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Calendar Of Upcoming Events

We post 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 particulars in the following format:  

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 Please let us know if you find any of our information below is incorrect or out-of-date.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 of all eras, visit 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

Thru October 25th, 2009:  “Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship”
Chicago, ILLINOIS.
Field Museum
This world premier exhibit organized by National Geographic tells the compelling story of the Whydah, a real pirate ship that began as a slave ship, and the stories of the diverse people whose lives converged on the vessel.  Sunk in a fierce storm off the coast of Cape Cod in April 1717, the Whydah was located by underwater explorer Barry Clifford in 1984, becoming the first fully authenticated pirate ship to be discovered in American waters. The exhibition, with more than 200 treasures recovered from the wreck, will provide visitors with an unprecedented glimpse into unique economic, political and social circumstances of the early 18th-century Caribbean and the inextricable link between the slave trade and piracy.  Over 150 artifacts from the first authenticated pirate shipwreck found in American waters! , See real pirate weaponry such as cannons and grenades , Touch actual pirate treasure! , Board a re-creation of the Whydah to see pirate living quarters and experience life on board!
( This exhibit is scheduled to next visit:  TBA: Winter/Spring 2010, St. Louis: Summer/Fall 2010, TBA: Winter/Spring 2011, Denver: Summer/Fall 2011, Phoenix: Winter/Spring 2012, and Cleveland: Summer/Fall 2012. )

currently open, 2009:  New Treasures From the Lost Galleon, San Felipe 1573-1576
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
The year is 1575... Your ship is at the mercy of an angry sea... The blue and white Chinese crockery you will trade for silver has broken loose in the cargo hold... Most of the crew is sick and controlling the ship is impossible...
The year is 2009... You are walking along a Baja beach and a bit of blue catches your eye in the wet, washed sand...Visit this new exhibit at the Maritime Museum and discover the answers to this mystery...opens April 18, 2009

May 2nd thru 31st, weekends and Memorial Day, 2009:  Oklahoma Renaissance Festival 
Muskogee, OKLAHOMA
10:30 am - 6 pm
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

continuing thru Oct. 17, 2009 (Fridays & Saturdays, plus Canada Day) :  Great Lakes Pyrate Lore & Harbour Walks™
Niagara On The Lake & Hamilton, ONTARIO - CANADA
(Fri. & Sat. 7pm, special Canada Day walk Wed. July 1, 7pm)
Join Capt. John Swallow and QM Seika Hellbound in a waterfront walk as they regale ye with historical tales of Canadian Pyrates - and other famous Pyrates that used Canada as a base of operations! Sunken ships, daring raids, men "put on account" with Pyrate fleets and treasures of all kinds to tempt even honest citizens! Historical accounts of Canada’s waterways and the men who sailed them, Pyrates, merchant ships and sunken wrecks that sit at the bottom of Lake Ontario. Learn the secret of Fort Mississauga, it’s role in the history of the area and what role Pyrates may have played in the disappearance of Captain Morgan! 

Saturday, May 29th, 30th, & 31st, 2009:  Sail Jacksonville 
Jacksonville, FLORIDA
Fri. 4 - 10 pm, Sat. 10 am - 10 pm, Sun. 11 am - 6 pm
Join the City of Jacksonville as we celebrate Jacksonville's maritime heritage with Sail Jacksonville. Jacksonville's riverfront will come alive with the beauty of tall ships from around the world. The three-day festival will include a variety of activities that feature our scenic riverfront, including in-the-water events, such as the Pirate Battle for Treasure (Sunday 3 pm), land-side demonstrations and events, seamanship demonstrations, live entertainment, children's activities at the Lil' Mates Play Dock and more! Fireworks 9 pm Saturday.  Brothers of the Coasts give hourly black powder demos from 4-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday.  This maritime festival will highlight the essential roles the St. Johns River and the maritime community have played in the history of Jacksonville and will be anchored by the visit of several tall ships to Jacksonville

Saturday, May 30, 6 p.m., 2009:  There Be Pirates! Buccaneers Ball 
Joshua Tree, CALIFORNIA
Join the desert’s own pirate jam band, There Be Pirates!, as they celebrate their upcoming summer tour in England, and the summer release of their second album, Pirates in the Desert. Sing, dance, eat, drink, and party with the true pirates of the desert and special swashbuckling guests! There Be Pirates!’ debut album, Drink & the Devil (2008), has received rave reviews (“This CD is a gem from stem to stern.” – Bilgemunky Pirate Radio; “Each track from them is a new adventure… Great pirate party music.” – No Quarter Given pirate magazine.), and the band which has been featured on national television, is getting airplay on FM radio in The Netherlands, and is a favorite with pirate re-enactors such as the Port Royal Privateers, will be featured at SeaFest in Scarborough, England, as well as at the Liverpool Maritime Museum during their English summer tour. Come out and buy a CD and support this talented desert band as they head across the Pond! Business and organizational sponsorships for the tour are welcomed for the tour.
At the Art Queen Complex and on the Art Queen Stage:  61855 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, (760)366-2700, therebepiratesmail@yahoo.com 

May 30th & 31st, 2009:  Pirate Weekend at Georgia Renaissance Festival
Fairburn, GEORGIA
Arrg! Pirates Weekend! Avast ye landlubbers! Pirate Costume contests for Adults and Children!  Office number: (770) 964-8575

May 30 to  thru June 21, 2009 (weekends):  Pirates of Tortuga
South Orange, NEW JERSEY
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Join the adventure on the Pirate Island of Tortuga.  Your day will be filled with comedy, song, fairytales, puppets, and a living chess match.  Join soldiers and pirates on a quest for treasure through the Enchanted Forest at this one of a kind family event.  Admission: $15 adults, $9 senior citizens (children 10 and under free).  $5 off coupon here.  Contact: Noreen Dunn, Dun-Ley Productions, 28 Fordum Suite 2A, Somerset, NJ 08875, (732) 271-1119, email: dunn-ley@njkingdom.com,  Site: South Mountain Reservation, Tulip Springs Section-Cherry Ln, South Orange, NJ / Booths: 20+ / Attendance: 20,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Hotels and camping nearby.

June 5th, 2009: 3rd Annual Pirates for Children Party
Anaheim, CALIFORNIA
TIME:  4 pm - late
Come dressed to impress in ye best of pirate attire. Meet actors from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.  Bring coin for great prizes in the raffle and auction with proceeds going to CHOC. Come out and shop the Vendors.  Bid on items in the Auction from Disneyland, POTC writers Ted and Terry, Ahmet Zappa, Haunted Mansion memorabilia, Disney Pins.  Meet and get autographs from many actors from POTC and more. Much, much more! Plenty of music, dance, food n' Drink.   More to come.  FREE.  Merchants will be on hand, including No Quarter Given.  Location:  Club 195,  W.Center St. Promenade,  Anaheim, CA 92801

June 5th thru 7th, 2009:   10th Anniversary Hampton Blackbeard Festival
Hampton, VIRGINIA
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!
FRIDAY:  Festival opens 12pm - 11pm
Grand Pirates Ball 6:30 pm - 11pm 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 http://www.vasc.org/blackbeardpiratefestival.com
SATURDAY:  10:00 am to 11:00 pm Sea Battles, reenactments of the events leading up to Black Beards Death, Tall Ship Visits, Living History, Treasure Hunt
SUNDAY:  12:00pm - 6:00 pm Living History, Meet the Pirates, Skallywag School for Aspiring Pirates, Treasure Hunt.
For Info Please Contact Israel Hands, Events Master of Blackbeard's Crew, Phone: 757-344-0685 Email: events@blackbeardscrew.org,  Mail: P.O. Box 9083, Hampton, Va. 23676

June 5th through 7th, 2009:  5th Annual Port Washington Pirate Festival
Port Washington, WISCONSIN
Location:  In and around Rotary Park
Cannon battles with Pirate Ships! Fireworks, belly-dancers, pirate-themed food and vendors, a parade!  The scenic harbor of downtown historic Port Washington, Wisconsin, provides the perfect, picturesque setting for all the mayhem & merriment. It has become the “must attend” event for boaters, bikers, re-enactors & families alike from all over the Midwest & beyond. The event includes: an Invasion, a Thieves Marketplace, a Gruel Galley, a Buccaneer Bash, fireworks, children's activities, demonstrations, educational exhibits, musicians (Bounding Main and The Jolly Rogers), comedians, a parade, a pirate ship & much more. For more info:
email: admin@portpiratefestival.com
phone: 262-284-6652
fax: 262-284-6549
Or contact: Dean Calin, Phone: 262-366-8591, Email: portmarketing@deancalin.com

June 5th through 8th, 2009:   54th Sprint Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival
Fort Walton Beach, FLORIDA
Pirate invasion, fireworks, torch light parade, children's activities, lots more.  Celebrates Capt. Bowlegs (William Augustus Bowles)  Pirate skirmish Fri. evening, followed by  Fireworks.  Pirate's Landing:  Sat.afternoon, 4 pm. The city always loses to the pirates and Capt. Billy will issue a proclamation freeing the citizens from the tyranny of the City Fathers and declares a time of merriment and fun. Many other events, torchlight parade:  Monday evening, June 8th, 8 pm.  Info: (850) 244-8191, info@fwbchamber.org  

June 5th & 6th, 2009:  Pirate Invasion Weekend at Valhalla Faire
South Lake Tahoe, CALIFORNIA
Set sail for a swashbuckling weekend & invade our shire with your piratical shenanigans. Participate in Scavenger Hunt, tour the deck full sized deck of a tall ship, the Dauntless, quench yer thirst and sing a song with Sea dogs, join adventures of the Irish Pirate Queen Grace O'Malley as she comes to England. Participate in the Talk Like a Pirate Contest! Enjoy the nationally renowned parrot show Fowl Tales.  Second weekend will also feature Knights of Avalon full contact Jousting show. Combining the elements of spontaneity, action, and humor, the Knights of Avalon present a show that will keep audiences enthralled and coming back for more.

June 6th, 2009:   With "Pirates of the Black Swan" & Captain Ron Ely At "The Coffee Gallery Backstage"
Pasadena, CALIFORNIA
Showtime 7:00pm
2029 N. Lake Altadena, California 91001
Reservation phone: (626) 398-7917 (regular business hours).  Seats 46 people per show only ! Ticket Price $15.00 ea.  http://www.coffeegallery.com/home.html  Lots of new mayhem and just damn good fun!

June 6th through 7th, 2009:  Barefoot Landing Pirate-Fest
North Myrtle Beach, SOUTH CAROLINA
Time: 10 am - 11 pm Sat, 10 am - 7 pm Sun
Location: throughout the shops at Barefoot Landing, 4898 Hwy 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 - (843) 272-8349
Pirates, pirates everywhere! For three days, Barefoot Landing will be invaded by pirates bringing lots of fun for the whole family. Music, sword fights, magic, comedy, grub and grog.  Costume contests, Talk Like a Pirate Contest, treasure hunt, prizes, demonstrations and much more coming your way in June!

June 6th, 2009: 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 23rd annual reenactment of Drake's Raid will take place on the original sites in Old Towne San Agustin. Focus is on an accurate, historical impression. 16th c.-style encampment at the Fountain of Youth Park. For info:  info@searlesbuccaneers.org

June 6th & 7th, 2009:  4th Big Bear Pirate Faire
Fawnskin (Big Bear, North Shore), CALIFORNIA
10 am to 6 pm
Pedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World Dr., Fawnskin, Ca 92333
There will be pirate battles, exciting new entertainers as well as our old favorites! Five stages and the battle arena, something to please everyone! And don't forget the Children's area where games and crafts command their full attention. Shopping for pirate bootie, food, drink and an all day Treasure hunt will keep everyone busy and there will be lots of surprises during the day. Come visit us and remember, all profits go to children and teachers for educational endeavors!!  Free Parking & Shuttle  TICKET PRICES Adults: $15, Adult weekend pass: $26, Seniors (55+)/ Military with ID $12, Children 6-12: $12, Senior/Military/Child weekend pass: $20, Children 5 and under: FREE. Tickets on sale at the gate. Advanced tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800-4-BIG-BEAR.

June 12th, 2009:  In Garb Pub Crawl
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
Pub crawl being held the 2nd Friday of each month, from 7-11pm. Drunkin' fer a Cause! Benefits a different charity each month.  Camaraderie, drinking, storytelling, drinking, song, drinking, pirate dice games and more drinking at 4 different pubs in the historical district of Americas oldest city.  Cost: $10 or $5 if you be dressed in 16th to 19th century pirate garb. No real or replica weapons. Discounts on your drinks at each pub. Buy yar tickets at 6:00 pm at Pirate Portraits N Treasures, 100 St. George Street, Spanish Plaza, Suite I, St Augustine, FL 32084. See photos from previous In Garb Pub Crawls.

June 12th thru 14th, 2009:  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 12th through 14th, 2009:  30th Annual Sea Music Festival
Mystic, CONNECTICUT
9 AM through 5 PM plus evening concerts.  Mystic Seaport is proud to host its 30th 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 13th, 2009:  Pirate Rendezvous
Damariscotta, MAINE
Daytime Events: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m
The Mystic Pirates sail into the scenic midcoast towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle (Maine) and take over the in-town area until 4 p.m., when they will fade back into history. All attendees are invited to participate in costume, but there is no requirement to do so.  Beginning at 10 a.m., children will be able to enjoy a variety of games at the Pirate Bazaar and other activities throughout the in-town area. When the pirates invade at high noon, complete with a pirate ship laying down a barrage of cannon fire, children will be invited to participate in the defense of the town. Costumed re-enactors on shore will attempt to repel the attack with artillery, muskets, and swords.  Once the pirates have invaded and convinced the townfolk and children to seek the riches of their lost treasure, the children will be involved in a day-long drama to find the hidden plunder that will include a Crew Muster and Pirate Costume Contest, and a Treasure Hunt that will take the children through businesses of the in-town area as they search for the Lost Treasure of the Mystic Pirates. Special pirate-themed menus will be featured at local restaurants throughout the in-town area of Damariscotta and Newcastle during the event and into the evening.  The Pirate Rendezvous benefits Lincoln County Family Holiday Wishes, a Christmas season food and gift drive. There is no charge for admission to the Pirate Rendezvous.  Pirate re-enactors who will be in Maine during the event are invited to join the crew! Contact the pirate “Scribe” (Greg Latimer) at 207-380-9912 or mysticpirates@yahoo.com. All edged weapons and firearms must be cleared by event marshals; but once cleared, re-enactors may join the firing line.

June 13th & July 25th, 2009:  Maritime Pirates In Central Park At Victorian Gardens
Shows at 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm 6pm
The Maritime Pirates are returning to New York City this summer to the Victorian Gardens in Central Park. This is a wonderful opportunity to see our Maritime Pirates Family Show in a traditional family amusement park with one-of-a-kind handcrafted rides that are specifically geared to ages 2-12 years old and can also accommodate adults of all sizes. The Maritime Pirates will be performing on the Family Fun Stage with shows at 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm 6pm. Of course America's favorite duo: Captain Courage & Callahan will be there with the rest of the Maritime Pirates Crew!
Directions: Victorian Gardens is located inside Central Park. Enter Central Park from 59th Street and 6th Avenue and walk north For Mass Transit Directions Click Here: http://www.victoriangardensnyc.com/directions.asp 
Park Admission: $7.50
Tickets: $1/Tkt - 2 Tickets per Ride 3 Tickets per Game
Children under 36" inches tall enter the park for free with a paid adult. For more information visit the Victorian Gardens Website at: http://www.victoriangardensnyc.com 

June 19th thru 21st, 2009: Explore Oak Island Days
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, CANADA
A weekend to explore the possibilities of the famous mystery pit on Oak Island, where many think pirate treasure is buried.
[the 2009 schedule has not been posted yet. Here is the 2008 schedule]:
Friday:  Walking tour of Oak Island
Mi'kmaq Sweet Grass Ceremony.
Saturday:
- 10:00 AM See displays, films, photographs, artifacts and much more. Members free, public $5, children under 6 free.
-10:30 AM Walking tour
- 1:30 PM Guest speaker Mr. Graham Harris
- 2:30 PM. Guest speaker Joanna Atherton
- 4 PM. Guided walking tour of Oak Island. 
- 7 PM. Dinner & entertainment at Oak Island Resort. 
Sunday:
- 10:00 AM See displays, films, photographs, artifacts and much more. 
- 10:30 AM Walking tour.
- 1:30 PM Guest speaker Bill Parkin Jr.
- 2:30 PM. Guest speaker Les MacPhie
- 4 PM. Guided walking tour of Oak Island.
Contact information:Everyone is welcome to participate in any of our events, you do not have to be a member, simply e-mail us or call 902-275-3718 for more details on how to reserve a spot today.
Oak Island Tourism Society, P.O. Box 517, Chester, NOVA SCOTIA B0J - 1J0, CANADA
902-275-3718 
flhs@eastlink.ca  
Ask for Danny or Yvonne Hennigar

June 20th, 2009:  Arrrrrrt on the Porches
Syracuse, NY
Pirates of CHAOS Productions invade an otherwise artistic event and bring "arrrrrrt" to the masses! Family fun! Booty in the streets! Garb encouraged! Lots of art for sale! Good music! Belly dancing! Gourmet victuals! Take a ride on th' Bloomin' Bloomer....our 12 foot "pirate powered" ship and steal booty from the pirates......if you dare! Dress like a pirate! We will! CHAOS Street Pirates will present the play "Jason and the Arrr-gonauts" directed by Cap'n Mimi Foxmorton.  Become a friend at: www.myspace.com/piratesofchaos4  www.myspace.com/strathmoreartontheporches 
Free Admission!
Event info:  David Kane nushman72@gmail.com 
Telephone 1-315-882-1910
Pirate contact: Foxmorton foxgoddess44@hotmail.com 
(315) 652-3800 ext 137
"New Blood" always welcome!  Potential participants and vendors contact Dave Kane (see above). 

June 20th & 21st, 2009: 6th Annual New England Pirate Faire
Gloucester,MASSACHUSETTS
Time:  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:  Stage Fort Park
The New England Pirate Faire has moved to America’s Oldest Seaport to take advantage of the historical significance of Gloucester, as well as to enjoy the oceanfront view, realistic cannons, and historical relevance afforded by Stage Fort Park.  The annual production debuted in 2004 and has been held every year since in Salem.  The faire will feature a cast of over 100 actors and musicians. The festival will also host the “Tortuga Marketplace” for vendors offering pirate clothing, prop weapons, accessories, jewelry, food, refreshments and more.  The show will feature a scripted daylong storyline with several interactive scenes with characters drawn from literature and a different time. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students, seniors and guests with a military ID and $8 for children 4-12.  Any businesses interested in vending or sponsoring portions of the festival are encouraged to contact David Stickney at 781-346-1028.

June 20th through 21st, 2009:    28th Annual Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival 
 Alexandria, VIRGINIA
Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town Alexandria
Admission ticket includes nautical events, musical entertainment, arts & crafts show, interactive exhibits, children's crafts and activities, Ocean in Motion traveling aquarium, Ferris wheel, fireworks show on Saturday night!  Annual Alexandria Chapter American Red Cross fundraiser!  Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival, 123 N. Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314.  703.549.8300

June 20th & 21st, 2009:   3rd Annual Northern California Pirate Festival 
Vallejo, CALIFORNIA
The city of Vallejo has became a haven for pirates of all varieties...cannon battles, sword fighting, maritime musicians & magicians, contests, food, fyne wares and a host of other pirate treasures (look for the No Quarter Given booth)!  New this year:  A Saturday night concert featuring a pirate centric cast that will have you hopping out of your seats.  Visit the website to see the photos.  The Northern California Pirate Festival has one goal: To create an entertaining event where everyone who loves pirates will have a great time and feel welcome!  Whether you love nautical music, sword fighting, sailing, cannon-battles, theater, maritime crafts, food and drink, or just shopping fer' pirate booty...there's something here for YOU!  Fun For ALL AGES: Children, Adults, Teens & Whole Families!  We encourage coming out in costume...whether you dress as an historical era pirate from the Golden Age of Sail or a bejeweled Mardi-Gras Krewmate from New Orleans... whether your taste runs towards Hollywood Swashbucklers or Foreign Buccaneers from international waters! Dress up and share in the experience...  You certainly don't need to come out in costume, but when you leave you're sure to feel like a pirate!  Sail out to the PirateFest and join us for a great time! Event Information:  1-866-921-YARR

June 20th & 21st, 2009:  Pirate Festival
Dubuque, IOWA
11 a.m. to 4 p.m
The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium will host a Pirate Festival in the Pfohl Boatyard. The Pirate Festival will feature several activities including a treasure hunt, pirate games for kids, costume contests and prizes, a professional Jack Sparrow pirate impersonator and more! 
Saturday, Jone 20th, 2009:  A Buccaneer Bash for adults will also be held Saturday from 6-9 p.m. The bash will include live music from the Mississippi Band featuring A Pirate Over 50, beverages, BBQ, a pirate costume contest and prizes. Admission to the bash is $5.  
More info:  (563) 557-9545 or (800) 226-3369

beginning June 22nd (Mondays through the summer), 2009:  Maritime Pirates Set Sail Aboard The Clipper City
New York City, NEW YORK
South Street Seaport
Time:  12:30 & 3:00 p.m.
The Maritime Pirates are back for a third season of sails at South Street Seaport, Pier 17. This time the Maritime Pirates board the Clipper City, NYC’s largest sailing boat still in commercial operation today…158 feet long, with masts rising 120 feet off the water. The Clipper City offers you an experience you will never forget, as we raise the massive square-rigged sails of New York's only Clipper Ship for a cruise of the Big Apple's famous harbor with stunning views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Governors Island and the Manhattan Skyline. This new venture continues the interactive Maritime Pirates Family Sails program that has become more popular each year with a vessel large enough to handle its growing audience.
PROGRAM INFORMATION:  Join the Maritime Pirates and sail aboard the Clipper City with cannons blasting off the starboard bow on an adventure of songs, clues, education and fun! This program is suitable for all ages & includes souvenirs. Time: Mondays at 12:30 & 3:00 pm. Where: Pier 17, South Street Seaport, New York, NY. Tickets: $39 Adult, $35 Seniors, $17 Child (Ages 12 & under). Contact: 212-619-0907 or reservations@manhattanbysail.com  
JUNE SPECIAL: As a special introduction to this new season all children sail free!
Maritime Pirates, P.O. Box 863, Southold, NY 11971, 631-765-6235 

June 26th through 28th, 2009: 7th 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. One  evening “Bowl with the Pirates!”, Dress like a pirate fer the age-group costume contest, Salty Dog costume contest for canines of the sea, or join in the “Jack Sparrow” look-a-like contest. Mateys, thar be no restrictions nor requirements but havin fun! So put yer historically accurate or inaccurate garb and gear in yer duffle bag ‘n set yer sails fer Westport! Thar be no admission charge to any of the Marina Dist. Events.  For street vendor, contact Cheri or Paul at (360) 268- 1239.  Application deadline is May 1.  Fer more information contact Capt.Bizmo (Pete Colean) contact #(360)268-3149. 

June 26th thru 28th, 2009: Charleston Maritime Festival
Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA
An official port of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009
Pirate camp, classic wooden boat show, maritime art, music, family boat-building and children's village. Period rogues, blackhearts, musicians, and artisans are welcome.  Tour the ships, enjoy the scenic waterfront and relax with a beverage and fine Lowcountry fare. For those with more adventurous spirit, build your own boat over the weekend with the handy help of our volunteers, head out on the harbor for your free sailing lesson, or actually join the crew of one of the ships and sail north to Boston. For those more interested in air than sea, there are aerobatic flight demonstrations, helicopter rides and other exciting aerial attractions.  Food, water, ice, parking, et. al., will be provided. Crews may contact us at: jackdusty@gmail.com for more info.

June 27th & 28th, 2009: Pierdaze Pirate Invasion 
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA
11am - 7pm (bar stays open after hours of faire)
Veterans Memorial Pier, 15 39th Place, Long Beach CA 90803
This annual event showcases one of long beach’s treasures its pier. Sample tantalizing food and BBQ as you listen to live music.  We will have a real Pirate ship attacking the Pier, which will be defended by local citizens and our very own pirates, cannons and sword fights galore. A limited number of Pirate ship rides will be available. There will be a kids treasure hunt, a pirate costume contest, and a beach fun zone. Event highlights:  
* Pirate ships battling off the Pier
* Live pirate shows (sword and black powder gun battles) throughout the day 
* Rides on the pirate ships 
* Grog and food booths 
* Pirate booty, arts and crafts booths 
* Belly and fire dancers 
* Pirate Costume contest 
* Kids treasure hunt 
* Kids fun zone 
* Pirate encampments 
Enter parking lot south of Ocean Blvd at foot of Termino.  Free Family Event. And Much More. Download applications for vendor space and business license (click on link at bottom of page).  Vendor inquires and other info, contact Fred Khammar. (562) 434-1542 beachclub2001@charter.net or add as another contact person Ray Kula (562) 256-6590 raykula@juno.com 

July 2rd through 5th, 2009:  Privateer Days
Liverpool, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
Privateer Days, held the first weekend of July, is an annual celebration of the privateering era of the late 18th century in Queen’s County, centering on the Town of Liverpool. The event highlights the history and culture of the area through music, theatre, guided tours and historical re-enactments. The goal of Privateer Days is to celebrate our maritime history, acknowledge Liverpool’s cultural and commercial history, and build an enduring sense of community. Privateer Days brings our history alive, inviting residents and visitors from near and far to step back in time to 1780 to the height of privateering. Through battle re-enactments, costumed tours of the town and Old Burial Ground, dory races and entertainment featuring local performers, participants learn about the town’s commerce, architecture, and maritime past, including the successful privateers that grew to wealth and fame defending the Crown.  For more info:
The Privateer Days Commission
P.O. Box 1780
Liverpool, Nova Scotia
B0T 1K0 Canada
(902) 354-4500 , email:  info@privateerdays.com

July 3rd through 5th, 2009:  33rd Annual Norfolk HarborFest
Town Point Park, Norfolk, VIRGINIA. This event moves from early June to the 4th of July weekend just for 2009.  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

July 4th & 5th, 2009:  CHILDREN'S WEEKEND!  Prince, Princess & Pirate Party at the Colorado Renaissance Festival
Larkspur, COLORADO
Special activities for the young ones; Prince, Princess and Pirate Costume Contest at the Puke & Snot pirate ship stage. Participate in the Royal Quest; be rewarded by King Henry at the Knighting Ceremonies, daily at the Rose Stage. Enjoy the Free Children’s Realm and Petting Zoo. FOR THIS WEEKEND ONLY, CHILDREN TWELVE AND UNDER EXPERIENCE THE FESTIVAL FOR FREE WITH A PAYING ADULT. HUZZAH!!!  (303) 688-6010 / Toll Free (877) 259-3328 or 409-F South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104, pjfrank@coloradorenaissance.com 

July 4th & 5th, 2009:  PIRATE FEST IN THE CANYON
The San Fernando Valley, Chatsworth, CALIFORNIA
Time:  10am - 7pm
This is a benefit for Browns Canyon in Chatsworth CA.  It is at the top of Desoto Ave and was heavily damaged by the Season Fire. Celebrate & experience the days of yore when, Swashbucklers, Rogues, & Pirates sailed The Seven Seas & roamed the world in search of Treasure & Grand Adventure. A Brand new Pirate Fest Located in the San Fernando Valley in Browns Creek Park. SLIGHT ADDRESS CHANGE:  New Address is 10897 Old Santa Susana Rd., Chatsworth, CA 91311.  Take the 118 Fwy., off ramp exit is Topanga Canyon (NOT De Soto).   Follow the signs.  ADMISSION One Day $15.00 Two Days $25.00. Kids 5-13yrs $5.00 Infants free. Tent City Camping (new Price Coming Soon) or you can volunteer and get in for free, for more info call Dagger at 818-385-7014. We still need volunteers, food venders, & guilds.

July 8th thru 13th, 2009:  Sail Boston
Boston, MASSACHUSETTS
An official port of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009

July 10th, 2009:  In Garb Pub Crawl
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
Pub crawl being held the 2nd Friday of each month, from 7-11pm. Drunkin' fer a Cause! Benefits a different charity each month.  Camaraderie, drinking, storytelling, drinking, song, drinking, pirate dice games and more drinking at 4 different pubs in the historical district of Americas oldest city.  Cost: $10 or $5 if you be dressed in 16th to 19th century pirate garb. No real or replica weapons. Discounts on your drinks at each pub. Buy yar tickets at 6:00 pm at Pirate Portraits N Treasures, 100 St. George Street, Spanish Plaza, Suite I, St Augustine, FL 32084. See photos from previous In Garb Pub Crawls.

July 10th & 11th and August 14th & 15th, 2009:  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 15th season of Movies Before the Mast. Movie audiences experience the world’s most realistic “surround sound” system as they enjoy nautically themed features while sitting on the historic ship’s deck. The maritime museum uses a state-of-the art digital projector to display the films on a special sail rigged to the Star of India’s mainmast.
Friday nights are Date Nights. Bring a date, win prizes and snuggle under the stars as you watch: 
July 10th ... The Perfect Storm (rated PG-13) 
August 14th ... Deep Blue Sea (rated R)
Saturday nights are Family Nights. It's a fun night for the whole family. Come a little early, explore the ship, join in the pre-movie activites and win prizes, and then watch: 
July 11th ... Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (rated PG)
August 15th ... The Sea Gypsies (rated G)
Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, California, 92101, Phone : 619-234-9153, Email : info@sdmaritime.org

July 11th, 2009:  Pirates Landing at Alki Beach at the Seattle SeaFair
Alki Beach West, Seattle, WASHINGTON.
1702 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Invasion time:  11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The cutthroat Seafair Pirates crew has made a deal with their new Captain Kidd – "Barnacle" Doug Kuehne and are comin’ to collect the bounty they left behind last year!  Avast, the Seattle Seafair Pirates will sail in from the seven seas and land on the beach at noon. Don’t be gettin in their way! The Car Toys AFTERSHOCK stage will be there ta welcome ye and they be bringin the local band “Shelley and the Curves” around 11 AM and will give ye a day full o wild piratical merriment. While yer singin’ those sea shanties, try yer hand at the new Dunk Tank sponsored by CitiLights Electric. Ready, Aim, Fire!  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!  If ye dare, you can try out the inflatable rides for the kids from Clown’s Unlimited. Ye can play all day for just $6 or two kids for $10. Don’t be forgettin’ that the first 500 kids (starting @ 10:30 am) will get a free toy pirate kit ta take home. Have your little pirates come dressed fer the occasion and visit the Kiwanis tent to get a free sample of a great root beer brewed here locally from Ellersick Brewing Co. Later in the day they can be part of a Pirate look-a-like contest to win some booty sponsored by the West Seattle Kiwanis.  For details and maps, visit: http://www.seafairpirates.org/PiratesLanding/default.htm  or call Pirate Central @ (206) 365-1590 for more information.

July 11th & 12th, 2009: Pirate Invasion!
Havre de Grace, MARYLAND
Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace. 
Come visit the pirate camps. Watch the attacks on the town and cheer on your favorites. Admission: $3.00 Adults, $1.00 Children ages 5-12, Children under 5 are free. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday night, July 11th:  Pirate Gala
Party with the Pirates! Night of music, dancing, auctions, beer, wine and food. Admission: $50.00 per person 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Call the museum at 410.939.5780.

July 11th-12th, 2009: 10th Anniversary of Old Fort MacArthur Days
San Pedro, CALIFORNIA
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. Activities and educational content are presented, so we can always find something to do for everyone! Anyone interested in participating at the event with the Rogue Privateers contact Dan McGrew, aka Duncan MacGregor, at: DMBOTC@aol.com

July 16th thru 20th, 2009:  Tall Ships Nova Scotia Festival 2009
Halifax, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
An official port of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009.  Ships from around the world will join many of Canada's finest sailing vessels to form the international gathering of world-class Tall Ships

July 17th, thru 19th, 2009: BC Renaissance Festival
Fort Langley, British Columbia, CANADA
Aldor Acres Farm, Fort Langley
24990 84th. Avenue
84th and 252nd.
9 am. to 9:30 pm. each day
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.
Address for info: P.O. Box 43004, Cascades R.P.O., Burnaby, BC, V5G 4S2

July 17th to 19th, 2009:  The Founding Of The Royal Navy Dockyard 1759-2009
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA
On the weekend of July 17 to 19, 2009, the Canadian Navy will sponsor a major historical re-enactment weekend of the 18th Century on the Halifax waterfront, and in the Historic Waterfront Properties, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the permanent establishment of the Navy at Halifax, in 1759, by Rear Admiral Philip Durell.  The chance to take part in an 19th Century longboat flotilla, or animate and bring to life the historic waterfront of Halifax as characters of the mid-18th Century, amidst an incomparable setting of over 60 "Tall Ships" from all over the world, will be offered to men and women able to present authentic and quality first-person representations of seamen and their companions, from officers and their ladies to foredeck hands and their tavern wenches, marines, garrison soldiery, tradesmen, street entertainers and hawkers, and other colourful characters out of the 18th Century.  As a Navy sponsored event, meals, accommodations and other assistance to re-enactors are being planned at the University of King's College (founded 1789) , Naval Reserve divisions and elsewhere. Social events, tavern special welcomes, receptions aboard ship, and a host of other attractions are being developed. Think about coming to celebrate this historic event, in a warm and welcoming seaport rich with history. For information:  Captain(N) Victor Suthren The Founding of the Royal Navy Dockyard 1759-2009 Box 668, 506 St Lawrence Street, Merrickville, ON, K0G 1N0 Canada, suthren@magma.ca 

July 18th, 19th & 20th, 2009: Pirate Festival
Krill Park, Olcott, NEW YORK
Friday, 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday, 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Sunday, 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Rides, food, music and live entertainment. Wear your pirate costume! Lots of pirate fun for the whole family! Outdoor event. Sponsored by Olcott Fire Co. Free admission and free parking.  Info:  (716) 778-9252

July 18th & 19th, 2009:  Ventura Harbor Village Pirate's Days
Ventura, CALIFORNIA.
Pirate Days offers free admission and free parking and the chance to meet famous pirates such as Captain Jack Sparrow (Look-A-Like), Captain Hook (Look-A-Like), and Captain Morgan (Look-A-Like).  Join in the pirate festivities by dressing the part and entering in the Pirate Costume Contests daily for tickets to Disneyland (separate contests held for children and adults). Or sing pirate shanties with popular strolling pirate bands. Revel in the excitement by getting a free pirate tattoo or face painting with the markings of a pirate.  “X” marks the spot for a Children’s Hunt for Treasure throughout the Harbor Village. Treasure of your own pleasure can be found with pirate vendors abound on the Main Lawn at Pirate’s Cove. Join the merriment on Ventura Boat Rentals “Arrgh-bor Tours” daily. Contact (805) 477-0470 for more information.  For additional parking, utilize the Ventura Harbor Village Free Shuttle with the pick up at the parking lot at the corner of Schooner Drive and Harbor Blvd. from 12:30PM-4:30PM. The Ventura Harbor Village is located on Spinnaker Drive off of Harbor Blvd.     Ventura Harbor Village,  1583 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA 93001.  877-89-HARBOR -or- 805-642-8538

July 19th through 26th, 2009:  2nd Pyrates Royale Cruise to Bermuda
Baltimore, MARYLAND to Bermuda
Sail with the Pyrates Royale to Bermuda! Departing Baltimore on July 19, 2009 for a seven night cruise aboard The NCL Majesty, and spending three days and nights in Bermuda. Special features include private concerts and shows with the band. Prices have been reduced so don't miss this opportunity!  Pricing for double occupancy:   $1225 per person for an Inside Cabin and $1425 for an Ocean View. (other options available). Military discount available.  A valid Passport is required for travel!     Includes:  Cruise accommodations, ship activities and entertainment, most food aboard the ship (some specialty restaurants that cost extra), casino access & Duty-Free shopping on board, taxes, Fees, and Port Charges.  Special Features include:  Private Cocktail Party with the band, private concerts by the band, Star Gazing with Skivee, and more!  For more information and to set your sails for piracy contact:  Adam Rubin at Greenbelt Travel Services, 5510 Cherrywood Lane, Greenbelt , Maryland 20770.  M-Th:10am-6pm EST,  Phone:  (301)474-1300 or 1-800-695-0317,  E-mail - adam@greenbelttravel.com,  Fax:  (301)345-3666.

July 23, 2009:  MarkedMen San Diego Comic Con Party to benefit CoDA
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
Time:  Thursday, 7:30 pm to 12:30 am (after Comic Con)
Join Captain Brandon Hillock, Scarlott Harlott; Queen of The Pirates, & Ron Rodriguez (Pirates 3 double) for the 2009 CoDA™/Marked Men™ event aboard the HMS Surprise Ship!  
Hosted by: MarkedMen.Net 
This is a pirate event to premiere the new fan film:  "iPhone of The Caribbean™"!  All proceeds on the ship will go to benefit
Marty Klebba's (“Marty” from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies)
personal charity, CoDA™.  CoDA™ is an awesome organization to help
dwarf children find loving adoptive homes.  It’s also instrumental in advocating for individuals with short stature in the areas of medicine, vocation, education,
and public accommodation.
Get your tickets now because they’re going fast!
$20 if you're in a pirate costume, $25 without costume.
Before July 4th! HURRY!  To purchase tickets email Lizzy@MarkedMen.net

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July 24th thru 26th, 2009:  Seafest 
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UNITED KINGDOM
8:30pm - 12:00am
The 10th Anniversary of 'Britain's biggest annual maritime music festival in your favourite seaside resort.......' takes place at West Pier and around the harbour area of this premier seaside resort and fishing port in North Yorkshire.  The lovely and talented LES PIRATES return from Brittany to be part of the special anniversary concert, along with Adrian O, Armstrongs Patent, Wendy Arrowsmith, Captain Bullock ( Bell & Bullock), Bernard Davies, Steve Dawes & Helen Pitt, The Endeavour Shantymen, Finn & Haddie ( USA), Flossie, Richard Grainger, Hughie Jones, Keith Kendrick and Sylvia Needham, There Be Pirates (USA), Tom Hughes, Monkeys Fist, Chris Parkinson, The Scarborough Poets, Andrew McKay & Carole Etherton, and The Filey Fishermen's Harmony Group.  In addition to maritime music, there will be Fish Cookery, Visiting Vessels, Maritime Arts, and Family Entertainment.  Info, email: richard-grainger@tiscali.co.uk

July 24th & September 18th, 2009:  A Nite O' Jolly Rogerin' Pyrate Cruises™
Hamilton Harbour, ONTARIO, CANADA
8:30pm - 12:00am
Join Capt. John Swallow and QM Seika Hellbound as they commandeer the Hamilton Harbour Queen for A Nite O' Jolly Rogerin'™...Pyratical mayhem abounds as a live Pyrate band joins the krewe for an evening of Pyratical tunes, rum, swag and more. Learn to speak Pyrate with Capt. John Swallow and take part in games of challenge with the ever charming QM Seika Hellbound as she steals yer doubloons with every wrong twist o' words - or makes ye Walk the Plank fer treasure or ridicule - fun up to yer Buccaneers!

July 25th, 2009:  Maritime Pirates In Central Park At Victorian Gardens
Shows at 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm 6pm
The Maritime Pirates are returning to New York City this summer to the Victorian Gardens in Central Park. This is a wonderful opportunity to see our Maritime Pirates Family Show in a traditional family amusement park with one-of-a-kind handcrafted rides that are specifically geared to ages 2-12 years old and can also accommodate adults of all sizes. The Maritime Pirates will be performing on the Family Fun Stage with shows at 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm 6pm. Of course America's favorite duo: Captain Courage & Callahan will be there with the rest of the Maritime Pirates Crew!
Directions: Victorian Gardens is located inside Central Park. Enter Central Park from 59th Street and 6th Avenue and walk north For Mass Transit Directions Click Here: http://www.victoriangardensnyc.com/directions.asp 
Park Admission: $7.50
Tickets: $1/Tkt - 2 Tickets per Ride 3 Tickets per Game
Children under 36" inches tall enter the park for free with a paid adult. For more information visit the Victorian Gardens Website at: http://www.victoriangardensnyc.com 

July 23rd through 27th , 2009:  Seadog Nights and Gypsy Carnival
Lebanon, OREGON
Location:  Cheadle Lake Park, S Santiam Hwy & Weirich Dr, Lebanon, Oregon, 97454
Join Captain Zorgon and Crew for the celebration of the Year!!!  Come and Play with the Gypsies. Learn to dance under the stars. Bring your bangles, bells and drums and join the Dogs of the Sea Captain Gracie MacLaine and Little Morgan MacPhearson in The Gypsy Parade.  Find your inner child when you participate in the Treasure Hunt to beat all Treasure Hunts...  Watch the sky light on fire when Fire & Steel And IGNITION takes the stage.  From the Dog Bowl to the Masquerade, Come and while away your days and Party through SeaDog Nights!!!  "Come Play with Us!!!" Directions to Site:  1. From North or South I-5 Take exit 228. (Hwy 34) 2. Follow Hwy 34 east to Lebanon. 3. Turn right onto Hwy 20 (Main Street) heading south. 4. Once you pass the "super Walmart" on the right look for the lumber mill on your left. 5. Cheadle Lake Park is behind the lumber mill.  There will be designated RV camping this year. If your RV looks like a gypsy wagon, a ship, a castle or could be mistaken for a dragon (and not just called a dragon), exceptions can be made.  For more info, contact:   Seadognights@gmail.com  or Zorgon at WickedPirate@gmail.com .  Cell Phone (360) 820-2220

July 25th & 26th, 2009:  Pirate Invasion at the Sterling Renaissance Festival
Sterling, NEW YORK
Yaar!! Those pirates are back again!! Pirates are invading the Shire with swashbuckling adventure, comedy and song. Join our Pirate Costume Competition for kids and adults; raise a glass of grog in the Bad Dog Tavern's Pirate Revel; see a pirate swordplay show at the new Festival Stage. Pirate bands will rove, shanties will be sung, and very little honest work shall be done.  Sterling Renaissance Festival, 15385 Farden Road, Sterling, NY 13156.  Call:  800-879-4446

July 25th and 26th, 2009:  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).  Pirates, Vikings, & Warlords! Oh My!  Faire runs July 11th through August 16th.  .  Phone:  (440) 474-4280 Toll Free: 1-888-MEDIEVAL, Mailing Address: Great Lakes Medieval Faire PO Box 376 Rock Creek, OH 44084.

July 31st through August 2nd, 2009:  4th Annual  The Pirates are Coming! Weekend
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 invasion the weekend of July 31-Aug 2 2009.  Events begin Friday, 1pm at the lighthouse with pirate camp, pirate school, and a family treasure hunt.  A pirate flotilla invades Bald Head at 5:30pm, followed by a Pirate Pub and Booty Auction.  Join us at the lighthouse Saturday for all day festivities, live music, pirate demonstrations and magic shows. Visit www.oldbaldy.org  or call 910-457-7481 for more info. 

August 1st through 3rd, 2009:  The Pirate Festival
Milton, ONTARIO, CANADA
More details will be released as we finalize our entertainment, activities and merchants. Look for an expanded free kids activity area this year, based on an overwhelming request from our 2008 patrons. The village will also be undergoing a renovation, with some of the tents moving around ... darn pirates keep moving them to dig for buried treasure, maybe you'll be able to help with that this year. More info: http://fairesintime.com    

August 3rd through 8th, 2009: 3rd Annual Michigan Pirate Festival - Buccaneer Feast
Grand Haven, MICHIGAN
Hosted by the Brethren of the Great Lakes, the 3rd annual Michigan Pirate Festival is set to be better than ever. The fest will take place at Central Park and the Loutit District Library in downtown Grand Haven, home of the Buccaneers!  Here be a partial list of what the Brethren be doing down there:
Monday Aug. 3:  Guest Speaker - Capitola of the Brethren of the Great Lakes will be hosting a discussion about "Navigation during the Age of Sail". Learn how Captains guided their ships before such things as GPS were invented.  Guest Speaker - Jackie Sparrow will read stories to the little ones, providing her own special brand of piratical fun. Cannon Demonstration. Watch and learn as cannons are fired to kick off the Buccaneer Fest with a boom!
Tuesday Aug. 4:  Guest Speaker - James Spurr, Author of "Sworn for Mackinaw", "One Sloop & Slow Match", and a brand new book in the "Great Lakes, Great Guns" series and President of the Shipwreck Maritime Museum.  Mr. Spurr will be giving a presentation on his book series and maritime history in the Great Lakes region up to the War of 1812.  Guest Speaker - Jackie Sparrow will once again read stories to the little ones, providing her own special brand of piratical fun.
Wednesday Aug. 5:  How good a pirate would ye be? Find out by joining in on "Pirates of the Spanish Main", an easy and fun pirate game that will be demonstrated by Arena Games.  Dancing demonstration - The Dark Flower Gypsies will be performing entertaining dances for those desiring more musical fun.
Thursday Aug. 6:  Meet the Brethren as they are on hand to discuss pirates, buccaneers, maritime issues, the Great Lakes, and other things you always wondered about pirates.  "Sparring with Sparrow" - Jackie Sparrow takes on the little ones in fun and entertaining, child friendly, sword fights and play time.
Friday Aug. 7:  Once again the pirates will be repeating last fall's invasion by sailing into Grand Haven aboard their boats, debarking at the waterfront.
Buccaneer Bash - After the Brethren invade, they'll be celebrating and socializing at a special party where everyone is invited to meet and play with them.
Saturday Aug. 8:  The brethren be setting up their market offering their wares to all who be looking for a bit of booty. Central Park will be filled with merchants displaying goods from all over.  Stage Shows - Knotty Bits, the Dark Flower Gypsies, and the Bawdy Boys will all be performing on stage providing fun entertainment for the entire family.  Captain Tiger Lily and the crew of the "Crimson Reign" will be performing fun, entertaining, combat shows.  And of course plenty of buccaneer fun as the brethren will be on hand all week as Grand Haven joins in the fun.
Email:  info@brethrenofthegreatlakes.com 
Brethren of the Great Lakes, 1805 N. Philip Rd, Niles, MI, 49120

August 7th, 8th & 9th, 2009:  Pirates of Paynetown
Paynetown State Recreation Area at Monroe Lake, Bloomington, INDIANA. 
Stand your Ground and watch as Historical Pirates battle on water and on land with Period Watercraft, Real Cannons, and More!  Experience FIRSTHAND the Lives of Wayward Seamen in the 17th and 18th Centuries!  Watch period boats sailing around the lake, historical pirates in camp, cannons, 18th Century British, Scottish and French government troops, period merchants, and lots of fun! All the pirates will talk to you, so feel free to interact! 
Pirates, Military, Civilians and Natives welcome from 1650-1800! We welcome river pirates, High Seas pirates and even Barbary Coast pirates, but please NO polyester pirates! Participants must preregister by visiting www.piratesofpaynetown.org, piratesofpaynetown@gmail.com or by calling 812-606-1264. Space is limited!

August 7th & 8th, 2009:  Pyrate Invasion
Beaufort, NORTH CAROLINA
Beaufort, NC invites your entire crew to invade our Town on the weekend of August 7th and 8th, 2009.  Don't worry, there will be many more "Brethren of the Sea" in attendance. There will be sword fighting, cannon fire, pillaging, plundering, and of course the ever popular swilling of grog.  Make plans to join us for a fun-filled family weekend that you're sure to never forget.
    On June 14 of 1747 several Spanish privateers (privately owned warships with a government sponsored license to attack enemy shipping) from St. Augustine entered Beaufort harbor and made off with several small ships. At the time a militia of only 13 men were posted in the town to protect the area. The Spanish easily escaped.
    Only two months later on August 26 the Spanish privateers reappeared. Their intention this time was to take the town. Major Enoch Ward and fifty-eight militiamen responded but were driven from the town. The citizens fled leaving behind everything for the privateers to pillage.
    Three days later Colonel Thomas Lovick and Major Ward had collected more men and counterattacked, driving the Spanish out. It is said that without the help of close to 100 farmers and locals, the militia may not have prevailed.
    Local folklore suggests that several Spaniards died and were buried in the Old Burying Grounds, also known as Queen Anne's Cemetery.

August 7th thru 16th, 2009:  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 8th & 9th, 2009:  Pirate and Wenches Fantasy Weekend
Rock Hall, MARYLAND
Come by land or come by sea to the Town of Rock Hall, on the Isle of DelMarVa, for a Town Wide Theme Party you won't forget!
* Decorated Dinghy Flotilla & Race to the Beach with a Caribbean-Style Beach Party
* Buccaneer's Ball 
* Kid's Games, Crafts, Storytelling, Tattoos, and more 
* On-Going Live Music & Street Performers 
* Artisans and Crafters 
* Sea Shanty Sing-a-long & Pub Crawl 
* Plenty of Grub and Grog 
* Music, Mayhem and More Surprises...
Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend Presents the "Quest for Graybeard" Decorated Dinghy Flotilla and Beach Plunder Race Saturday August 8th.  Caribbean-sytle Plunder Party on the Beach to follow GRUB, GROG, GIVEAWAYS AND LIVE MUSIC.  Calling all spectators! You won't want to miss this event!  Prizes will be given to the: - Best Decorated Boat - 1,2,3rd Ashore - Scurviest Crew - Most Spirited Boat/Crew.  

August 14th, 2009:  In Garb Pub Crawl
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
Pub crawl being held the 2nd Friday of each month, from 7-11pm. Drunkin' fer a Cause! Benefits a different charity each month.  Camaraderie, drinking, storytelling, drinking, song, drinking, pirate dice games and more drinking at 4 different pubs in the historical district of Americas oldest city.  Cost: $10 or $5 if you be dressed in 16th to 19th century pirate garb. No real or replica weapons. Discounts on your drinks at each pub. Buy yar tickets at 6:00 pm at Pirate Portraits N Treasures, 100 St. George Street, Spanish Plaza, Suite I, St Augustine, FL 32084. See photos from previous In Garb Pub Crawls.

August 22nd & 23rd, 2009:  Shoreline Village's Pirate Festival
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA  
1pm—7 pm
[from the 2008 listing]  FREE family fun for all! Pirate Day at Shoreline Village  will include a host of events for everyone in the family.
* Pirate Costume Contest for Children and Adults * Pirate Antics * Sword Fights * Fire Manipulation * Face Painting * Pirate Band * Hair Wrapping * Balloon Artist
Pirate Charles band.  Capt. Jack Sparrow and Capt. Hook look-a-likes.  
     Take a cruise with some Pirates "Hopefully you return" 1:30, 3:00, 4:30 PM Adults: $12.00, Children under 12: $6.00 & under 5: Free
     Professional photos with your favorite pirate ~ $10.00 on the boardwalk.

August 22nd and 23rd, 2009:  Pyrate Invasion at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Mt. Hope, PENNSYLVANIA
11 a.m. to 8 p.m
Not only are pyrates invited this weekend, but so are bikers from far and wide to Pyrate Invasion Weekend. Ride yer bike, and save.  The first 750 bikers receive a free limited edition kickstand puck sponsored by Harley Davidson. Receive a $10 discount just for showing up on two wheels! Visit the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire website for more information. You can also contact their marketing department at marketingdept@parenfaire.com or (717) 665-7021 ext. 147
All makes and models welcome. No colors please.
Pyrate Invasion Weekend is located on the grounds of Mt. Hope Estate and Winery, 2775 Lebanon Rd. Manheim, PA 17545.  (717) 665-7021

August 23rd, 2009:  Walking the Plank World Championships, 
Queenborough Quay, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UNITED KINGDOM.
"Be ye brave enough to join the renowned ranks of The Plankers?" The fearsome Captain Cutlass and the scurvy crew of The Salty Sea Pig are once again searching for 'volunteers' to take part in the Isle of Sheppey's Walking The Plank World Championships.  This fund-raising has become a major attraction as a motley collection of 'plankers' (contestants) take turns to be pushed off a wooden plank by the scurvy crew known as the Sheppey Pirates. They are judged on Costume, Command of Piratical Speak, Height of Jump, Scream as they are plummeting towards the water, and the size of the after splash.  The challenge has been set for August 23rd for the World Walking the Plank champion the Mad Dane to have his title snatched from him. For more details contact purser@sheppeypirates.org

late August, 2009:  Shipwrecked Pirate Music Festival
Des Moines, IOWA  
Please send all inquiries to the email address below for the time being as we launch the new website in the months to come. We will also have an announcement email list for you to subscribe to soon!  shipwreckedfest2009@mchsi.com 

September 11th, 2009:  In Garb Pub Crawl
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
Pub crawl being held the 2nd Friday of each month, from 7-11pm. Drunkin' fer a Cause! Benefits a different charity each month.  Camaraderie, drinking, storytelling, drinking, song, drinking, pirate dice games and more drinking at 4 different pubs in the historical district of Americas oldest city.  Cost: $10 or $5 if you be dressed in 16th to 19th century pirate garb. No real or replica weapons. Discounts on your drinks at each pub. Buy yar tickets at 6:00 pm at Pirate Portraits N Treasures, 100 St. George Street, Spanish Plaza, Suite I, St Augustine, FL 32084. See photos from previous In Garb Pub Crawls.

September 12th, 2009:  Pirate's Day
Barnegat, NEW JERSEY.
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. 

September 12th & 13th, 2009: 4th Annual Pirate Murder Mystery Weekend "Who Killed the Cap'n?" 
Port Orchard, WASHINGTON
The 2009 Murder Mystery Planning Committee invites you to be a part of our committee! Join us for our next meeting Tues. June 16th and June 30th at 9am at Myreh's Restaurant or call the Chamber office at 360-876-3505 for more information.
[from the 2008 listing] Participants will look for clues at downtown businesses and interview characters in an interactive play to discover who killed Cap'n Dwight "Deadly D" Cline, a notorious pirate. According to "legend," Cap'n Cline has a hidden treasure trove waiting to be discovered.  The event features a Market Faire near Waterfront Marina Park. There will be crafts for kids, pirate stories and other family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.  Also Pirate Look-a-like Contest and a Pirate's Ball.  Phone: 360/876-3505, Toll Free: 1-800-982-8139, e-mail: office@portorchard.com

September 12th & 13th, 2009:  Toshiba Tall Ships Festival
Dana Point, CALIFORNIA
Tall ships parade (Brig Pilgrim, Spirit of Dana Point and many others) , sunset sails.  Ship tours, cannon battles, sea chanteys, art show, pirate camp (Port Royal Privateers), tour the Ocean Institute, food, music and much more.  No Quarter Given booth.   Usually held the weekend after Labor Day.  Call the Ocean Institute at (949) 496-2274

September 12th through 27th, 2009: (weekends):  The 4th Annual  St. Louis Pirate Festival
Wentzville, MISSOURI
First is was that rascal Condent, then the trio of terror Roberts, Calico, and Blackbeard. Now it seems since Blackbeard has settled down and married and Roberts has gone off in search of new booty that Calico is once again trying his hand at the wealth of Martinique.  With a new governor brings a new commander and Capt. Gruyere has brought his daughter , Josephine,with him. He has been put to the test as pirates once again have come to the island. This time however it's not just gold but his daughter that has caught the pirates fancy. Vile Farnum has been smitten with Josephine, and her LARGE dowry, and is trying to please her by making himself "respectable" for Josephine to present him.  Follow along as Vile and Josephine try to outwit both the military and the pirates to be together. Come and see how the new Governor gets added to the struggles as he too has an eye for Josephine! Who will win Josephine's fair hand and who will end up with the gold?  And if that wasn't enough... The St Clair House with the Academic Assembly for the Regulation and Rescue of Rapscallions and Rascals (AARRR) present a tale of love on the high seas...staring Mdme. St Clair's son-in-law Blackbeard as Juliet (just don't tell him!)  Held at Wentzville's Rotary Park.  St Louis Pirate Festival Office 425 Spencer Road St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 928-4141.  For more information about volunteer opportunities, call Tammy at 636-443-9975.

September 18th, 2009:  A Nite O' Jolly Rogerin' Pyrate Cruises™
Hamilton Harbour, Ontario - Canada
8:30pm - 12:00am
Join Capt. John Swallow and QM Seika Hellbound as they commandeer the Hamilton Harbour Queen for A Nite O' Jolly Rogerin'™...Pyratical mayhem abounds as a live Pyrate band joins the krewe for an evening of Pyratical tunes, rum, swag and more. Learn to speak Pyrate with Capt. John Swallow and take part in games of challenge with the ever charming QM Seika Hellbound as she steals yer doubloons with every wrong twist o' words - or makes ye Walk the Plank fer treasure or ridicule - fun up to yer Buccaneers!

September 18th thru 20th, 2009:  The 1st Annual Marcus Hook Pirate Festival
Marcus Hook, PENNSYLVANIA
Come join the Plankhouse Crew for some merriment and swashbuckly events which will prove to be educational, and will include workshops, deomnstrations, and prizes.  You may even meet the famous pirate Blackbeard himself.
Friday: Pirate Feast at the Gold Room.  All in attendance must be in period clothes. The finalists in the Margaret Pageant will face the final judging by the visiting pirate captains.
Saturday: In concert with the Delaware County's RiverFront Ramble, pirates will be roaming the docks and streets of the historic river town, being piratical, and presenting the history of the Golden Age of Piracy and Colonial life in Marcus Hook as it was.  Workshops and demos, also pillaging and plundering, Skirmish with militia
Sunday: Pub Tour

September 18, 19 & 20 2009:  Martin County Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival
Stuart, FLORIDA
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Martin County Fair Grounds, Stuart, Florida. Nautical Bargains Galore * Food * Music *  You'll find: used boats, marine engine parts, fishing supplies, nautical art, nautical decor, diving & nautical antiques, fishing boats, sailing items, boating trailers, jet skies. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Go to the website to get a vendor's packet.  (954) 205-7813 Fax (561) 395-5389 info@FLNauticalFleaMarket.com

September 18th through 20th, 2009:  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, treasure hunt, tall ships and music, or shop for arts and crafts. Lobster lovers enjoy a scenic outdoor park and shops at Ports O' Call.

September 19th, 2009:  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 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 19th, 2009:  Pirate re-enactment on the Santa Maria
Columbus, OHIO
Time:  all day
Location: The Santa Maria in Battelle park downtown Columbus Ohio.  25 Marconi Blvd.
A pirate event in down town Columbus Ohio with a focus on historical re-enactors, but a great event for any pirate to attend and participate.  More details to come as this event solidifies.  Organized By: Michael Bagley.  

September 19th & 20th, 2009:  Pirate Invasion Weekend at Northern California Renaissance Faire
Casa de Fruita, Gilroy, CALIFORNIA
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.

September 19th & 20th, 2009: Pyrate Daze
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA
On Talk Like a Pirate Day weekend, pirates of all eras, from historical buccaneers to Steampunk fantasy, will commandeer the Queen Mary ship in Long Beach, CA. PYRATE DAZE is a new event, and will be a weekend of fun, music, dancing, celebrities, authors, vendors, presentations, live sea battle with cannons, and more. A dinner and Masquerade Ball will be held on Saturday Night. Headliner band is "Abney Park" (Airship Pirates).  Pirate discounts for rooms, and Queen Mary ghost tours. No Quarter Given will be vending here.

September 19th & 20th, 2009:  2nd Annual Long Island Pirate Festival 
Bald Hill, Brookhaven NEW YORK
10 am - 6 pm
Currently seeking merchants, performers, and sponsors for our 2009 festival. Please contact us for more information!
[from the 2008 listing]  See the video commercial at: http://www.mylitv.com/view_video.php?viewkey=eaa7caa47487d1483e48 
Pirate sword fights, period music & sea shanteys, food, shows and lots of shore bound vendors ta pick up some plunder! Living history pirate encampments and black powder cannon demonstrations. And of course, roving bands of pirates! Come in costume, if you dare!  Pirate crew of the Valhalla, Cascabel And Braze, The Brigands, The ZeeWolves, Pirates for Sail, Pirates of the Dark Rose, Freemen of the Sea, Down East Pirates, Pirates of Alexandria Bay…and many more!!! Come join in the hostilities…er we mean festivities!!  Music by: Strike the Bell, Pirate Circus, Pirates for Sail, Fathom and Down East Pirates. Hosted by Ye Pyrate Brotherhood & the Long Island Maritime Museum. $7 per person , children under 5 FREE!!  Inquiries can be made to:  yepyratebrotherhood@yahoo.com or lucretia_lacey777@yahoo.com
MySpace page.

September 19, 2009: Delaware County's Riverfront Ramble 2009:
Various locations along the Delaware River, PENNSYLVANIA
 [from the 2008 listing]  Delaware County’s Riverfront Ramble is the largest river festival on Pennsylvania’s eastern seaboard, taking place along the shores of the Delaware River, across 14 miles of waterfront from Marcus Hook to Tinicum. Three Fireworks Shows, Free Shuttles from Marcus Hook to Tinicum, ‘Dining on the Delaware’ Food Fest, Canoe Race Starting at Heinz Wildlife Refuge, Games, Crafts and Car Shows, Free Concerts All Day, Children’s Theater & Dance Troops, Delco Idols, Environmental Education, Pirate Encampment, Tugboat Shows, Fire Engine & Pony Rides, Fishing Competition at Ridley Marina, Tours & Exhibits at Heinz Nat’l Wildlife Refuge, Historic Tugboat Jupiter. General info:  Steve Byrne 610-565-3679, email:  sbyrne@brandywinecvb.org

September 19th & 20th, 2009: Pirates Plunder in the Harbor IS CANCELLED at  Oceanside Harbor Days
Oceanside, CALIFORNIA.  
For general information call the Oceanside Chamber at:  760-722-1534.  

September 19th - 20th, & 26th - 27th, 2009: Gold Coast Pirate Faire
Lake Casitas, Ojai, CALIFORNIA  
Time:  10 am - 6 pm
Capt'n Scum, Blackbeard, Capt'n Morgan, Capt'n Kidd, and their motley crews, pirates, privateers, buccaneers, thieves, and others of that persuasion will be there to entertain and educate visitors about the glories of the age of Piracy.  Games, parade, treasure hunts, 3 stages of entertainment, shows, merchants, sell'n plunder, food 'n grog 'n plenty fer the young 'uns to see and do. Phone/FAX: (805) 496-6036, E-mail goldcoastfestivals@gmail.com

September 19th to 20th, 2009: 4th Annual Portland Pirate Festival  
Portland, OREGON
Time:  Sat. 10 AM to 10 PM, Sun. 10 AM to 6 PM
Location:  Cathedral Park, under the St John’s Bridge
Portland, OR
Climb aboard as the 4th Annual Portland PIRATE Festival sets sail for two exciting days of pirate fun and family adventure under the historic St. John’s Bridge in Cathedral Park. Portland’s newest family festival has attracted over 28,000 patrons since 2006. Join us for more “pirattitude” for International Talk Like A Pirate Day Saturday and “Cut-Rate Kinfolk” Sunday!Tickets Prices: Adult (13+) / Youth (3-12) (2 and under free)
Special Economic Stimulus Offer: $10.00 / $5.00 (thru July 20th)
In advance: $12.00 / $6.00 (after July 20th)
At the Gate: $15.00 / $8.00
Order advance tickets online at Tickets Oregon, www.ticketsoregon.com
Tickets also available at outlets in Portland and Newport. See website for more information and outlet locations.
Information: www.portlandpiratefestival.com and (503) 853-1497

September 19th & 20th, 2009:  Pirates Weekend at Ohio Renaissance Festival
Harveysburg, OHIO
Set sail for a swashbuckling weekend full of piratical shenanigans! Rollicking sea chanteys, the Pirate Stunt Show, and Pirate Play Time awaits ye land lovers! Enter the Talk Like a Pirate Contest to see if you can talk the talk or have to walk the plank! 513-897-7000,  info@renfestival.com 

mid September, 2009:  Pirate Weekend at the New York Renaissance Faire
Sterling Forest, Tuxedo, NEW YORK
[from the 2008 listing]  Dress up in your favorite Pirate Attire! Enter our Pirate Costume Contests! Practice your "ARRGGHH"-ing! Enter the "Arrghh!!" Contest and WIN FUN PRIZES!  Children will be huntin' fer treasure! 

mid September, 2009:  Treasure the Chest Pirate Fest
[from the 2008 listing]  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

mid September, 2009: 5th Annual Pirate Palooza
Decatur, GEORGIA
[from the 2008 listing]  Scheduled on the weekend nearest to Talk Like A Pirate Day, the PiratePalooza™ Pubcrawl is the ultimate inland meeting of pirates, buccaneers, rascals, rogues, scoundrels, ruffians and scalawags this side of the bounding main. It’s an invasion, a sack, a pub crawl and a great way to meet other enthusiasts of the piratical arts ending in a fantastic pub sing starring some of the most popular renfest bands of our time! Join Captain Drew and his crew as they wend their way through the ale houses of downtown Decatarrr on their way to the big Palooza at the end of the night  Be prepared for rollicking sea chanties, soaring ballads and bawdy pub songs delivered by the most skilled musicians in all the land. 

mid September, 2009:  Pirate's Challenge
Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA
[from the 2008 listing]  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 

late September, 2009:  Cannon School at the Castillo de San Marcos
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
[from the 2008 listing]  8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Headquarters Building
The NPS Cannon School was designed as a program to recruit and train interested individuals as National Park Service living history volunteers. We will teach participants how to safely and correctly load and fire a six pounder garrison cannon using the appropriate 18th century drill. Participants must be at least 16 years old.
Fees: Free
If you are interested in attending the NPS Cannon School please contact: Ranger Jeffrey Edel (904)829-6506 x233

September 26th & 27th, 2009:  Pirate Adventure Weekend at Maryland Rennaisance Faire
it's a Pirate invasion!  There be singin' and dressin' like pirates. arggghhhh.  (800) 296-7304 (toll-free)  info@rennfest.com 

October 2nd through 4th, 2009:  Wilmington Riverfest
Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA
LOCATION AND HOURS COMING SOON.The Riverfest is always the first full weekend of October. 4th annual Invasion of the Pirates. Treasure Hunt, and Pirate Costume Contest for children. 

October 3rd and 4th 2009:  Hudson River Pirate Festival
Beacon, NEW YORK
LOCATION: Riverfront Park Beacon,New York
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sailors,Scalawags,Smugglers and Landlubbers come celebrate the discovery of the Hudson River 400 years ago and the PIRATES that traversed it's waterway attacking and plundering unsuspecting victims. The Festival will feature a spectacular array of family-fun activities,that include Arts & Crafts,Live Music,Living-History,Demonstrations,Kids area and a plate full of savory foods and mugs of drinks. Join us for a weekend of fun and adventure at the Quadricentennial celebration of the Hudson River.
COST: Adults $12.00 Kids $6.00 Kids under 5 free and group rates
CONTACT WEBSITE: www.hudsonriverpiratefestival.com

October 3rd, 2009: 20th Annual Buccaneer Days at Two Harbors
Catalina Island, CALIFORNIA
Come celebrate 20 years of Pirate fun. Don your best pirate loot & attire and sail on over for a fun filled day of treasure hunts, costume contests, great food and live music.  For more info contact Leslie Luchau at (310) 510-4249 or eventsthe@scico.com
Here's an article on the event.

October 3rd through every weekend in October and Columbus Day, 2009:  Holiday Hollow Halloween & Pirate Festival
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! Shows move to new indoor theater on rainy days.  Check website for $1 off coupon.    Call (585) 726-8160 or go to the website for details, group information, discount coupons.

October 8th through 10th, 2009: 5th Annual  Tybee Island Pirate Fest
Tybee Island, GEORGIA
South Beach
AHOY MATES! Swashbucklers of all ages will be converging on Tybee Island to participate in the 5th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest! Featuring a Buccaneer Ball, Pirate Victory Parade, Free Live Entertainment, Costume Contest, Children’s Activities and the Thieves Market filled with treasures, grog and grub!
For more details, please visit our website (above).
THURSDAY - 10/8/09:   6pm - 10pm- Buccaneer’s Ball at the Crab Shack Ticket.  $20 in advance | $25 at  event.  Coronation of the 2009 King and Queen of the Tybee Island Pirate Fest aat 7:30 pm.  Bountiful feast of Crab Doubloons, Peg Leg Chicken, Swords of Shrimp, Veggies, Bar-B-Q Boar Bites and more!  LIVE MUSIC.
FRIDAY - 10/09/09:   6pm-11pm - Tybee Island Pirate Fest Events Begin
SATURDAY - 10/10/09:   10am-11pm - Tybee Island Pirate Fest Events Begin
Tybee Island, GA (20 minutes east of Savannah, GA - Oceanfront!) Phone:  912-786-5393.

October 9th, 2009:  In Garb Pub Crawl
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
Pub crawl being held the 2nd Friday of each month, from 7-11pm. Drunkin' fer a Cause! Benefits a different charity each month.  Camaraderie, drinking, storytelling, drinking, song, drinking, pirate dice games and more drinking at 4 different pubs in the historical district of Americas oldest city.  Cost: $10 or $5 if you be dressed in 16th to 19th century pirate garb. No real or replica weapons. Discounts on your drinks at each pub. Buy yar tickets at 6:00 pm at Pirate Portraits N Treasures, 100 St. George Street, Spanish Plaza, Suite I, St Augustine, FL 32084. See photos from previous In Garb Pub Crawls.

October 9th through 11th, 2009:  16th annual Age Of Chivalry Renaissance & Celtic Festival
Las Vegas, NV.
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 10th through 11th, 2009:  Midlands Pirate Festival 
Papillion, NEBRASKA 
Times: 11 am - 6 pm
Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th St near Papillion, ideally located between Highway 370 and Cornhusker Rd. (in other words, it's at S. 48th & Cornhusker).
Pirate-themed family entertainment, costume contests, treasure hunt, treasure walk, talk to the parrot, and more. Phone/Fax: (641) 357-5177
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and under 5 free.
2008 Television Commercial

October 17th & 18th, 2009:  Pirate Days of the Colony
The Colony, TEXAS.
[from the 2008 listing]  Pirate Days of The Colony is a week-long series of pirate themed activities (the first of it’s kind in the North Texas area) capped off by a two day festival to be held on October 18th & 19th, 2008. The Pirate Days festival will take place on the shores of Lake Lewisville at Stewart’s Creek Park in The Colony, Texas. This event will bring a world of family-friendly pirate entertainment to the area! The event will feature themed music concerts, comedy routines, re-enactments in period costume, a top-notch children’s play and activity area, a Hobie Cat Regatta, pirate costume contests for the two, peg, and four legged, Arts & Crafts marketplace and exhibits, cannon fire, and so much more ... It promises to be both entertaining as well as educational! So please join us and ’Get Your Pirate On!’

October 23rd through 25th, 2009:  Key Largo Pirates Fest
Key Largo, FLORIDA
Pirate Parade and Bash Costume Contests Rum Tasting Booty Hunt Pirate Show Underwater Poker Thieves Market
More info:  piratefest@fkrm.com , or call Sue Finney 305-394-3736.

October 23 through November 1st, 2009:  Fantasy Fest
Key West, FLORIDA.  
Captain Morgan Parade (Oct. 31st, 2009, applications due Aug. 7 by 5 pm), carnival, street fair.  Wild "adult oriented" Key West party..

mid October, 2009:  LORE Weekend of Pirate & Renaissance Workshops  
Corona, CALIFORNIA
[from the 2008 listing]  L.O.R.E. (Loyal Order of Reenactment Enthusiasts) provides a track of pirate workshops along side the renaissance classes for it's workshop weekend. Class schedule is not announced yet. In the past No Quarter Given has helped to arrange for classes in the following subjects: Pirate History & Culture, Pirate Persona Development, Pirate Costuming, Beginning Blackpowder, Advanced Blackpowder, Dockside Tavern Songs, Swordplay, Intro to Cannons, Historic Rogues Meet at the Tavern, Games Pirates Played, Setting up the Pirate Camp, Beginning Drumming: Eastern Styles & Celtic Bodhran (bring your own drum if possible), Pirate Dance -- Jigs and Hornpipes, Navigation in the Age of Discovery & Colonization, Pirate Stereotypes: True or False, Rum 101 (History and Rum Tasting), Pyrate Basics, History of Firearms: Matchlocks to Flintlocks, All You Wanted to Know about Ropes and Knots But Were Afraid to Ask, etc.
    Classes are open to all and you can mix and match classes from different tracks.   Map and directions.  On site camping on Fri. and Sat. nights available.  Info:  The Crossroads Group, P.O.B. 1959 , Corona, CA, 92878-1959, (951) 735-0101
Interested in instructing?  Have an idea for a class you'd like to see offered, or a teacher to recommend? Contact: jamaica@noquartergiven.net 

October 24, 2009:  DEAD BUCCANEERS' MASQUERADE BALL
Valdosta, GA
Time:  8 pm to 1 am, mask unveiling at 10 pm
    AT THE RAMADA LIMITED BALLROOM, with LOCAL RADIO STATION DJ.  
The event will be catered. They run a Southern style catering operation with none other than SOUTHERN BUCCANEER STYLE BBQ!
    Since this event will be around Halloween, the nationally known theme park, Wild Adventures, will be hosting their annual Halloween themed weekends about 15 minutes down the road! So, you can have a whole weekend full of ghostly fun! Go to www.wildadventures.net  for more information.
      Tickets for this event will be $20 per person. This will include your meal, admission to the ball, radio station DJ, and lots of booty (party favors).
    Professional pictures taken at your request between 7:30 - 9 pm.  No Extra charge.  CD made of proofs and mailed to anyone that requests it.
       The Crew of the Cutthroat Titan will also be presenting a gift to each crew attending (a one-of-a-kind cartoon drawing of your crew by our very own Capt Youngblood, who is also a local artist/published illustrator and History major at Valdosta State University). We hope to feature more surprises, but for now, this is the tentative lineup of events. There will also be a cash bar on the premises, and as it stands now, feel free to bring your own concoction of spirits! There will be iced tea and water provided with the catering.
    COSTUME CONTEST! KING AND QUEEN OF THE NIGHT!!!! BEST COSTUME AWARD TO A GHOSTLY WENCH & FRIGHTFULLY DASHING BUCCANEER WORTH OVER $100 EACH!
    (using "buccaneer" for the sake of onlookers in the community that are extremists and don't know a whole heck of a lot about 17th and 18th century historical reenactors.)
    Of course, we will be getting group pricing on rooms, but there are several many NEW and NEWLY RENOVATED hotels right close by.
    We hope to hear from each of you, and we will be answering any and all questions as they come in. You can be sure that your reservation for this gathering is secure. Our crew consists of a city mayor, advertising/marketing director, artist/historian, business owners, and many other well-known and respected individuals in and around the communities in this area.
    Get your tickets and official invites now! Email for instructions!  Hope to hear from you soon!  Capt'n Youngblood and the Crew of the Cutthroat Titan: cutthroattitan@windstream.net  or send a message through their MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/cutthroat_titan
****DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS JUNE 1, REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1!!! ONCE WE GET AN EMAIL FROM YOU, WE WILL SEND YOU YOUR OFFICIAL INVITATION.  

October 24th, 2009:  Maine Maritime Museum's 14th Annual Pirates Party
Bath, MAINE
5 - 8 pm
It’s the 14th annual Pirates’ Party! Dress like a pirate or don your favorite Halloween costume. There’s always plenty of fun and adventure with our crafts and games including the haunted pirate ship, treasure hunt, listening to pirate tales around the bonfire, singing sea shanties with Roll & Go. This party is a Maine tradition not to be missed! We're always on the lookout for Gentlemen on the account to join with us, so any pirates what might have a mind to volunteer for some looting, pillaging and assorted mayhem is quite welcome, and can call Captain Black Jim Spudcake (a.k.a. Jim Nelson) at (207) 443-1316 ext. 325 or e-mail at nelson@maritimeme. Or them what wants to just have a good time can find out more at  http://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org/calendar/event.php?event_id=961 

late October, 2009:  Pirates of the Lake Gathering
Lower Lake, CA
Time:  11 AM - 5 PM
[from the 2008 listing]  Puppet shows, costume contest, storytelling, photos, magicians, temporary and permanent tattoos, craft vendors.  Discounts for senior citizens, students, groups & patrons in pirate or period costumes.  Actors, entertainers, musicians, vendors ad volunteers are still being recruited.  At the Tuscan Village, 16175-B Main St., PO Box 1723, Lower Lake, CA.   For advance tickets and group sales:  707-995-5079.  Email:  anndrewart@att.net

October, 2009:  Pirates of Emerson, a Halloween Adventure
Fremont, CALIFORNIA
[from the 2008 listing] We are completely unlike the traditional haunted house; we have taken this to a much, much higher level. At our Dark Adventure, we have created an environment where you are actually in the scenes. We have made extensive use of special effects, robotics, animation and interaction. While we do have the obligatory scream in your face areas - they are relatively small.  45021 WarmSprings Blvd, Fremont, CA.  Tickets can be purchased online at the website.

late October/early November , 2009:  St. Thomas Pirate Festival
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
[from the 2008 listing]  A first time event  Pirate Ship Landing, Pirate Reenactment Groups, Arts and Crafts Booths, local music artists, professional sand sculpture, Buccaneer's BBQ Cook-off, treasure hunt, Mocko-Jumbie Stiltwalkers, Caribbean Steel Pan Music, Mini-Parade, Costume Contest, Local Food-Faire, Miss Pirate Festival Beauty Pageant, African Heritage Dancers, Shuttle taxis from Major Hotels, Live Radio Broadcasts.  The annual Pirate's Ball will be held Saturday Nov. 1, 2008 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm at historical Bluebeard's Castle.  For more info, contact:  planning@stthomaspiratefestival.com 

October 25-31, and again November 22-28, 2009:  Peppered Pickled Pirate Party
Nevis, Eastern Caribbean
Week Long with numerous events. More to be added Details: See following links: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g147377-c97729/Nevis:Caribbean:.Peppered.Pickled.Pirates.Party.Time, http://www.walknevis.com/gallery2.html. Costumes encouraged. Costs: No cover or registration fees, only pay for individual events that you attend.file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/Desktop/Pirate%20Activity%20Schhedule.doc, file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/Desktop/First%20Press%20release%20for%20Pirate%20week.doc Contact Person for more information : Jim Johnson, P.O. Box 310, Charlestown, Nevis, Eastern Caribbean or email at pppptnevis@live.com, telephone number 869-469-9080. All participants or Vendors welcome.

early November, 2009: Pirate Adventure Weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival
Houston, TEXAS
[from the 2008 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 finiest 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,  Treasure Hunt, Best Dressed Pirate Contest, or  Fish N Chips Eating Contest.

early November, 2009:  Pirates Invade the Lockhouse
Havre de Grace, MARYLAND
[from the 2008 listing]  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) 

mid November, 2009:  Saint Augustine Pirate Gathering
Saint Augustine, FLORIDA.
[from the 2008 listing]  Avast me hearties and welcome to the Saint Augustine 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. 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, battles at the Castillo de San Marcos, and so much more! General Info:  xo@maidenspub.com 
Buccaneer Bash 2008:  6 p.m. - 11 p.m.  at the Fountain of Youth grounds along the scenic Matanzas Bay.  - Info on purchasing tickets here.  Tickets include food, entertainment and punch. Adult beverages will be available at a cash bar.  Featuring the "Rusty Cutlass" band. So, dress in your pirate best and join in the jollification.
Re-enactors: 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 13th, 2009:  Raid on Aldea for St. Jude Children Research Hospital
Phoenix, ARIZONA
Time:  8 pm to 1 am
Location: Aldea At Tlaquepaque, 4150 W. Peoria Ave., Phoeniz, AZ, 85029 (this site is a replica of a colonial Spanish village).
Drumming and Dancing, Food and Merchants, Live Music.  Ages 18 and Over.  $25 per ticket!  Get yer ticket before they sell out.

November 13th, 2009:  In Garb Pub Crawl
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
Pub crawl being held the 2nd Friday of each month, from 7-11pm. Drunkin' fer a Cause! Benefits a different charity each month.  Camaraderie, drinking, storytelling, drinking, song, drinking, pirate dice games and more drinking at 4 different pubs in the historical district of Americas oldest city.  Cost: $10 or $5 if you be dressed in 16th to 19th century pirate garb. No real or replica weapons. Discounts on your drinks at each pub. Buy yar tickets at 6:00 pm at Pirate Portraits N Treasures, 100 St. George Street, Spanish Plaza, Suite I, St Augustine, FL 32084. See photos from previous In Garb Pub Crawls.

November 14th & 15th, 2009:  Pirate's Christmas! at the Carolina Renaissance Festival
Huntersville, NORTH CAROLINA
It's foolish pleasures and pirate's treasures! Special Pirate Entertainment scheduled all weekend long! Start your Holiday shopping and save at the Fairhaven Village Marketplace! Many artisans and crafters offer bountiful discounts. Spend over $150 and receive two free $19 Renaissance Festival Tickets for our final weekend!

mid November, 2009: 6th Annual American Heritage Festival
Queen Creek, ARIZONA
[from the 2008 listing]  We heartily encourage British Regulars, American Continentals, French and Spanish Regulars, riflemen, patriot and Tory militia - and patriot and loyalist civilians to turn out for a great 18th century experience both in camp and on the battlefield.  This is by far the largest 18th century gathering in our region and we have a great time together. The spectators are engaging and interested, the battles a great deal of fun and the 1700s camaraderie after hours is not be missed.  We welcome all representing the American Revolution but also those who portray 18th century Highlanders (of whom so many came to America), 17th & 18th century colonists, and even historic representations of seafarers such as sailors, privateers, pirates and buccaneers.  School day is Nov. 14.
Info:  wemakehistory@aol.com 

November 12th thru 22nd, 2009: Cayman Islands Annual Pirates Week Festival  
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
[from the 2008 listing] Music, street dances, costumes, games, food and drink, "pirate invasion", Kids Day, glittering parade, sports events, Heritage Days (Nov 10 - West Bay, Nov. 11 in North Side, Nov. 12 in Bodden Town, Nov. 13 in George Town, Nov. 14 in East End.), fireworks! It's 11 fun-filled, festive days in the sun with something for everyone, and a lot of it FREE!  Fireworks, local song contest, Caribbean rhythms,  street dances until the wee hours of the morning. A mock "pirate invasion" from the sea! Two old-time sailing vessels, loaded with "pirates" make a Saturday surprise landing at the bowl-shaped George Town harbour.
Information:  
Pirates Week Administration
10 Shedden Road
P.O. Box 51
Grand Cayman KY1-1101
Cayman Islands Tel: (345) 949-5859
E-mail: pirates@candw.ky 

mid November: 7th Annual  Florida Pirate Festival
St. Petersburg,  FLORIDA.
[from the 2008 listing]  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, 2009: Pirate Adventure Weekend at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival
Hammond, LOUISIANA
[from the 2008 listing]  Join us for our second annual "Dress like a Pirate" weekend! Pirate Shantyman and the Bonnie Lass will hold a pirate costume contest each afternoon to decide who is the best dressed pirate! Free pirate eyepatches will be handed out at the souvenir booth while supplies last!

November 28th through December 6th, 2009: PIRATES IN PARADISE
Key West, FLORIDA
[from the 2008 listing]  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:  * Daily Tall Ship Pirate Sails & Sea Battles - Pirate Pub Strolls - Fight Circles - Sea Stories * End of America's Hurricane Season Party at the Mohawk's Truman Annex Pier * Walk the Plank National Championships & El Meson de Pepe's Literature & the Sea Pirate's Dinner* Conch Republic Pirates Shipwreck Ball .  Period encampments at the fort,  pillage & plunder parties, authors (such as Sandra Riley and James Nelson), artists (such as Don Maitz) & historians, weapon demonstrations.  See Jamaica Rose's photos from past events.  For information:  (305)296-9694 or email info@piratesinparadise.com  

Fall 2009 through May, 2010: Voyages of Rediscovery Tallships Tours 
Variou Ports in California:.   The  Lady Washington (replica of a 1788 vessel, and starring in the 2003 movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) & Hawaiian Chieftain (and sometimes other ships) sail to California ports, Family-oriented Adventure Sails, (featuring opportunities for guests to help sail the ships), Battle Sails (which feature close-quarters maneuvers and blazing cannons reminiscent of an 18th-century naval skirmish) with various other vessels, & giving dockside tours.  Reservations are strongly recommended for public sailings.
Cannon Battle Reenactment Sails: Sat. & Sun., 2pm-5pm $50 adult/$30 child
Adventure Sail Training:  Sunday 10am-1pm.  $45 adult/$25 child
Transits:  $125.00 per person per day.
Dockside Tours: A $3 donation per person is appreciated.  Tuesday through Fridays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Reservations not required.
Reservations (strongly recommended for sailings) and further information can be acquired by phoning GHHSA at (800) 200-5239 ext. 109, or visit website:  http://www.historicalseaport.org 

early December, 2009:  Pacific Coast Pirate Faire
Vista, CA
[from the 2008 listing]  Come pillage and plunder for yer Holiday shopping.  Live music, entertainment (including the Pirates Charles), battles, pirate crews, food, museum tour.  Held at the Vista Antique Gas and Steam Museum.  Look for the No Quarter Given booth. Robin St Graves will be hosting the 2009 Pyrate Olympics Games Trials on Saturday evening (a dry run for NOLA Pyrate Week).  So don't miss this history makin' pre-view of the 2009 Pyrate Olympic Games! (760) 941-1791 or (805) 496-6036

December 4-6, 2009:  Reenactor Fest 6 - Philadelphia  
Cherry Hill, NEW JERSEY
Reenactor Fest is thrilled to be adding another convention date to our calendar in Cherry Hill, New Jersey at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center – right over the Delaware River from Philadelphia, PA! Guests are encouraged to attend in period dress! The three day celebration features over 100 tables of quality vendor tables, LIVE demonstrations of historical military & cultural activities every day, interesting seminars and lectures on a myriad of topics, a Reenactor's Ball, plus music, food and there is ALWAYS a party going on after the sun goes down! Reenactor Fest is open to the public, and has stuff for all ages to see and do.  Door Ticket Prices are 1 Day - $20, 2 Days - $25, 3 Days - $30.   Kids 12 and under get in free!

December 11th, 2009:  In Garb Pub Crawl
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
Pub crawl being held the 2nd Friday of each month, from 7-11pm. Drunkin' fer a Cause! Benefits a different charity each month.  Camaraderie, drinking, storytelling, drinking, song, drinking, pirate dice games and more drinking at 4 different pubs in the historical district of Americas oldest city.  Cost: $10 or $5 if you be dressed in 16th to 19th century pirate garb. No real or replica weapons. Discounts on your drinks at each pub. Buy yar tickets at 6:00 pm at Pirate Portraits N Treasures, 100 St. George Street, Spanish Plaza, Suite I, St Augustine, FL 32084. See photos from previous In Garb Pub Crawls.

YEAR 2010

January 8th & 9th, 2010:  195th 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. 
[detailed schedule from the 2009 listing] 
January 8, 10:00 a.m. - simple wreath-laying ceremony at Chalmette Battlefield to commemorate the exact time and place of the Battle 194 years earlier. All are invited to attend, period dress or modern.
Friday, January 9 (School Day) - parade, living history encampments, cannon and musket firings, military drills, and campfire cooking (9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.).  At 4:30, St. Bernard Parish sponsors a reenactment of one of the skirmishes leading up to the battle (the Night Battle of December 23, 1814) at historic Pakenham Oaks, just downriver about 1.5 miles from the battlefield.
Saturday, January 10 - parade, living history encampments, cannon and musket firings, military drills, and campfire cooking (9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.).  At 6 p.m., re-live the "night before the battle" with a lantern light tour of the battlefield (tickets required, $5 for 6 and older, 5 and under is free).
All events free except for the Lantern Tour. Visit above web page for complete schedules, parking information, Lantern Tour ticket information, and details for school groups and living history participants.  Participants can find more information here: 
Living History Participant Information Handbook
Contact: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Chalmette Battlefield,   504-589-2636 ext. 1 or  email:  JELA_Interpretation@nps.gov

late January TBA, 2010:  Scarlet's Mid-Winter Renaissance Festival
Oklahoma City, OKLAHOMA
[details from the 2009 listing] 
Times: 10-6:00 on Saturday with a Masked Ball from 9:00- Midnight; 10-6:00 on Sunday. 
Location: At the Historic Farmer's Market and Event's Center! 311 S. Klein Ave Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73108 
Step back in time at the Historic Farmer's Market Event Center with two and a half floors of Food and Entertainment from the days of Yore. Step through the doors into a village-like downstairs setting, move upstairs where you are greeted by cherub figures above each door or take the elevator.  Drink and Dine at the historical bar 1930's Deco Bar, dance in the ballroom with it's 15' windows as they let in the moonlight at the Masked Ball and be merry among our growing list of vendors and participants. See our pirate's cove, the belly dancers and more at Scarlet's Mid-Winter Renaissance Festival!  We are happy to announce that we will have a special Pirate/Lolita Tea Party during the Festival. It's a Captain's Tea! Teas, Treats, Snacks and fun will be enjoyed with Captain Ruthless for an additional $3.00 charge. This will take place at 4:00 in the cottage. So bring your crew!  We are introducing a new "Pirate Viewing Room." Tired of walking around? Got a little while before the next show you want to catch? Need a place to rest and get off your feet for a bit? Why not watch a Pirate movie while you do?  We will even have Sword Fighting Demo Classes and a few informative Renfair/Pirate lectures on costuming and character development.
Free Shuttle bus and directed parking for merchants, performers and guests.  Ticket information:  Children ages 5-12, Senior, Military and Special Guests $7.00.  One day admission for adults $11.00.  Children under 5 are free.  Masked Ball Tickets: $18.00 per ticket.  Ball includes: Food, Drink, Entertainment and Special Storyline Developments! Weekend Pass, including Masked Ball Tickets: $34.00 per ticket ($40.00 Value).  Merchants and Performers show your badge for discounted Ball Admission of $10.00  

late January, 2010:  Gasparilla Children's Parade & Piratechnic Extravaganza
[details from the 2009 listing] Tampa Bay, FLORIDA.   Children's parade (4:30pm) along Bayshore Blvd., followed by fireworks over Hillsborough Bay (7pm).   Non-alcoholic and family friendly event. 

late January, 2010:  7th Annual Pirates At The Pier
Cocoa Beach, FLORIDA
[details from the 2009 listing] Pirate Party -- 7 pm to midnight.  Costume contest, door prizes and games.  $15 at the door.  Caribbean Buffet 7-8:30 PM.  401 Meade Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, http://www.CocoaBeachPier.com  
For more info E-mail: info@piratesatthepier.com    or call 321-543-1346. This event is open to ALL adults (21+) regardless of marital status.

late January, 2010:  Morgan's Raid  
Half Moon Bay, CALIFORNIA
5 P.M.
[details from the 2009 listing]  It's that time of year again, time for Tales of the Seven Seas annual Morgan's Raid pirate party at Cameron's Inn in Half Moon Bay! Enjoy an evening of piratical feasting and festivities with your brethren pirates! Jacque Beaufort, aka Lady Jaxx, once again is our Event Captain for Morgan's Raid 2009. Music will be provided by the ever-popular Bloody Scupper Plunder Club! LOCATION: Cameron's Inn 1410 S. Cabrillo Highway Half Moon Bay CA.  Click here for DIRECTIONS TO Cameron's Inn. WHAT'S GOING ON: We're celebrating the anniversary of Captain Morgan's infamous raid on Panama! Enjoy dinner, drinks, music and festivities with the pirates! We'll be holding the "Black Pirate Gift Snatching Fiassco"! Draw a number and either choose a gift from the locker, or better yet, STEAL ONE from a fellow pirate! Each costumed pirate will get a free raffle ticket for the door prize drawing. First time pirates and pirate kids are welcome as always! The more the merrier! Pirate parents should just be aware that alcoholic beverages are served and that the humor may at time be... well, piratical! Mums ye be warned! WHAT TO BRING: Cash or credit card to pay for food, drinks and to tip your server and bartender. Cash to tip the band. A wrapped gift that is either a pirate treasure or a gag gift, valued at $15 or less. WHAT TO WEAR: Pirate attire of course!! WHERE TO STAY THE NIGHT: Cameron's Inn has just a couple of rooms, if none are available, ask for a recommendation of a nearby hotel. There are several within about a mile. HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT: Email Jaxx at beaujaxx@hotmail.com and let her know how many pirates are coming with you. See ye there mates!

early February, 2010:  Pirates Invade the City of Lighthouse Point during "Keeper Days"
Pompano Beach, FLORIDA
[details from the 2009 listing]  During the 9th Annual “Keeper Days” come out and celebrate “Our Hidden Treasure”.  Starting off the day’s events will be the Keeper’s Parade, and this year it will be full of pirates. The parade begins at 10:00 am from the First Presbyterian Church at 2331 NE 26 Avenue and heads north down Lighthouse Drive to Frank McDonough Park, located at 3500 NE 27 Avenue.  Visit Pirates of the Treasure Coast  and purchase your pirate hats, swords and eye patches and join in the piratical fun at Frank McDonough Park with the Bone Island Buccaneers, 11:00am - 3:00pm.  Pirate Entertainment by the Bone Island Buccaneers, Car Show, Games, Rides, a Children’s Pet Show, Live Black Powder Weapons, and Sword Fighting.  After a 3 hour intermission the fun relocates to Dan Witt Park, located at 4521 NE 22 Avenue, 6:00pm - 9:00p.  Concert with the Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, The Landsharks.  Pirate Entertainment by the Bone Island Buccaneers, Pirates of the Treasure Coast’s Mobile Pirate Store, Food, Fireworks, and Fun for the entire family.  ADMISSION IS FREE.  For more info and schedule of events.
If you would like to be a volunteer at this event, go to Pirates of the Treasure Coast - then click on Pirate Festivals on left side and register. NOTE:  Restroom facilities at these locations are extremely limited! You may want to keep an eye open for a local shop or restaurant on your way to the parks!

early February, 2010: Gasparilla Invasion, Parade of Pirates
Tampa Bay, FLORIDA
[details from the 2009 listing]  Mardi Gras type festival commemorating Jose Gaspar. Street festival, fireworks, pirate invasion ( 11:30 am to 1pm)  and Parade of Pirates (starts 2 pm - 5:30 pm, begins at Bay to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard. It continues north along Bayshore Boulevard to the Platt Street bridge, turns east on Channelside Drive, then north on Florida Avenue. Turning east on Jackson, it ends at Jackson and Marion Streets.) El Jose Gasparilla, a 160 ft. Corsair, will be escorted by a thousand pleasure craft on it's voyage into Hillsborough Bay. With blazing cannon and pistols, the black ship with its 800 pirates will arrive at the Tampa Convention Ctr.. The hoard of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla will demand the city of Tampa's surrender and then a parade will then wind it's way into the city before hundred's of thousands of screaming spectators anxious for beads, coins & cups. The pirates will join numerous other private krewes and organizations in the Mardi Gras-type event.  The Gasparilla Piratefest (10 am - 11 pm) will then ensue  with live entertainment, food and refreshments. Arrive early Saturday morning for parking, reserved seats, etc. For seating tickets, 813-251-4500.  For further info., check out the Gasparilla web page at www.gasparillapiratefest.com  or email the krewe headquarters at office@ymkg.com . (813) 353-8070

mid February (Presidents Day Weekend), 2010:  Estrella War
Canyon Moon Ranch, Florence, ARIZONA (just down the road from the Arizona RenFest - see above)
[details from the 2009 listing]  This is an SCA war, but many a pirate crew will come and take advantage of the disruptions caused by war.

early February, 2010:  Sant' Yago Knight Parade
Ybor City, FLORIDA
[details from the 2009 listing]  Starts 6 pm.  Sponsored by Ye Krewe of Sant'Yago, this illuminated night parade falls on Valentine's Day this year.  It 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, starting about dusk.  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 and parade route go to the above website, or contact the Gasparilla Krewe office, Mon.-Fri. at 813/251-4500.

mid February, 2010:  Pilgrimage to Execution Dock
London, UNITED KINGDOM
[details from the 2009 listing]  The Pilgrimage to Execution Dock is an annual social gathering for pirate re-enactors in and around London.
We gather in costume and visit some site of Pirate, or Maritime interest, before making our way to The Prospect Of Whitby Pub at Wapping, the site of Execution Dock, where, amongst others, Captain Kidd was hanged.  There we drink a toast to those who have danced the Hempen Jig.  This year we have arranged to put on a fund raising display for the Cutty Sark.  
The Cutty Sark, built in 1869 is the last surviving 19th Century Tea Clipper.  In May 2007, whilst undergoing a major renovation, The Cutty Sark caught fire.  Fortunately, most of the timbers had been removed for preservation, but the damage to her superstructure was extensive.  She is due to reopen to the public in 2010.  Cutty Sark website. This is an opportunity to meet up with other pirate enthusiasts, to have a fun day out, and to help raise funds for a fine old ship.
If you would like more information, visit the UK Pirate Brotherhood Forum or contact Capt. "Tall Paul" Adams by email admin@ukpiratebrotherhood.co.uk

late February, 2010:  The Pillage of the Village Weekend at the 18th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival
Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Bay, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]   The festival runs weekends from early Feb. thru mid March, but the third weekend is when the pyrates plan to invade with special themed entertainment.

Late February, 2010:  Pirate's Ball
Weston, MISSOURI
7:00 PM to Midnight
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]   Please Join Us At O'Malley's Pub in Weston, MO (Just North Of KC International Airport) for this Pirate Themed Costume Ball For Charity. The Evening Will Include Music, Revelry, Dancing & Drinking, Costume Contest, Games, Auction & Raffle Items. Special Guest Performances By: Musical Blades, Chuvani Bellydance, Pavlov's Hips and more! $25 Ticket Price Includes Entry, Entertainment, Light Refreshments, and One Beverage. Cash Bar And Additional Menu Items Available. Tickets Recommended In Advance As Space Is Limited And The Event Is Expected To Sell Out. This Is An Ages 21 & Over Event. More Information And Tickets Available At: http://www.pyrate.org/ball.html

Late February, 2010: Chicago Maritime Festival
Chicago, ILLINOIS
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 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 musical performances.

Late February, 2010:  9th Annual  Privateer Feast To Save the Treasured Chest
College Park, MARYLAND
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. at the Conference Center at Cherry Hill Park in College Park, Maryland.  Bid on VIP Tickets starting on January 10, 2009 at 4:30p.m. (EST) VIP Bids will be accepted until Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 4:30p.m. (EST) General Admission tickets go on sale on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. (EST).  (Beware -- tickets often sell out quickly.)  
* Master of Ceremonies Dinty the Moore and a stage full of entertainment including Ship's Company Chanteymen, The Salty Dogs, and of course those scurvy sea-dogs, The Pyrates Royale 
* Scores of wonderful new items in our infamous raffle for charity 
* Completely new menu! Look for the full menu and ingredient listings coming soon. 
* Due to changes (made in 2006) in local liquor laws, the Feast is now BYOB; if you want to drink alcohol, you'll need to bring it yourself. If you do, please drink responsibly. 
* Breast Cancer Awareness table in the raffle room to see the ways your generosity makes a difference
Tickets: PFTickets@TeamWench.org 

Early March, 2010:  LORE Weekend of Pirate & Renaissance Workshops  
Corona, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]   L.O.R.E. (Loyal Order of Reenactment Enthusiasts) provides a track of pirate workshops along side it's renaissance classes for it's workshop weekend.  Classes are open to all.  
Pirate classes for this LORE session are:
    ***Piracy 101:  The basics of piracy
    ***How to Get Down and Dirty as a Pirate:  Make-up and special effects.
    ***Swivel Gun Operations:  Safe operation of small cannon. Use of implements, manufacturing blank ammunition, loading, firing, misfires and cleaning. A hands on class.  Each participant will be given the opportunity to fire 2 (two) blank rounds. A donation of $4 is requested to cover materials, and gun powder. Ages 18+
    ***Performance swordwork: The difference between real swordplay and performance swordplay for the public.
    ***History of Navigation:  Find out how navigators of old found their way around the world without radios, satellites or GPS.  Astrolabe, quadrant, cross-staff, backstaff, and sextant. Real examples of period instruments demonstrated.
    ***Knotwork:  Gotta know the ropes and how to put them to work.
    ***Taverns in the 17th & 18th Centuries:  Where was the first place a pirate headed when he came into port .... ?  The nearest tavern!  Learn what taverns were like, what/who you would have found in one, and what activities went on at one.
    In the past No Quarter Given has helped to arrange for classes in the following subjects: Pirate History & Culture *** Pirate Persona Development *** Pirate Costuming (male & female) *** Beginning Blackpowder *** Advanced Blackpowder *** Dockside Tavern Songs *** Swordplay *** Intro to Cannons *** Historic Rogues Meet at the Tavern *** Games Pirates Played *** Setting up the Pirate Camp *** Beginning Drumming: Eastern Styles & Celtic Bodhran *** Pirate Dance -- Jigs and Hornpipes *** Navigation in the Age of Discovery & Colonization *** Pirate Stereotypes: True or False *** Rum 101 (History and Rum Tasting) *** Pyrate Basics, History of Firearms: Matchlocks to Flintlocks *** All You Wanted to Know about Ropes and Knots But Were Afraid to Ask, etc.
    Attendees may select to attend either Renaissance or Pirate classes, or some of both.  After classes on Saturday, join in the Participants Swap Meet (bring items to barter and trade).  Attendance fee includes dinner on Saturday evening, followed by a show.  On site camping on Fri. and Sat. nights included.  Info:  The Crossroads Group, P.O.B. 1959 , Corona, CA, 92878-1959, (951) 735-0101
    Interested in instructing?  Have an idea for a class you'd like to see offered, or a teacher to recommend? Contact: jamaica@noquartergiven.net 

Late February - early March, 2010:  Pirate Weekend at the Arizona Renaissance Festival
Apache Junction, ARIZONA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]   Set sail for a swashbuckling good time me hearties! Search for treasures, sing songs of the sea and enter the Pirate Costume Contest! Let's see if you have the swagger! Aaargggh! Saturday - Kids Treasure Hunt 10am - 2p Get your first clue at the Tucson Newspapers table @ the front gate area Kids Pirate Contest Noon at the Royal Pavilion Contestants to be judged on originality & overall presence as a pirate AARGH! Sunday - Adult Pirate Contest Noon at the Royal Pavilion.  Every weekend you'll find swashbuckling acts, a pirate store, and a New World area. A smart-talking skeleton named Ded Bob.  The Pirate Shantyman & Bonnie Lass (high energy pirate music & comedy).  Tortuga Twins (we recommend the R-rated show).  Don Juan and Miguel.  Arizona Renaissance Festival runs February 7th thru March 29th (weekends & holidays) Call: (520) 463-2600 

Early March, 2010:   "The Sack of St. Augustine:  Capt. Searle's Raid of 1668"
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  In 1668 Capt. Robert Searle and his privateers sailed from Jamaica to loot the silver ingots held in the royal coffers at St. Augustine.  Under cover of night, they slipped into the harbor and attacked the sleeping town.  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.
,This Event is an historical re-enactment. Historically accurate garb and gear are required to participate in this Event.
,English buccaneers and Spanish soldados - Musketeers are needed! Matchlock, snaphaunce, doglock, and miquelet muskets will be accepted.
Native American re-enactors, doing Timucua, Apalachee, or Guale, are especially welcome.
If interested, please contact us at info@searlesbuccaneers.org. or call our toll-free number at 877-FLA-HIST (877-352-4478).

mid March, 2010: Ghost Ships Festival 2009
Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] The 11th Annual Ghost Ships Festival is a conference dedicated to Great lakes exhibits and Maritime history. You can listen to and interact with leading dive industry professionals, extreme explorers, maritime historians, and Great Lakes authors!  The Ghost Ships Festival is at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport and Convention center, across from General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee. The exhibit is free and open to the public. There is an additional charge for some of the lectures.  

mid March, 2010:  Swallows Day Parade
San Juan Capistrano, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  Not a pirate event, but No Quarter Given (including our PyRats) will be marching in the parade with the Buccaneers of Tortuga to welcome the return of the swallows to San Juan Capistrano. Pirates did raid San Juan Capistrano in 1818, so there is a piratical connection.  Parade starts at 11 am, but come much earlier to get good parking.  Street closures are at 10 am.  Day-long street festival with food and entertainment in the Mercado.  If you wish to march in the parade as a guest of the Buccaneers of Tortuga, contact Jamaica Rose:  jamaica@noquartergiven.net 

mid March, 2010:  Military Through the Ages
Jamestown Settlement, VIRGINIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] Re-enactment groups depicting soldiers and military encounters throughout history join forces with modern-day veterans and active units to demonstrate camp life, tactics and weaponry. The weekend event features a children's parade on Saturday and a military pass-in-review on Sunday..  Visitor information:  757-253-4838, or toll free: 1-888-593-4682.

March 26th through April 4th, 2010:  Pyrate Week in New Orleans
New Orleans, LOUISIANA
The citizens of New Orleans celebrate NOLA PYRATE WEEK - nine days of swashbuckling, art, music, food, events and general camaraderie among the Pyrates of New Orleans - past & present - and their mates from around the globe! Starting with the Kids Leukemia Regatta on Lake Pontchartrain and featuring TWO parades! More volunteering and fundraising, Festival De Jean Lafitte, vendor fair (including the No Quarter Given booth)...and much more!
    NOLA Pyrate Week was originally conceived and developed in the heart of New Orleans by a small group of like minded "Pyrates of The New World" who have now been joined by many other Pyrates, Artists, Musicians, Community/Charitable Organizations, Krewes, Local Business and other citizens who support our creed: "Take what ye can...GIVE something back!"™
For all the details keep a weather eye on our website http://nolapyrateweek.com  

April 16th through 18th, 2010: 4th Annual PyrateCon 2010
New Orleans, LOUISIANA.
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  Headed up by Andre Vriese, Shayna Vest, and Cuppy Garrola.  

early April , 2010:  Ojai Renaissance and Pirate Faire
Ojai, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing] The glistening azure waters of Lake Casitas make a perfect background to showcase 16th century life in the "Village of Wixonshire" that will be created there for a weekend of magical involvement by participants and visitors who interact to transport themselves back in time to the glories of "The Pirate Queen", Queen Elizabeth's Court. Continuous entertainment on 3 stages, including Shakespeare plays, headliner acts and street performers. Food court featuring fine fare at reasonable prices. Roasted turkey legs, sausages, soft drinks, Thai food and more. A full tavern featuring imported and domestic beer, ale and mixed drinks. See website for more info, or:  (805) 496-6036 Copyright Gold Coast Festivals Inc. 2004 goldcoastfestivals@gmail.com 

mid April, 2010:  4th Annual PirateFest
Uptown Greenville, NC
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  A large outdoor celebration offering fun, food and entertainment for all! PirateFest will have an arts festival, a Pigskin Pig-out, a Blackbeard's Market, an International Festival and much more. You don't want to miss it! Check us out at www.piratefestnc.com.  Cost: FREE
Contact: Uptown Greenville Office 252 561 8400 or email us at info@uptowngreenville.com.
VENDORS:  We would love to still be able to find some vendors. They may find the application on the piratefest website or email tracy@uptowngreenville.com.

mid-April, 2010:  27th Anniversary Conch Republic Independence Celebration
Key West, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 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.
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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...

mid- April, 2010:  6th Annual Fells Point Privateer Day 2010
Fells Point (Baltimore), MARYLAND
Time:  11 am to 6 pm
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  Info, contact: Fells Point Development Corporation, 410-675-8900 info@fellspointdevelopment.com , www.fellspointdevelopment.com  
Playing off of the rich maritime and privateer history of Fells Point, this fifth annual event celebrates privateers, pyrates, wenches and swashbucklers with activities for scallywags of all ages:
2009 is going to be our best year yet. Returning again this coming year are the Brigands, Captain Thomas Flint, Valhalla Pirates and the Living History Camp.  Scarlett Harlott and Talderoy will be there with Pyrates Magazine. There will be activities with the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Museum and plans are in the works for a special event the evening of April 17th so make sure you book your rooms early.
Vendor applications here.

late April, 2010:  Tall Ships in Ilwaco
Ilwaco, WASHINGTON
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  The Port of Ilwaco welcomes back the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Tall Ships in 2008. The Grand Arrival of the Lady Washington (famous for her appearance in the movie, "Pirates of the Caribbean") and Hawaiian Chieftain includes free dockside tours.  To reserve a sail:  800-200-LADY.  Event contact:  Port of Ilwaco 360-642-3143 (not for sail reservations).  Call 1-800-200-LADY to reserve a sail for your group, organization or business. www.ladywashington.org 

late April, 2010: Buccaneer Days
Corpus Christi, TEXAS
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  Carnival, Pirates of the Caribbean Water Show, fireworks, parades,  illuminated night parade (May 3rd), stadium show (May 2nd).  Pirates sail into Corpus Christi Bay and capture the Mayor at City Hall. Spectators are invited to the Corpus Christi City Marina as the Pirates make the Mayor "Walk the Plank" to kick off the Buc Days festivities (April 24).  For info, 361-882-3242. 

April 23th through 25th, 2010, 2010: Buccaneers & Privateers II
New London, CONNECTICUT
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  At the Radisson Hotel in New London, CT.  This being a pirate convocation, engaging in social activities, tournaments and contests, movie marathon, lectures, live entertainment, and a celebration of all things piratical. Patrons are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes and apparel. Cost: $40 if pre-reg before March 13, $45 March 13-April 17, $50 at the door. For more information: info@buccaneersandprivateers.com  or http://www.buccaneersandprivateers.com  We are still looking or artists and vendors, information can be found on the website or at vendors@buccaneersandprivateers.com 

late April, 2010:  6th Annual Cutthroats of Corona:  A Golden Age of Pyrates Festival
Corona, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  Pirates take over Port Corona. No Royalty here, except in chains! Har-har!! 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.  There will be mock trials, wife auction, plunder auction, pirate games, and many other activities in the streets of village of "Port Corona". The village takes on an enchanted look after dark on Saturday. Bring a safe light source. Free RV dry camping.  Info:  951-735-0101 or 800-320-4736

early May, 2010:  52nd Annual Contraband Days
Lake Charles, LOUISIANA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  Come join Jean Lafitte and his rowdy Buccaneers as they sail in, capture the city, seize the mayor and make her walk the plank. Also parades, concerts, bath tub races, crawfish raves, etc. This is the second largest festival in the state of Louisiana. On the waterfront grounds of the Lake Charles Civic Center just off I-10. 9  For info:  arichey@contrabanddays.com  or call 337.436.5508

early May, 2010: 47th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
Fernandina Beach, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  Pirate Parade, Little Pirate Costume contest (12:00 noon, May 2). Invasion of the Pirates from the docks at the end of Centre Street (9:30 pm Friday followed by fireworks, and 1:45 pm Saturday).  Dozens of food booths featuring shrimp specialties.  1(800) 2-AMELIA (226-3542) or (904) 261-3248

May 2nd, 2010:  International Scurvy Awareness Day
Many a sailor or pirate had to struggle with the symptoms of scurvy.  Sad to say, scurvy still exists.  The humble goal of LimeStrong is to wipe out what may possibly be the most easily preventable disease in human history, Scurvy. They hope to achieve this by bringing awareness to the fact that Scurvy still exists in the modern world, even though we have had a documented and cost effective cure for almost 400 years.  Plus, it’s a great excuse to have some grog (rum punch with lime juice), or margaritas, with yer shipmates in the name of a good cause.  Visit the website for some great ideas to promote the awareness of this day and the problem of scurvy.  And EAT A LIME! (or lots of other fruits).

early May, 2010:  Pirate Invasion/Treasure Hunt
Tarpon Springs, FLORIDA
Pirates will invade, and there will be a Treasure Hunt, Pirate Costume Contest, Pirates Feast &  a Belly Dancing Show (twice).
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  We will also have a Giant Pirate ship made by the Key Lime Yummies Bakery.  It might make it into the Guinness World Records.  We will have some roving pirates performing and we are looking for more, also treasure hunters & those that like to have a great time as a pirate. 
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PIRATES!!!   Please contact the events coordinator, Alissia Fatolitis at alissiaevents@gmail.com or (727) 389-1644

early May, 2010:  BLOODTHIRSTY’S TAVERN
Rockport, MAINE
BLOODTHIRSTY'S TAVERN in the village of ROCKPORT
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]   In the Province of MAINE IS OPEN TO PIRATES from 5 of the Clock ON.This CLEAN & RAT-FREE Establishment IS Proud ta be SERVING IT'S THIRD Year of FINE SPIRITS And CUISINE from far away PLACES To wit Bring Grog and Food. Ye will be checked fer WEAPONS.  If ye have NONE, maybe we can loan ye SOME.  Give Bloodthirsty a Shout For Details on the Pot Luck Or Directions 207-975-6511 And Like LAST Time If Yer Don’t Look Like a PIRATE Yer Ain’t a Gonna Get IN!

mid May, 2010: 6th Queen Bess & the Pirates
Sycamore Island, Madera, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  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.

mid May, 2010:  Long John Silver's Pirate Invasion Weekend at Scarborough Faire
Waxahachie, TEXAS
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]   Ahoy, ye landlubbers, prepare to be invaded by the scourge of the seas! Don yer seafaring duds and bust down the gates of Scarborough Village. Even the pub sing will be in the key of Rrrrr.   Faire runs from April 4th through  Memorial Day (on weekends).  For more details phone: (972) 938-3247 ~ Toll Free: 1-888-5-FESTIVAL

mid May, 2010:  Pirate Invasion Weekend at Tennessee Renaissance Festival
Highway 96, between Franklin and Murfreesboro, TENNESSEE
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  A crew of scurvy pirates has landed on the shores of Covington Glen. See swashbuckling swordsman duel faster than you can say "Yarr!" The faire itself runs from May 2 through Memorial Day (weekends).  Admission to the Festival includes a tour of Castle Gwynn.  NOTE:  Fire-arms, working or replicas, are not permitted on Festival or Castle Grounds. Swords will be peace-tied.  Info:  Tennessee Renaissance Festival, P.O. Box 309, Arrington, TN 37014.  Phone:  (615) 395-9950

mid May, 2009:  18th Annual Sea Chantey Festival
San Diego, CALIFORNIA 
11 am - 5 pm.
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  For centuries, sailor's have honed their shipboard skills to the cadence of songs recounting the adventure, tragedy and romance of life at sea. These "sea chanteys" come to life in a dramatic way on board the majestic sailing ship Star of India. The Maritime Museum of San Diego, along with San Diego Folk Heritage, presents the Annual Sea Chantey Fest. 
 The museum sail crew will demonstrate various shipboard skills traditionally accompanied by sea chanteys and visitors will have a chance to join in and raise the sails of the historic ship.  Call 619-234-9153 ext. 101 for more information.

late May, 2010:  International Swordfighting & Martial Arts Convention 
Detroit, MICHIGAN
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  At the Detroit Metro Airport Westin Hotel
Classes, tournaments, gatherings. 

late May (Memorial Day weekend), 2010: Dead Pirates Un-Con
Atlanta, GEORGIA
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  The Dead Pirates will hold their Memorial Day Weekend party at The Wellesley Inn Atlanta at 1377 Virginia Ave.  Friday night we will set up everything and party the night away at Sexy Sandy's Mardi Gras Party! So be sure to pack swimwear and get ready for the beads.  Sat. we will go to the Ga. Renn Fest in the morning and have a pirate Auction that night. Sunday we will wear different period costumes to go see Night at the Museum 2. Pirate films all weekend (and other surprise films) in the party room. We like to celebrate the "fun" side of piracy (Blackbeard and Charles Vane threw a weeklong party in S. C. that from all accounts was a blast!)  All food, drinks, and entertainment are free.  Room rates are $57.00+taxes for Queen,$65.00+taxes for king/double.  The Wellesley Inn's number is 1-404-762-5111. Make sure you are in the Dead Pirates block so you can get the Dead Pirates rate.  Please e-mail Captain Morgan so he'll know you are coming and have enough food for all.  Also direct any questions to him at: ridd6116@bellsouth.net 

late May, 2010:  Pirate Fest ‘10
Upper Marlboro, MARYLAND. 
11 am -5 pm
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  Arrrrgh, Matey! If it’s a pirate life fer ye, then set yer course fer Pirate Fest! Get your fill of cutthroats, scallywags, sea-farin’ scoundrels and thieves. Music, food vendor, costume contest, treasure hunt and more for pirates and landlubbers alike! Reservations and payment required in advance. FEE: $5/person
Darnall’s Chance House Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro.  301-952-8010.

late May, 2010:   3rd Annual Pirates at Chatham
Chatham, Kent, UNITED KINGDOM
[until we get updated information for 2010, here are details from the 2009 listing]  Join the gathering of an unruly mob at Chatham Historic Dockyard. Arrival date is Saturday, May 23rd when a little surprise could be waiting!  With plenty of fun to be had by reenactors and public alike it's definitely a show not to be missed.  For more details contact:  purser@sheppeypirates.org
The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TZ, England Info Line: +44 (0)1634 823807

August 21st through 24th, 2010: Blackthorne Revel
Estacada, Oregon
In Milo McIver State Park
[from the 2008 listing]  Gates open at Noon on the 15th and close at 5pm on the 18th
"Medieval styled event for those with personas of pirate or gypsy nature, we encourage people of all persona types to come join the fun.  With contests for the best Gypsy and Pirate Garb, come take in the myriad of colors that are sure to delight even the hardest of souls or give those searching for just the right flare plenty of ideas.  There is also a wide variety of games and activities for the young and old."
Cost At the Gate: Adult: $18.00, Child: $9.00, Day-Trip (8am-10pm): $5.00
Pre-reg General: Adult: $14.00, Child: $6.00, Family Cap: $50
Merchant Reg: $3 Per Frontage ft. (This is the applies only to the front of your store) Includes 2 people.
Groups: 10-20: $ 12.00, 21+: $10.00
Pet: Dog: $5.00 With a copy of current vaccination.
Contact person for more info:
Autocrat - Lauren Blackthorne:  blackthornerevel@yahoo.com 
Merchants contact Trade Mistress ~ Gwynyth Blackthorne:  gwynythblackthorne@hotmail.com 
Mail - Info P.O. Box 7034 Beaverton, OR 97007-7034
Performers Contact Lauren:  blackthornerevel@yahoo.com 

late August, 2010:  Down East Pirate Days
Rockland, MAINE.
2009 was skipped, but event organizers are hoping to pull it together for 2010.  Sponsored by Rockland Kiwanis.  Rockland's newest festival comes to town this summer, bringing with it a long forgotten past full of ships and swords, treasure and treason, fun and fancy, and most of all, the noblest of intentions.  10:00am to 6:00pm, Harbor Park - Rockland, Maine. Free Admission But All Donations Accepted ($5 Suggested Donation) Proceeds to Benefit Make-A-Wish of Maine and Rockland Kiwanis.  For information contact: Joe Catalano, Get Wired LLC., 494 Main St, Thomaston, ME 04861, 207-354-7009, Joe@getwiredllc.com,  www.getwiredllc.com 

August 25th  2010 (Monday), "DAY OF SYN"
Dymchurch, Kent, UNITED KINGDOM
[from the 2008 listing]  This event is set round the legend of Dr. Syn who was a vicar in Dymchurch but was also the infamous pirate Captain Clegg. There is normally a Smuggler's Landing on Dymchurch Beach, events throughout the High Street in Dymchurch, a parade and, finally, events held on a green by the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway.  Visit the website for contact phone numbers.  This event takes place on a biennial basis (on the even years)  and is usually held during the August Bank Holiday weekend. (Check the website for details as they become available).  Cost is free.

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