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Tybee Island Pirate Fest: Three days of swashbuckling family-friendly fun, October 9-12
by Knoxville Daily Sun Staff | October 2014
The Tybee Island Pirate Fest originally began in 2005, attracting pirate enthusiasts from across the country.
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TYBEE ISLAND, GA – Tybee Island, Georgia, an island paradise located just 20 minutes east of historic Savannah, is set to host the 10th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest on October 9-12, 2014, 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 Islands South Beach parking lot, located on Tybrisa Street. The festivities will kick off with the coronation at the King and Queen at the Buccaneer's Ball at The Crab Shack on Thursday, October 9. Additional highlights include The Pirate Victory Parade, Scallywags Costume Contest, Little Matey's Cove, Thieves Market, the Yuengling Pirate Pub with live music, and the addition of several new kids' activities such as a petting zoo and Ferris wheel.
Popular Savannah-based country music singer, guitarist and bandleader Chuck Courtenay and his band will perform on Friday, October 10, while Mother's Finest, a pioneering American funk rock band, will headline the festival on Saturday, October 11. Additional musical acts will include Liquid Ginger, one of the Southeast's premiere original rock bands.
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 will showcase the best of Tybee Island, from award-winning restaurants to miles of sandy beaches.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Friday – $12 advance | $12 gate
Saturday – $15 advance | $15 gate
Weekend Pass – $22 advance | $25 gate
Children 12 and under - free
Tickets and weekend passes are available online at www.tybeepiratefest.com.
2014 TYBEE ISLAND PIRATE FEST SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 9
Buccaneer Ball, 6-10 p.m.
The Crab Shack
Enjoy an evening of dancing, frivolity and food! The Crab Shack hosts the kick off to the 10th 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.
6:30-8:30 p.m. - A Feast of Piratical Proportions
7:30 p.m. - Coronation of the 2012 King and Queen
9 p.m. - Costume Contest for Best Buccaneer & Best Wench
Tickets: $35 in advance or $50 at the door
Info: 912-786-9857
Friday, October 10
Little Matey's Cove presented by Coke Zero
10 a.m.-7 p.m. – Petting Zoo, Pirate Ship, Activities, Games and Ferris Wheel
Thieves Market
5-11 p.m. – Market Open
Main Stage presented by Bud Light
Lynn Ave.
Damon & the Shit Kickers
Chuck Courtenay
Fireworks at Dark30
Saturday, October 11th
Festival open from 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Little Mateys Cove presented by Coke Zero
10 a.m.-7 p.m. – Petting Zoo, Pirate Ship, Activities, Games and Ferris Wheel
Thieves Market
10 a.m.-11 p.m. – Market Open
Pirate Victory Parade
3-5 p.m.
This parade is a must for families! Parade participants will pass out treasure along the route.
Main Stage presented by Bud Light
Voodoo Soup
Liquid Ginger
Mother's Finest
Many more local bands to be announced
Sunday, October 12
Festival open from 11a.m.-4 p.m.
Little Matey's Cove presented by Coke Zero
11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Petting Zoo, Pirate Ship, Activities, Games and Ferris Wheel
Main Stage
11 a.m. - Tybee Church
For additional information about the 2014 Tybee Island Pirate Fest, you may call 912-713-2321 or visit www.tybeepiratefest.com.
Tybee Island, Georgia, a funky island paradise located just 20 minutes east of historic downtown Savannah, offers five miles of sandy beaches, Americas most intact historic lighthouse complex, a picture-perfect fishing pier, romantic sunsets, fresh seafood and plenty of family-friendly fun. Defined by quirky beachfront style, Tybee Island stands apart as an authentic Southern beach town along the scenic Georgia coast. This laid-back, eclectic vacation destination hosts a wide range of festivals and special events throughout the year. For more information about Tybee Island, please visit www.VisitTybee.com.
Tybee Island's Most Recent Accolades:
● Top 10 Hot Spots for Winter Meetings & Events – Convention South Magazine
● America's Favorite Beach Towns (#18) – Travel + Leisure Magazine
● 10 Best Southern Beaches – USA Today
● Perfect Little Beach Town: The All-American Hamlet – Southern Living
● Best Family Beaches on the East Coast – Fodors
● Best Beaches for Families – Parents Magazine
● Best Beach Retreat – Creative Loafing Atlanta
● Top 10 Best Places to Watch a Sunset – USA Today
● Top 10 Vacation Rental Hotspots – TripAdvisor
● Top 10 City Beaches in America – AOL
● #1 Healthiest Beach in America – Health Magazine
● Reader’s Choice - Favorite Beach Destination – Georgia Magazine
● Best One Tank Trip – Atlanta Journal Constitution
● Bicycle Friendly Community – League of American Bicyclists
● Best Day Trip and Most Fun Place to Take the Kids – Savannah Magazine
● South’s Greatest Designations -- South Magazine
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