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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 

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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!!

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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!

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

with "THE REMEDEE!" 

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

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 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!

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

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SAT ARRRGUST 10th

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10a - PIRATEFEST PARADE!! 

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

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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!!

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

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

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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!

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SUN ARRRGUST 11TH

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Tear Down Parrrty, Sunset Parrrk

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