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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