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yeah a week! Dana Point Tallships event is the weekend before, and I've not missed one since I started attending. Then off Massecre Island. Might just as well go on the account permanently!
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retiring for lack of good events is understandable, coming back is priceless!
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Aye, kinda like White Pyrate and Black Pyrate arguing away!
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Hey Stynky - The whole thing about checked shirt patterns comes from a quote in the slops contracts "blu checked". I think the only historical references that were found were, blue, white or blu checked. In that age, blue checked was closer to this image... I did find a sample page from a tailor from about 1760ish, that had the above pattern. I was able to find the small check recently, but its not cheap. upwards of $20 a yard. I bought the large windowpane cloth probably 4-5 years ago. on ebay. But I havent seen it since.
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Just a place for fun photos
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From the album: Flotsam and Jetsam
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And we alway ask... Can we take care of Stynky for you?đź’Łđź’Ł
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The builds keep getting better and better!
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untilPennsic is an annual event, in the guise of a “War”, between the Kingdoms of the East and the Middle of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Pennsic is also the largest Society event, with attendance in recent years exceeding 10,000. The scheduled activities include large melee battles, tournaments, archery, stage performances, dancing, and hundreds of classes on medieval topics. The marketplace has over 200 merchants selling a variety of wares. Pennsic 50 will have a wide variety of War Point battles and martial competitions, along with non-War Point activities such as tournaments, novelty archery shoots, thrown weapons activities, classes on martial topics, and Youth Combat activities. https://www.pennsicwar.org/
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Since the pub left us in 2015, my Slops by Chaaps venture has come and gone. It was an attempt to provide higher quality 1700s garb for our pirate events and raise the bar from typical fair garb. The pandemic pretty much shut events down and with that came the lack of interest in historical clothing. Between that, some burnout, and difficulty getting supplies, I just let it go. With the pandemic, I caught Covid just before the lockdown. It resulted in a minor several day illness no worse than a flu for me. Being shut in a quiet house was the bigger illness and not something I dealt with very well, so I fell back on some old interests I was either dabbling in already or hadnt explored in a long time. I started spending more time mountain biking, picked up BMX again, and just generally rode bicycles like crazy. Since it was outdoors, it wasnt subject to all the pandemic shutdowns. I could still meet new people and enjoy a hobby. At 59 I broke three ribs on a jump trail, walked the bike back 1/2 mile from the trails and managed to ride it another 2 miles back home... That accident drove me back like a demon, mountain biking every day following 6-8 weeks of healing. I peaked out at about 8-10 miles a day, and then went thru the phases of BMX racing only to find my lower back just cant do it at a competitive level. I tried my hand at skatepark riding and dirt jumping, and have generally landed in a happy medium enjoying the bicycles and health affects of riding frequently. Now my interest in Pyracy has been rekindled. If you need a bump to raise your interest, just talk to William Brand for 10 minutes!
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OMG - You are an animal indeed! I'd follow you anywhere Quartermaster! Where's the next Pyrate raid?
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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 it will get more facetime in the events calendar. We had to limit who can post there, because Stynky says it gets ripe in there right quick with multiple hands in the pie. I've been workin' on the events calendar for the Pub. We are trying to keep it generally Pirate focused... So I've included the following types of events: Pirate Invasions/Festivals Historical Reenactments Maritime Heritage and Seafood festivals Tallship festivals Renaissance fairs with pirate theme or pirate themed weekends regular/repeating Pirate theme bar crawls Market Fairs with kit that roughly matches our time periods Rendezvous with known pirates attending/camping We're open to ideas and new event suggestions. Smallish local events should be kept in the general discussion thread. Larger events we'll post. William Brand has been working very hard to get several dates setup at events that we could have a regional crewe reunion along with a Pyracy pub tent or space. He is trying to include camping arrangements but that can be problematic depending on the event. One thing we've learned is that great venues are difficult to find and keep. Like everything, change is inevitable. So dont take your events for granted. Support them and help them to flourish any way you can. Cherish and protect your special venues, they are few and far between. madPete
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untilTORM is The Original Reenactor's Market - the original, biggest and best One Stop Shop for historically accurate goods. November 15-17, 2024 The hours are Friday 12 noon - 6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm. Our craftspeople provide goods and services of the highest Quality to Museums, Historic Houses, Theatres, Film Companies, Re-enactors and Local Authorities. TORM traders have extended knowledge manufacturing and supplying historically accurate goods. With their knowledge they can assist you to acquire the goods you need for exhibition and display or to experience the joy of wearing an historic garment. TORM takes place twice a year at: Sports Connexion Leamington Road Ryton on Dunsmore CV8 3FL https://www.reenactorsmarket.co.uk/about-faq
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no, not me. got my hands full right now. Thanks for doing this Mark...
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Escondido Pirate and Renaissance Faire - Escondido, CA
madPete posted an event in Community Calendar
untilOlde Tyme Productions Inc. has operated the Escondido Renaissance Faire for more than 20 years. Two weekends! Apr 26-27 and May 3-4 Event Activities: Jousting Tournament Dual Stage with Live Entertainment Clothing, Weapon and Trinket Shoppes Food/Drink: Turkey legs and delicious nourishments Beer, ale, mead and of course, rum Costume attire is encouraged, not required https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/escondidorenaissancefaire -
Glad to have ye here!
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untilAll right you scoundrels, I’m back (Clay Talderoy Clement) as Bosun and its ON! Join me, Lycan, Booba, and the crew of Pirate Invasion Long Beach under Captain Morgan Griffin’s right hand. Pirate Invasion Long Beach Is back at the old location Pirate Island Light House behind Long Beach Aquarium this June 29-30, 2024 This year to commemorate the victory of bringing back to our beloved peninsula, we will be making a limited edition Tavern tankard! More details as we sail closers to our light house island.Keep a weather eye out! Website updates soon www.pirateinvasionlongbeach.com Facebook https://www.pirateinvasionlongbeach.com/
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madPete commented on Mister Willis's gallery image in Beaufort Pirate Invasion, Beaufort, NC
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you need to embrace your inner nerd and build a database!
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untilOnce 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. This year the festival has been honored by being named the 3rd best pirate festival in North America by USA Today. 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 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. Facebook https://hampton.gov/2008/Blackbeard-Pirate-Festival
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We need to revive this thread with current vendors. There's been some change in 8 years. Hopefully most of them are still in business!
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Thanks, much appreciated
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untilThe Friends of Fort Frederick State Park and the staff of Fort Frederick State Park are pleased to host the 29th annual 18th Century Market Fair. The public are welcome Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27. Public hours are: Thursday through Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Participant registration will begin on Wednesday morning, April 24th. See the Event Information 2024 document on this website for gate hours. VOLUNTEERS: Market Fair volunteers please read the 2024 notice to Volunteers AUCTION to be held on Saturday! Come to historic Fort Frederick, an original stone fort built in 1756 during the French and Indian War and travel back in time to an authentic 18th century market fair. A whiff of campfires fills the air. Colorful entertainers are found strolling about the fair. There are over 100 sutlers (period vendors) selling 18th century wares: pottery, tin and copper ware, clothing, material and patterns, books, fireplace and cooking hardware, flintlock muskets and accoutrements, horn wares, paintings and prints, lanterns and other camp gear, etc. Blanket trading is conducted in the camper area. See hundreds of fair-goers of all ages dressed in colonial clothing: artisans, soldiers, ladies & gentlemen, Native Americans, longhunters, traders, servants, etc. Free entertainment for all. The Fair is open to sutlers, traders, street vendors and entertainers as well as individuals, groups, military units and American Indians portraying the appropriate time period and geographic area, representing eastern North America from 1730 through 1790. The Fair is a Juried Event for camper and sutlers, but open daily to all visitors. Attending Market Fair is a wonderful way to increase ones knowledge of the period, particularly the French and Indian War period, and the role that historic Fort Frederick played in that conflict and in protecting the Maryland frontier in general https://friendsoffortfrederick.info/market_fair.html https://pastlanetravels.com/fort-frederick-market-fair/
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untilIt’s the 36th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show! Please join us on October 18 and 19, 2025. The Goat Island Regatta Auction will be held on Friday, October 17 The Georgetown Wooden Boat Show – always held on the third weekend in October – features one of the Southeast’s best wooden boat exhibits with more than 100 classic wooden boats displayed on land and water, boatbuilding, a corrugated boat race, children’s model boatbuilding, a youth sailing regatta, knot tying, maritime arts and crafts, and food. The Wooden Boat Show takes place on the waterfront and along Front Street in Historic Downtown Georgetown. The Show is produced by the Harbor Historical Association, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All proceeds benefit the South Carolina Maritime Museum. https://woodenboatshow.com/
