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ACROSS THE CENTURIES Saturday May 3rd 9AM-4PM Sunday May 4th 9AM-2PM Ever wanted to try on Greek or Roman armor, crawl into a WWII foxhole, or shoot a medieval longbow? Visit Fort Loudoun's Across the Centuries and experience hands-on history. This living history timeline covers 2,000 years of world history. From Ancient Greeks and Romans to World War II and Vietnam, this event has something for everyone! Food vendors on site. Cost $5 per vehicle. Location: 1720 North Brooklyn Road Fort Loudon PA 17224 **NOTICE** Living history registration, contact: president@fortloudounpa.com http://www.fortloudounpa.com/

America in the 17th Century. The 17th Century School of the Soldier is a weekend long exercise for reenacting units that specialize in this period. Want to see matchlocks, pikemen, and swordplay…this is your chance. http://www.fortloudounpa.com/events.html Facebook group

The Fort Loudoun Market Fair will be held June 20-22, 2025 at Fort Loudoun Historic Site. Fort Loudoun Market Fair, June 20-22, 2025. Music, entertainment, food and some of the best makers of 18th Century goods in the country! Largest outdoor colonial arts and crafts show in Pennsylvania!!! Large 18th century encampment. Punch & Judy Show. Colonial dirty jobs museum. Celtic and Early American Music. Speakers and presentations on varied 18th Century topics. Multiple food vendors. https://www.fortloudounpa.com/market-faire.html

The Kalamazoo Living History Show is the largest indoor event in the Midwest devoted to pre-1890 antique firearms; period clothing and crafts; re-enactment and living history supplies. More than 10,000 historical re-enactors, history enthusiasts, collectors and the general public from the United States and Canada are expected to attend the 47th annual Kalamazoo Living History Show™. The juried, nationally recognized show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16, 2025, at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan. The show attracts over 200 of the finest artisans and vendors of pre-1890 living history supplies and related crafts from throughout the United States and Canada. Other highlights include children’s activities, Native American dancing and singing, and many artisans who will demonstrate their crafts. The Kalamazoo Living History Show™ is open to the general public Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for a single day adult pass; $13.00 for a weekend adult pass. Children 12 years of age and under admitted free when accompanied by a parent. facebook

Boyne City PirateFest is back for 2025! Full schedule and updates coming soon, so be sure to respond to the event and follow our page to stay updated on all the info! https://www.boynecitypiratefest.com/ Facebook Event

Avast me Hearties....weigh anchor, hoist the mizzen, set a course and get ready for fun! SML Pirate Days will be returning to the waters, docks and shores of Smith Mountain Lake. July 18-20 be the dates... this year with MORE PIRATES, MORE VENDORS, MORE EVENTS, MORE VENUES and WAY MORE FUN!!!! https://www.facebook.com/SmithMountainLakePirateDays/

Dress as your favorite pirate for a family-friendly event inspired by Delaware’s infamous Captain Kidd! Join us on our shipyard campus and inside our Copeland Maritime Center for an afternoon of pirate fun. Special thanks to Noramco, the City of Wilmington, Diamond State Recycling, and Wilmington City Council. Activities include: FREE Kalmar Nyckel ship tours from 12:30-4:00pm Cannon and Blacksmith Demonstrations Treasure Hunt, Sword School and Inflatable "Axe" Throw Pirate Crafts, Build a Pirate Ship, and Selfie Stations Face Painting and Food Trucks Free Admission and Parking. Fees for some activities. Location: Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, Copeland Maritime Center, 1124 East 7th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 https://www.kalmarnyckel.org/pirate

Put on your best pirate costume and enjoy rides, food, music, a parade, car show and live entertainment. Krull Park, Olcott NY LIve Pirate Show - Car Show Treasure Hunt - Costume Contest https://www.niagarafallsusa.com/events-calendar/annual-events/ https://www.facebook.com/olcottPF

It's an exciting weekend for people of all ages and features a ton of activities. Pirate’s Weekend has all our favorites like the famous Pirate pub crawl, beach treasure hunts, live music, bonfire, sandcastle building contest, and Landshark recovery specials. Have a love for being a pirate?! Interested in being a volunteer for pirate’s weekend? Or parade questions – Text or call: Emaj Smith at 315-383-6568 Facebook Facebook Event

Gasparilla 2026 Set a course for Tampa, Florida, and be prepared for great fun and high adventure! The 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest is scheduled in Tampa from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 31, 2026. It features the 107th Gasparilla Invasion and Parade of the Pirates presented by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla. https://gasparillapiratefest.com/pirate-fest-schedule-of-events/

August 8-10, 2025 come by land or by sea to the town of rock hall in the isle of delmarva for a town - wide family theme party you won't soon forget https://www.rockhallpirates.com/ https://www.rockhallmd.com/visitors/events/59331

In 1711 the pirates stormed Mobile Bay and attacked the island that was once called Massacre Island, because of a huge pile of human skeletons that was discovered by Pierre LeMoyne. Come and see the pirates as they pilfer and pillage the Isle of Dauphin and fight against Spanish and British Galleons. Who knows you may even find a pirates treasure! Fort Gaines Historic Site 51 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528 The Pirates of Massacre Island will be landing on Dauphin Island, September 13th thru 15th, 2024 at historic Fort Gaines. The event will highlight Flintlock Pistol Duels, Pirate Tug-O-War, Historic displays, Swashbuckling Sword Play, Cannon firing And a Treasure Hunt for kids ages 12 and under. Hosting crew is 6th Alabama Seahorse Cavalry Fort Gaines opens 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. Ft Gaines Massacre Island

Hours 11am-6pm Come experience a day in the life of a pirate... you can almost feel the salt in the air as we bring you swashbuckling swordplay, meandering minstrals, and wenches walking.. along with mermaids, games of skill, and live pirate-style entertainment. Saturday night adults-only show: 7-10 pm. http://www.hvpiratefest.20m.com/ facebook

A note from the Captain… The event will be spread over a weekend – Saturday through Sunday – with pirate fun for everyone in our town’s pubs, venues and attractions. There will be live music on 2 separate stages at the Stade and on the Pier, side shows, pirate acts, parrots, storytelling, quizzes and treasure hunts… some fantastic prizes too, and other surprises along the way. Facebook

Shake your pirate booty to live music. Enjoy fantastic gruel & grog (that’s pirate for food & drink). Don your favorite pirate attire and enter the costume contest. Hunt for buried treasure and much more at Buccaneer Days. This is a 21+ event. https://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/bucc-days/

Pirate Adventure Avast, Ye Hearties! Heave to and come ashore for the most piratical party on the seven seas. Show off your best buccaneer frock in the Best Dressed Pirate contest and try your luck at the Fish-N-Chips eating contest. https://www.texrenfest.com/

Vintage/Antiques Show Contests Decorated Shrimp Boat Entertainment Fine Arts And Crafts Show Food Festival Kids Fun Zone Pageant Parade Shrimp Run History https://www.shrimpfestival.com/

Welcome Set your course for Westport, WA this June 27, 28 and 29 of 2025. We be beyond the horizon with excitement to see Ye. SAVVY! https://rustyscupperspiratedaze.net/

International Talk Like a Pirate Day is a parodic holiday created in 1995 by John Baur and Mark Summers of Albany, Oregon, who proclaimed September 19 each year as the day when everyone in the world should talk like a pirate. It has since been adopted by the Pastafarianism movement as an official holiday. https://talklikeapirate.com/sample-page/

The 14th Annual Pirate Festival On the Boardwalk at the Port of Brookings Harbor https://www.piratesofthepacificfestival.net/ Facebook

Pirates didn't bury their treasure, they PARTIED Come PARLEY for Door Prizes, Costume Contests, more FREE ADMISSION & lots of FREE PARKING Music all day Afternoon – Buck Barefoot Band! Evening – PANAMA BAND in PIRATE GARB, AAARRR, winners of FIVE AWARDS at 2013 Brevard Live Music Awards including BEST COVER BAND! Come dance like pirates! PLUS Special activities for participating pirates hosted by Brethren of the Space Coast & Pirate Bazaar 50/50 to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Florida. Multiple door prizes will be awarded too! Join us for an unforgettable day and evening of piratical fun! www.MadHatterPromotions.com https://madhatterpromotions.com/2023-20th-annual-pirate-bash-festival.php

Drake’s Raid commemorates the attack of the land and naval forces of Sir Francis Drake against Spanish San Agustín in 1586. The encampment takes place at the Oldest House Museum Complex beginning Friday. Drills, demonstrations, and 16th century living history interpretations will be presented from 10 am-4 pm on Saturday. A battle between Spanish town’s brave defenders and the English privateers and brigands of Sir Francis Drake will be reenacted beginning at 7:30 p.m. The battle will commence at the Santo Domingo Redoubt near the City Gate and proceed down St. George Street, concluding at the Governor’s House Cultural Center and Museum at the Plaza de la Constitución. Oldest House Museum Complex, 14 St. Francis St., St. Augustine. Spectators: free admission Participant Details Contact: Historic Florida Militia: https://hfm.club/about/contact-us/ This is an Historic Reenactment of 1586 with dress standards (DO NOT show up in festival style Pirate dress and expect to participate) https://www.floridashistoriccoast.com/events/drakes-raid/

Noon to 4pm Ride the pirate ship To or From the Island The Mackinac Pirate Adventure Tour with the Good Fortune pirate ship will feature water cannons for the kids as well as a bar for adults. The pirate ship will be ferrying passengers from our Mackinaw City Dock to the Festival on our Historic Mackinac Island Dock, in the morning, with ticket purchase. The Pirate Ship will end the day by offering family-friendly evening and Nauti (21+) cruises at 5:45 pm and 7:15 pm, departing from the Mackinac Island dock. Festival admission is FREE. Pirate Ferry or Cruise tickets are available for purchase. https://www.wmta.org/event-detail/great-lakes-pirate-festival-1/ https://www.mackinacferry.com/groups-and-cruises/cruises-2/pirate-cruise/

Falmouth Classics features three days of enjoyable racing and a spectacular Parade of Classic Boats and the Small Classic Boat Parade. Since it began, in 1987, Falmouth Classics has steadily grown to be one of the largest Classic sailing events in the UK. Falmouth is recognised as having some of the best sailing waters in the world in the Carrick Roads and Falmouth Bay. There are also many vantage points for spectators to view the events. The Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival takes place at the same time and over 65,000 visitors flock to Falmouth. https://www.falmouthclassics.org.uk/