORIDA. The 2nd Annual Fort Myers Beach Pirate Festival is inviting all pirates and crewes who want to attend or have a fall getaway
to come to Southwest Florida. The Pirate Festival is designed to be a family
oriented four-day event focusing on activities for the children. Events planned
for the Festival include a medieval skits from the Pirate Club of the Tortugas
and a Treasure Hunt for children and adults. Professional Pirate Crews will
provide entertainment throughout each day except Monday. Seafood vendors will
provide food from their own booth. Merchants will be invited to sell related
wares. Along with the food vendors and merchants, event goers will be able to
purchase beverages from Budweiser and Pepsi. Georgia Reinmuth is chairing the pirate festival on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. Her email is
Georgia@FMBChamber.com and Debbie Drake at the Shipwreck is the primary contact and can
be emailed at debbie@shipwrecktreasures.com Any pirates wishing to demonstrate their musical talents with pirate songs and pirate instruments are welcome to contact Ginny at 239-765-0064 or email
tikiwoman@earthlink.net.
Early October, 2008: Golden Age of Piracy
Dancing (lessons and demonstrations)
[from the 2007 listing] San Diego & Imperial Beach, CALIFORNIA.
Pirate Shore Party: First, get some
pirate dancing lessons on Saturday night, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at the famous haunted
mansion, the Whaley House, 2476 San
Diego Ave., San Diego Old Town, San Diego, CA. Dancing will be held
on the lawn (so don't wear those fancy satin dancing slippers). All ages
are welcomed. Easy period dances taught by "Mademoiselle Irene",
of Yesteryears Dancers.
Semi or full pirate-era costume encouraged. No charge for the lessons, but donations
will be gratefully accepted for the musicians, Los Californios of San Diego. Come early, as finding
parking can be tricky. (Free all-day parking is available in large public
parking lots on Harney Street & Twiggs Street.) There is a possible
group tour of the haunted mansion in planning stages. No RSVP
needed. Many good eating and drinking establishments in the area
(including the New Orleans Creole Cafe in the gardens of the Whaley House) -
come early for dinner, or plan to stay after with the group for after-dancing
refereshments at the Creole's outdoor patio and elsewhere.
Fiesta del Rio: On Sunday,
come to the Fiesta del
Rio at the IB Pier Plaza, 910 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach.
Admission is free. Come in full pirate costume to join in with the pirate
dancing demonstrations ((those who attend the workshop on Saturday nite eligible
to get paid; or just join in audience participation) from 1:30 to 3:00 pm (on
stage at 1:50 pm). For early birds, FOX news will doing interviews with
Mlle Irene's pirates near main stage in park at 8 am (guest pirates must be in
full period costume to participate). For more information on the dancing
activities, contact Mademoiselle Irene (until Friday) at: (310) 244-8028
or Irene_Ujda@spe.sony.com
October 10th through 12th, 2008: Age Of Chivalry Renaissance & Celtic Festival
Sunset Park (Lakeside),
2601 E Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV. A renaissance fair, with many pirate and privateering groups.
Exit to Interstate 215 (towards McCarran Airport), exit Sunset Road, turn left
heading east. Make a right on Eastern Ave, turn left at Area F (2nd park
entrance) for festival parking. Info: 702-455-8200
October 17th through 26th, 2008:
Fantasy Fest
Key West, FLORIDA.
Captain Morgan Parade, carnival, street fair. This year's theme for this
wild "adult oriented" Key West party is "Pirates, Pundits and
Political Animals".
Mid October, 2008: LORE
Weekend of Pirate & Renaissance Workshops
[from the 2007 listing] Corona,
CALIFORNIA L.O.R.E. (Loyal Order of Reenactment Enthusiasts) provides a
track of pirate workshops along side the renaissance classes and combat classes for it's workshop weekend.
We are excited to announce Mlle. Irene of Yesteryears Dancers
will be giving lessons in dancing and swaggering for pirates (Sat.
morning).
Schedule for Pirate Classes:
----- SATURDAY -----
9:00 am Opening meeting
9:30 am The True Look of a Pirate - what a pirate wore, and how he
appeared (Christine Lampe)
10:45 am Dances for Pirates and Others (Mlle. Irene)
Noon - Lunch
1:15 pm Superstitions & Folklore of the Sea (Russell Chan)
2:45 pm Music Amongst Pirates (Ray Kula)
4 pm Traders Market (bring something to barter or sell)
6ish pm Dinner/Show
----- SUNDAY -----
9:00 am Opening meeting
9:30 am Scurvy - Scourge of Seamen (Thomas Beckner)
10:45 am Setting up the Pirate Camp (Dan McGrew)
Noon - Lunch
1:15 pm Taverns of the 17th & 18th Century (Christine Lampe)
2:45 pm Pirate Culture (Dan McGrew)
----------------------
Classes are open to all and you can mix and match classes
from different tracks. Gloves and closed-toed shoes required for the
combat classes. After classes on Saturday, join in the
Traders Market (a reenactor's swap meet - bring things to sell or barter).
Attendance fee includes dinner on Saturday evening, followed by a show. On
site camping on Fri. and Sat. nights available. Info: The Crossroads Group,
P.O.B. 1959 , Corona, CA, 92878-1959, (951) 735-0101
Every weekend in October and Columbus Day, 2008: Holiday
Hollow Halloween & Pirate Festival
[from the 2007 listing] Corfu,
NEW YORK Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. America’s only “Halloween
Shire,” home of a non-scary, fun-filled Halloween and Pirate Festival in a
Renaissance Fair-like setting. Designed to entertain ALL ages -- children
AND adults! The Captain Hook & Mr. Smee Show: Audiences of all
ages thrill to the uproarious comedy, adventure, and sword play action of our
famous Captain Hook Pirate Show on an outdoor, 40 foot pirate ship set!
Holiday Hollow is open rain or shine every weekend in October and on Columbus
Day! Opening day in 2007 is Saturday, October 6th! Shows move to new indoor
theater on rainy days. Cost: $10. Call (585) 726-8160 or
go to the website for details, group information, discount coupons.
Mid October, 2008: 5th
Annual Pirates Inc. Pirates Drunken Brawl
[from the 2007 listing] Troy, MISSOURI. Located in a small camp site off of Hwy 40/61 North of
Troy Missouri. The Captain Will be Bar-b-q'in at the cost of $5 per plate.
There will be music! There will be Pirates! This party is BYOB. Please no
under age drinking. ID's will be checked.
Saturday: If you have Foam... use it... if
you have boffer weapons & wanna go have a combat game cool...just remember
Pirates Cheat :P other than that Food goes on the grill at 6:30 pm. Food is
served at 7:30 pm. While everyone is eating we Pirates Inc. Will regale
you with music and song... make you laugh & make you smile. After
dinner we will have a Pirates Sing off. At this point we ask you to Get up in
front of everyone to do your worst...or best who knows. If you think you have
got what it takes to out sing your favorite group of rowdy pirates the stand up
& belt out your most piratical song or limerick. Bed time is when ever
you want. But please be mindful of those who have gone to sleep.
Sunday morning: Reverend Captain Beerly
Stumbles will hold service for those who wish to participate. The subject of his
sermon this year: "An Ode to rum." Shortly after people swinging
more foam weapons around will most likely happen. At the end of Sunday at
around noon Pirates Inc will announce the one person who in our eyes is to be
awarded the coveted: Pirate of the year award. This award allows for at
least two comp. tickets for each faire we perform at for the following
year...for example...going to St Louis Faire & heard we are performing drop
us a line & tickets will be waiting for you... heard we will be performing
at the Columbia Ren Faire & you are going to be in the area...drop us a line
tickets will be at the gate. Get the point? Good. Now come on out &
have a grand old time & be a Pirate for a weekend.
Please Contact Pirates Inc. with RSVP at Pirates_Inc06@yahoo.com
(Further details when you rsvp. Thank you)
October 31 through November 3rd, 2008: St.
Thomas Pirate Festival
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Four full days of celebration and fun Activities: Pirate Ship Landing, Pirate
Reenactment Groups, Arts and Crafts Booths, local music artists, Mocko-Jumbie
Stiltwalkers, Caribbean Steel Pan Music, Mini-Parade, Treasure hunt, Costume
Contest, Local Food-Faire, Miss Pirate Festival Beauty Pageant, African Heritage
Dancers, Shuttle taxis from Major Hotels, Live Radio Broadcasts. For more
info, contact: planning@stthomaspiratefestival.com
November 6th through 16th,
2008:
Cayman Islands Annual Pirates Week
Festival
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Music, street dances, costumes, games, food and drink, "pirate invasion", Kids Day, glittering parade, sports events, Heritage Days, fireworks! It's 11 fun-filled, festive days in the sun with something for everyone, and a lot of it FREE!
Fireworks, local song contest, Caribbean rhythms, street dances until the wee hours of the morning.
A mock "pirate invasion" from the sea! Two old-time sailing vessels, loaded with "pirates" make a Saturday surprise landing at the bowl-shaped George Town
harbour.
Information:
Pirates Week Administration
10 Shedden Road
P.O. Box 51
Grand Cayman KY1-1101
Cayman Islands Tel: (345) 949-5859
E-mail: pirates@candw.ky
November 8th - 9th, 2008:
Pirates Invade the Lockhouse
Havre de Grace, MARYLAND. Susquehanna
Museum of Havre de Grace. Early Maryland History – Pirate
Encampment. Learn about REAL pirates. Come visit the pirates in their camps, watch the attacks on the
“town” and cheer on your favorites. For more info: 410.939.5780
(museum) or 410.939.7778 (office)
November, 8th through 10th, 2008: Saint Arrrgustine Pirate Gathering
Saint Augustine, FLORIDA.
Avast me hearties and welcome to the Saint Arrrgustine Pirate gathering. We be
calling all Pirates, Privateers, Buccaneers, Freebooter and general scurvy dogs
of all ages to join the "Crew of the Black Heart" as we celebrate the
Golden Age of Piracy in the nation's oldest city. All pirates are welcomed
paper, plastic or authentic, so come dressed in your best pirantical pirattitude.
This year's event will be held at the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park,
along scenic Matanzas Bay in Historic Saint Augustine. Come ashore and see the
pirate mutiny, weapons demonstrations, the sailor's encampment, Thieves Market,
Shipwreck Museum and so much more! General
Info: xo@maidenspub.com
Re-inactors: Join the Crew of the
Black Heart as we will fight with swords, shoot guns, recreate battles and are
immersed in pirate history. But, as with all good things there is a
catch...authentic pirates have to dress completely authentically, from the
buckles on your shoes to your hat. Contact the press gang through: philthy@maidenspub.com
Polyester Pirates: If you want to be a
pirate just to have some fun, this would be choice number two. The other larger
group of pirates we have at the Pirate gathering are the "polyester
pirates". These pirates address the legends more than the historical
accuracy of pirates in Hampton Roads. And man can you have fun with this.
Polyester pirates can take many more liberties and be much more comfortable with
their dress and actions. They can work and play in any area of the festival
outside the living history exhibits.
November 14th through 16th, 2008: 6th Annual American
Heritage Festival
Queen Creek, ARIZONA. We heartily encourage British
Regulars, American Continentals, French and Spanish Regulars, riflemen, patriot
and Tory militia - and patriot and loyalist civilians to turn out for a great
18th century experience both in camp and on the battlefield. This is by
far the largest 18th century gathering in our region and we have a great time
together. The spectators are engaging and interested, the battles a great deal
of fun and the 1700s camaraderie after hours is not be missed. We welcome
all representing the American Revolution but also those who portray 18th century
Highlanders (of whom so many came to America), 17th & 18th century
colonists, and even historic representations of seafarers such as sailors, privateers,
pirates and buccaneers.
Info: wemakehistory@aol.com
November 21st, 22nd, &
23rd: 6th Annual Florida Pirate
Festival
St. Petersburg, FLORIDA.
Spend the day exploring our
historical village on the water, filled with skilled artisans who are happy to
show you just how they keep the old ways alive with their beautiful crafts. Meet
and interact with over a hundred historical characters, and learn what life was
like for our forefathers who built this great country. Take the children to our
Pirate school where they can play and learn and even make a few keepsakes. Stop
by our special events tent for some fun, food and entertainment for our
Governors Lunch, Cigar Smoker or you can even have a private pirate fantasy
party." Spectacular stunt shows, human powered rides, stage shows, food,
night fire show. Friday 5 pm - 10 pm, Saturday from 10 am - 10pm, Sunday 10am till 6pm.
Info: Florida Pirate Festivals, LLC, PO Box 40094, St. Petersburg, FL,
33743-0094. 866-99-PIRATE or 866-997-4728.
Or email: Info@PirateFair.com
mid November, 2008: St. Andrews Fall
Seafood & Pirate Fest
[from the 2007 listing] Panama City Beach, FLORIDA. A seafood festival with a pirate twist along the bay in the historic
St. Andrews area of Panama City at Carl Gray Park. Travel to this event by car
or boat. Along with a pirate encampment, there will be world-class pirate bands
and plenty of pirates roving the grounds interacting with the crowd. Children's
entertainment and activities. Come and enjoy our Midway and rides. Arts and
Crafts from across the nation. Entertainment around the clock. Friday and
Saturday from 11a.m.-10p.m.; Sunday from 11a.m.-6p.m. Vendors, Call 850-230-3716
for applications and information. gelynch@bellsouth.net
late November, 2008: Colonial Trades and Harvest Day.
[from the 2007 listing]
Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. Charles
Towne Landing Site. This day will feature a variety of living history
activities/trades demonstrations, circa 1670, including:
• agricultural work
• blackpowder demonstrations
• fortification technology (e.g., fascine making/palisade posts)
• land surveying
• indigo-dyeing
• period weaving
• colonial foodways
• pottery making
Additional demos may include deer hide tanning, carpentry, other woodworking
skills (such as splitting clapboards), and possibly a "rick"-style
lime kiln for plaster-/daub-making. Mid-to-late 17th-century historical
re-enactors wishing to participate should contact:
John Hiatt Interpretive Ranger Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site SC
Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism 1500 Old Towne Rd. Charleston, SC
29407 (843) 852-4200 E-mail: jhiatt@scprt.com
tentatively November 29th through
December 7th,
2008: PIRATES IN PARADISE
Definitely December 5th through 7th, 2008: Fort
Taylor Pirate Fest, 2008
[from the 2007 listing]
Key West, FLORIDA. Join yer fellow scalawags for 4 days of piratical fun in the sun
at historic Fort Zachary Taylor. Join hundreds of other
pirates and wenches from the world over. Village Thieves' Market and
Pirate Fest. Just a few of the activities to look forward to: Period encampments at the fort, fight circles, tallship sea
battles, pirate skirmish, pillage & plunder parties, authors (such as Sandra
Riley and James Nelson), artists (such as Don Maitz) & historians, pub strolls, "Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read", weapon
demonstrations. Official End of America's Hurricane Se