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**9TH ANNUAL SCAVENGER CREW CAREENING ENCAMPMENT** Thursday February 6th to Sunday February 9th, 2025 --2025 EVENT SCENARIO-- February 1717 Tranquil turquoise waters lap the small Bahamian island's white beaches in the heat of the tropical sun. The small nameless spit of sand and coral sits perched upon the Western edge of the expansive shifting sand banks of the Bahamas and the deep and swift waters of the Straits of Florida. The same deep and swift waters that funnel all merchant shipping out of the West Indies, Northward into the Atlantic. Hidden in the lee of the island a 20 gun sixth rate sits heeled over on the gently sloping tidal flats, it's sails furled and emptied of cargo. Barrels and crates are scattered up the sand and into the tree line. Just beyond, slung between the sea grapes and palm trees, hammocks swing beneath stretches of old tattered canvas. Their ship careened, a rough looking group sits around a fire, half empty rum bottles scattered about their feet. In the shade of a seagrape tree two shipmates play a game of draughts atop a wooden crate, muttering curses between swigs of Madeira wine. The fragrance of Virginia sweet leaf blends with the aroma of woodsmoke wafting through the palm trees from the ramshackle kitchen where the Ship's cook prepares a kettle of lobscouse for the evening dogwatches This is not an event for the public. This is an immersion event, so the idea isn't just to look like pirates from a distance. There is no audience. The goal is to LIVE like pirates. Participants may not portray any character that has already been established in popular culture (IE movies, books, television, etc.). One may attend as a character or persona that they have created, as long as it is sufficiently different from pop culture characters. In order to construct the illusion of a 1710s pirate encampment, any kit worn to the encampment should be based on period sources, whether they are written or illustrated. They should contain no Hollywood influences. You must obtain approval from the group prior to attending (Thus there is no location provided) Facebook Pyracy

On Labour Day Weekend, the Pirates of Lake Couchiching storm the Port of Orillia. This amazing family fun-filled weekend features in-water Pirate displays, a Pirate Village with live re-enactors and demonstrations and a "plank walk" where the pirates send local politicians and business leaders into the water. A vendor market complete with delicious food options makes this a must-do event! https://www.orillia.com/pirate-party

Yaar! Those pirates are back again and are set to invade the 2025 Annual Sterling Renaissance Festival during our special piratical weekend. Pirates are invading the Shire with swashbuckling adventure, comedy, and song. Join our Pirate Costume Competition for kids and adults; raise a glass of grog in the Snickleway Pub’s Tavern Pirate Revel. Pirate bands will rove, shanties will be sung, and very little honest work shall be done. Have a care; lest you be captured for ransom or pressed into service on a pirate cruise. Don’t be lured into the wanton path of wild abandon, drink, and song, and hang on to your mate lest they be sold at a pirate auction. So, you say you are a pirate? Well then, have a merry time! It’s a magical place that is most definitely worth a trip. Make sure you don’t get lost while searching for Warwick! Our whimsical village is located at: 15385 Farden Road, Sterling, New York 13156. https://www.sterlingfestival.com/visit-us/themed-weekend-activities

This event has been POSTPONED for 2024. Check links below for updates. Held annually around the first part of May and unique to Lake Charles, the Louisiana Pirate Festival celebrates the legend of pirate Jean Lafitte. The story goes that pirate Jean Lafitte docked his boat right on the sandy shore of Lake Charles and buried his treasure somewhere along its banks. On the first night, witness the cannon fire as the citizens of Lake Charles try to defend the seawall only to have the pirates capture the mayor, put him on trial, and force him to walk the plank. Postponed https://www.louisianapiratefestival.com/ Instagram