THURS Arrrgust 6th
6p to 8p: Pirate Pageants!
Pirate Fest is looking for their 2026 Queen or King (ages 16 to 101) and Princess or Prince (ages 5-15)!
The winners will get grand prizes, and they will be honored in our parade and throughout the festivities!
Location: Entertainment Tent in Sunset Parrrk from 6p to 8p!
Beverages available from 5p to 10p!
We are limiting participants this year due to an overwhelming response last year, so register now by sending an email to Jenny at director@boynechamber.com
8:30p to 10:30p: Pirate Rave!
After the Pirate Pageants crown their mighty royalty, the tent transforms into a stormin’ Pirate Rave!
August 6th, 8:30–10:30 PM. Free entry for every scallywag.
DJ Lee Blossom commands the night with thunderin’ tunes, and drinks be sold for those seekin’ liquid courage.
Come dance like ye’ve stolen the crown yerself
FRIDAY Arrrgust 7th!!
4p-10:30p: Beverage tent, food trucks, and vendors.
7p - THE INVASION!!
Bear witness behind Boyne City’s Sunset Parrrk as the pirates disembark & start their search fer the Treasure! Dress up and join in on the fun!
6p-9p: Pirate buskers doin' shows around the park and downtown areas!
6p-10:30p: It be a rockin' good time under the tent with "PseudoSilence!"
8:15: Sunsets and Pirates Cruise hosted by the Little Traverse Bay Ferry Co! Get tickets here.
SAT Arrrgust 8th
10a: Pirate Parade!
Parade begins in SOBO, travels down Lake Street, and ends at Veteran’s Park!
11a-2p - CAP'N KID's FAIR, where the Kids Arrr the CAP'Ns!! Old City Park.
Includes - "BC Rocks" Treasure Hunt, Kid’s Crafts, Face Paintin’, Juggling, Mermaids,
& Much More!
11a-12:30p: Little Pirates Cruise with the Little Traverse Bay Ferry Co. Get tickets here.
12p-6p: Vendors and food trucks in Sunset Park.
12p-11p: Beverage tent and LIVE ENTERTAINMENT all day in Sunset Park with bands provided by Black Diamond Broadcasting, Cap'n of the Airwaves!!
12p-9p - Pirate Buskers!
Catch these entertainers all throughout Treasure Town USA!
Beware!! They might catch you fer their crew! Including jugglers, acrobats, magicians, stunt performers, stilt walkers, human statues, and more!
1p-Kids costume contest-Old City Park
1p-2:30p: Little Pirates Cruise with the Little Traverse Bay Ferry Co. Get tickets here.
3p - THE BATTLE OF THE BOYNE RIVER!!
Townsfolk be gatherin’ in Old City Park to lead a march to drive the Pirates out!
Soon, a zany re-enactment of the famous "Battle of the Boyne River" ensues!
3p-4:30p: Little Pirates Cruise with the Little Traverse Bay Ferry Co. Get tickets here.
8:15p-9:45p: Sunsets and Pirates Cruise with the Little Traverse Bay Ferry Co. Get tickets here.
7:30p-10:30p - Live Music by Derailed!