Hoist the sails and brace yourselves for the Beaufort Pirate Invasion! Prepare for a swashbuckling adventure as the pirates descend upon Downtown Beaufort!
From sword fighting and black powder demos with cannons to axe/knife throwing and living history displays and reenactments, this spirited 3-day festival offers fun and entertainment the whole family will enjoy.
Vendors and local food trucks will be on-site with delicious food items. Tickets are good throughout the weekend, so there’s plenty of time to explore restaurants and shops downtown. Watch out for pirates that tend to roam from the Encampment. You may find them wandering around downtown with you.
2025 Event Schedule
Friday, November 14
2:00-4:00 pm – Pictures with Santa C.L.A.U.S.E.
5:30 pm – Pirate Dinner Cruise aboard Crystal Coast Lady
6:00 pm – Pirates Parlay in the Park
Saturday, November 15
9:00 am – Street vendors open on Front Street between Queen and Marsh Streets and John Newton Park
10:00 am – A Drama, The Spanish Pirate Attack of 1747 from the perspective of Blackbeards Tavern
12:00 pm – Music, Living History, Magic, Comedy Sword Show and more…
5:00 pm – Pirate Encampments close, main event ends
5:30 pm – Pirate Dinner Cruise aboard the Crystal Coast Lady
7:00 pm – Pirates Parlay in the Park
8:00 pm – Vendors close
Sunday, November 16
12:00 pm – Memorial and Celebration of Life for Captain Horatio Sinbad (1943-2025)
Tickets can also be purchased at the entrance of Eury Park and in Beaufort.
Event Parking
Parking on the downtown waterfront is paid parking. Additional parking is available in various lots and on most streets throughout downtown.
Event dates and information are subject to change without notice. Please visit the official event website for more information.
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