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18th Annual Eastport Pirate Festival

Arts and Entertainment

August 17, 2023

From: Eastport Pirate Festival

Schedule

September 7,2023

6:30 - 8:30 PM : Pirate Social at Phoenix Wine Bar with live music.

September 8,2023

12:00 PM : Charge-up! - Pirate Huzzah, celebrate festival commencement at Bank Square.
12:00 PM : Live Black Powder Firing to Kick off the festival
12:00 PM : Food Vendors Opening at Fisherman Pier parking lot and Breakwater
12:00 PM : Senior Center Pirate Potluck & Social - Costumes encouraged - All Welcome.
12:00 PM : Tortuga pirate encampment open! Pirate Women in History exhibit. Pirate games, tattoos & balloon swords.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM : "Wabanaki" Exhibition at Tides Institute & Museum of Art
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM : Pop-up Tavern games at Horn Run Brewery
1:00 - 6:00 PM : Free Axe throwing with The Axe Pit ages 13 and up, by Bank Square
1:00 - 6:00 PM : Blacksmith Demonstrations by LC3 Metalworks at Bank Square
1:00 PM : Walk the Plank Contest at Torguga Encampment.
1:00 PM : Rock in Ron the Friendly Pirate, concert for school kids at High School Gym.
2:00 PM : Weapons Demonstration at Tortuga Encampment
3:00 PM : Cannon lessons with the Pirates of the Dark Rose - Volunteers needed for the gun crew! - at Tortuga encampment.
4:00 PM : Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers "Everybody Loves
Pirates" puppet show.
4:00 PM : Corset Tying Demonstration and Contest at Ole Hookers
5:15 PM : Live Fire with the Pirates of the Dark Rose - at Tortuga Encampment
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM : The Lamplighters live music on Stage
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM : Pirate Festival King and Queen contest registration at stage area.
7:30 PM : Pirate King and Queen Judging in front of stage.
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM : Ravenbane's Rrecraft performance - This show is geared specifically for kids and families - Sutherland Amphitheater.
8:00 PM - Close : DJ Bob Hamel at the Happy Crab
9:00 PM - Close : The Pirate Ball with The Filthy Casuals at The Cannery

September 9,2023

9:30 AM : Kids Pirate Boat Ride with Pirates - Call 853-2500 for Tickets $20.00 per person for 1 hr - Eastport Windjammers
9:30 AM : Pirate Puppet Show-Treasure Island - with the Pirates at the Tortuga Encampment
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM : Voluntary Road Toll at Causeway
10:00 AM : Food and Craft Vendors Open at Fisherman Pier parking lot, Breakwater and City Hall parking lot
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM : "Wabanaki" Exhibition at Tides Institute & Museum of Art
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM : Mini Pirate Flags, create your own flag at the Tides Institute StudioWorks Building
10:00 AM 10:30 AM : Rockin Ron the Friendly Pirate, music on stage Registration for Kids and Youth Pirate Pageant near the Stage
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM : Cutlass Lessons for Children with Fenris! Near the Stage
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM : Free Axe throwing with The Axe Pit ages 13 and up, by Bank Square
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM : Blacksmith Demonstrations by LC3 Metalworks at Bank Square
11:00 AM : Pirates of the Dark Rose - Signing the Pirate Articles, Jolly Rodger, Vaporing, and Tooth Worms at the Tortuga encampment
11:00 AM : Kids & Youth Pirate Pageant (Boys & Girls) incl BEST DRESSED w/PRIZES ALL AGE Categories on stage.
12:00 PM : IGA Pirate Gold & Silver Doubloon Scramble - Lots of good Loot & Booty! In front of Eastern Maine Images.

September 10,2023

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM : Pirate Pop-O-Matic with prizes for 12 and under.
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM : Pop-up tavern games at Horn Run Brewery
12:00 PM : Judging of Custom Pirate Flags in front of High School. Winner S50 and leads the parade
12:30 PM : Muster for Pirate Parade ALL WELCOME TO JOIN US! (Judging 12:30-1245PM) - Eastport Elementary on High Street,(Floats and parade participants approach via Clark St & cemetary) Info: Sue 207-214-6514.
12:15 - 12:45 PM : Dramaminies - Music on Stage.
1:00 PM : Pirate Parade Open to Pirates of all Ages (8) $50 categories to be won, $500 GRAND PRIZE FOR BEST FLOAT
Parade Route: High St. down Washington over Water St end Library , Parade to include Cutlass Demonstrations & Small Arms Fire ,(Loud, sudden noise advisory for those with sensory sensitivities).
After Parade Watch for the Saint Andrews Pipes and Drums!
2:00 PM : Tortuga Encampment Open - Walk the Plank contest for kids and adults - at the Tortuga Encampment
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM : Pirate Antics with Captain Jack at the Sutherland Amphitheater
2:30 PM : Cannon Lessons with Pirates of the Dark Rose - Volunteers needed for the gun crew!
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM     Pirate Rum Barrel Relay Race -16 and up - with CASH Prizes (see website for details) 853-0727 - Downtown Bank Sq to Amphitheater
3:00 PM : Ship Model Display, Seamen's Church
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM : Pirate String Jam at Old Sow
3:30 PM : Pirates Weapons Demonstration - Attacking the prey. Vaporing, Flintlocks and Boarding Axes, Cutlass and Pistol, and finally torturing by Blackbeard to get the gold! at the Tortuga encampment.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM : Rockin Ron the Friendly Pirate, music on stage
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM : Ravenbane's Firecraft performance at the Amphitheater
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM : Cutlass Lessons Adults with the Pirates - limited number at Tortuga Encampment
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM : Cutlass Lessons for Children with Fenris! Near the Stage
5:00 PM : Live Fire , Pirates of the Dark Rose
6:00 PM : Whip Demonstration at the Tortuga Encampment
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM : One Man Band - Maine Humorist/Singer Lee Southard on the WACO / Schooner Room deck
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM : The Filthy Casuals on Stage
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM : Whirlpool, Sunset & Fireworks Lobster Boat Cruise - Eastport Windjammers
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM : Ravenbane's Firecraft "FANTASTIC FIRE" performance at the Sutherland Amphitheater
8:00 PM : Cannon Fire to begin Fireworks Display
8:00 PM - Close : DJ Bob Hamel at the Happy Crab
8:15 PM : FIREWORKS DISPLAY at the Fish Pier - Spectacular Fireworks show presented by Central Maine Pyrotechnics.
9:00 PM - Close : DJ music at the Cannery After Fireworks After Fireworks - The Filthy Casuals continue on stage.
10:00 AM : Eastport Water Balloon Fight!!! Bring your water balloons and defend Downtown Eastport! Join Fenris and Gail for the attack at stage area!
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM : "Wabanaki" Exhibition at Tides Institute & Museum of Art
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM : Free Axe throwing with The Axe Pit ages 13 and up, by Bank Square
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM : Blacksmith Demonstrations by LC3 Metalworks at Bank Square
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM : Touch Tank, hosted by Downeast Institute on Water Street
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM : Treasure Hunt with Captain Jack - Meet at the Pirate Encampment in Bank Square
12:00 PM : Cannon Ball Roll Fundraiser with Shead High School Athletics at Boynton Street
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : Rockin Ron the Friendly Pirate, music on stage
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM : Pop-up tavern games at Horn Run Brewery
12:00 PM : Pirate Puppet Show - Treasure Island - with the Pirates at the Tortuga Encampment
12:30 PM : Walk the Plank Contest for kids and adults at the Tortuga Encampment.
1:00 PM : Pirates of the Dark Rose - Signing the Pirate Articles, Jolly Rodger, Vaporing, and Tooth Worms at the Tortuga Encampment
1:30 PM : Kids battle crew to meet in front of stage.
1:45 PM : Show of Authority!! March to Bank Square
2:OO PM : Battle at Bank Square
3:00 PM : Lobster Crate Race!- North Side of the Breakwater

Date : September 7 - 10, 2023

Location : Downtown, Water St Eastport, ME 04631.

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