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Now
through February 19th, 2012: Cochrane,
The Real Master and Commander
Edinburgh, SCOTLAND
Cost: Free
VENUE: National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1
1JF, Tel: 0300 123 6789
Master and Commander, Captain Horatio Hornblower, and Mr Midshipman Easy are the
classic books and films of adventure on the high seas. The inspiration behind
them all was the extraordinary life of one Scotsman, the naval officer Admiral
Lord Cochrane. His real story, his spectacular rise and fall – and rise again
– is as incredible as anything in fiction.
Now
through April 15th, 2012: “Real
Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship”
Phoenix, ARIZONA
VENUE: Arizona Science Center, 600 E.
WASHINGTON ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85004 PHONE 602-716-2000. Tickets available now.
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: Cleveland: Summer/Fall 2012. )
Now
through April, 2012: Voyages of Rediscovery Tall Ships Tours
Various Ports in CALIFORNIA and OREGON and WASHINGTON
The Lady Washington and Hawaiian
Chieftain will visit several California, Oregon, and Columbia River ports. In most
stops, the ships will offer walk-on tours and three-hour sails to the general
public. Activities at most ports will include popular Battle Sails, a
re-creation of a typical 18th century naval skirmish on the high seas.
Dec. 23 - 26: both ships arrive at San Pedro, Battle Sail Dec. 26.
Dec. 28 - Jan. 3: Newport Beach, Battle Sail Dec. 31
Jan. 5-10: Oceanside, Battle Sail Jan. 7 & 8
Jan. 13 - 23: Oxnard, Battle Sails Jan. 14, 15, 21, 22.
Jan. 25 - Feb. 5: Ventura, Battle Sails Jan. 28 & 29, Feb. 4 & 5.
Feb. 10 - 16: Oakland
Feb. 24 - March 7: Redwood City, Battle Sails Feb. 25 & 26, March 3 & 4.
March 10 - 19: San Francisco
March 21 - April 2: Sausalito, Battle Sails March 24, 25, 31, April 1.
April 4 - 9: Bodega Bay, Battle Sails April 7 & 8.
April 12 - 18: Eureka, Battle Sails April 14 & 15.
April 20 - 30: Crescent City, Battle Sails April 21, 22, 28, 29.
For
schedule details and to purchase tickets, review the Sailing Schedule on the
above website or call 800-200-5239.
Throughout their California and Oregon tour, the ships offer one-way
tall ship Passages from one port of call to the next. Passages are a unique living history experience. The sailing trips range in duration from three hours to several days.
Many include overnight accommodations aboard the ships. For schedule details and
to purchase tickets, visit www.historicalseaport.org or call 800-200-5239.
January 21, 2012: Gasparilla
Children's Parade &
Piratechnic Extravaganza
Tampa Bay, FLORIDA
Children's Gasparilla Parade (3:30 - 6 pm) along Bayshore Blvd.,
followed by "Piratechnic" Extravaganza of fireworks
over Hillsborough Bay (7pm). Non-alcoholic and family friendly
event.
January
21st, 2012: 9th Annual Pirates At The
Pier
Cocoa Beach, FLORIDA
VENUE: Marlin's Sports Bar on the World Famous Cocoa Beach Pier, 401 Meade
Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Pirate Party -- 7 pm to midnight.
Featuring Panama Band! Costume Contests, Door prizes, Games! FULL
Caribbean DINNER BUFFET (7:00 to 8:30 – GET THERE EARLY): Fresh Island Fruit
& Assorted Cheese Platter, Plank Chips & Mango Salsa, Shark Bites,
Tossed Greens , Jerk Chicken, and Island Veggies, Wild Boar, and a Free Draft
Beer or Rum Punch. ALL RAVED OVER THE SPREAD LAST YEAR!
Open to all adults 21+. $20 in advance. $25 at the door.
Includes dinner buffet & a draft beer or pirate punch until 8:30 pm. $12
after 9:00 pm: Includes a draft beer or pirate punch. Gary@MadHatterPromotions.com,
321-543-1346
January
27th & 28th, 2012: Pirates
Rendezvous
Time: Friday 6:00pm until Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11:30pm
Venue: Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova, 11211 Point East Dr., Rancho Cordova,
CA
Pirates Rendezvous Returns! Welcome All ye Captains an’ Crewe, Marauders,
Wenches, Mates an’ Scallywags! Join us fer th’ 2012 Pirates Rendezvous at
Port Marriott, Rancho Cordova. Supporting Fostering Futures Foundation (www.fosteringfutures.org).
Special Guest Host – Bilgemunky. Additional Guests: Pirates Charles, Capt.
Jack Spareribs, & Rogues o’ th’ Golden Coast (more to be announced).
Friday Night Boarding Party, Pirate Fun Day, Exclusive Pirate Dinner!* Saturday
Night *limited seating. Captain’s Costumed Ball and Contest. All Characters
Welcome! Dedicated Vendor Hall - Both Days open late! Full 2-Day All-Inclusive
Membership* $60.00. Pirate Family Fun Day and Vendor Hall Pass $5.00. Event Room
Rates available at Marriott Rancho Cordova $79.00 per night. Mention the Pirates
Rendezvous. Call the Hotel directly (916) 638-1100. Tickets available on line:
piratesofsacramento.org/ or meetup.com/piratesofsacramento/ and at Pirates Of
Sacramento Events Vendors Applications available at Ren Register or Pirates Of
Sacramento:http://piratesofsacramento.org/. http://www.renregister.com/
January 28th, 2012: 6th Annual Port
Salerno Seafood Festival
Port Salerno, FLORIDA
TIME: 10 am - 8 pm
Lots of seafood, live music, Pirates of the Treasure Coast, and MERMAID
PAGEANT! Info: 772-486-9862
January
28th, 2012: Seminole Hard Rock
Gasparilla Pirate Fest
Tampa Bay, FLORIDA
Mardi Gras type festival commemorating
Jose Gaspar. Street festival, fireworks, pirate invasion ( 11:30 am to 1pm)
and Parade of
Pirates (starts 2 pm - 5:30 pm, begins at Bay to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore
Boulevard. It continues along Bayshore Boulevard to Brorein Street, turns east
on Brorein Street, then north on Ashley Drive. The parade ends at Cass Street
& Ashley Drive.
El Jose Gasparilla,
a 160 ft. Corsair, will be escorted by a thousand pleasure craft on it's voyage into Hillsborough Bay. With blazing cannon and
pistols, the black ship with its 800 pirates will arrive at the Tampa Convention Ctr.. The hoard of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla will demand the city of Tampa's
surrender and then a parade will then wind it's way into
the city before hundred's of thousands of screaming spectators anxious for beads, coins & cups.
The pirates will join numerous other private krewes and organizations in the Mardi Gras-type
event. The Gasparilla Pirate Fest Street Festival (10 am - 10 pm) will
feature live entertainment, food and refreshments. Arrive early Saturday morning
for parking, reserved seats, etc. For website for reserved seating tickets.
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February, 2012: Sant' Yago Illuminated Knight Parade
Ybor City, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
Starts 7 pm. Sponsored by Ye Krewe of
Sant'Yago, this illuminated night
parade has all the spectacle, debauchery and noise of the Gasparilla Parade but it follows a wild
course from Channelside through Tampa's historic district along 7th Ave. in historic Ybor
City.
This is a noisy and crowded adult-oriented spectacle. Arrive early and expect a wild time.
For more information, contact the sites above. For more information,
applications, and parade
route go to the above website.
February
11th through April 1st, 2012 (weekends and President's Day holiday February
20th): Arizona
Renaissance Festival
Apache Junction, ARIZONA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
February 26th & 2yth "Pirate Invasion" theme weekend, with Kids
pirate costume contest on Saturday, and Adult Pirae Costume contest on Sunday.
Every weekend you'll find swashbuckling acts, a pirate store, and a New World area.
Tortuga Twins (we recommend the R-rated show) Info, call:
(520) 463-2700
mid February (Presidents Day Weekend), 2012: Estrella War
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
Canyon Moon Ranch, Florence, ARIZONA (just down the road from the Arizona RenFest -
see above)
This is an SCA war, but many a pirate crew will come and
take advantage of the disruptions caused by war.
February
3rd through 5th, 2012: Military History Fest
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Chicago, ILLINOIS
BIG, exciting things are in the works, including full indoor encampments,
military vehicles and heavy weapons! Plus, Friday at opening ceremonies we will
honor our veterans with a special flag raising, courtesy of the VFW. Veterans
are FREE on Friday as a thank you for their service.We are an indoor convention for Military
History buffs, Reenactors and Cultural Historians from all time periods, from
the Roman Empire through the modern day. The excitement and camaraderie that
happens at this show is electric, and I can't wait to get everybody together
again! This family friendly 3 day celebration features hundreds of quality
vendor tables, LIVE demonstrations of historical military & cultural
activities every day, musical performances, interesting seminars and lectures on
a myriad of topics, a Reenactor's Ball, and there is ALWAYS a party going on
after the sun goes down!
late February, 2012: The Pillage of the Village Weekend at the 20th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival
Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Bay, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] The festival runs weekends from Feb. 12th thru March 13th, but the second weekend is when the pyrates plan to invade with special themed entertainment and a pirate costume contest.
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February, 2012: Chicago
Maritime Festival
Chicago, ILLINOIS
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] This indoor festival held in Chicago's "off
season", is a wonderful way to meet maritime minded (or nautically curious)
folks from all around the region and across the sea. Seminars, musical
performances, nautical activities. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with
an evening of musical performances 7 - 10:30 pm.
early
March, 2012: "The
Sack of St. Augustine: Capt. Robert Searle's Raid of 1668"
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] The
reenactment of the "1668 Sack of St. Augustine" in St. Augustine
Florida, our nations' oldest city. During the day a 17 century-style military
encampment will be open to the public at the Fountain of Youth Park and will
play host to drills, demonstrations and living history interpretation from 10:00
AM to 5:00 PM. The reenactment of the sacking and burning of the town will
commence Saturday evening at 5:00 PM in the old city, beginning at the Plaza and
ending at the Old City Gates. We are always looking for new recruits to portray
townspeople, garrison soldiers, Native Americans, and buccaneers! Our focus is
on an accurate historical impression, using correct materials, styles, and
equipment. You need not be a historian, actor, or military enthusiast to
participate however if you are interested please be sure to read the Rules &
Information below. The "Sack of St. Augustine: Capt. Robert Searle's Raid
of 1668” is a historical reenactment sponsored by Searle’s Buccaneers and
the Men of Menendez (members of the Florida Historic Militia), with the
assistance of the St. John's County Tourist Development Council.
For more info:
Captain, William Kunze: wskunze@yahoo.com
Leftenant, Jeff Johnson: jeffjohnsonfl@yahoo.com
Ensign, Willie Wobble: satchmo@prodigy.net
early
March, 2012: 11th Annual Privateer Feast
To Save the Treasured Chest
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
Severna Park, MARYLAND
6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. at the Earleigh Heights VFC.
Get your Early Bird tickets before Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 11:59
p.m. Go to the above website to get tickets. (Beware --
tickets often sell out quickly.)
* Master of Ceremonies Diego and a stage full of entertainment including
Admiral Caryl P. Weiss, Ship's Company Chanteymen, Clam Chowder, and of course
those scurvy sea-dogs, The Pyrates Royale. * We'll have scores of wonderful new
items in our infamous raffle for charity * This year's menu will include old
favorites as well as new additions. * The Grog will flow freely again this year.
* Stop by the Breast Cancer Awareness area to see the ways your generosity makes
a difference.
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March, 2012: Military Through the Ages
Jamestown Settlement, VIRGINIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] Re-enactment
groups depicting centuries of military history join forces with modern-day
veterans to demonstrate camp life, tactics and weaponry. The event features a
Saturday children’s parade and a Sunday military pass-in-review. Visitor
information: 757-253-4838, or toll free: 1-888-593-4682.
late
March, 2012: Ghost Ships Festival
Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] The Ghost Ships Festival will be returning to the Wyndham Hotel & Convention
Center in Milwaukee directly across from the airport. The Ghost Ships
Festival is Wisconsin's largest trade show devoted to Scuba Diving and Great
Lakes Maritime History. Exhibits, workshops, and presentations cover just about
every aspect of Great Lakes maritime history and scuba diving. You can listen to
and interact with leading dive industry professionals, extreme explorers,
maritime historians, and Great Lakes authors! The exhibit hall is free and open to the public. There is an additional
charge for the presentations.
March 23rd through April 1st, 2012: NOLA
Pyrate
Week
New Orleans, LOUISIANA
NOLA Pyrate Week 2012 sails into New Orleans March 23 – April 1 for a
gathering o’ Buccaneers, Corsairs, Privateers, Wenches, Doxies, Navvies, Land
Lubbers, Musicians, Artisans…and anyone else in search o’ good food, good
drink and good mates to share it with! We will be raising funds for wetlands
restoration in South Louisiana and delivering it in person during the week…we
also hope to be actively involved in some restoration efforts in Terrebonne
Parish - at the very least, we will be journeying down to visit our mate Captain
Wendy and her crew! Thanks to our new mate Stef McClain, we have a very special
spot for Pyrate HQ and the Merchants Market this year – The
Balcony Music Club! It includes a stage, indoor spaces, a courtyard and a
fantastic balcony…conveniently located at the junction o’ the French Quarter
and the Marigny Triangle! Stef is working with us to organize some other
shenanigans... The annual French
Quarter Pyrate Parade is scheduled for Friday March 23 (6:30 pm line up)
with celebratory refreshments afterwards with our good mates Thais & Tony at
Pirates Alley Café! We have the perfect route so all can make it all around –
families, veterans and other groups welcome - bring all yer mates! If ye have
instruments or flags, bring 'em! If ye haven’t already, book yer lodgings…Merchants,
Artisans, Tailors, Milliners, Chandlers, Performers…contact
us to participate!
late
March, 2012: Swallows
Day Parade
San Juan Capistrano, CALIFORNIA
TIME: Arrive no later than 9:30 am to have time to park and sign in.
Participants are to be signed in before 10 am. Parade
starts at 11 am.
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] Not a pirate event, but No Quarter Given
(including our PyRats) will be marching in the parade with the Buccaneers of
Tortuga. All other pirates, privateers, brethren of the sea, rogues, and
scalawags are also invited to come along and
welcome the return of the swallows to San Juan Capistrano. It is requested
that you wear your most authentic pirate garb - anything from Restoration
through Regency eras. Pirates did raid San Juan Capistrano in 1818, so there is a
piratical connection. Parade starts at 11 am, but come much earlier to get
good parking. Street closures are at 10 am. Day-long street festival
with food and entertainment in the Mercado. Assembly Point: At the entrance (driveway) to the Calvary Chapel on El Camino
Real. This is just north of San Juan Elementary School. Get to the assembly area
no later than 10 am. The parade is supposed to start promptly at 11 am. Website with a lot of
info: http://www.swallowsparade.com/parade.aspx
If you plan to come, RSVP at the FB event page if you can: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=202667236419652
If you have a particular question about marching with the pirates, contact
Steven Delacy at:949-293-3691, DL1@thegrid.net
early
April, 2012: First
Landing
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
[This is not a pirate event - but thought some of you
would be interested]. The first, annual re-enactment of Don Juan Ponce de
León’s 1513 landing on the shores of the continental U.S. will take place on
Saturday, April 2nd, and Sunday, April 3rd, at Fountain
of Youth Archaeological Park, located at 11 Magnolia Ave., in St. Augustine,
FL! Also note that Sunday, April 3rd, will be the 498th anniversary, to the very
day, of Don Juan’s first landing in what is now Florida and of the birth of
America. Sponsored by Florida Living History, Inc.’s member group, La
Compañía de Juan Ponce de León / The Company of Juan Ponce de León
(1513-1521), this heritage Event will take place from 10 to 4PM on both days. It
will also feature a series of lectures by noted scholars on Don Juan Ponce de
León and his world, entitled “This Other World”: Ponce de León and the
Founding of Florida, and funded by a grant from the Florida Humanities Council
through the National Endowment for the Humanities. Admission to Ponce de Leon's
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is: Adult - $10, Seniors (over 60) - $9,
Child (6-12) - $6, Child (under 6) - FREE. St. Johns County residents enter at
no cost with individual ID. CONTACT: Davis Walker / La Compañía de Juan Ponce
de León - info@companyofponcedeleon.org
, Phone: 1-887-FLA-HIST [1-877-352-4478], www.floridalivinghistory.org/
April,
2012 (weekends): Bay
Area Renaissance Festival
Tampa, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] TIME: 10 am - 6 pm
VENUE: 11315 46th Street North, Tampa, FL 33617, located on the MOSI
grounds off Fowler Avenue & 46th Street!
THEME WEEKENDS FOR PIRATES:
February 26th & 27th, 2011: Buccaneer Beer Fest! - BBQ Competition,
Arm Wrestling Competition, Beer Tasting
April 9th & 10th: High Seas Adventure - Longbow Competition, Horseshoe
Competition Fencing Lessons, Pirate Krews
Pirates
Feast 12:30 pm & 3 pm daily
early
April, 2012: 6th Annual PirateFest
Uptown Greenville, NC
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] Buccaneer Bash - Friday, April 8, 5-9 pm:
Enjoy the Buccaneer Bash live-music event on the eve of PirateFest! This
Freeboot Friday-style event will offer live music, beer and wine, activities for
children and roving Pirates! The event will take place at 4th & Evans. Watch
for times and more details coming soon! Shadow Players Stage Combat Group.
PirateFest Street Festival - April 9:
There’s fun and entertainment for everyone at Uptown Greenville! Fine Art
sales and demonstrations (Arts and Treasure Isle), three sound stages loaded
with entertainment all day long, grub and grog galore, international foods and
entertainment (International Ports O' Call), arts, crafts, and goods vendors
(Blackbeard’s Market place), wine and beer garden, costume contests, children’s
games and educational displays (everything you’ve always wanted to know about
a Pirate found in Little Pirates Pavilion), roving Pirate entertainers and
swordfights…Beware!
Contact: PirateFest, c/o Uptown Greenville, PO Box 92, Greenville, NC
27835. Phone: 252-561-8400 Fax: 252-695-0080 E-mail: info@uptowngreenville.com
VENDORS: find the application on the PirateFest website.
early
April, 2012: 3rd
Annual Pirate's Well Pirate Fest
Lake Park, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] TIME: Saturday, 3:00pm until Well in the morning.
VENUE: Pirate's Well Restaurant
& Bar 9477 Alternate A1A Lake Park, FL 33403 561 629-7020 Just north of
Northlake Blvd.
Pirates of
the Treasure Coast has teamed up again with Pirate’s Well to bring you yet
another fun filled event loaded with piratical mayhem. There will be games for
the young and the young at heart, Live Mermaids, Blackbeard’s Pirate Ship,
Merchandise Vendors, and some of the finest pirates that roam these waters. ...
Live Music with "Celtic Mayhem"
and Reuben 'Lounge Lizard' Morgan and many other performing acts, and after the
sun goes down the night will heat up with a special treat that is sure to blow
you away! The fun does not stop there; you can party like a pirate until the wee
hours of the morning. Remember, pirate responsibly and use a designated
helmsman. Interested in being a Vendor or a Sponsor? Contact: Kathy Gilbert 561
792-9260
early
April, 2012: Escondido
Renaissance Festival
Escondido, CALIFORNIA
TIME: 10 am to 6 pm
VENUE: Felicita Park
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] Pirates abound in Pirates Cove. Visit the Stranglehold crew and other
pirates.
April
19th through 22nd, 2012: Shore Leave New
Orleans 2012
French Quarter, New Orleans, LOUISIANA
Theme this year is "Home Port"...Celebrating All Pirates, Wenches
& Scallywags from near & afar Dates arrrr solid......Set your Sails,
Muster yerr Krewe & Hoist ye colors in our Home Port! Come one & all for
a Piratical Vacation like No other in the Historical Crescent City. This will be
unlike ANY Pirate event that came before....this is NOT...I REPEAT NOT a
CONvention or Faire..... nor will there be a convention/Faire
atmosphere....totally un-conventional Piratical FUN!!! We promise you nothing
but a good time....No Quarter asked...None Given. NolaWenches will have some
piratical & fun events for all to enjoy,with some surrrrprises along the
way..... but the main pourpouse of this weekend is to re-connect with old &
new friends and enjoy all this wonderful city has to offer you.
For more info: Nolawenches@yahoo.com,
April
21, 2012: 8th Annual Fells
Point Privateer Day 2010, Pyrate Invasion Pub Crawl, and 4th Annual Swashbuckler's
Soiree
Fells Point (Baltimore), MARYLAND
Bring your family and friends to Fell’s Point on Saturday, April 21st for a
FREE day full of fun-filled activities from Thames Street Park and Ann Street
Pier to Broadway Square, Broadway Pier and Bond Street Wharf! From 11am to 6pm
come help celebrate the rich maritime and privateer history of Fell’s Point
and learn the difference between a pirate and a privateer! Walk the plank for
Adventure in Fell's Point - Live Entertainment & Music - Vendors - Tall
Ships - War of 1812 Pier - Grog Garden - Pirates Ship Fearless Rides - Pyrate
Invasion Pub Specials - Pirate Appearances & Much More! Privateer Day will
take place RAIN OR SHINE! Special Note: This is a no weapons event. Please do
not bring any weapons to this event, as Baltimore City Police will be enforcing
the city's strict weapons laws.
late
April thru early May, 2012: 30th Anniversary Conch Republic
Independence Celebration
Key West, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] In 1982 Key West and the Florida Keys seceded from the
United States as a response to Border Patrol check points causing 17 mile long
lines. The schooner Western Union attacked the Coast Guard cutter
in the harbor with stale Cuban bread and conch fritters. The Conch
Republic then surrendered to the U.S., and demanded foreign aid (they are still
waiting). Now every year Key West celebrates their independence with a
reenactment of the Great Sea Battle, followed by a Pirate's Ball, and lots of
other fun events. For
more details of the history surrounding this event. Even
more history.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
For more information, see the website, or call the Office of the Secretary
General of the Conch Republic at (305) 294-2298... fax (305) 296-8803.
Long Live The Conch Republic!
late April through early May, 2012: 55th Annual Contraband Days
Lake Charles, LOUISIANA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] Contraband Days is one of Louisiana's largest festivals and the City of Lake
Charles oldest festival. Contraband Days is a themed "pirate" festival
with close to 100 events. The Festival is based on the Lake Charles Civic Center
grounds with some events occurring throughout the City. Over 100,000 people
attend Contraband Days Festival on land and on the water. On the waterfront grounds of the Lake Charles Civic Center just off
I-10. 9 For info: arichey@contrabanddays.com
or call 337.436.5508
late April through early May, 2012: Buc Days
(aka Buccaneer Days)
Corpus Christi, TEXAS
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] Carnival, Pirates of the Caribbean Water Show, fireworks, parades,
illuminated night parade, stadium show. Pirates sail into Corpus Christi Bay and capture the Mayor at City Hall. Spectators are invited to the Corpus Christi City Marina as the Pirates make the
Mayor "Walk the Plank" to kick off the Bucc Days
festivities (April 22). Look for NQG's Captain Michael
MacLeod entertaining in the pirate village and other parts of the festival.
April
17th through 23rd, 2012: War of 1812 Bicentennial Kick-Off
New Orleans, LOUISIANA
The Navy plans to kick off four years of international events in New Orleans
next April to mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and “The Star-Spangled
Banner.” The celebration will bring to the Crescent City a flotilla of
U.S. and foreign warships and tall sailing ships on the Mississippi River and an
air show over Lake Pontchartrain featuring the Blue Angels. The bicentennial
events, which will include port visits and air shows at four other U.S. cities
and in following years will highlight War of 1812 battles in the Great Lakes and
Canada, also will be concluded in the Crescent City in 2015, to commemorate the
Battle of New Orleans, officials said.
late April thru early May, 2012: 49th Isle of Eight
Flags Shrimp Festival
Fernandina Beach, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] Pirate Parade (April 28th), Little
Pirate Costume contest, Invasion of the Pirates from
the docks at the end of Centre Street (Friday night, and Saturday afternoon). Dozens of food booths featuring shrimp
specialties. For information, Email 4info@shrimpfestival.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6146 Fernandina Beach FL 32035, Phone: (toll
free)866-426-3542 or (locally) 904-261-5841
late
April through early May, 2012: Brixham
Pirate Festival
Brixham, Devon, UNITED KINGDOM
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] A bank Holiday weekend of swashbuckling fun, music and piratical antics to suit
all ages. A world record attempt: Most pirates in one gathering. We broke the
world record at the 2009 festival, be part of our attempt to break it again in
2010! To take part your costume must consist of:-
Pirate hat or bandana/kerchief
An eye patch
A sword
Appropriate trousers and shirt / waistcoat or dress
The Aargh factor:- Sea shanty competition:- listen and sing along to the old
songs of the sea. There will be live bands playing at various evening venues
around the town.
If you would like to take part please write or email your details including
names (s) address, age (s) and postcode, to:-Brixham Buccaneers, 7 Heath Rise,
Heath Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ9 5BG
May 2nd,
2012: 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).
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May, 2011:
Pirate
Fest ‘12
Upper Marlboro, MARYLAND.
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 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! No
reservations necessary. FEE: $5/person
Darnall’s
Chance House Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.
301-952-8010.
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May, 2012: The 11th Annual John Levique Days
John's Pass
Village, Madeira Beach, FLORIDA
New commercial
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] The increasingly popular John Levique Days is a three-day pirate themed event
celebrating the discovery of John’s Pass by turtle farmer, John Levique after
the hurricane of September 1848. The festival promotes hurricane awareness,
education and hurricane relief efforts. A majority of the 125 merchants in John’s
Pass Village participate in assisting with the activities planned over the
course of the weekend. Scheduled activities always include: the Pirates Ball,
children's and adult's costume contests, a village wide treasure hunt, Pirate
Invasion followed by a parade and "pillaging" of the village. There is
always face painting, story telling, photo opportunities, games and activities,
and the infamous "Pirates Pub Crawl" (sorry kids, adults only!).
Various piratical entertainment and seafaring themed merchants target over
30,000+ attendees of all ages. Coming in Costume is Encouraged! Free admission. Info from Suzanne King, John Levique Pirate Days Chair,
150 Johns Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, FL. 33707, (727) 393-8230 :
Suzie@JohnsPassFestivals.com ,
http://www.JohnsPassFestivals.com
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May, 2012: Jamestown
Day
Jamestown, VIRGINIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] A jointly sponsored event at Jamestown Settlement & Historic Jamestowne
Maritime demonstrations, military drills, archaeology and programs on English
and Powhatan Indian contact, exploration and discovery mark the 404th
anniversary of the 1607 founding of Jamestown, America’s first permanent
English colony. Separate site admission.
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May, 2012: 3rd Annual Rogue
Renaissance Fantasy Faire!
Eagle Point, OREGON
TIME: 10 am-6 pm
VENUE: Jackson County Expo Center
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] An event for all ages, featuring the Seattle Knights with their world
class joust bringing mounted warriors as well as foot soldiers together in a
battle extraordinaire! The Brotherhood of Oceanic Mercenaries will be there in
force with cannons, flintlocks and various swashbuckling festivities! The
Pirates of Puget Sound will also be in attendance, with their famous children's
games and fighting demonstrations! Musical Entertainment will be available
throughout the day, featuring such groups as the Sea Dogs, with a grand
nautical, piratical extravaganza and Tempest with their unique brand of Celtic
rock! Bring the kids! Children under ten get free admission to the faire and
there will be tons to keep them entertained, from face painting and pony rides,
to games and prizes, to scavenger hunts and more!
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May, 2012: Pirate
Theme Weekend during Koroneburg
Corona, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing] VENUE: Crossroads Riverview Park at 14600 River Road
TIMES: 11 am - 9pm on Saturday May 21, 11am - 6pm on Sunday May 22.
Pirates from all over the Gold Coast will invade Crossroads Riverview Park.
Rogue’s Cove from Las Vegas our resident Pirate group at Corona will host the
event. The Fair will cover the time period from 1660 to 1720. This
includes Buccaneers and the Golden Age of Pirates. There will be hundreds of
costumed Pirates who have docked at “Port Corona” for a weekend of revelry.
There will be three stages of Pirate entertainment, cannon demonstrations,
pirate grub and grog, treasure hunts, mock wife auctions, and plenty of pirate
booty to purchase.
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May, 2012: 7th Queen Bess & the Pirates
Fresno,
CALIFORNIA
Time: 10am to 6pm Saturday, 10am to 5pm Sunday
[until we get updated information for 2012, here
are details from the 2011 listing]
VENUE: Roeding Park, Fresno California
Good Queen Bess knew a good thing when she saw it. Give
out a few Letters of Marque and viola! a ready-made navy to spank those
dastardly Spanish, protect England's waters, and raise some sorely needed funds
for the royal coffers. Come and enjoy a day of reveling at our faire with
legally sanctioned pillaging, swashbuckling and adventuring. Shop at our faire
for the finest booty from the seas, eat exotic foods and drink the finest ales.
Many demonstrations of the sea faring life, as well as talented performers, and
Sea Chanties to delight your senses. For more information
contact Joyce Roberts at: jroberts@ccdof.org
or give
her a call at 559-392-0965.
Spring
& Summer 2012: Tall
Ships Challenge® Atlantic Coast 2012
Eastern Seaboard
The Bicentennial of the War of 1812 is an important commemoration for the people
of the United States and Canada and there will be many public celebrations and
maritime festivals up and down the Atlantic Coast. Our itinerary has been
carefully designed so that ships can attend many of these exciting events and
still be part of the races and the excitement of the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE®
series.
OFFICIAL HOST PORTS
Savannah, Georgia: May 3 - 7
www.riverstreetsavannah.com (this website does not seem to be current)
Charleston, SC: May 10 - 14
www.scmaritime.org
Greenport, NY: May 24 – May 28
www.thevillageofgreenport.org
Newport, RI: July 6 - 9
www.oceanstatetallships.com
Halifax, NS and Nova Scotia Outports: July 19 – 23, July 24 - 30
www.my-waterfront.ca
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May, 2012: Pirate Weekend at Georgia
Renaissance Festival
Fairburn, GEORGIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here
are details from the 2011 listing] Arrrgh! Scalawags and swashbucklers abound for a Pirate Hijinx Adventure! This
weekend is also Knights on Bikes Weekend! Present your motorcycle license and
receive $4.00 off an adult full price ticket purchased at the Festival Box
Office only. Click here to download a Knights on Bikes Flyer! (2 adult discount
purchases per motorcycle license, not valid with any other offer.) Adults and c hildren who think themselves worthy buccaneers can compete in...
Pirate Costume Contest! Walk the Plank Contest! Sea Legs Relay Race! Office number: (770) 964-8575
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May, 2012: Pirate
Invasion Weekend at Scarborough Faire
Waxahachie, TEXAS
[until we get updated information for 2012, here
are details from the 2011 listing] Hoist anchor and swash your buckles, it’s a yo-ho-ho of a weekend.
Faire runs from April 9th through May 30th (on weekends and Memorial
Day). For more details
phone: (972) 938-3247 ~ Toll Free: 1-888-5-FESTIVAL
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May, 2012: Pirate
Invasion Weekend at Tennessee Renaissance
Festival
Highway 96, between Franklin and Murfreesboro, TENNESSEE
[until we get updated information for 2012, here
are details from the 2011 listing] Huzzah! The hills are swarming with rascals and rogues as a crew of scuvry
pirates invade our shire of Covington Glen. See the swashbuckling and
sword-brandishing of pirates galore. Children Rascals and Pirates aged 12 and
under can participate in the Children's Pirate Costume Contest on both May 21st
and May 22nd. Contest location and time will be posted at our
Information/T-Shirt Booth (the first tent as you enter the festival). Info: Tennessee Renaissance Festival, P.O. Box
309, Arrington, TN 37014. Phone: (615) 395-9950
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May, 2012: 7th Annual Pirate Murder Mystery
Weekend "Who Killed the Cap'n?"
Port Orchard, WASHINGTON
[until we get updated information for 2012, here
are details from the 2011 listing] VENUE: Downtown Port Orchard and Waterfront Park
We are excited to announce that in 2011 we will hold the Chamber's Murder
Mystery Event AND our nationally renown Seagull Calling Festival on Memorial
Weekend as a part of the Port of Bremerton's Kitsap Harbor Festival!! For
information about sponsorships or participation contact the Port Orchard Chamber
360-876-3505 or email office@portorchard.com We invite you to be a part of the
volunteer committee that plans and implements this event. Call the Chamber for
meeting times/locations!
early
June, 2012: 8th Annual Port Washington Pirate
Festival
Port Washington, WISCONSIN
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
VENUE: In and around Rotary Park
Times: Fri June 3rd: 6 pm - 10 pm
Sat June 4th: 10 am - 11 pm
Sun June 5th: 10 am - 6 pm
FIREWORKS 9:30 PM Sat.
The first full weekend in June, the scenic harbor of downtown historic Port
Washington, Wisconsin, provides the perfect, picturesque setting for all the
mayhem & merriment of the Pirate Festival. It has become the “must attend”
event for boaters, bikers, re-enactors & families alike from all over the
Midwest & beyond. The event includes: Invasions, a Thieves Marketplace, a
Gruel Galley, a Buccaneer Bash, fireworks, children's activities,
demonstrations, educational exhibits, musicians, comedians, a parade (Sun.,
noon), a pirate ship & much more. Walk the Plank! FREE ADMISSION! For
more info:
Mailing Address: 126 E Main Street, Port Washington, WI 53074 ~ 262-388-9762 ~
info@portpiratefestival.com
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June, 2012: 13th Anniversary Hampton
Blackbeard Festival
Hampton, VIRGINIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
Once a year visitors from all over the country enjoy the sights and sounds of
18th century Hampton overrun by pirates. Hampton’s waterfront comes alive with
dozens of pirate re-enactors, costumed in historically accurate garb, who
transform today’s Hampton into the busy seaport of yesterday. Led by
Blackbeard the Pirate himself, re-enactors help visitors step back in time and
re-live the history and legends of 1718 Hampton. The Festival offers a variety
of children’s activities, live musical entertainment, fireworks, period
vendors, arts and crafts, and much more! This year’s activities include a
number of reenactments from impromptu street skirmishes between pirates and the
militia, to full-scale sea battles in the Hampton Harbor, featuring the popular
re-enactment of Blackbeard’s final battle. Onlookers can also enjoy the
waterfront view where tall ships, including Kalmar Nyckel, tower over more than
50 private sail and powerboats all decked out in their own pirate gear. A
presentation ceremony follows the sea battle, where Lt. Maynard presents
Blackbeard's head and defeated crew to Virginia's Governor Spotswood. Visitors
can participate in the festivities when they join Blackbeard’s funeral parade,
Hampton’s version of Mardi Gras, and share in the booty from his treasure
chest.
Vendors: contact Scott Canaday: 757-727-0900 ext 743, scanaday@vasc.org
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June, 2012: 26th
Annual Drake's
Raid
St. Augustine, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
"On June 6, 1586, a fleet of 23 ships with 2,000 Englishmen under the command of Sir Francis Drake approached the Spanish colonial capitol of St. Augustine, Florida. Landing cannon on Anastasia Island, the privateers began to bombard the city. At dawn on June 8th, the English crossed Matanzas Bay, captured the fort, routed the Spanish defenders, and burned the town."
During the day (June 4th) a 16th century-style military encampment will be open
to the public at the Fountain of Youth Park and will play host to drills,
demonstrations and living history interpretation from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The
reenactment of the sacking and burning of the town will commence Saturday
evening at 7:00 PM in the old city, beginning at the Old City Gates and ending
in the Plaza. This military display is intended to symbolically commemorate the
temporary abandonment of the city of St. Augustine by Spanish colonial forces.
After the town was looted and burned by Drake’s men, the Spanish returned to
rebuild upon the same streets you walk on today!.For more info: Captain, William
Kunze: wskunze@yahoo.com, Leftenant, Jeff
Johnson: jeffjohnsonfl@yahoo.com,
Ensign, Willie Wobble: satchmo@prodigy.net
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June, 2012: 7th
Big Bear Pirate Faire
Fawnskin (Big Bear Lake), CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
TIME: 10 am to 6 pm
VENUE: Pedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World Dr.,
Fawnskin, Ca 92333
Lynda McGinnis, Director Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society,
Inc P.O. Box 3069 Big Bear City, Ca 92314-3069, 909-237-0448, lynda@bbvrsinc.org
www.bbvrsinc.org
mid June, 2012: Charleston
Maritime Festival
Charleston, SOUTH
CAROLINA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
Pirate camp, classic wooden boat show, maritime art, music, family
boat-building and children's village. Period rogues, blackhearts, musicians,
and artisans are welcome. Tour the ships, enjoy the scenic waterfront
and relax with a beverage and fine Lowcountry fare. For those with more
adventurous spirit, build your own boat over the weekend with the handy help
of our volunteers, head out on the harbor for your free sailing lesson, or
actually join the crew of one of the ships and sail north to Boston. For those
more interested in air than sea, there are aerobatic flight demonstrations,
helicopter rides and other exciting aerial attractions. Food, water, ice,
parking, et. al., will be provided.
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June, 2012: 57th Sprint Billy
Bowlegs Pirate Festival
Fort Walton Beach, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
VENUE: The Landing Park, 139 Brooks St. SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Pirate invasion, fireworks, torch light parade, Pirate Walk (trick-0r-treating
pirates stile), music (The Bilge Pumps) pub crawl, children's activities, lots more.
Celebrates Capt. Bowlegs (William Augustus Bowles) Pirate Landing:
Fri.
evening, followed by Fireworks. Pirate's
skirmish :
Sat. afternoon, 4 pm.
The city always loses to the pirates and Capt. Billy will issue a proclamation freeing the
citizens from the tyranny of the City Fathers and declares a time of merriment and fun.
Many other events, torchlight parade: Monday evening, June 6th, 7
pm. Info: (850) 244-8191, info@fwbchamber.org
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June, 2012: 33rd Annual Sea Music Festival
Mystic, CONNECTICUT
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
Mystic Seaport is proud to host its 31st annual Sea Music Festival, one of the
world’s premier sea music events. More than 5,000 people gather each year to
hear Mystic Seaport's Chantey Staff along with a solid core of performers carry
on classic musical traditions of the golden age of sail. We have featured music
from maritime cultures around the world, including the United Kingdom, Italy,
Portugal, Australia, Iceland, Poland, Netherlands, France, Canada and Africa, as
well as native peoples within the United States. Please direct all Sea Music
Festival inquiries to smf@mysticseaport.org
Tickets can be purchased by calling 860-572-0711, ext. 4210,
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June, 2012: 36th Annual Norfolk HarborFest
Town
Point Park, Norfolk, VIRGINIA.
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
The traditions of the East Coast's Premier Waterfront Festival are celebrated
with nautical history, maritime events, visiting vessels, children's activities,
local, regional and national entertainment. Festivities stretch from The
Waterside Festival Marketplace to the Historic Freemason Harbor. Norfolk Festevents Ltd., 120 West Main
Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. Ph: (757) 441-2345, E-mail: festevents@festevents.org
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June, 2012: Pirate Rendezvous
Damariscotta, MAINE
Daytime Events: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m, Pirates Attack at High Noon
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
The Mystic Pirates sail into the scenic midcoast Maine town of Damariscotta at
high noon and take over the town until midnight, when they will fade back into
history. Daytime events will include the pirates arriving by boat,
"rampaging" through a Pirate Bazaar at Schooner Landing, and then
"pillaging" the in-town area. Accompanying them will be musicians,
re-enactors, story-tellers and other entertainers who will circulate throughout
the in-town area. Come enjoy a great family day including piracy, food, games
and all to benefit Lincoln County Family Holiday Wishes! Contact the pirate “Scribe” (Greg
Latimer) at 207-380-9912 or piraterendezvous@yahoo.com.
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June, 2012: Pirate Invasion Weekend at Valhalla
Faire
South Lake Tahoe, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
Dress in your Pirate and Barbarian outfit (do cover all the right places)
Let loose the second Weekend (Valhalla Faire runs June 4 & 5, 11 & 12) amongst the Pirate and Barbarian hordes.
Participate in Scavenger Hunts, Costume contests and Talk Like a Pirate
Competitions!
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June, 2012: South Bay Pirate Festival & Classic Boat Show
West Sayville, NEW YORK
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
TIME: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
Hosted by the Long Island Maritime Museum.
Pirate re-enactment troupes, musical acts, vendors, and classic boat show.
Guests are encouraged to come in costume.
$8.00 per person - Kids 5 and under are free
Contact person: Kathleen Prokesch - kprokesch@limaritime.org Phone: 631.319.0199
(direct) OR 631.HISTORY (museum) Address: Long Island Maritime Museum PO Box 184
West Sayville, NY 11796
We are still recruiting participants & vendors. Contact information same as
above.
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June, 2012: Rockaway
Beach Pirate Festival
Rockaway Beach, OREGON
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
TIME: 10 am -10 pm
VENUE: Rockaway Beach Wayside South 1st and Hwy 101 Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
* Sundown Submarine Races 4:00 pm - $1 * Treasure Hunt 1:00 pm - $5 * Kids
Scavenger Hunt 10:00 am - free Boom Bilge Rats, to perform the two music/pirate
vaudeville shows, PDX Yar, Pirates of the Cursed Sea. Home of the Emily Reed
Pirates --- MusicMusicMusic---Awesome Rides ---Games ---Vendors --Treasure Hunt
---Kids Scavenger Hunt & Tons of Family Fun! With help from the Portland
Pirate Festival Folks. Contact Person: Jack Brownlee (phone: 503-355-8108)
VENDORS: Rose Festival Sanctioned Vender spots available for $75 for all three
days For more information or to register go to: rockawaybeach.net 503-355-8101
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June, 2012: Le Grand Boucan du
Marché Bonsecours
Cabaret du Roy et Marché Bonsecours, 363, de la Commune est, Montreal, QC,
CANADA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
Le premier Festival de Pirate de Montréal! Montreal's first Pirate Festival!
[We can't tell you more about this because it's all in French, but if you want
more details go to the above website.]
July
28th & 29th, 2012: 2nd
Annual Marathon Pirate Festival
Marathon, NEW YORK
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
TIME: Sat. - 10 am to 6 pm, Sun. - 10 am to 5 pm.
VENUE: Lighthouse Landing, 3782 Route 11, Marathon, NY 13803
SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDE: A REAL Pirate Treasure Hunt, Children's Activities,
Great Food and Drink, Pirate Skits and Black Powder Shoot-Outs. The festival
will be organized by The Valhalla's Pirates of New Jersey, Robin's Dockside
Shop, Baltimore and the Lighthouse landings Staff. There will be a show put on
with cannon and black powder and loads of fun. All kinds of children's
activities, local and national shops will have displays, plus live music on
stage (The Brigands will be there). We are are planning a VERY exciting and
fun-filled weekend of pirate events and enactments. A "REAL" Pirate
Treasure Hunt with real treasure, Black powder shoot-outs and demonstrations.
Everything that every self-respecting pirate does, we will be doing. We are
currently seeking vendors for the Festival weekend. So if you have any interest
in being a vendor please contact the Lighthouse Landing Vendor information line
at: (443) 929-2045 as soon as possible.
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June, 2012: 12th Annual Arrrrrrt on the Porches
Syracuse, NEW YORK
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
TIME: 11 am to 5 pm
VENUE: Ruskin Avenue
Pirates of CHAOS Productions invade an otherwise artistic event and bring "arrrrrrt"
to the masses! Family fun! Booty in the streets! Garb encouraged! Lots of art
for sale! Good music! Belly dancing! Gourmet victuals! Take a ride on th'
Bloomin' Bloomer....our 12 foot "pirate powered" ship and steal booty
from the pirates......if you dare! Dress like a pirate! We will! CHAOS Street
Pirates will present the play "Jason and the Arrr-gonauts" directed by
Cap'n Mimi Foxmorton. Become a friend at: www.myspace.com/piratesofchaos4
www.myspace.com/strathmoreartontheporches
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109271112494454
Free Admission!
Event info: ArtOnThePorches2011@gmail.com
Pirate contact: Foxmorton foxgoddess44@hotmail.com
(315) 652-3800 ext 137
"New Blood" always welcome! Potential participants and vendors
contact Dave Kane (see above).
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June, 2012: 2nd Annual
Pirates' Ball Saturday
Benecia, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
TIME: 7:00 PM - Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM (PT) Benicia, CA
VENUE: Benicia Arsenal Clocktower 1189 Washington St Benicia, CA 94510
MC- Shay Black, with entertainment by Tempest, Swoon, DulciMates, Pirate
Burlesque Performances from Haus Serpens, and Synapse Productions Lightshow.
Vendors, Costume contest. Pre-sale General Admission $20. $25 at the
door. 3 presale locations {cash only} (Stores will have tickets in mid March)
Red Raven Vallejo, CA 707 558 - 0808, Sacred Well Oakland, CA 510 444 - 9355,
and Dark Garden 415-431-7684. VIP tickets $55 (early admission at 7pm reserved
seating, drink tickets, schwag and saucy serving wenches included in VIP price)
mid June, 2012: 6th Annual
Northern California Pirate Festival
Vallejo, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
The city of Vallejo
has became a haven for pirates of all
varieties...cannon battles, sword fighting, maritime musicians & magicians,
contests, food, fyne wares and a host of other pirate treasures (look for the No Quarter Given
booth)! Visit the
website to see the photos. The Northern California Pirate Festival
has one goal: To create an entertaining event where everyone who loves pirates
will have a great time and feel welcome! Whether you love nautical music, sword fighting, sailing, cannon-battles, theater, maritime crafts, food and
drink, or just shopping fer' pirate booty...there's something here for
YOU! Fun For ALL AGES: Children, Adults, Teens & Whole Families!
We encourage coming out in costume...whether you dress as an historical era
pirate from the Golden Age of Sail or a bejeweled Mardi-Gras Krewmate from New
Orleans... whether your taste runs towards Hollywood Swashbucklers or Foreign
Buccaneers from international waters! Dress up and share in the
experience... You certainly don't need to come out in costume, but when
you leave you're sure to feel like a pirate! Sail out to the PirateFest
and join us for a great time! FREE admission.
Event Information: 1-866-921-YARR
June
25th & 26, 2011: Gold
Coast Pirate Faire
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
TIME: 10 am to 6 pm
VENUE: Four Points Sheraton, 8110 Aero Dr. San Diego 92123 Telephone,
858-277-8888
Visit the village of Porta de Diego on the grounds of the beautiful Sheraton
Four Points. There be lots of merchants, food, grog, and best of all,
hell raisin'. Pirates a' plenty at our buccaneer tavern.
late
June, 2012: 9th annual
Rusty Scupper's Pirate Daze
Westport, WASHINGTON
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
Our patron pirate, Rusty Scupper and his crewe mates, the
Rusty Scupper Pirates of Westport, invite all manner of Pirate Crewes,
landlubbers, politicians, and townsfolk of any repute to their spring festival
of everything piratical. See
famed Grays Harbor, and walk some or all of the 18 miles of beach where his
journal washed ashore. Climb to the top of the tallest light house in Washington
State. See and tour the tall-ships The Lady Washington and the Hawaiian
Chieftain. Join in with the Pirates at all the events scheduled along the
esplanade of Westport Harbor and Marina District. There be family-friendly fun
and frivolity fer all, with free admission; live music (including Greg Parke,
Mike and Val Quarters, and Jimmy Frees Reggae Band), and Cap'n Arr's Lair!
Also purveyors of hearty food and snacks, games fer the scallywags, a pirate
train and bumper boats, artisans and vendors from around the west. Weapons
demonstrations by the pirates of B.O.O.M. 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.
General info: call our new Captain o Pirate Daze Rosie @ 360.268.9817. Her email
address be oldcoasty69@msn.com. Vendors
contact "Krazy Kate" Cheri @ 360-268-1239. Vendor deadline has been
extended to June 14. For the "Pirates of the Caribbean" look a like
contest call "Razor Clam" Arlene @ 360-268-9133. For the Salty Dawg
contest call "Mad Dog Mary" @ 360.268.0580. And for the big parade
call Sue "Jail Bait" McCann @360-648-2494
early
July, 2012: Privateer
Days
Liverpool, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
Privateer Days 2011 planning is in full swing, and we're putting the finishing
touches on plans to bring you another exciting year of Privateer Days fun! To
help celebrate Canada Day, this year's Privateer Days events will include red
and white fireworks and a Canada Day concert featuring Hal Bruce and Charlie
A'Court, as well as many local bands. Privateer Days activities this year will
include traditional favourites such as: Grand street parade, Historic privateer
invasion re-enactment and encampment, Rum Run, Carnival rides, Local
entertainment, Music (headlined in the evenings by the Stoggies, Andrew Hunter,
Ryan Cook, and the Hupman Brothers, and featuring local bands throughout each
day), Artisan market with hourly demonstrations, Food court, Guided wagon tours,
Acadia First Nations Kepabskitk gathering and cultural display. There will also
be several special new events for this year's festival! The Privateer Days
Commission is very pleased to announce that "For Riches And Honour", a
comedy set in Liverpool's privateer past, will be making its world premiere at
Astor Theatre, performed by Liverpool's own Winds Of Change dramatic society.
The play, written by local resident Beth George, won Honourable Mention in the
2011 Atlantic Writing Competition. In addition, this year's festival will
feature a geocaching event that will be fun for the entire family, a
"Village on a Walk" event, and more. For more
info:
The Privateer Days Commission
P.O. Box 1780
Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Canada B0T 1K0
(902) 354-4500 , email: info@privateerdays.ca
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July, 2012: Pirate Invasion of Belmont Pier
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
TIME: Saturday- 10:00am - 9:00pm & Sunday-10:00am - 6:00pm
VENUE: Belmont Veterans' Memorial Pier
FREE Admission
Avast me Matey’s the Pirates be comin’ to Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, so
haul up your main sail and set course for Long Beach Saturday & Sunday Juy
2nd & 3rd, 2011. Join with the largest Gathering of Pirates, scallywags,
freebooters, Privateers and buccaneers ever to come ashore. There be music,
song, dance and live theatre and much more to entertain Pirates and visitors
alike. Shop for rare and unusual treasures at the pirate market, well stocked
with booty from the 7 Seas. Twice a day you be seeing the grandest battles this
side of Tortuga, with cannon and musket blazing, pirates clashing with sword and
pistol as they fight over treasure and wenches. A visit to Alfredo’s pirate
pub and a tankard of ale will calm your nerves before your visit to the pirate
village with hundreds of costumed scallywags and wenches. Ye best be planin’
to stay late on Saturday night to attend the first annual Pirate Film Festival
and view the classic film “Captain Blood” on our giant outdoor screen. Don’t
forget to be removin’ your eye patch before ye sail home. “ARRRR”! Event
highlights: *Black Powder Presentations *Sword Flights & Pirate Battles
*Parade of Pirates *Pirate Ship Attacks Pier *Pirate Cotume Contest *Pirate
Booty Arts & Crafts Booths *Belly & Fire Dancers *Authentic Pirate
Encampments *Live Music from Dread Crew of Oddwood and Pirates of the Black Swan
*Capt. Jack Sparrow's Kids' Treasure Hunt. Look
for the No Quarter Given booth. Jamaica
Rose & Cap'n Michael MacLeod will be signing their
"The Book of Pirates: A Guide to Plundering, Pillaging, and Other
Pursuits".
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July, 2012: CHILDREN'S
WEEKEND! Prince, Princess & Pirate Party at the Colorado
Renaissance Festival
Larkspur, COLORADO
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
TIME: 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
VENUE: 650 W. Perry Park Ave., Larkspur, CO 80118
Special activities for the young ones; Prince, Princess and Pirate Costume
Contest at the Puke & Snot pirate ship stage. Participate in the Royal
Quest; be rewarded by King Henry at the Knighting Ceremonies, daily at the Rose
Stage. Enjoy the Free Children’s Realm and Petting Zoo. FOR THIS WEEKEND ONLY,
CHILDREN TWELVE AND UNDER EXPERIENCE THE FESTIVAL FOR FREE WITH A PAYING ADULT.
HUZZAH!!! (303) 688-6010 / Toll Free (877) 259-3328 or 409-F South
Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104, pjfrank@coloradorenaissance.com
early July, 2012:
Pirates Landing
at Alki Beach at the Seattle SeaFair
Alki Beach West, Seattle, WASHINGTON.
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
TIME: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, with Pirate Invasion: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
VENUE: 1702 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Avast ye scurvy dogs! This be yer warnin’ shot! The cutthroat Seafair
Pirates crew has made a deal and are comin to collect the bounty left behind
last year! They be landin on Alki Beach in West Seattle on July 10 around
11:30. The merchants will be puttin out their finest wares and tha day long
festival will be startin at around 9:30 am. Ye can shop, eat and dance along
with the Pirates throughout the day until 6:30 pm! Have your little pirates
come dressed fer the occasion and be part of a Pirate look-a-like contest to
win some booty. Come get yer treasure while ya still can. Admission: Free
Contact: SeafairPiratesPR@aol.com.
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July, 2012: Wilmington
Pirate Day
Wilmington, DELAWARE
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
TIME: 11:00am - 05:00pm
VENUE: Tubman-Garrett Park, Wilmington, DE
A day full of pirate-filled festivities for all ages: treasure hunts, costume
contests, face painting, and more for the wee ones, and music and deck tours of
an authenticate 1630's sailing ship for everyone! Treasure Hunt Kalmar Nyckel
Ship Tour Face Painting Boat Building Photos with Pirates Build Your Own
Treasure Chest Balloon Swords Ornamental Knots Sale & Instruction Scavenger
Hunt Pirate Parade Pirate Demo Costume Contest with prizes! Music: Scales and
Crosstones, Pirates for Sail, Diamond State Concert Band, New Sweden
Cost: No entrance fee. Some events are free, some are not. Contact: General
information: info@kalmarnyckel.org Marketing: Victor Wiebe, 302-722-4538,
victor@wwwiebe.com
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July, 2012: The
Susquehanna Lockhouse Museum's Pirate Encampment
Havre de Grace, MARYLAND
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
TIME: Sat. 11-5pm, Sun. 11-3pm
VENUE: Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace.
8AM Sat. Pirate Day 5k Run. Join us for the second Annual Pirate Run through the
historic streets of Havre de Grace. Watch for race info as the date draws near.
10AM-4PM Sat. & Sun. Pirate Encampment. Come and meet pirates in a
historical encampment. The Lock House features an authentic living history
pirate encampment with intermittent pirate skirmishes, period clothing, and
black powder weapons demonstrations.
410-939-5780 Email: lockhousemuseum@gmail.com
Saturday night, July 9th: 4th Annual Pirate Gala
7-11pm. Put on your pirate regalia you wenches and rogues and come and party at
the Lock House’s Annual Pirate Gala! We will have delicious vittles and grog
along with dancing to the Trop Rock sounds of the Chris Sacks Band. Donation
$50.
July 7th &8th, 2012: 13th Annual of Old Fort MacArthur Days
San Pedro, CALIFORNIA
TIME: 10 am - 4 pm, flag raising 10:10 am
First Multicultural & Living
History Event presented west of the Mississippi River and in the State of
California. Annual artillery show and fundraiser that
supports the Fort MacArthur Museum. The event is held on the weekend following
the Fourth of July holiday. Various military organizations and groups (from
ancient Roman Legionnaires to the Modern era) support the event. All group
encampments are focused on accurately presenting life as it was in the past. The
museum is located in Angels Gate Park, 3601 South Gaffey Street, in the historic
harbor city of San Pedro, California. Old Fort MacArthur Days is a blank fire
event. Many historical reenactment groups will be firing various weapons during
the course of the event, and there will be a massed fire by cannons at the end
of the day. Two groups of privateers will be on hand, the Rogue Privateers, and
the Port Royal Privateers. The Rogue Privateers will raid
for items and then auction them off to benefit the museum.
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July, 2012: Pirate
Invasion Weekend at Silver Leaf
Renaissance Faire
Battle Creek, MICHIGAN
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
VENUE: Kimball Pines Park, 1158 Michigan Ave E, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Ahoy Mateys! Welcome Aboard and Help Us Celebrate our 20th Year! FREE KIDS
WEEKEND! Featured Performers: Pirate Shantyman and Bonnie Lass. Featured Vendor:
Black Swamp Chainmail! Voicemail
Hotline: 269-343-9090
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July, 2012: Ventura
Harbor Village Pirate's Days
Ventura, CALIFORNIA.
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
Friday: Kick the weekend off on July 15 and join the Pirate Crew on a Pub
Crawl from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Cost $20 & includes appetizers at three Harbor
restaurants, professional digital pirate photos, and sea shanties on beach! Ages
21 & over. Reservations: (805)477-0470
Saturday and Sunday: Return to the mystical times when the pirates roamed
the seas during the 6th Annual Pirate Days Festival taking place Saturday and
Sunday, July 16-17 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event features professional pirate
live-action shows by Pirates for Hire, pirate themed activities, magic shows,
treasure hunts, pirate costume contests and much more. Admission and parking are
free. The Ventura Harbor Village is located on Spinnaker Drive off of
Harbor Blvd. Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA
93001. 877-89-HARBOR -or- 805-642-8538
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July, 2012: 4th Annual Mersey Pirate
Muster
Liverpool, UNITED KINGDOM
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
FREE family fun filled event: MEET the Captains and Crews of the Mersey Pirate
Navy: SEE the Battle of Fort Perch Rock, cannons, muskets, swords and Hundreds
of Pirates: JOIN the Pirates Parade and follow the Muster Marauders Band from
Vale Park 11:30am to Fort Perch Rock: WEAR your best Pirate Clothes: SIGN the
Muster Book and enrol into the Mersey Pirate Navy: A FESTIVAL of FUN for your
entertainment and participation: BEWARE of the Black Rock Mermaid. (Don't miss
the Battle, be there before 1pm)
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July, 2012: Marked
Men Party hosted by Captain Jack
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
TIME:8pm to 1am
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
VENUE: San Diego Maritime Museum, aboard the Star of India, just
down the street from the San Diego Comic Con.
Costumes are not only welcome, but insisted on! We welcome vendors. For
party goers, tickets are $30 for general admission and $50 for VIP (very
important pirate!). Tickets will also be available at the door for $50/general
admission and $75/VIP, cash only at the door. For more info: starsmailbox@gmail.com
or thecaptain@markedmen.net
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July, 2012: 8th annual Evangola
Pirate Fest
Brant, NEW YORK
VENUE: Evangola State Park
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
Family friendly pirate celebration. Pirate camp, Thieves Market, music and
entertainment, vendors, crafts, pirate zoo (?!?), Free Treasure Hunts at 12:00,
2:00, and 4:00, costume
contest. Pirate ship contest. For more info, call Gary: 716-549-1802.
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July, 2011: Seadog
Nights and Gypsy Carnival
Lebanon, OREGON
VENUE: Cheadle Lake Park, S Santiam Hwy & Weirich Dr, Lebanon,
Oregon, 97454
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
"Work Like a DOG, Play Like a SEADOG". Avast Ye' ScurvyDogs!! 'Tis
once again that time to Toss Three Sheets to the Wind, Hoist your Colors, Rouse
that Lazy, Rum-Sucking crew and make sail for Lebanon, OR to experience the
festivities of SEADOG NIGHTS and GYPSY CARNIVAL 2010. 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
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July, 2012: 13th Annual Seafest
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UNITED KINGDOM
8:30pm - 12:00am
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
The 11th Anniversary of 'Britain's biggest annual maritime music festival in
your favourite seaside resort.......' takes place at West Pier and around the
harbour area of this premier seaside resort and fishing port in North Yorkshire.
Musicians scheduled to appear: The Endeavour Shantymen - Rebekah Findlay - Bob
Fortune Richard Grainger - Tom Hughes - Hughie Jones -Keith Kendrick - Penni
Maclaren Walker Men of Staithes - Monkeys Fist - Sylvia Needham - Pirate Pete's
Sails and Stories Jim Radford - Chris Ricketts - The Scarborough Poets - Peter
Taylor - Malcolm Ward and Whitby Community Choir and There Be
Pirates (from the USA). In addition to maritime music, there will be Fish Cookery, Visiting
Vessels, Maritime Arts, and Family Entertainment. Info, email: richard-grainger@tiscali.co.uk
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July, 2012:
Pirate Invasion at
the Sterling Renaissance Festival
Sterling, NEW YORK
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
Yaar!! Those pirates are invading the Shire with swashbuckling adventure, comedy
and song. Join our Pirate Costume Competition for kids and adults; and see
pirate swordplay shows and antics throughout the day.
Sterling Renaissance Festival, 15385 Farden Road, Sterling, NY 13156.
Call: 800-879-4446
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July, 2012: Pirate Invasion Weekend at
the Great Lakes Medieval
Faire
OHIO, State Route 534, just seven miles south of Ohio I-90 at the Geneva exit (#218).
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
Patches, Peglegs, Buccaneers & Booty! Costume Contest! Dress like a Pirate
and ye might rake in the booty...YARRRGH! Dinner Theatre Feast presents: The
Plunder-Palooza Feast (Saturday only). Guest Theme Act: Wonderfool the
Pirate. Guest Musical Act: Red McWilliams . Phone: (440) 474-4280 Toll Free: 1-888-MEDIEVAL, Mailing Address: Great Lakes Medieval Faire PO Box
376 Rock Creek, OH 44084
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July, 2012: 5th The Pirate
Festival
Milton, ONTARIO, CANADA
VENUE: Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Road Milton, Ontario
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
The MUD SHOW - what a good dirty show should be! The Captains Keg returns for a
second year, a party, on Saturday July 31st from 7PM until 11PM celebrating all
things piratical. A full days schedule of theatrical and musical entertainment.
Potential participants, more info: http://fairesintime.com
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August, 2012: Palmyra
Pirate Weekend
Palmyra, NY
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: Fri starts at dusk, Sat. & Sun. 10 am - 4 pm.
Palmyra Pirate Weekend returns for a fifth great year, August 5-6, 2011.
Experience all of your favorite Palmyra Pirating events like the Window Painting
Contest, Pillage 'N the Village Parade & Bed Racing, The Goonies under the
stars, kayak racing, canal boat tours, food, music, crafters and more!
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August, 2012: 6th Annual Michigan Pirate Festival
Grand Haven, MICHIGAN
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
VENUE: Central Park, Next to the Loutit District Library
Hosted by the Brethren
of the Great Lakes, the 5th annual Michigan Pirate Festival is set to be
better than ever. The fest will take place at Central Park and the Loutit
District Library in downtown Grand Haven, home of the Buccaneers! Stories, demos, arts and crafts, discussions, pirate invasion, weekend
festival.
Email: info@brethrenofthegreatlakes.com
Brethren of the Great Lakes, 1805 N. Philip Rd, Niles, MI, 49120
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August, 2012: Brigand's Cove
Charlestown, INDIANA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
Pirates of Paynetown has been canceled. This was a decision of the Paynetown
SRA's DNR property manager. Anyway, we are planning to move the event to a new
location and rebrand it. It will now be known as "Brigand's Grove" and
will be a haven for not just pirates, but also highwaymen and other nefarious
sorts. The new location will have a LOT more room and a LOT more freedom.
Furthermore, there will no longer be a registration fee! We will also be able to
use the expanding new historic site, Tunnel Mill. The only downside is that
we're losing the lake. We do have a nice creek, but it's only suitable for
smaller, short-draft vessels such as pirogues. The new location is in
Charlestown, Indiana, about 30 minutes from Louisville, KY. We have a
great site and a great new idea, plus people who truly appreciate us and want us
there! It's a win-win all the way around. Please register so we know what
to expect. Registration form attached. Feel free to share it with anyone who is
interested. (PLEASE REGISTER! It makes my job easier!) NOTE: If you've already
pre-registered for Pirates of Paynetown, you do NOT need to re-register for
Brigand's Grove. We'll take care of it! We're also waiving the vendor fee for
any vendors THIS YEAR ONLY!
To get registration forms or other info, you may e-mail to:
Attn: Brigand’s Grove
P.O. Box 658
Charlestown, In 47111
Questions: E-mail nlogsdon@att.net
Or call: Nathanael Logsdon: (812) 606-1264
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August, 2012: Pyrate
Invasion
Beaufort, NORTH CAROLINA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
Pyrates will soon be invading this seaport town and once again this historic
community will relive its past when Spanish privateers invaded the harbor in
August 1747. Now, centuries later, the old port town will be authentically
transformed while reliving the Pryate Invasion of its Colonial past. History
will again repeat itself when Capt. Sinbad and Crew will be defend the town from
the scallywags from Blackbeard’s Crew, Shadow Players, Braze, Devilmen of Cape
Fear and Carolina Black Flaggers. The pillage and plundering begins on the
afternoon of Friday, August 13. AFTERNOON The "Brethren of the Coast"
arrive at the Beaufort Historic Site to set up encampment. EVENING 5:00: Grog
with the Pirates Beaufort Historic Site 6:00: Grub with the Pirates Shrimp
Baskets & Hot Dogs (for sale) Beaufort Historic Site Special thanks to the
VFW/American Legion.
Saturday, August 14 is Pyrate Invasion Day featuring Capt. Horatio Sinbad and
Meka II. 10:00 am - Pirate Encampment Beaufort Historic Site. 1:00 pm - Pirate
Procession to the Waterfront Beaufort Historic Site - Front Street - Grayden
Paul Park The public is invited to participate and costumes are strongly
encouraged! 1:30 - 4:00 pm Invasion and Trials Reenactment Captured pyrates will
be escorted back to the Beaufort Historic Site to stand trial. 5:00 - 10:00 pm
Party with the Pirates Featuring live music, BBQ, grog & amusements Beaufort
Historic Site Grub: $16/Adults, $8/Children under 8 Grog: Cash Bar Special
thanks to Roland's BBQ.
For more information and schedule of all events, visit
www.beaufortpyrateinvasion.com or call 252.728-3917.
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August, 2012: 5th annual Pirate and Wenches
Fantasy Weekend
Rock Hall, MARYLAND
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
Come by land or come by sea to the Town of Rock Hall, on the Isle of DelMarVa,
for a Town Wide Theme Party you won't forget!
* Decorated Dinghy Flotilla & Race to the Beach with a Caribbean-Style Beach
Party
* Buccaneer's Ball
* Kid's Games, Crafts, Storytelling, Tattoos, and more
* On-Going Live Music & Street Performers
* Artisans and Crafters
* Sea Shanty Sing-a-long & Pub Crawl
* Plenty of Grub and Grog
* Music, Mayhem and More Surprises...
Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend Presents the "Quest for Graybeard"
Decorated Dinghy Flotilla and Beach Plunder Race Saturday August 14th.
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. Volunteers contact:
Suzanne (aka Callico Anne Read) 410-935-3491. Vendors, contact: Mark
Jacobs at mark@oystercourtgardens.com
or 443-336-2082.
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August, 2012: Bill
Johnston’s Pirates Days
Alexandria Bay, NEW YORK
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
Welcome to Alexandria Bay, in the beautiful Thousand Islands, New York.
Alexandria Bay is home of Boldt Castle, situated on Heart Island, and the proud
home of the Famous “Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days”. Pirate Invasion, on both
Saturdays, Aug. 7 and 14th, at 2 pm. The following is a list of our 10 days
filled with family fun and special events. Our sword-fighting group, known as
“Tales from Remikreh”, will be performing throughout Alexandria Bay. 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.
Most events are free and for the enjoyment of the public.
Call the Chamber office for details at 800-541-2110.
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August, 2012: 5th annual Pirate Weekend
at the Bristol Renaissance Faire
Tuxedo,, NEW YORK
TIME: 10 am - 7 pm
VENUE: Sterling Forest,
600 Route 17A, Tuxedo, NY, 10987. Phone: 845-351-5171
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011 listing]
The 3rd Annual PIRATE INVASION WEEKEND is coming this August 28th & 29th,
2010! Join us for A Pirate Invasion like you've never experienced before!! You
will always find pirates at the Faire, but these two days there be EXTRA Pirate
Plunderin' with: * Special Guest Musical Performances by the Ramblin' Sailors! *
Kids can take part in Pirate Fight School! Pirate Games! Pirate Talkin'
Lessons!! * The Swashbuckling Sounds of The Crimson Pirates! * A Treasure Hunt!!
Costume Contests, prizes, and more ARRRGHHH than you have ever experienced
before! So join us!
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August, 2012: Port
Washington Maritime Heritage Festival
Port Washington, WISCONSIN
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
A celebration of the maritime history of Port Washington is celebrated annually
during the Maritime Heritage Festival. Tall Ship tours are available for the ‘sailor’
in you! Fine food, refreshments; artisans and entertainment fill your day.
For more information:
Port Washington Maritime Festival
c/o Port Main Street Inc.
116 W.Grand Ave, Suite 205
Port Washington, WI 53074
Ph: 262-268-1132
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August, 2012: Pirate Day at Fort Mifflin
Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANNIA
10am—4 pm
VENUE: Fort Mifflin
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
It's Pirate Day at the only fort in Philadelphia. Come enjoy a day of frolic and
merriment as we celebrate the castaways and hooligans that braved our shores
long, long ago. Have the kids search for buried treasure in on our manmade
beach. See 16th & 17th century weapons demonstrations and pirates by the
boatload attack the Fort common. Even a ship just off the port
main. And don't forget the sweet, pirate sounds and stories by the "Sea
Dogs" musical pirate group. Whether you're Captain Jack, Popeye the Sailor
or a landlubber you'll have a racking good time. General Gate Fees Apply.
Info: 215-685-4167
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August, 2012 (Monday), "DAY
OF SYN"
Dymchurch, Kent, UNITED KINGDOM
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2010 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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August, 2012: 4th Annual Fishermen's Village
"Pirate's Day" Festival
Punta Gorda, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
"A Quaint Little Fishing Village with a Pirate Problem!" The last
weekend in August pirates from every walk of life visit Fishermen's Village to
pillage and plunder the local shops, bars and restaurants at this family &
pet friendly event. Thar will be pirate battles with cannons and black powder
weapons, plank walking, sea shanty competitions and a pirate boat parade. Enjoy
live music throughout the weekend from Celtic Mayhem, For Love or Money and many
more. Admission to this 3 day Pirate Fest is free. Come dressed as a
Swashbuckler, Buccaneer or Tavern Wench and enter one of our costume contests
for Kids, Adults, and even Pets. Celebrate Punta Gorda's Maritime History in
True Pirate Fashion. There are various restaurants, food and beverage vendors,
arts & craft, pirate themed vendors, and local merchant shops to browse
while you wander through more than a quarter mile of shaded corridors and
breezeways at this amazing covered venue. Vendor Space Available. Pirate crews
and period vendors welcome. Sponsors, Pirate Crews or Entertainers please
contact: Kathy Gilbert, ph: 561-792-9260, e-mail: PirateFestInfo@gmail.com.
Vendors contact: Suzanne King, ph: 727-322-5217, e-mail: fishermensvillagepiratefest@gmail.com.
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August, 2012: 5th annual Midlands Pirate
Festival
Papillion, NEBRASKA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: 11 am - 6 pm
VENUE: Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th St near Papillion, ideally
located between Highway 370 and Cornhusker Rd. (in other words, it's at S. 48th
& Cornhusker).
Pirate-themed family entertainment, costume contests, treasure hunt, treasure walk,
talk to the parrot, and more.
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids, 3 and under free.
2011 Commercial
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September (Labor Day weekend), 2011: Festival of Sail
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
The Festival of Sail is an annual event with something for everyone. The event
is held over Labor Day weekend each year and starts with a bang! Cannon fire
will salute the entrance of the tall ships from all over the world as they
parade around San Diego Bay passing by Harbor Island, Shelter Island, Seaport
Village and the Coronado Bridge ending up at the Maritime Museum's docks.
The five day event includes live entertainment from a variety of genres
including; Contemporary Rock, Sea Chanteys, Mariachi's, Steel Drum Bands, local
community groups, etc. We will have a petting zoo where kids can get up close
and pet a variety of animals. Cruises on San Diego Bay, cannon battles, sailing
on racing yachts, over 150 arts and craft vendors, multitude of food options,
interaction with pirates, and more... Look for the No Quarter Given booth. Jamaica Rose
and Cap'n Michael will be selling and signing their new book, "The
Book of Pirates".
early
September, 2012: PyrateFest
Memphis, TN
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: Saturday 5:30pm; Sunday Noon
VENUE: Mud Island RIver Park
All Saturday night events are at Harbor Town ~ Mud Island: Pyrate Parade,
Charity Auction, Pyrate Pub.
Sunday events are at the National Ornamental Metal Museum. Gates open at Noon.
Entertainment (schedule subject to change ~ after all, we are pyrates!) Sea
Chanties with Pepe the Pyrate Black Powder Cannon Demo with Smitty Pyrate Parade
(for all dressed like Pyrates!) Bob & Susie Salley Pyrate Mistress Samra and
the Pyrate Roses Celtic Fiddle with John Albertson and Janelle Children's
Costume Contest Adult Costume Contest Talk Like a Pirate Contest Pirate Elvis
Contest! Music, food, beer, entertainment, dance, vendors and more! For more
info, contact: quartermistress@pyratefestival.com
early
September (Labor Day weekend), 2011: 7th Annual Portland Pirate Festival
St. Helens, OREGON
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: Sat. 10 AM to 10 PM, Sun. 10 AM to 6 PM
VENUE: Cathedral Park, under the St John’s Bridge
Portland, OR
The Portland Pirate Festival has gained a reputation for bringing together the
best eclectic musical performers in the Northwest, from the buccaneer rock of
The Pirates Charles to the theatrical stylings of BilgeRats & Pyrettes to
the pure energy of Chervona. You’ll be immersed in the the best of pirate
culture as St Helens transforms into a bustling dock-side village full of
wandering buccaneers, redcoats, giant puppets, jugglers and balladeers. Scupper
Monkey Island: The incredible Kraken devours a ship whole while revelers
whiz down the 30 foot slides! The kids play area features several inflatable
rides, plus the Clowns Unlimited 24-foot climbing wall. Attractions suit a
variety of ages, from toddler to adult. Wandering performers, puppet shows, a
family market, free tattoos, balloons, and more. Tortuga Market & St Helens
Village. Historical Displays and Demonstrations. Lower ticket prices! Effective
immediately the new ticket prices are: 1 Day Adult pass (13 & over) – $10
Advance / $12 @ Gate, 1 Day Youth pass (12 & under) – $5 Advsance / $6 @
Gate, 2 Day Passes (Only in Advance) – $18 Adult / $8 Youth. General
Questions: kate@portlandpiratefestival.com,
Phone: 503-292-3418.
early
September, 2012: 5th Annual Treasure Coast Pirate Fest
Stuart, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: Fri. evening 7-11 pm, Sat. 10 am to 8 pm, Sun 10 sm to 6 pm Sun.
Pirates will be sailing in to historic downtown Stuart, rain or Shine. Admission
to the event is free. This festival will host a variety of events such as a
family treasure hunt, adult and children's costume contests, and more. The event
will also include various pirate themed merchandise, food and beverage vendors,
along with 3 stages of live entertainment and an abundance of pirate performers.
Come dressed as your favorite Hollywood Buccaneer or a Historical Swashbuckler
from the Golden Age of Piracy. Vendors contact: Suzanne King, ph: 727-322-5217,
TreasureCoastPirateFest@gmail.com.
Sponsors or Entertainers please contact: Kathy Gilbert, ph: 561-792-9260, email:
PirateFestInfo@aol.com
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September, 2012: Pirate's
Day
Barnegat, NEW JERSEY.
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: 9 am to 4 pm
Crafts, vendors, food, entertainment, kid's games, bands, reenactors, and lots of
swashbuckling fun. Pirate costume contest with prizes. Fireworks and
live band by the bay at dusk. Vendors and
pirate crews contact Ginny, 609-698-1618.
September
7th & 8th, 2012: Toshiba
Tall Ships Festival
Dana Point, CALIFORNIA
TIME: 10 am - 5 pm
VENUE: Dana Point Harbor Marina and the Ocean Institute
Tall ships parade (Brig Pilgrim, Spirit of Dana Point
and many others) , sunset sails. Ship tours, cannon battles, sea
chanteys, art show, pirate camp (Port Royal Privateers), tour the Ocean
Institute, food, music and much more. Look for the
No Quarter Given booth. Jamaica Rose and Cap'n Michael will be selling and
signing their new book, "The
Book of Pirates". Usually held the weekend after Labor Day. Call the Ocean Institute at (949)
496-2274
mid September (three weekends), 2012: The
7th Annual St. Louis
Pirate Festival
Wentzville, MISSOURI
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
Fort Royal, Martinique 1720 and the Pirates are at it again. This time, Captain
“Red-legs” Greaves has a plan in mind. Instead of attacking Martinique
outright, he has struck a deal with the Governor, effectively bribing his way
onto the island, and into the Governor’s pockets! Gold and silver have bought
the Pirates the run of the island, and not even the French Military seems to be
able to stop them. There are Pirates on the docks, Pirates in the streets,
Pirates in the taverns, and Pirates in the cupboards! Yet all is not lost, not
if the ladies of Martinique have anything to say about it. If the corrupt
Governor and his Pirate accomplices are not careful, they might find themselves
over-run and runover by the True Pirates of Martinique! Hip! Hip! Huzzah!
Special Events:
Kids Party Training for Young Captains Ages 4-12 1 - 2 p.m., Saturdays and
Sundays at the Martinique Party Cove. Games and pirate grub (lunch). Learn how
to dress like a captain, navigate, sail, and sing Pirate songs. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Tickets: $5; available at the Front Gate or Les Amis.
Costume Contests Win Prizes for Best Period Appropriate Attire 3:15 Children's
Costume Contest at the Pirate Ship 4:15 Adult Costume Contest (21 and over only)
at the Dead Parrot Pub
Pirate School Kids, learn from experts how to be a pirate! Noon & 2 p.m. at
the Garrison.
“Talk Like a Pirate” Class 2:30 p.m. Sunday only, Marco Polo stage Go way
beyond “Arrr!” to celebrate September 19 as “International Talk Like a
Pirate Day.”
Held at Wentzville's Rotary Park, 45 minutes from downtown St. Louis.. St
Louis Pirate Festival Office 425 Spencer Road St. Peters, MO 63376 (636)
928-4141.
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September, 2012: Pirate
Week
Orlando, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: September 17, 11 am - 4 pm
VENUE: Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton Street, Orlando, Florida, 32803,
Phone: 407.514.2000, Toll Free: 888.OSC.4FUN
Yo ho ho, little buccaneers! KidsTown at the Orlando Science Center is
celebrating "International Talk Like a Pirate Day" and will be hosting
special activities all week. It's a chance for adults and kids alike to come
dressed up and put on their best pirate voice and have a plundering good time.
Make your own eye patch, search for treasure, enjoy pirate stories, and meet a
pirate (at scheduled times). The big celebration will be on Saturday, September
17. Giveaways, black powder demonstrations. history, pirates and so much more.
More details to come so check back to the above website for updates.
mid
September, 2012: The Port of Los Angeles Lobster
Festival
San Pedro, CALIFORNIA
TIME: Fri. 5PM - 11PM, Sat. 11AM
- 11PM, Sun. 11AM - 7PM
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
VENUE: Ports O’ Call Village at the intersection of 6th Street
and Harbor Drive. Only 20 minutes south of downtown Los Angeles at the end of
the 110 Harbor Frwy. Free parking!
We feature fresh discount Maine lobster meals flown in fresh daily, and plenty
of entertainment. Lobster lovers enjoy a scenic outdoor park and shops at Ports
O’ Call in San Pedro, California. After feasting on our world famous discount
Maine lobster meals, guests enjoy a pirate camp, dancing, parades, street
performers, tall ships, shopping for arts and crafts, and musical performances
by some of today’s best up-and-coming acts. For late-breaking information,
call our 24 hour lobster hotline – 310.798.7478 [recording]
mid
September, 2012: The 4th Annual Marcus Hook Pirate Festival
Marcus Hook, PENNSYLVANIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
The 3rd Annual Marcus Hook Pirate Festival will be September 16th & 17th,
2011!!! Our 2010 festival saw Vigilant Crew, Crewe of the Archangel,
Skullduggery Crew, Ye Pyrate Brotherhood and Sons of the Waves traveling to
Marcus Hook. We'd love to see you all come back again in 2011 - and bring all
your friends! More Crews = More Pirates = More Big Fun! We'll keep you posted on
any new developments - keep checking back!
For more information contact Capn Mike at 610-587-7409 Email: redpeper@snip.net,
or Miss Fyre at 610-800-5600 Email: piratequeen940@aol.com
mid
September, 2012: BrethrenCon III and the
2012 Buccaneer Bash!
Aurora, COLORADO
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
VENUE: at DIA Mariott at Gateway Park Sat, September 18 @ 12:00 PM MDT 16455
E. 40th Circle, Aurora, CO 80011
BrethrenCon, Colorado's premier pirate convention, be a two-day celebration of
pirates and privateers, heroes and villians! Panels to teach and share yer
piratical interests, games of skill and chance, musical guests, feasting,
merchants selling everything from cannon to corsets, contests, wenches and rum!
Buccaneer Bash on Saturday nigh. If you have questions of any sort, feel free to send a message to info@brethrencon.com.
If ye've a hankerin' to help out in this here shindig, let our volunteer
coordinator know at swabs@brethrencon.com.
mid
September, 2012: Talk
Like a Pirate Day
Glendale, ARIZONA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: 6 pm to 11:30 pm
VENUE: Westgate City Center, 6770 North Sunrise Boulevard, Glendale, AZ
Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with the Arizona Corsairs and other valley
costume and performance groups! at Westgate City Center in Glendale, The Arizona
Corsairs host a night of piracy, dancing, sword fights, drumming, and, of
course, drinking! Beginning at 7:30PM behind McFadden’s, a Pirate Parade will
kick off the evening. Appearances by local belly dance troupes, as well as
Arizona Roller Derby team, Surly Gurlies, Arizona Browncoats, Arizona Costume
Revelers, Mermaids, Phoenix Faerie Festival, and others. Follow the parade to
the gates of McFadden’s for a brief sword fight by the Arizona Corsairs and a
welcome to the festivities! Purchase $10.00 pieces of 8 lanyards online at www.tlapdaz.eventbrite.com
and $15.00 the door to benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital! Visit the mermaids
and wenches, poised at either end of the Water Dance Plaza Fountains. These
lovely ladies will be our purveyors of Pirate Booty! Lanyards are accepted at
any of our pirate friendly establishments, including; McFadden’s Start the
night off right with the place with the best offerings including Domestic Draft
(Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light or Miller Lite), a well liquor drink or a house
wine, for Corsair Coins, but the sword fighters will be hovering around there
for another battle later in the evening! Hell’s Half Acre, in its premiere
year this small place offers a huge welcome with drink specials and card games!
Margaritaville will not be forgotten, offering drink specials and a pirate
contest! Grab some grub half way through this wild evening and recharge for more
pillaging! Calico Jack’s Cantina, Calico Jack himself will host at least one
bawdy pirate contest and offer up even more specials from another favored Jack.
The Shouthouse is not only offering drinks to thirsty pirates for the third year
in a row, dueling pianos will fill the air with pirate shanties and other
favored tunes, as well. With all of these places to go don’t forget the action
to see! The open Drum & Dance Circle at the center of the Water Dance Plaza
will be an on-going event throughout the evening and open to all ages! At
10:00PM, swagger or stagger back to McFadden’s for another clash of steel! The
pirates battle it out for… the next round?
mid
September, 2012: 8th Annual Pirate
Palooza
Decatur, GEORGIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
Notice posted July 11th, on the official website: "As Captain Drew so
nobly declared last Septembarrrr: “Marrga farza frappa ragga rumma blaarrgh
blaarrgh blaarrgh” which roughly translates to “I call upon the pirate
captains of the world to assemble your crews and gather 1 year from now in the
City of Decatarrrr to celebrate with us there the running of the 7th Annual
Official PiratePalooza™ Pubcrawl & Pubsing!!!” And so we be pleased to
officially announce that the date for this year’s PiratePalooza™ Pubcrawl
& Pubsing will be Saturday, Septembarrrr the 17th! We’ll post more
information as the date nears, for now please SHARE this as best you see fit
(wenches only, mind you)."
mid
September, 2012: 2nd
Gold
Coast Long Beach Pirate Faire
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA
TIME: 10 am - 6 pm
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
VENUE: Marina Green Park
Meet with Cap'n Scum, Blackbeard, Cap'n Morgan, Cap'n Kidd and their motley
crews. Pirates, privateers, buccaneers, thieves and others will be there to
entertain and educate the visitors of the glories o' the age o' piracy. There be
games, parades, treasure hunts, 3 stages o' entertainment, merchants (including
the NO QUARTER GIVEN booth) , food 'n grog, 'n plenty o' things fer
the uong 'uns to see and do. Twice a day you be seeing the grandest battles this
side of Tortuga, with cannon and musket blazing, pirates clashing with sword and
pistol as they fight over treasure and wenches. A visit to Alfredo’s pirate
pub and a tankard of ale will calm your nerves before your visit to the pirate
village with hundreds of costumed scallywags and wenches. Ye best be planin’
to stay late on Saturday night to attend the first annual Pirate Film Festival
and view the classic film “Captain Blood” on our giant outdoor screen. Don’t
forget to be removin’ your eye patch before ye sail home. “ARRRR”!
Phone/FAX for more info: (805) 496-6036,
E-mail goldcoastfestivals@gmail.com
mid
September, 2012: Pyrate
Invasion at the Pennsylvania Renaissance
Faire
Mt. Hope, PENNSYLVANIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
There comes a time in most men's lives when they feel the need to raise the
Black Flag. Let out a hearty "ARRR!" and allow your inner pirate to
set sail for the Shire of Mount Hope. Pyrate Invasion Weekend is located on the grounds of Mt. Hope Estate and Winery,
2775 Lebanon Rd. Manheim, PA 17545. (717) 665-7021
mid
September, 2012:
Pirates Weekend at Ohio Renaissance
Festival
Harveysburg, OHIO
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
Set sail for a swashbuckling weekend full of piratical shenanigans! Rollicking
sea chanteys, the Pirate Stunt Show, and Pirate Play Time awaits ye land lovers!
Enter the Talk Like a Pirate Contest to see if you can talk the talk or have to
walk the plank! 513-897-7000, info@renfestival.com
September 19th,
2012: Talk
Like a Pirate Day
September 19, 2002 saw the first nationally (and internationally) celebrated
"Talk Like a Pirate Day", promoted by Dave Barry. Actually there
were a couple of other guys (Cap'n Slappy and Ol'Chumbucket) who actually originated the
idea and had been celebratin' it quietly for a few years
before that. But now there is a website, books, and everything.
Cap'n Slappy and Ol' Chumbucket have become quite the pirate celebrities.
Visit their website for a list of TLAPD happenings. Though some are listed
below, they probably have a lot more.
late
September, 2012: Oceanside
Harbor Days, 2010
Oceanside, CALIFORNIA
TIME: 9 am - 6 pm
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
VENUE: Oceanside Harbor, at the Dolphin Dock
The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food
and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. each day. Two event filled days of sun, sand, and surf provide an
outstanding opportunity for residents and neighbors to experience fun activities
including the new Beach area stage, Nail 'n' Sail Competition, Military, Police
& Fire displays, PIRATE CAMP, and more. Harbor Days is free to the public
late
September, 2012: Seafearer's Marketplace
& Pirate Festival
Sacramento, CALIFORNIA
TIME: Noon - 7 PM both days
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
VENUE: Rio Ramza Event Park, 10000 Garden Hwy. Sacramento, Ca. 95837
A unique event capturing the essence of a multicultural Seaport featuring, live
entertainment, contests, games, savory food and drinks. Enjoy shopping for
unusual treasures from around the globe (including swag
at the No Quarter Given booth). Visit encampments showcasing Pirates,
Mermaids, Zombies, Sinbad and others. Experience cannon battles, sword fights
and seafaring activities. On Sunday a re-enactment of the Battle of New Orleans.
Come and help us defend the Port against the British attack. Join Andrew
Jackson, Captain Jean Lafitte, shopkeepers, Native Americans and Creoles in the
battle that saved the City. Sharing our Treasures with our community, vendors,
entertainers and Rio Ramaza all have come together to help collect canned food
and donations for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services while offering
a fun filled adventure on the banks of the Sacramento River. Last year's event
collected over 2,400 pound of canned food The event is FREE to the public with
canned food or cash donations. A portion of food and beverage sales will be
donated to the A.T. Valdez Foundation. $5.00 parking at Riego Rd and Rio Ramaza
Rd. Don't B using those GPS gadgets Mates, it will send you far off course
Just follow the Map on the website, Pirates will b there to help yr. 10000
Garden Hwy. between Riego Rd. and Elverta Rd. For information: Louisiana Sue Ramon, 916.962.6415, lasue@pacbell.net
early
October, 2012: San Diego’s 49th Annual Cabrillo Festival
TIME: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
VENUE: Ballast Point, Naval Base Point Loma, south end of Rosecrans Street.
Celebration and re-enactment of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s landing. Music,
dancing, children’s activities and foods of Native Americans, Mexico, Portugal
and Spain. Native American demonstrations, and 16th c. Spanish soldiers camp.
The highlight of the Cabrillo Festival is the re-enactment of Cabrillo’s
landing on the shores of San Diego Bay. “Cabrillo,” his soldiers and a
priest sail into the bay on San Salvador (The Californian), and once again claim
the land for Spain. Free admission.
early
October, 2012: Pirate Invasion Weekend at Northern California Renaissance Faire
Casa de Fruita, Gilroy, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
Beware of pirates invading the village of Willingtown. Sir Francis Drake is
looking for new crew members. Children 7 and under can meet the Queen and
Captain Drake in our annual wee pirate costume contest.
early
October, 2012: 4th annual Dead Buccaneers Masquerade Ball
Valdosta, GA
TIME: 5 pm to 11:30 pom
VENUE: Elks Lodge No. 728, Valdosta, GA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
5 - 6:30 pm: photos and mingling
6:30 - 7:30 pm: Dinner buffet and social hour
7:30 - 8:15 pm: After dinner magic by William Mayhem
8:15 - 11:30 pm: Dancing, snacks, contests, and more.
Music from the 17th century to today. $25 single, $40 couple. 21 and up,
strictly enforced. Ticket deadline: Sept. 15 (no tickets sold at the
door).
early
October, 2012: 23rd Annual Buccaneers
Day at Two Harbors
Catalina
Island, CALIFORNIA
Don your best pirate loot & attire
and sail on over for a fun filled day of treasure hunts, costume contests, great
food, live music and a lot of fun. For more info contact Leslie Luchau-Boutillier at (310) 510-4249
or lluchau@scico.com
Here's an article
on the event.
early
October, 2012: Toms River
Pyrate Festival
Toms River, NEW JERSEY
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: 10 am to 5 pm
VENUE: 415 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, 08753 (Christ Episcopal Church)
Live Pirate Music All Day Long, Costumed Characters, Sword and Gun Fights,
Pirate Costume Contests, Arts and Crafts, Story Telling, Pirate History and
Displays, and most of all plenty of activities for your 'Little Pirates'. Info: pipesanddrumsofbarnegatbay@comcast.net
early
October, 2012: Marching
through History Exposition
Chino, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: 10 am - 5 pm
VENUE: Prado Regional Park, 16700 Euclid Ave, Chino, CA 91708-9345. Park Phone:
909-597-4260.
MTHE is open to all groups or individuals who have a desire and ability to
educate the public on the history of civilizations both past and present. MTHE
is one of the largest time-line living history events west of the Mississippi
River. MTHE has over one-thousand historical interpretive specialists
representing many different aspects of world history from Ancient Rome, to
Elizabethan England, to Colonial America (including pirates and privateers) and
beyond. Our timeline starts with the beginning of the civilized world and
marches its way through history to the current conflicts in the universal War on
Terror.
most
of October (see website for which nights they are open), 2012: 21st annual
Pirates
of Emerson, a Halloween Adventure
Pleasanton, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
VENUE: Alameda County Fairgrounds, corner of Bernal & Valley Ave.,
Pleasanton, CA, 94566.
We are completely unlike the traditional haunted house; we have taken this to a
much, much higher level. At our Dark Adventure, we have created an environment
where you are actually in the scenes. We have made extensive use of special
effects, robotics, animation and interaction. While we do have the obligatory
scream in your face areas - they are relatively small. Some of the
animation may be a bit intense for those of an impressionable age and we do not
recommend our attraction for those under 13 years old. This is an extremely scary event.
Tickets can be purchased online at the website starting Sept. 1, 2011.
early
October, 2012: 8th Annual Tybee
Island Pirate Fest
Tybee Island, GEORGIA South Beach
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
AHOY MATES! Swashbucklers of all ages will be converging on Tybee Island to
participate in the 6th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest! Featuring a Buccaneer
Ball, Pirate Victory Parade, Free Live Entertainment, Costume Contest, Children’s
Activities and the Thieves Market filled with treasures, grog and grub! For more
details, please visit our website (above). THURSDAY - 10/6/11: 7pm - 11pm-
*Swashbucklers Bash* under the Big Tent. $25 in advance | $35 at event. Live
entertainment by The Pirates Charles, costume contests, grub and grog. This
event is open to pirates and wenches over the age of 21. LIVE MUSIC.
FRIDAY - 10/7/11: 5pm-11pm: Tybee Island Pirate Fest Events Begin
SATURDAY - 10/8/11: 10am-11pm: Tybee Island Pirate Fest Events – Parade at
3pm
SUNDAY - 10/9/11 – 11am – 4pm: Tybee Island Pirate Festival Tybee
Island, GA (20 minutes east of Savannah, GA - Oceanfront!)
Phone: 912-786-5393.
early
October, 2012: 19th annual Age Of Chivalry Renaissance & Celtic Festival
Las Vegas, NV
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
VENUE: temporarily relocated from Sunset Park, to Sam Boyd Silver Bowl
soccer field on
the east side of Vegas (on the corner of Russell Rd and Boulder Hwy going
towards Henderson).
A renaissance fair, with many pirate and privateering groups. Info: 702-455-8200
early
October, 2012: School
of the Musketeer at the Citie of Henricus, 1580-1650
Chester, VIRGINIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: Fri. afternoon arrivals, programs run 9 am Saturday through 3 pm
Sunday
VENUE: Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road,
Chester, VA, 23836
Participants will experience an entire weekend learning about military and
civilian life as the first colonists in the New World. Instructors and other
support personnel provide an interactive environment in 17th century life and
culture. Admission Fee: $30 all inclusive. Pre-registration required. Go to The
Kingdom of Lucerne website for more info.
Telephone: Visitors Center: (804) 748-1613 Media Contact: (804) 318-8726 Fax:
(804) 706-1356
early
October, 2012: 7th Annual Ft. Myers Beach Pirate Festival
Fort Myers Beach, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
VENUE: near the bridge on Old San Carlos Blvd.
Old San Carlos Boulevard will be transformed into Tortuga,
where countless pirates and wenches roam the streets. Swords will be raised and
pistols may be drawn, and a few coarse words are sure to be exchanged. But there
is little need for concern, these are highly trained and professional pirates
that perform at a level geared for children of all ages. This year’s Pirate
Fest will provide a bevy of musical entertainment, more one-on-one interaction
between the pirates and patrons. It will also include a whole new layout which
will encompass participating motels, restaurants, and bars who will piratically
adorn their businesses to complement the atmosphere of Tortuga. There will be
good food and drink, art, craft, and merchandise vendors, choreographed pirates
fights, pirate invasions, ship-to-shore battles, treasure hunts and costume
contests for young and old, and a living history pirate encampment with period
correct styled vendors. So if you are not careful, you just may find yourself
having a good time amongst pirates while learning a little history of the golden
age of piracy. For more info contact: Suzanne King at 727 322-5217, SuzFest@gmail.com
OR Kathy Gilbert at 561 792-9260, PirateFestInfo@aol.com
early October, 2012: La Florida Festival
Englewood, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: Sat. - on to 9 pm, Sun. & Monday: 10 am till 5 pm.
VENUE: Paul Morris Park - Englewood, Florida 34223.
Join us in October for a weekend that will take you back in time, to the
founding of our State, our Nation, and our Continent. From the time when Ponce
De Leon proclaimed the name "La Florida" (The Flowery Land) and
claimed this land for Spain in 1513, till the area was settled by pioneers in
the 1800's, Englewood /Cape Haze and the surrounding areas have enjoyed a rich
history filled with stories of exploration, conquest, and piracy. The Festival
will kick-off Saturday with a Pirate Invasion Party at Royal Palm Marina
/ Zeke's Bayside Bar & Grill. Then on Sunday and Monday from 10am till 5pm
Paul Morris Park will be transformed to a time before this land was settled. La
Florida Festival will give you a glimpse of how it was like to live in this area
in those days, what important events took place in and around Lemon Bay,
Gasparilla Pass, and Charlotte Harbor. This is a family-friendly event which
features seven stages hosting period entertainment, music, and story telling. In
addition you will enjoy period style food, shops, and special events held
throughout the day. Leading up to the festival will be a Treasure Hunt where
hunters will follow a map to locations throughout the area to find merchant's
treasures.
Cost: FREE...patrons are invited to dress in their best
pirate garb. --Contact: Jack Gray, 941-270-2040 (email: optimumpayments@gmail.com)
early
October, 2012: Wilmington
Riverfest
Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
The Riverfest is always the first full weekend of October. 6th
annual Invasion of the Pirates
(Oct. 8, 7:20 pm), street faire, Treasure Hunt (Oct. 8, 1 - 4 pm), and Pirate Costume
Contest for children. Pirates
Ball, (Oct. 7, 7 pm - online ticket sale starting Sept. 23). For more info, or to get
involved, visit website, or: Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust P.O. Box
496 Wilmington, NC 28402, 910-777-2888. Email: whetsecretary@gmail.com
early
October, 2012: Pirate Invasion Weekend at the Connecticut
Renaissance Faire
Hebron, CONNECTICUT
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
VENUE: Hebron, CT, 347 Gilead Street, Route 85, Hebron, CT, 06248
Pirate Invasion : Pirates from the seven seas will find port to enjoy the Faire
for the day. Don't miss the crowning of the new Pirate King!
mid
October, 2012:
Shoreline Village's Pirate
Festival
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: 1 - 7 pm.
FREE family fun for all! Pirate Day at Shoreline Village
will include a host of events for everyone in the family. Kapt. Kula's
Pyrat Party Band will perform. 429-P Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach, CA 90802.
Ph: 562-435-2668.
mid
October, 2012: Pirate
Days of Texas
The Colony, TEXAS
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: Sat. 10 am - 10 pm, Sun. 11 am - 6 pm
VENUE: Stewart Creek Park along the eastern shore of Lake Lewisville, 3700
Sparks Road, The Colony, TX 75056
Pirate Days of Texas is a family friendly pirate themed festival featuring
Living History exhibits, pirate re-enactments, pirate story tellers, games, and
pirate school for kids, a Hobie Cat regatta and Mayor’s Cup Race. Musical
entertainment include The Rogues!, The Bilge Pumps, Identity Theft, Scary Cherry
& The Bang Bangs presenting Scurvy Rickets and the Peg Legs, and The Dublin
Double. Also appearing: The Blue Moon Boucanniers ~ Living History
Re-enactment, The SeaWolf ~ a 1/4 scale replica of a sailing galleon, Geocache
Treasure Adventure, Port Royal Marketplace, Tortuga Marketplace ~ A Historical
and Period market, Buccaneers Galley ~ Grub & Grog, Kidd’s Cove &
Treasure Dig, Pancakes with Pirates, Hobie Cat Rides, Salty Dog Pet Costume
Contest, and more. For Information Contact pirate@piratedays.org
late
October, 2012: The
Southern Pirate Festival
Columbus, GA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
VENUE: Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum and Grounds, 1002
Victory Drive, Columbus, GA
TIME: Saturday, October 22 at 10:00am - October 23 at 4:00pm
The National Civil War Naval Museum and the Pirates of the Chattahoochee have
joined forces with two pirate crews, the Cursed Few and the Cutthroat Titan
Crew, to bring you a bigger, better and more piratical event. Featuring a huge
variety of entertainers, acts and demonstrations – from sword swallowers
to snake handlers – as well as pirate battles throughout the day, there are
plenty of activities for children and adults to enjoy. In addition to the
festival, Friday night Pirates descend on Port Columbus for the Buccaneers’
Ball to the festivities. This costume ball makes up the evening, adult-only part
of the Festival, and will feature music, dancing and costume contests. It will
be a dance-focused ball, with instruction on reels and traditional dancing.
There will be one ticket price ($15 - available online) for attending pirates
– (Pirate festival admission includes Friday night ball, camping, parking,
pirate-only activities, museum admission, and festival admission and the 2011
Southern Pirate Festival custom cockade for yer hat or togs - To be an “official”
Pirate, you MUST be pre-registered. Pirate tickets will not be available at the
door during the event). Prices for the General Public – $9 Adults / $7 Kids.
This year’s official hotel will be the Holiday Inn, with the Southern Pirate
Festival rate being $69 per night, which includes a full Southern breakfast.
Performers Billy Bones and the Brigands, two of our most popular acts from 2010,
will return for this year’s Festival. For more information on the Southern Pirate
Festival, join the crew on facebook at www.facebook.com/SouthernPirateFestival
.
late
October, 2012: Key
Largo Pirates Fest
Key Largo, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
Black Caesar returns to Key Largo. Black Caesar was an 18th century African
pirate known for his huge size, immense strength, and keen intelligence, this
African tribal war chieftain escaped from a slave ship and used Elliot Key, just
north of Key Largo as a base camp to hide his loot and harem of over 100 women.
For nearly a decade, he raided shipping from the Florida Keys and later served
as one of Captain Blackbeard's chief lieutenants aboard the Queen Anne's
Revenge. He was one of the surviving members of Blackbeard's crew following his
death at the hands of Lieutenant Robert Maynard in 1718. Caesar's Rock, one of
three islands located north of Key Largo, is the present-day site of his
original headquarters and named in his honor. Black Caesar is known to haunt Key
Largo and it’s shores. He has been sighted many times during the Piratesfest.
Pirate parade & bash. Costume contests. Pirate Poker Run, Booty hunt, pirate
shows, invasion, and much more.
For more information about the Key Largo Pirates Fest: Call: 305-394-3736 Fax:
305-451-2490 Email: keyshomesrus@bellsouth.net
late
October, 2012: Maine
Maritime Museum's 17th Annual Pirates Party
Bath, MAINE
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: 5 - 8 pm
VENUE: 243 Washington Street Bath, ME, 04530
It be time for Maine Maritime Museum’s 15th Annual Pirates Party!
Haunted Museum! Pirate Games and Crafts! Sea Chanties with Roll and Go!
Almodarr's Grand Illusion Magic Sword Fights & cannon demos with Pirates of
the Dark Rose! Treasure hunt & stories by the bonfire! Come dressed as a
pirate, or in your Halloween costume. Tickets at the door are $7.00 for
individuals and $25.00 per family.
late
October, 2012: Pirate Adventure Weekend at the Texas Renaissance
Festival
Houston, TEXAS
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
Pride of Bedlam invade
the shire with their piratical shenanigans. Visit the Pirates’ Cove for the
finest in treasure and booty, quench yer thirst and sing songs of the sea at the
Sea Devil Tavern, and try yer luck by entering the Talk Like a Pirate Contest.
YAR, ye bilge water swilling land lubbers! Contests The pinnacle of our Pirate
Adventure, come compete or cheer on our contestants as they eat, scavenge, and
swashbuckler their way to win a pair of season tickets for 2011. Please inquire
at the Revels Stage for more information or if you would like to enter into any
competition.
late
October, 2012: 5th Annual Saint
Augustine Pirate Gathering
Saint Augustine, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIMES: Friday: 7-11pm Historic Pub Crawl
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday Night- 5-11pm Buccaneer Bash - Must purchase a ticket
Sunday: 9am - 5pm
VENUE: 70 W Castillo Dr., St Augustine, FL 32084 - St Francis Field
Join us for the 4th Annual Saint Augustine Pirate Gathering. Aye, we be calling
re-enactors, living historians and casual pirates from all over the 7 seas to
join the Crews of the Black Heart and Ancient City Privateers, as we celebrate
the Golden Age of Piracy in the nation’s oldest city, Saint Augustine,
Florida. Come ashore and see the pirate mutiny, weapons demonstrations, sailor’s
encampment, Thieves Market and hear stories of the high seas, shanties and a wee
matey’s play area! We welcomed all pirates, so come ashore dressed in your
best piratical pirattitude and enjoy a weekend of fun. This year’s event will
be held at a St. Frances Field and Historical Quarter in Downtown Saint
Augustine.
late
October / early November, 2012: 35th Cayman Islands Annual Pirates Week
Festival
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
2011 Pirates Week is set to be bigger and even better than last year. Us “Cayman
Pirates” are busy preparing for this year’s festival and look forward to
seeing you all there in November at our 34th National Festival. The festival
will be another eleven fun filled days with music, street dances, competitions,
games, wonderful local food and drink, kids day, glittering parade, sports
events for everyone, Heritage Days, pirate invasion and fireworks galore! We
start our festival with a fantastic steel pan competition and kick-off party and
on Friday night the festival goes off with a bang with a spectacular fireworks
display that you will not want to miss! With a Pirate Costume competition,
crowning of the Festival Queen and the National Song Contest that night there is
no better place to be in the Caribbean. On the first Saturday we have a mock ‘pirate
invasion’ from the sea! Two old-time sailing vessels, loaded with pirates make
a Saturday surprise landing at the bowl-shaped George Town harbour with the
pirates capturing the Governor. Thousands of people line the streets to watch
the spectacle and its all good-natured fun with a new twist every year. Families
just love it. It's the only event of its kind in the Caribbean region.
Information:
Pirates Week Administration
10 Shedden Road
P.O. Box 51
Grand Cayman KY1-1101
Cayman Islands Tel: 1 (345) 949-5078
E-mail: pirates@candw.ky
early
November, 2012: Pirates
by the Bay
Havre de Grace, MARYLAND
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: Sat. 10-4 pm, Sun. 10 am - 4 pm
Susquehanna
Museum
of Havre de Grace. Early Maryland History – Visit pirate camps and
watch the attacks. Learn the real history of piracy and its connections to
Havre de Grace. 410-939-5780 Email: director@lockhousemuseum.org
mid
November, 2012: Pirate's
Christmas! at the Carolina
Renaissance Festival
Huntersville, NORTH CAROLINA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
ARRRRGH! It's foolish pleasures and pirate's treasures! Special Pirate
Entertainment scheduled all weekend long! Start your Holiday shopping and save
at the Fairhaven Village Marketplace! Many artisans and crafters offer bountiful
discounts. Spend over $200 and receive two FREE $20 Renaissance Festival Tickets
for our final weekend! Dress as your favorite scurrrrvy dog and win prizes in
the Pirate's Costume Contest!
mid November, 2012: 10th Annual American
Heritage Festival
Queen Creek, ARIZONA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
The American Heritage Festival is a grand scale educational presentation of
diverse civilian and military aspects of historic American life as portrayed by
a large and experienced cast of historical interpreters assembled from around
the country. Included are reenactments, dramatic portrayals of famous men and
women, musicians, artisans, craftsmen, singers, colonists, pioneers, mountain
men, soldiers, pirates, privateers, buccaneers, and more ranging from Colonial
times, the American Revolution and Founding Fathers through Frontier and Pioneer
days, the Civil War, the Old West and on into the 20th century, the World Wars
and the Vietnam era. An 18th century style church service in the fields based on
the "Great Awakening" is just one of the many special features.
Historic men, women and children are portrayed in diverse roles with something
of interest to all. Historic merchants offer a unique and fascinating shopping
experience. School day is Nov. 18th.
Info: wemakehistory@aol.com
mid November, 2012: Pirate
Adventure Weekend at the Louisiana
Renaissance Festival
Hammond, LOUISIANA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
Join us for our annual "Dress like a Pirate" weekend! We will hold a
pirate costume contest each afternoon to decide who is the best dressed pirate!
Free pirate eye patches will be handed out at the souvenir booth while supplies
last! (985) 429-9992 (866) 249-1138. Email: info@la-renfest.com.
mid
November, 2011: 5th Annual Blackbeard Pirate Memorial
Ocracoke, NORTH CAROLINA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
TIME: 2 pm
VENUE: Springer's Point
Pirates Return to Ocracoke 292 Years After the Death of Blackbeard to Remember
Their Fallen Brethren. The historically significant "Battle of Ocracoke"
and the death of the notorious pirate Blackbeard will be memorialized on
Ocracoke Island at 2 p.m. As in the past 3 years, a procession will begin at
Blackbeard's Lodge and lead to Teaches Hole Channel near Springer's Point. The observance will be
conducted on a soundside sandy beach adjacent to Ocracoke's Springer's Point,
near the location of the 1718 engagement at Teaches Hole Channel. Pirate
living-history reenactors, dressed in period attire replete with cutlasses,
flintlock pistols and cannon, will assemble at the site for a 45-minute ceremony
featuring an elegy, period music, a specially-composed pirate chanty, the
floating of a wreath and military-like honors for the 23 pirates and King's
sailors who were killed in the battle. The annual event was created in 2008 by
members of Blackbeard's Crew and by Kevin Duffus, a Raleigh, North Carolina,
historian and author of the book, The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate.
The public and media are welcome to observe the Blackbeard Pirate Memorial. A
solemn one-mile procession to the event site will begin at 1:30 p.m. from the
event's accommodations headquarters at Blackbeard's Lodge in Ocracoke village at
111 Back Rd. Those attending are encouraged to gather at 1 p.m. at Blackbeard's
Lodge. Last minute information and contingency plans, if necessary, will be
announced at that time. There is no public parking near the ceremony site but
some limited shuttle service may be available. Non-pirates are encouraged to
ride bicycles. The public is also invited to join the pirates in merriment, grub
and grog at Ocracoke’s Howard’s Pub on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. Accommodations are available at Blackbeard's Lodge 800-892-5314. For Ferry
information call 1-800-293-3779. Make it a weekend. Visit Teach's Hole, Ocracoke
Lighthouse, The British Cemetery or the Famous Wild ponies. For more info
on the memorial, contact: Kevin_Duffus@earthlink.net,
919-845-9244, or Hatchetmeg at hatchetmeg@cox.net
(For the next few years leading up to the 300th anniversary in 2018, the event
will always be on the Saturday preceding Thanksgiving.)
late November through early December, 2012: 13th Annual PIRATES IN PARADISE
Key West, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
10 Days of Pure Piratical Escapades Celebrating Key West's Rich & Colorful
Maritime Heritage. Raise Yer Flag, Grab Yer Mate and Join Us in Celebrating the
Golden Age of Sail & Seafaring Adventure! Avast, me Hearties! It's time to
chart yer course for the Isle of Bones...Cayo Hueso as Key West and the Conch
Republic welcome the 11th Annual Pirates in Paradise Festival. Pack up yer
cutlass, don yer garb, grab yer mate and join us for a full week of mischief and
merrymaking that features a host of swashbuckling events for buccaneers and
wenches of all ages! Top-name quality entertainment and historic re-enactors,
improvisational actors, and combative stunt men from around the country are set
to invade the island for a host of pure piratical escapades. As you stroll the
streets of Old Town's colorful seaport taverns and pirate pubs such as Schooner
Wharf Bar, Pat Croce's Rum Barrel at Pirate Soul, El Meson de Pepe and the
Kelly's Caribbean Bar, Grill & Brewery. Explore the expanded Pirate
Village & Thieve's Market at Truman Waterfront and visit authentic period
pirate encampments at Fort Taylor Historic State Park (Friday thru Sunday, December
2 - 4 - see entry below for more information), don't be surprised if you
run into the likes of Calico Jack, Ann Bonny, Captain Henry Morgan, Blackbeard
and other nefarious Brethren of the Coast. When the sea is finally in your veins
and you want to take to the sea, the Schooner WOLF, the flagship of the Conch
Republic, is ready to take you out on the water. Aboard the WOLF, you'll be able
to experience life upon the sea, complete with pirates, cannon fire and small
arms fire. Sailing with Captain Finbar is a true Key West experience and during
the festival, the public can join his scurvy crew of pirates aboard the Schooner
WOLF for Tall Ship Sails and Pirate Attacks (the WOLF will be docked at Safe
Harbour Marina on Stock Island November 26-30 and then will be docked at the
Historic Seaport through Sunday, December 5.)
See Jamaica Rose's photos from
past events. For
information: (305)296-9694 or email info@piratesinparadise.com
early December, 2012: Fort
Taylor Pyrate Invasion
Key West, FLORIDA
[until we get updated information for 2012, here are details from the 2011
listing]
VENUE: Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St.
through Truman Annex., Key West, FL
Come travel back in time as Fort Zachary Taylor adopts the setting of an English
stronghold defending her shores against an invasion from pirates. The Fort
Taylor Pyrate Invasion will take you back to the days of the Golden Age of
Pyracy during 1675-1825. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience pirate
encampments, living history demonstrations, live battles and shop at the “local”
merchants. Enjoy a weekend of sea chanteys, hear the roar of the great guns and
mingle with the captains and crews. Call (305) 797-1659 for more information.
For more information visit: www.FortTaylorPyrates.com
early
January, 2013: 198th Anniversary
of the Battle
of New Orleans Celebration
Chalmette, LOUISIANA.
[until we get updated information for 2013, here are details from the 2012
listing]
Remember the Battle of New Orleans (January 8, 1815) at the Chalmette Battlefield, the very place where it happened. Meet the American
and British troops who fought one of the most significant battles in world
history and the civilians (and pirates) who kept the home fires burning in New
Orleans.
Schedule Highlights (see website for more detailed schedule):
Friday, January 6:
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. living history encampment, cannon and musket firings,
military drills, and campfire cooking.
7:00 p.m. Reenactment of the December 23, 1814, night battle at historic de La
Ronde Oaks, just down the highway from the battlefield. Hosted by St. Bernard
Parish Government. Free.
Saturday, January 7:
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Living history encampment, cannon and musket firings,
military drills, and period crafts. Free.
Saturday night Lantern Tour. First tour begins at 5:45 p.m.; last tour begins at
7:15 p.m. Admission by ticket only; tickets go on sale December 1. More
information will be posted on website by November 1.
Sunday, January 8 (park at the battlefield):
9:30 a.m. Wreath-laying ceremony honors the men who fought at the Battle
of New Orleans. Free.
PARKING: Only vehicles with handicapped tags may park at the battlefield. Free
offsite parking for all battlefield events and for the reenactment at de La
Ronde Oaks is at the St. Bernard Parish Government Complex, 8201 West Judge
Perez Drive in Chalmette. Free shuttles run continuously between the government
complex and event locations. Restrooms, a hospitality and welcome center, and
tourism information is available at the government complex.
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