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PirateFest Schedule of Events

This here might change with the tide, so don't pin us down!

TUES Arrrgust 6
River Cleanup. Meet at the Cabin in Sunset Park at 4:30pm. Bags and rubber gloves provided
WED ARRRGUST 7th

Keep Yer Powder Dry!! 

 

THURS. ARRRGUST 8 

Pirate Princess and Queen Pageant

This here be the crownin' of the official PirateFest Princess and Queen who will reign over TreasureTown and all of Lake Charrrlevoix!

Location:  Entertainment Tent in Sunset Parrrk from 6p to 10pm!

 

FRIDAY Arrgust 9th!!

7p - THE INVASION!!

Decorate Yer Ship and Join the Fun!!

Pirates invade Treasure Town, USA by way of a Crazy Flotilla led by arrr flagship, the 95' schooner "Madeline" and the Little Traverse Bay Ferry!! The good ship Madeline will be docked  at the city T-dock, and the LTB Ferry will do tours throughout the weekend from the Shopper's Dock. 

Bear witness behind Boyne City’s Sunset Parrrk as the Pirates disembark & start their search fer the Treasure!

6-11p - It Be An Entertainment Filled Evening Under The Tent 

with "THE REMEDEE!" 

6 pm - Costume contest at the Eagles Club! Prizes and Pirate Drink Specials! Open to the Public.

 Let there be drinks, laughter, and stories to tell!

Mingle with pirates, and all shall be well!

Bring a lawn chair or throw down a blanket!

Also 6-7 Pirate Costume Contest at the Eagle's Club

SAT ARRRGUST 10th

10a - PIRATEFEST PARADE!! 

Parade begins in SOBO, travels down Lake Street, and ends at Veteran’s Park!

11a-3p - 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 

& Much More!

 

12-6p -There's a Pirate Rivarrr Raft Adventure with pirates, mermaids, and water battles!

 

12p - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT all day in Sunset Parrrk with bands provided by Black Diamond Broadcasting, Cap'n of the Airwaves!!

12pm-after dark- NON_STOP STREET SHOWS in Sunset Park and various locations around town!  Sword Swallowing, Juggling, Acrobats, Animals, Escape Artists, and more!!

7:00-11pm  - Live Music by Yankee Station

12p-9p - PIRATES, BUSKERS & MERMAIDS, BLIMEY!!   

Catch these entertainers all throughout Treasure Town USA!

Beware!! They might catch you fer their crew!

 

1p - KIDS PIRATE COSTUME PARADE IN OLD CITY PARK!!   

See our Junior Pirate Mateys in their finest, with the Kids Pirate Costume Contest to follow!

 

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!

SUN ARRRGUST 11TH

Tear Down Parrrty, Sunset Parrrk

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