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Planning an event but aren't sure when it will be? Discussing events in general? How to post a raid, or how to format your post? All those conversations about events that don't fit into a particular month.
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If you have a new event or one that you cant find in the event calendar... Please email us at events@pyracy.com and we'll get it in the formal calendar. You can post in the raids section, but if its a large event, it will get more facetime in the calendar. We also post calendar events a month ahead of time on the facebook Pyracy group. Those who can post in the calendar is now limited, because Stynky says it gets ripe in there right quick with multiple hands in the pie. A minimum of the following information is required to post in the calendar: Name of the event Date and Time (and range) of event Location with an address a PUBLIC link …
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Thought I would start a topic for people to discuss, share thoughts, AAR (after-action-reports) or whatever other commentary regarding this event. But me first! First off, a huge hearty thank you to those who worked so hard to pull this event together. Between the Pub members organizing, and the Fort staff on the receiving end, this event was very well done. And that is because of this smalll collection of people's hard work. I loved that the event strives for good (if not great) authenticity, but is accommodating enough for a relative newcomer to the reenacting hobby to achieve. Out of all the events I have been to that has tried to thread that needle, th…
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We used to jokingly refer to an event as a Jack-off if there was more than one person dressed as Jack Sparrow. But somebody across the pond took it a step farther!
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In just over a week from now Sep 13-14 Annual event at the historic Ft Gaines Pirates, Buccaneers, Living History, battles, Hosting crew is 6th Alabama Seahorse Cavalry facebook event
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Just over a week away is the Dana Point Ocean Institute's 41st annual Maritime Festival at Dana Point CA. Yours truly will be there camped in the historical Pirate camp with the Alliance of the Double Cross, an alliance of several historic SoCal pirate groups. There are lots of activities for the kids, the museum is usually open without entrance fees, tallship tours, tallship battles (buy tickets early - they usually sell out). There is a music stage, wandering sailors, pirates and Mermaids at the Ocean Institute. Park at the High School and take the shuttle back and forth, parking is extremely tight at the Harbor since part of it is us…
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I'm amazed at all the events I'm finding! It sure seems Pyracy is healthy and robust at this moment in time. And that without any release of a new Pirates movie to push it over the edge. To be fair they are not all absolutely "Pirate" events, but they are all related in some way whether its a pirate festival, living history event, tallship festival, sea shanty festival, museum displays of piracy, wooden boat show, pirate pub crawl or something closely related to the timeframe like a market fair. Going forward, it certainly appears there are lots of events to knock off the bucket list! (Note: as we move into a new month, the previous month events start to ge…
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I'm seeking info regarding the Blackbeard Festival in Hampton. I'm fairly new to all this so any info provided would be great! Are 2016 dates set yet? Is there a good hotel within walking distance of the festivities? Thanks!
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I'm starting an all purpose thread about upcoming, current and recently attended events to help our members find events that are going on all around the world. If you see an ad for an event anywhere, just drop a link here and we'll discuss the details! For example, the Sheppey Pirates are holding an event the first week of August with an open air cinema, water fight and live music. Sea Dog Night and Gypsey Carnival is July 14th - 18th in Lebanon, Oregon. The Battleship New Jersey Pirate Invasion is on July 9th.
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I noticed someone was able to do this, I wasnt able to. Is this a moderator/admin function? Or is this feature more broadly available, and I am being too hasty to figure it out? I mainly ask, as my name was tentatively tied to an event, and I think I submitted my application incorrectly, and will not being running pirate gaming at the 2025 Origins Game Fair.
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This topic was born of a question and suggestions from another thread, so we're making it a thread unto itself. Tell us about your favorite events. Tell us why you like them, for any reasons which seem important to you. This isn't a thread about pros and cons or the why and why not, but just your personal reasons for liking event. Lots of events have pros and cons, but we're interested in what you like about particular events and what you would suggest to someone who has never been to them or the locations in which they're held. You can decide how to define it, so don't worry about the definitions of others. Just tell us about your favorites and what keeps bringing…
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So for the "Things said at..." During some hefty imbibing Saturday night, I made the comment that "Reenacting is just trauma bonding." To expand on that statement, now that I'm sober, "reenacting is just trauma bonding over circumstances we put ourselves into" i think is a more complete manner of looking at it. I had a great time, but sadly missed many who didn't make, quite too many who had to cancel close to last minute because of various random sideswipes from the "real world". Looking forward to seeing everyone, and more again there next December.
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At Massacre Island, 2023, we got massacred by & massacred (in turn) bugs that only bit below the knee. If this is an issue at events, this is what the Dauphin Island maintenance folks use. He HIGHLY recommended it. I asked him how he could work here in shorts with the things thar bite below the knee. He went into the maintenance room & pulled this bottle out. “This is what we use & it’s works great. Spray it onto dry skin & let it soak in.” (Edit- whole label shown, as info on it may be interesting to folks- ingredients , company info, etc. He also gave me the bottle as I was thanking him for hosting & helping everyone during the event, while…
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At overnight events in the past, I’ve always managed to sleep under someone’s fly (usually something brought extra or as part of the display) or on a boat. I figure I should get my own … What does everyone use for overnight events? Images would be great.
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Ocean Institute's 39th Annual Maritime Festival (formerly Dana Point Tall Ships Festival)
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It seems they no longer go by "Toshiba Tall Ships Festival", maybe lost the Sponsor? Anyhoo, after losing the Pilgrim during Covid, they now have the "Spirit of Dana Point" and are having a PIrate and Mermaid Ball on Saturday night. I'm told there will be new shows this year, probably a Land-sea battle of the pirates versus the British on board the Spirit of Dana Point. There will be Cannon Battles on the Tall Ship cruises as well. You have to book ahead of time to get on the Tallship Cruises, they sell out fast! They usually have 4-5 Additional tallships: the "Exy Johnson", "Irving Johnson", "American Pride", and "Bill of Rights". I saw a post that Mayflower wa…
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An event organizer was recently asking questions on Facebook related to what was needed to encourage reenactors to come to an event. This got me to thinking about the question I posted in the topic: What are the elements of a good event for you? I am thinking of three or four things that make YOU want to return to a pirate reenactment. I have some ideas, but I don't want to start this conversation off by guiding it in a particular direction, so the floor is open. (I am not looking for a laundry list here, just a couple of things that stand out in your mind that cause you to return to particular events year after year.)
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Thought it might be nice to have topic that makes suggestions for attending a pirate event both as a performer and as patron. Anyone offer any advice based upon things they have experienced?
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So we have tried this in the past and I am trying this again...My crew The Brotherhood of the Crossed Bones is planning on attending May 3rd of 2014. They are having a nighttime parade and we are trying to have as many pirates as possible show up. I have already heard back fro the event coordinator and she is eager to have us. So if any of you are interested in attending please let me know so I can try and have a headcount to submit with the parade application. Parade is May 3rd at night, a few of my crew mates will come in on Friday and some on Saturday, I will be there all weekend with Keel Haul Keely and myself as well as my daughter The Black Rose who has finally …
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As you may have noticed, this forum is in the process of being re-organized. Please bear with us as we make changes, shuffle threads and build the event calendar.
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Aye, the Pirates 3rd Salty Ball. Fer you swabs from strange waters, a full evening of filthy mayhem with The Brigands, the Baudy Buccaneers, the Crimson Pirates and special guest(s), Dancing and singing for all, while the bands pull out their no-holds-barred material. To benefit the Testicular Cancer Society and the HMS Bounty Relief Fund. Feb 23, 6-10? PM, outside o' Hartford Ct. Just cuz it's the 3rd Ball doesn't mean it's superfluous! Cum and have a testacular time. Gonad this to your calendar ! At the Baymont Inn, Manchester Ct, we has a bank o rooms at a special price of $60/room, so's ye can drink yer fill an fall into yer bunk. Here be the link: http://ww…
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Ahoy mates! New to these boards and glad to have found it. I am in Southern California and have been pirating for several years now. Next weekend, in Vista California, will be a small..but growing...Pirate Faire. If you are out that way, make sure to stop by, and we can swill some grog! It runs from 10AM to 5PM Saturday and Sunday. I'll be visiting on Saturday after 12PM. http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/SanDiegoPirate.html
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Fishermen's Village Pirate Fest at Punta Gorda, Florida. July 27 - 29, 2012. Photos link: https://picasaweb.google.com/112277086501011510264/2012FishermenSVillagePirateFest
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The Galveston Arts (Arrrrts?) Center will be hosting it's 5th annual Swashbucklers Soiree on July 21 and 22 at The Texas Seaport Museum. It starts at Sangerfeld park on The Strand with a concert by The Bilge Pumps from 12:00 'till 3:00. After that, you can stroll the Strand Historical District with other pirate minded folks, tour the Tall Ship Elissa, or explore the Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast! museum. The Soiree continues at 6:00 at the Seaport Museum with another Bilge Pump performance, a silent auction, a raffle for a 4-day trip to Key West, and free food and drink catered by the Galveston Restaurant Group, Landshark Lager, and Railean Rum. We went last yea…
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Ahoy, me 'earties! I be hearin' o' this 'ere Pirate Invasion o' tha Port o' Granbury in Texas, but cannot seem ta find confermation on the truth o' said event. Any other o' you seafarers out there be hearin' the same rumors?
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Just a few snapsots from John LeViques Pirate Days at John's Pass, Florida. https://picasaweb.google.com/112277086501011510264/2012JohnSLeViquePirateDays#
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For those who might be interested, here is the link to my photos from last weekends Savannah Tall Ships Challenge. https://picasaweb.go...llShipChallenge#
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