TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. – Tybee Island, Georgia, is set to host the 9th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest on Oct. 10-13, bringing plenty of swashbuckling family-friendly fun. Every Columbus Day weekend, Tybee Island transforms into a lively pirate village, celebrating the colorful seafaring history of the Georgia coast.
The Tybee Pirate Fest will feature three days of live music and family-friendly activities at Tybee Island’s South Beach parking lot, located on Tybrisa Street. The festivities kick off with the coronation of the King and Queen at the Buccaneer Ball at The Crab Shack on Thursday, October 10. Additional highlights include The Pirate Victory Parade, Scallywags Costume Contest, Little Matey’s Cove presented by Coke Zero, Thieves’ Market, the Yuengling Light Pirate Pub with live music, Fireworks, and the addition of several new kids’ activities such as a petting zoo and Ferris wheel.
Country rocker Shooter Jennings and his band The Triple Crown will headline the 2013 Tybee Island Pirate Fest on Saturday, October 12. Additional musical acts will include Journey tribute band Departure, Jimmy Buffett tribute band A1A, The Chuck Courtenay Band and several other local performers.
The Tybee Island Pirate Fest originally began in 2005, attracting pirate enthusiasts from across the country. Organized by the Tybee South End Association of Bars and Restaurants, the Pirate Fest showcases the best of Tybee Island, from award-winning restaurants to miles of sandy beaches.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Friday – $12
Saturday – $15
Weekend Pass – $22 advance | $24 gate Children 12 and under - free
Tickets and weekend passes are available online at www.tybeepiratefest.com.
2013 TYBEE ISLAND PIRATE FEST SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 10
Buccaneer Ball 6pm-10pm
The Crab Shack
Enjoy an evening of dancing, frivolity and food! The Crab Shack hosts the kick off to the 9th Annual Pirate Fest, boasting costume contests, grub and grog as only The Crab Shack can provide and, of course, a bounty of pirates and wenches! This event is open to all pirates and wenches over the age of 18. New this year will be a treasure hunt and caricature artist.
6:30 – 8:30pm - A Feast of Piratical Proportions
7:30pm - Coronation of the 2013 King and Queen
9pm - Costume Contest for Best Buccaneer & Best Wench
Tickets: $30 in advance or $35 at the door
Info: https://2013buccaneerball.eventbrite.com/ or 912-786-9857
Friday, October 11th - Festival open from 5-11pm
LITTLE MATEY’S COVE presented by Coke Zero
5-7pm – Bouncy Houses
5-7pm – Petting Zoo
5-7pm – Blackbeard’s Pirate Ship
5-7pm – Activities and Games
5-7pm – Ferris Wheel
THIEVES’ MARKET
5-11pm – Market Open
Yuengling Light Pirate Pub
The Brigands
MAIN STAGE presented by Bud Light
5-6pm – Radio DJ Music sound check
6–7pm – 2 Tone Fish
7–7:15 – Pirate Invasion Opening Ceremony
7:15-8:45pm – A1A (Jimmy Buffet Cover Band)
9pm – Fireworks
9:15–10:45pm – Departure
Saturday, October 12th - Festival open from 10am-11pm
LITTLE MATEY’S COVE presented by Coke Zero
10am-7pm – Bouncy Houses, Petting Zoo, Blackbeard’s Pirate Ship, Activities, Games and Ferris Wheel
THIEVES’ MARKET
10am-11pm – Market Open
Yuengling Light Pirate Pub
The Brigands
MAIN STAGE presented by Bud Light
12:30–2pm – Gary Byrd and the Outlaws
2–3pm – Double Run
3-5pm Sound Check/ Parade Time
5–5:15pm Adult Costume Contests
5:15–6pm Domino Effect
6:15–7:15pm Damon and the Sh@t Kickers
7:30–8:45pm – Chuck Courtenay Band
9pm – Fireworks
9:15 – 10:45pm Shooter Jennings
PIRATE VICTORY PARADE
3-5pm – Parade
This parade is a must for families! Parade participants will pass out treasure along the route.
Sunday, October 13th - Festival open from 11am – 4pm
LITTLE MATEY’S COVE presented by Coke Zero
11am-4pm – Bouncy Houses, Petting Zoo, Blackbeard’s Pirate Ship, Activities, Games and Ferris Wheel
Yuengling Light Pirate Pub
The Brigands
MAIN STAGE presented by Bud Light
11am–1:45pm – TBA
1:45-2:45pm – Lyn Avenue
3–4pm – Bottles N Cans
For additional information about the 2013 Tybee Island Pirate Fest, please call 912.713.2321 or visit www.tybeepiratefest.com.