2008 Public Events Calendar
October 25th
October 26th
Adventure Sailing: Californian
November 15th and 16th
Annual Sail of the MMSD ships and Star of India's 145th Birthday(birthday celebration on the 15th)
November 15th
Adventure Sailing: Californian, Lynx and Pilot
November 16th
Adventure Sailing: Californian, Lynx and Pilot
December 5th
Tim Flannery and the Enablers Concert
December 14th and 21st
Parade of Lights Party on the San Diego Bay
Family Day alongside the Big Bay Parade
December 29th
For more information, CLICK HERE
Maritime Museum of San Diego
presents
The Annual Sail of the Ships
and
Star of India's Birthday!!
November 15 & 16, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mark your calendar for this exciting event! As the Californian, Medea, Pilot, Surprise and Lynx prepare to sail, our very own Star of India will be celebrating her 145th Birthday!! Enjoy the festivities by embarking on your choice of the Californian, Lynx or Pilot, saluting the Star with a multi-gun shoot, and enjoying a delicious birthday cake!!
Saturday & Sunday
9:30 a.m. - All participating ships get underway
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Star of India's Birthday Party (Saturday only, with cake and punch on the Star of India)
11:00 a.m. - Ships will sail past the Star of India, firing a salute, wishing her a Happy Birthday!
12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Celebratory sailing of the Maritime Museum of San Diego's fleet of ships with the Lynx - AT SEA
4:30 p.m. (plus or minus) - the Maritime Museum fleet will salute once again as they return to the Museum
4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Ships will dock
All times and event durations are estimated. Adjustments will be made as needed due to weather, water conditions, etc.
Additional information:
A limited number of spaces are available on the Californian and the Lynx for a full day of sailing. The Californian and Lynx will board at 8:45 a.m. both mornings and return to the dock between about 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. both days (lunch will be provided). Tickets for a full day of sailing on the Californian or Lynx will be $125.00 per person (there are no discounts for this event).
Our 1914 Pilot boat will also be taking passengers out to enjoy the festivities. Pilot will take a morning and afternoon ride each day.
The morning ride will board at 9:30 a.m. and return about 11:30 p.m. This ride will accompany the ships out to the harbor mouth and then return to the museum.
The afternoon ride will board at 3:30 p.m. and return about 5:30 p.m. This ride will go out to the harbor mouth and accompany the ships back to the museum. These special Pilot rides will cost $20.00 per person.
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Marked Men
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Betty Bones's Boys!!
The 172nd SBCT
Semper Primus
They call this here pirate Betty Bones , n' that she be. Tis errant, in this testimony, to say she be privateerin', fer she carries no letter o' marque.
Keep yer eye out on the horizon, maties, fer yer sure ta be seein' Betty Bones comin' yer way amidst the likes o' Captain Syn, the Rogue Romeo, Tiger Lee, Oderlesseye and Moraga Dunne.
(Betty Bones is a character pirate for the Maritime Museum of San Diego, and is currently a member of the Stranglehold Pirates and the Scurvy Dog Cutlass Crew.)
Tis indeed grand ta haves more than one ship, Maties!!
Visit the San Diego Maritime Museum!!
www.sdmaritime.com
Ye Olde Pyrate Shoppe
Best Pyrate Treasures!
This here treasure be fer pirates. Come here again, fer there be more in store.
Custom Pirate Hats:
Captain Jack's Pirate Hats:
www.captjackspiratehats.com
Hattitude
(Coming Soon!)
Pirate Boots, Shoes and more:
Caboots!
www.caboots.com
Flying Canoe Traders:
www.flyingcanoetraders.com/content/accueil.asp
Flintlock Pistols, Swords, Daggers, etc.:
Monterey, CA: Perchance some of ye pirates be helpin' me here. Fisherman's Wharf on Monterey Harbor; feerst shop ya come to on the left, as yer enterin'. They be peddlin' a cache o' fine weaponry. Go on up ther companionway ta feast yer eyes on a bit o' glory.
Medieval Fantasies:
Fine Art Bronze Castings. Swords, daggers, knives, buckles, pennants, rings. Unlimited design potential. Custom work available.
(818)758-0022.
[email protected];
(Website under construction)
www.medievalfantasies.com
Costumes:
Atelier Pietro Longhi : Costume Designer.
www.pietrolonghi.com (Italy)
Samiah: Designer Clothing. Excellent Pirate coats.
www.samiah.com
Silhouettes Clothing Co: Fer the Sparrow in ya.
www.topnotchcostumes.com
Pirate Portraits:
Pirate Portraits by Tiger Lee: If ya don't know him, ya should. www.tigerleephotos.com
Featured Pirate Events ______________________________________________________
Pre Pyrate Con 2008 Party
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA
January 12th, 2008
Hosted by the Buccaneers of Tortuga.
Come to the Pre-Pyratecon 2008 Promo Party Tonight on the Beach at Belmont Shores Veterans Pier in Long Beach!
Hosted By: Pyratecon 2008 and the Buccaneers of Tortuga
When: Saturday Jan 12, 2008
at 6:00 PM
Exact Location is Sunsets ON THE BEACH
5101 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, 90803
Buy tickets for $10 online on the myspace pyratecon 2008 site or pay $15 at the door for food drinks and entertainment.
Party with the crew of Pyratecon 2008
The Buccaneers of Tortuga
The Scarlett Harlott
The Pirates Charles
Capt'n Kula's Pyrate Band
Meet and get autographs from various Cast Members of The POTC movies
Kendra Guffey and some cast members of CBS' Pirate Master
Get your PyrateCon T-Shirts... They will be available at $20 per tonight ONLY!
Pre Pirate Con 2008 Party 2
Hosted By The BUCCANEERS OF TORTUGA
Saturday Mar 15, 2008
8:00 PM
Redwood Bar & Grill
316 W.2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
LAST CHANCE TO SEE WHAT YE BE MISSING AT PYRATECON!
PIRATES AND WENCHES ESPECIALLY YE WENCHES! THAR BE A 'WENCH AUCTION' SO YE BE WARNED! PIRATES, YE BE WANTING TO SELL OFF YER WENCH? ALL IS WELCOME! ALSO WE ARE PLEASED TO HAVE WITH US "SANCHEL" SHE WILL AMAZE YOU WITH HER TRIBAL DANCE!
LORE Weekend of Pirate & Renaissance Workshops
LORE Weekend
March 15th & 16th, 2008
Corona, CALIFORNIA.
L.O.R.E. (Loyal Order of Reenactment Enthusiasts) provides a track of pirate workshops along side it's renaissance classes for it's workshop weekend. Classes are open to all. Subjects include:
--Setting up the Pirate Camp
--Pirate Dance: Hornpipe, & Jig
--Beginning Drumming: Eastern Styles & Celtic Bodhran ....(bring your own drum if possible)
--Navigation in the Age of Discovery & Colonization
--Pirate Stereotypes: True or False
--Rum 101
--What Wenches, Doxies & Female Pirates Wore
--History of Firearms: Matchlocks to Flintlocks
--Beginning Black Powder
--Firing Flintlocks without Blowing Your Hand Off (bring ....flintlocks & powder if you have them)
--Games Pirates Would Have Played
Attendees may select to attend either Renaissance or Pirate classes, or some of both. After classes on Saturday, join in the Participants Muster of games and competitions, some with a special piratical flavour. Attendance fee includes dinner on Saturday evening, followed by a show. On site camping on Fri. and Sat. nights included. Info: The Crossroads Group, P.O.B. 1959 , Corona, CA, 92878-1959, (951) 735-0101
Pirates for CHoC
is proud to announce
The First Annual Pirate Ball and Silent Auction
benefiting
Children's Hospital and Research Center
Oakland, CA
March 21, 2008 @ 8:00 PM @ The Verdi Club
We are proud to announce The First Annual Pirate Ball and Silent Auction. This is an evening of music, raffles, and piratical fun for all. The Pirates Ball & Silent Auction is scheduled for March 21, 2008 at The Verdi Club The doors open at 8pm. The Verdi Club features a 400 sq ft lounge with full bar, and a 2,500 sq ft dance floor.
We have local nautical musician Skip Henderson and The Starboard Watch as well as local indie rock group The Plasterkatz to entertain our 300 guests. The infamous Jack Sparribs is the MC for this night of piratical festivities. Come and meet three of Barbossa's crew from the hit movie Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean; Curse of the Black Pearl: Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.; Vince Lozano; Treva Etienne.
We encourage our guest to come dressed in their best pirate gear, so they can enter the best dressed pirate and sexy rum wench contests. The contests will be judged by our POTC actors.
Presale tickets onsale now for $30 or pay at the door $40!
If you buy VIP tickets: you get early admission for drinks in the lounge with the POTC Actors, and recieve VIP parking in front of club! VIP Tickets are only $50.
Space is limited so buy your tickets online at:
Brown Paper Tickets
The 3rd Annual
West Coast Historical Maritime Combat Seminar
April 5th and 6th, 2008
The Historical Maritime Combat Association
The overwhelming success of the 2006 and 2007 Seminar has resulted in the return of the HMCA to California for what has affectionately become known as BACA; Boarding Actions: California.
This year we are at Davenriche's salle!
650 Nuttman St, #108
Santa Clara, CA 95054
The two day seminar taught by Instructors Gareth Thomas, John Lennox, Steve Huff and Steaphen Fick will include history and hands-on practice with such weapons as Cutlass, Sabre, Boarding Axe, Knife, Officers Sword, Tomahawk, shipboard Pike, Belaying Pin, Boarding Knife and defending against multiple opponents. Slungshot will also be added to the list of weapons taught! For those who were at ISMAC and had this training, I'm sure you'll never forget it. Those who weren't there cannot miss this opportunity to learn this fascinating weapon.
Escondido Renaissance Faire
ERF
Apr. 5th-6th & Apr. 12th-13th, 2008
Felicita Park, Escondido, CA
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day
Also...
Oct. 25th-26th & Nov. 1st-2nd, 2008
The age of chivalry will be recreated among the wonders of nature in this idealic setting. Travel back to a distant place in time to share memories and the glories of the reign of Elizabeth the First. Thar be pirate camps in this here faire!
Renaissance Pleasure Faire
RPF
15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA
Phone: 626-969-4750 Fax: 626-815-9495
Saturdays & Sundays
April 5 through May 18, 2008
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
School Day is Friday April 25, 2008
(ALL Dates and details are subject to change.)
PyrateCon 2008
www.pyratecon.com
April 18th through 20nd, 2008: 2nd Annual PyrateCon 2008 New Orleans, LOUISIANA. .Join us at the Hampton Inn in New Orleans' Historic French Quarter. You will be in good company as you pillage, plunder, share in merriment, music, drink, barter fer goods, witness sword fights, black powder demonstrations, floggings, duels and other piratical deeds along with real pirate history and lore. Special guest stars from all 3 of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies such as Marty Klebba, Vince Lozano, Isaac C. Singleton Jr. and Treva Etienne, and Kendra Guffey from CBS's Pirate Master Television show. There will be unforgettable events, guest speakers, workshops, pirate vendors selling everything from clothes to jewelry to swords to hats to T shirts to corsets. Enjoy music and entertainment from Pirate bands and piratical entertainers from all over country. COME and GET YER PIRATE ON at PYRATECON 2008 in the historic and pirate friendly
Big Easy!
The Pyratecon 2008 festivities will include:
The French Quarter Pirate INVASION
New Orleans Rum Distillery Tour and Rum Tasting Party
The Grand Pirate Feast at Chef Clayton's French Market Restaurant
The Children's Hospital Charity Auction (sponsored event)
Pirate and Doxie Sword Fighting
Black Powder Arms Demonstrations
Wench, Cabin Boy Auctions
Pirate Arrests and Rescues
Public Pirate Floggings
The Black Spot Awards Ceremony
Historic Symposiums, Lectures and Workshops and so much more...
For more information on how to register as sponsors, vendors or attendees go to our website.
Cutthroats of Corona:
A Golden Age of Pyrates Festival
April 26th & 27th, 2008
Opens 11:00am all days
Crossroads Riverview Park
14600 River Road
Corona, CA 92880
Pirates from all over the Gold Coast will invade Crossroads Riverview Park at 14600 River Road in Corona. Rogue’s Cove from Las Vegas our resident Pirate group at Corona will host the event in conjunction with “No Quarter Given†a Riverside pirate publication.
The Fair will cover the time period from 1660 to 1720. This includes Buccaneers and the Golden Age of Pirates. There will be hundreds of costumed Pirates who have docked at “Port Corona†for a weekend of revelry. There will be three stages of Pirate entertainment, cannon demonstrations, pirate grub and grog, treasure hunts, mock wife auctions, and plenty of pirate booty to purchase. There will be mock trials, wife auction, plunder auction, pirate games, and many other activities in the streets of village of "Port Corona". The village takes on an enchanted look after dark on Saturday. Bring a safe light source. Free RV dry camping. Free Parking.
Ticket Prices:
$14.00/per adult
$11.00 for kids 5-11 and seniors over 62
$10.00 for Military with valid ID
children under 5 are free.
Free parking! (Preferred paid parking available for $5). Free RV dry camping. Well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome!
Info: 951-735-0101 or 800-320-4736
15th Annual Manzanita High Mountain Rendevous
MHMR
May 1st - 11th, 2008
Gates open to public on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 8:00am
Santa Ysabel Ranch, CA
Information: Booshway: "Smitty" Smith 760-745-2927
President: Ken Cortell 619-445-9836
Fun for the whole family! Step back in time and visit a high mountain encampment, meet colorful characters in costumes from the period spanning the French and Indian War through the North American Fur Trade era (1700-1840). See history come alive and see demonstrations of primitive skills, tipis, archery, tomahawk and knife throwing, target shooting, trade goods and clothing.
Drawings for fabulous prizes! Bring extra cash.
Visitors welcome with or without period costumes.
Day visitors:
$4.00 per person per day
Ages 10 and under free
Scouts in uniform free
No pets allowed
Okay to bring your own water and picnic lunch
Visitors may not participate in gunpowder events
Participants: Must be in costume and registered to participate.
No selling of goods allowed unless trader's fee is paid.
Registration deadline: April 15th!
Pirates for CHOC Second Annual Pirate Party
benefiting
Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Pirates for CHoC
Club 195 (formerly Boomerangs)
195 W.Center St. Promenade
Anaheim, CA 92801
May 2, 2008 @ 7:00 PM @ Club 195
Ojai Renaissance and Pirate Faire
OjaiRPF
Ojai, CALIFORNIA
May 10th & 11th, 2008
Faire hours are: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM both days
Parking $5
Admission Prices
Children under 12: Day Pass $7.00; Weekend Pass $11.00
Senior: Day Pass $12.00; Weekend Pass $20.00
Adult: Day Pass $15.00; Weekend Pass $25.00
Group rates available. Admission includes all entertainment and plays.
Step back in time to a "medieval country village" located on the shores of beautiful Lake Casitas. The picturesque Ojai Valley will again host Renaissance revelers as they re-create a marvelous 16th century European village amidst one of the most scenic settings to be found in the Western United States.
The glistening azure waters of Lake Casitas make a perfect background to showcase 16th century life in the "Village of Wixonshire" that will be created there for a weekend of magical involvement by participants and visitors who interact to transport themselves back in time to the glories of Queen Elizabeth's Court. The age of chivalry and honor will again come to life as the giant outdoor play unfolds amidst the beauty of nature's handiwork.
Continuous entertainment on 3 stages, including Shakespeare plays, headliner acts and street performers. Food court featuring fine fare at reasonable prices. Roasted turkey legs, sausages, soft drinks, Thai food and more. A full tavern featuring imported and domestic beer, ale and mixed drinks.
See website for more info, or: (805) 496-6036 Copyright Gold Coast Festivals Inc. 2004 [email protected]"
4th Annual Queen Bess & the Pirates
QB&P
Victoria West Park, Fresno California
(At Brawley & Clinton)
May 10th and 11th, 2008
10am to 6pm Saturday
10am to 5pm Sunday
$6 per person, $1 off with a canned food donation
Come and enjoy a day of reveling at our faire with legally sanctioned pillaging, swashbuckling and adventuring. Shop at our faire for the finest booty from the seas, eat exotic foods and drink the finest ales. Many demonstrations of the sea faring life, as well as talented performers, and Sea Chanties to delight your senses.
3rd Annual Big Bear Pirate Faire
June 7th and 8th, 2008
Pedersen's Mill
39115 Rim of the World
Fawnskin, CA 92333
TICKET PRICES
Adults: $15
Adult weekend pass: $26
Seniors (55+)/ Military with ID $12
Children 6-12: $12
Senior/Military/Child
weekend pass: $20
Children 5 and under: FREE
Tickets on sale at the gate. Advanced tickets can be
purchased by calling 1-800-4-BIG-BEAR
There will be 1 pirate raiding battle each day showcasing a 6lb gun; also, stage combat, intrigue, romance, and death.
Look for plenty of treasure to be had at wonderful prices from great vendors and nice cool weather as well as other fun piratical entertainment.
2nd Annual Northern California Pirate Festival
June 14th & 15th , 2008
Vallejo, CALIFORNIA. In 2007, 5,000 were expected...over 31,000 CAME!!! Thanks to the Hard Work and Amazing Talent of hundreds of volunteers, sponsors, vendors and performers the first annual 2007 Northern California Pirate Festival was an unparalleled success beyond our wildest imagining! The city of Vallejo became a haven for pirates of all varieties...cannon battles, swordfighting, maritime musicians & magicians, contests, food, fyne wares and a host of other pirate treasures! Visit the website to see the photos. The Northern California Pirate Festival has one goal: To create an entertaining event where everyone who loves pirates will have a great time and feel welcome! Whether you love nautical music, swordfighting, sailing, cannon-battles, theater, maritime crafts, food and drink, or just shopping fer' pirate booty...there's something here for YOU! Fun For ALL AGES: Children, Adults, Teens & Whole Families! We encourage coming out in costume...whether you dress as an historical era pirate from the Golden Age of Sail or a bejeweled Mardi-Gras Krewmate from New Orleans... whether your taste runs towards Hollywood Swashbucklers or Foreign Buccaneers from international waters! Dress up and share in the experience... You certainly don't need to come out in costume, but when you leave you're sure to feel like a pirate! Sail out to the PirateFest and join us for a great time! Event Information: 1-866-921-YARR
Pier Daze Pirate Invasion and Faire
PDPI
Belmont Veteran's Memorial Pier
June 28th-29th, 2008
This annual event showcases one of Long Beach’s treasures: its pier. Sample tantalizing seafood and BBQ as you listen to a wide assortment of music; inspect the newly installed memorial plaques and benches.
This year on Saturday, we will have a real Pirate ship attacking the Pier, which will be defended by local citizens and our very own pirates, cannons and sword fights galore. A limited number of Pirate ship rides will be available. There will be a kids treasure hunt, a pirate costume contest, and a beach funzone.
On Sunday this year you can enjoy a totally awesome California Pierdaze, Rock and Roll, a classic Woodies show and the inaugural “ Ocean Open Water Swim and Pacific 5k Run†our local police , fire dept and Lifeguards will be on hand for tactical demos.. Take ocean cruises on the catamaran na hoku or harbor breeze cruises.
For more info please call 434 1542
Old Fort MacArthur Days
July 12th and 13th, 2008
San Pedro, CALIFORNIA
The Port Royal Privateers will be making the pirate encampment and will be manning the cannon artillery for this event. This is the 120th Anniversary of the Spanish American War and there will be a large scale battle depicting this event.
The Rogue Privateers will be holding an auction to benefit Fort MacArthur Presevation.
This is a military time-line event. Other genres will be represented. It is a great event for history buffs and children.
Click here for more information:
Old Fort MacArthur Days
Ventura Harbor Village Pirate's Days
July, 19th and 20th, 2008
[from the 2007 listing] Ventura, CALIFORNIA. Set your sails for the Ventura Harbor Village as it's transformed into Pirate's Cove for the weekend. Meet ye pirates includin' Capt. Jack Sparrow look-a-like and Capt. Hook look-a-like, come dressed in yer best pirate gear for costume contests for all ages for tickets to Disneyland, watch pirate sword and fire shows, be entertained by strolling pirates or take a picture dressed as a pirate and have a tropical bird sit on your shoulder. Pirate tattoos, pirate braids, a treasure hunt for pirate's booty for kids, face painting, kid's pirate cruises with Capt. Cooper, an underwater sea maze, pirate belly dancers, tarot card readers, and much more await you at Pirate's Cove at Ventura Harbor Village. Plus shop for pirate gear and gifts and collect pirate booty as you go as well as taste some rum or food from the sea mate. See website for schedule of events. Entry and parking are complimentary.
Avoid the parking crowds, free shuttle available from parking lot at Schooner and Harbor Blvd. Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA 93001. 877-89-HARBOR -or- 805-642-8538
San Diego Renaissance Faire
SDRF
First weekend in August
Balboa Park
Details Coming Soon
Charity Event for CODA
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WE WILL HAVE ITEMS FROM
VE THE MAKEUP ARTIST FROM POTC
NAOMI HARRIS
JACK SPARROW ART
PIRATE JEWELRY
THE PIRATES FROM THE MOVIE
INCLUDING SPECIAL SURPRISE ITEMS FOR BID!!!!!!!!!!!!
DON'T MISS IT!!!!!!
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Shoreline Village's Pirate Festival
September 13th, 2008
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA [from the 2007 listing] A dozen swashbuckling pirates will be present at Shoreline Village to charm and delight young and old with their pirate antics. All of these pirates are actors who totally enjoy their work and several of these pirates were in the recent hit pirate films. There will be sword fighting, dagger throwing, fire manipulation, a Captain Jack Sparrow look-a-like contest and a pirate band at or near the Off-Boardwalk stage for your entertainment pleasure. Musical shows are at the stage at 1:00 and 3:00 pm. All of the pirates as well as Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Hook look-a-likes will be roaming the village, available for photo opportunities, so bring your camera and have your photo taken with Captain Jack. In case you forget your camera we will have a professional photographer on the boardwalk that will be more than happy to take that memorable photo for a nominal fee. Professional face painting artist will be available. Interested in winning $200.00? You will be given a key and a chance to win with every $10 purchase from participating merchants, Try your key in the lock on the pirate chest to see if you are the lucky winner. Spirit Cruises will be running a Pirate Cruise from Dock 9. The cruise schedule is 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:45 pm and 6:00pm. Adults $12, Children under 12 $6 and children under 5 are free. Contact Spirit Cruises at 562.495.5884 for additional information and reservations. This will be a fun day for old and young alike. We're encouraging our guests to dress in pirate garb and join the festivities. Kapt. Kula's Pyrat Party Band: Performance 7 - 9 pm at the Springbok Bar & Grill 423 Shoreline Drive Shoreline Village Long Beach CA 90802 (562) 437-3734 . This will be a trio performance Kapt. Kula on Mandolin, Ukulele & Guitar Dangerous Diane ..boards & Squeezebox Professor Jon Erickson on a variety of hot air orifice tubes, percussion and for the first time in public, steel drum! Our performance will be the conclusion to the Shoreline Village Pirate Festival.
Toshiba Tall Ships Festival
September 6th and 7th, 2008
Dana Point, CALIFORNIA [from the 2007 listing] Tall ships parade (Brig Pilgrim, Spirit of Dana Point and many others) at sunset Sept. 8th. Ship tours, cannon battles, sea chanteys, art show, pirate camp (Port Royal Privateers), tour the Ocean Institute, food, music and much more. No Quarter Given booth. Call the Ocean Institute at (949) 496-2274Toshiba Tall Ships Festival - Dana Point
3rd Annual "A Pyrate's Life Party"
SORRY, CANCELED FOR THIS YEAR
4pm - 10pm
Mission Bay, San Diego, CA
(From the 2007 listing) Party like its 1699 with the 2rd Annual "A Pyrate's Life Party" in Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. You will receive four short classes on talking like a pirate, dressing like a pirate, sword fighting like a pirate and drinking like a pirate. There will be a walk-the-plank contest, live flogging demonstration, pirate photo booth and vendors. Be entertained by the Pirates For Hire show including Captain Jack vs Captain Hook, Doxie Chicks pirate band, Atash Maya Tribal Belly Dancers, and the Ted Shred Fire Breathing Show followed by dancing on the beach under the moonlight. The cost of this party includes copy of the 2008 Hot Pirate Babe Calendar, educational classes from professional pirate re-enactors, Cajon-Pirate feast on the sand with ale & rum grog, pirate entertainment and a pirate medallion for a cost of only $45 or $80 per couples. So purchase your tickets on-line at www.mollyroger.com This engagement is limited to 250 participants and is expected to sell out before the event, so get your tickets early. <?font>
Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival
mid September, 2008
Lobster Fest
September 19-21, 2008
[from the 2007 listing] Ports O' Call Village, San Pedro, CALIFORNIA. The World's largest lobster festival, the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival features discount Maine lobster meals. After feasting on our world famous lobster meals, guests in the past have enjoyed dancing, street performers, Brethren of the Coast pirate camp, tall ships and music, or shop for arts and crafts. Lobster lovers enjoy a scenic outdoor park and shops at Ports O' Call. Kapt. Kula's Pyrat Party Band: Providing the musical backdrop for the Piratical Theatrical presentations of Brethren of the Coast.
Pirates Plunder in the Harbor at Oceanside Harbor Days
September 20th-21st, 2008
OHD
Oceanside, CALIFORNIA. This long running festival has added a Pirates Cove. Pirates Plunder exhibition, vintage pirate ships, pirate vendors, pirate camps, and more right next to the marina. There will be two pirate shows a day this year with the second one on Saturday being a VIP event.
Relax & save gas -- close to the Oceanside Metrolink/Coaster train station with bus shuttles.
Pirate participants and vendors contact:
Ralph Finistere at (619) 578-4328.
For general information call the Oceanside Chamber at:
760-722-1534.
Pirate Invasion Weekend at Northern California Renaissance Faire
Weekends, September 6th-October 12th, 2008
Nor Cal Renaissance Faire
[from the 2007 listing] Casa de Fruita, Gilroy, CALIFORNIA It never fails, once word gets out that there's a village staging a Market Faire, these rogues and scoundrels set full sail and make for port. The public is encouraged to attend in pirate costume this weekend.
Talk & Tattoo Like A Pirate Day Party
September 19th, 2008
Studio City, CALIFORNIA [from the 2007 listing] "Ellow Mates, A pirate are ye? Can you talk like one? If you think you can pass muster come and talk with the creators of Talk Like A Pirate Day . Cap'n Slappy and Ol' Chumbucket will be glad to talk with you as they sign the books they have written about pirate talk and more at Studio City Tattoo, 11032 Ventura Blvd, CA 91604. Shoppe open noon - 10pm. Live Pirate Music 5 - 9 pm (guidelines) by Kapt Kula's Pyrat Party Band . Possible Live Radio Broadcast. A chance to win a Sterling Silver Pirate Ring ( a $200 value). $40 Pirate Tattoo Specials. Eat Food & Get Tattooed. Contact Person: Clay Clement (818) 769-4049, [email protected]
Gold Coast Pirate Faire
September 20th-21st, 27th-28th, 2008
GC Pirate Faire
Lake Casitas, Ojai, CALIFORNIA [from the 2007 listing]
Expanded to weekends. If you be lookin for some pirates you’ll be slippin your moorings, hoist’n your main sail and setting a course for Lake Casita this September for the west coast’s largest gathering of pirates, buccaneers, freebooters and privateers. Treasure hunts, parades, costume contests for all ages. No Quarter Given booth. Phone/FAX: (805) 496-6036, E-mail [email protected]
19th Annual Buccaneer Days at Two Harbors
Starts October 1st, 2008 (2-3 Days)
Buccaneer Days
Catalina Island, CALIFORNIA. Celebrating 19 Years of Buccaneer Days at Two Harbors. For that little bit of pirate in each of us, join the Buccaneers for a great day of fun. Join us at the Pirate Paradise Carnival Cove for fun games and activities for all ages. Don your best pirate attire for the costume contest. Enjoy great food and dance the night away. Info on events: (310) 510-4249
Golden Age of Piracy Dancing
(lessons and demonstrations)
early October 2008
Yesteryear Dancers
San Diego & Imperial Beach, CALIFORNIA. [from the 2007 listing]
Pirate Shore Party: First, get some pirate dancing lessons on Saturday night, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at the famous haunted mansion, the Whaley House, 2476 San Diego Ave., San Diego Old Town, San Diego, CA. Dancing will be held on the lawn (so don't wear those fancy satin dancing slippers). All ages are welcomed. Easy period dances taught by "Mademoiselle Irene", of Yesteryears Dancers. Semi or full pirate-era costume encouraged. No charge for the lessons, but donations will be gratefully accepted for the musicians, Los Californios of San Diego. Come early, as finding parking can be tricky. (Free all-day parking is available in large public parking lots on Harney Street & Twiggs Street.) There is a possible group tour of the haunted mansion in planning stages. No RSVP needed. Many good eating and drinking establishments in the area (including the New Orleans Creole Cafe in the gardens of the Whaley House) - come early for dinner, or plan to stay after with the group for after-dancing refereshments at the Creole's outdoor patio and elsewhere.
Fiesta del Rio: On Sunday, come to the Fiesta del Rio at the IB Pier Plaza, 910 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach. Admission is free. Come in full pirate costume to join in with the pirate dancing demonstrations ((those who attend the workshop on Saturday nite eligible to get paid; or just join in audience participation) from 1:30 to 3:00 pm (on stage at 1:50 pm). For early birds, FOX news will doing interviews with Mlle Irene's pirates near main stage in park at 8 am (guest pirates must be in full period costume to participate). For more information on the dancing activities, contact Mademoiselle Irene (until Friday) at: (310) 244-8028 or [email protected]
Greydog's Raid
Not Scheduled For 2008
Greydog's Raid
Temecula, CALIFORNIA.[from the 2007 listing] One of the lesser known pirate raids (in fact so little known you won’t find it in any history book), was Greydog’s Raid of Rancho de Fuego on the Spanish Main. The village was attacked and overrun. It was only the arrival of Spanish forces that caused the pirates to abandon Rancho de Fuego, which they had turned into a den of thieves. On Saturday, 4 pm to 10 pm- Pirates will be given the opportunity to relive this infamous raid in the vicinity of Temecula, California. There will be an attack, flogging, buried treasure, distribution of booty, wench auction, dinner, drinking, gambling, and music. This event is limited to 50 people, all participants must be over 21 yrs old and in pyrate or other attire appropriate for the Caribbean 1650-1750, coins will be provided for gambling (there is no actual gambling taking place), no gunpowder allowed, weapons encouraged (but safety rules discussed and then enforced), prizes awarded at the end of the night for the Pyrates that have the most gold. Cost - $29.95 a person. For more information contact: Steven Harness, [email protected] - This is a participant only event, there will not be a viewing public.
LORE Weekend of Pirate & Renaissance Workshops
October 18th and 19th, 2008
Corona, CALIFORNIA
Escondido Renaissance Faire
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Felicita Park, Escondido, CA
October 25th and 26th
November 1st and 2nd
10:00am to 6:00pm
The age of chivalry will be recreated among the wonders of nature in this idyllic setting. Travel back to a distant place in time to share memories and the glories of the reign of Her Majesty, Elizabeth I. Visitors will dine on a variety of foods and partake of tasty ales and fine wines as they spend a leisurely day amongst the oak shrouded Felicita Park. A stroll through the merchants area will find shoppers exploring the vast array of treasures and rare finds available to them at reasonable prices.
Pacific Coast Pirate Faire
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Vista Gas and Steam Museum
6th and 7th, 2008
10:00am to 5:00pm
San Diego's Largest Pirate Faire.
Visitors can expect an exciting day of fun and merriment as they intermingle with the likes of pirate captains and their motley crew coming ashore after a year of plunder on the high seas.