Have no Fear, Pirate Fest Draws Near!
Fort Myers Beach, FL:
The 6th annual Fort Myers Beach Pirate Fest will take place along Old San Carlos Boulevard and throughout the beach region during Columbus Day Weekend, October 7, 8, 9 & 10, 2011. The Pirate Fest draws adventurers from far and near to enjoy Columbus weekend activities with historical re-enactments, period correct encampments, black powder demonstrations, Sea Shanties and more.
General Info: This year’s expanded event will include more interactive entertainment and encompasses a larger area, including themed vendors and live performances under the Matanzas Bridge from 1st Street to 3rd Street. Be sure to “troll” under the shaded canopy of the bridge and catch the live mermaid shows, live music and creative exhibitors. Old San Carlos Blvd, will once again be flourishing with more exciting pirattitude, including live entertainment on the Old San Carlos Stage, the Nervous Nellies Stage and the Pirate Encampment as well as more unique pirate and nautical themed vendors along Old San Carlos Boulevard. Hundreds of professional actors and actresses from SW Florida and beyond will bring one of the most exciting events of the year to the Fort Myers Beach area. Guests young and old are encouraged to garb up as their favorite buccaneer, swashbuckler or movie themed pirate character and join the excitement while reliving a few golden days of piracy.
Family Friendly Activities: will include a Children’s treasure hunt, Pirate Quest, costume contest, roving musicians, strolling street performers, stage shows, the Pieces of Eight Pirate Cruise Ship to Shore battle, Live Mermaids, interactive games with pirates and a bon voyage breakfast at Yucatan Beach Stand on Monday morning. A VIP party will be held on Sunday night (7 pm) at Caribbean Pearl Restaurant and is opened to the Public. Bungee Jump and Gyro Rides will be available for a fee at the Shipwreck Motel Parking Lot.
Treasure Hunt: Children hunt for hidden treasure! FREE
Pirate Quest: An Interactive Hunt for Wanted Pirates Presented by The Royal Chessmen.
Ahoy Mates! We have gathered on this island to discover which one of these low life scurvy dogs is responsible for harming the first mate and making off with the Captain’s treasure chest! Ask the pirates and villagers with a blue mark on their hand for clues to uncover the culprit, where the evil deed was done, and what manner of weapon was used to carry out this most foul and heinous crime upon our shipmate. Whom-so-ever solves this mystery shall come to the Pirate Encampment and receive a bit of pirate booty as a reward. FREE
VIP Party: Caribbean Pearl Restaurant at Key Estero Shops will host a VIP (Very Important Pirate) Party on Sunday night from 7-9 PM. All Performers, sponsors, exhibitors and general public are welcomed to attend! FREE
Adult friendly activities: will include a Pirates gathering and adults costume contest on Friday night at Nervous Nellies, a leisurely and ongoing, weekend long Tortuga Pub Crawl throughout the beach region, and a Captain Jack look-a-like contest at Big Game on Saturday Night.
Pirates Ball: The event will kick off on Friday, with the “Pirates Ball”, hosted by Ugly’s & Nervous Nellies and sponsored in part by Captain Morgan, from 7 pm to 11pm. A $10 donation at the door will provide attendees with a night to remember for years to come. Donation includes entry to the ball, Hors d'oeuvres (7-9 PM) sponsored by Ugly’s & Nervous Nellies, Free Captain Morgan Samples and give-a-ways, live entertainment and entry into the costume contest. Doors open at 7pm, and attendees must be 21 or older to attend. Live Irish musical entertainment will be performed by Bobby O'Donovan-Fire in the Kitchen who hails from Cork City, Ireland. A wonderful singer and multi-instrumentalist playing mandolin, fiddle, bodhran, whistle, bones, spoons and more. He has a long and checkered career playing with numerous groups, including, but not limited to, The Irish Rovers and The Sons of Erin, with whom he played on fifteen albums. They had several hits in Canada, and also a television series in Newfoundland for many years. Captain Morgan’s Morganettes will provide Rum Samples, Mayhem and give-a-ways throughout the evening. The Adults costume contest will take place at 10pm, with 1st place taking away $500 in CASH sponsored by Uglys & Nervous Nellies. Nervous Nellies/Uglys is located at 1131 First Street on Fort Myers Beach. Cost: $10 Donation
Pub Crawl: The Tortuga Pub Crawl is a Leisurely and Ongoing, Weekend Long, Adult Only, Bar Hopping Adventure! Pub Crawlers can visit any stop at any time to enjoy the entertainment, take in the atmosphere, or grab a bite to eat, all without missing out on the next stop! You may continue the Pub Crawl at your own leisurely pace. Whether you are part of small group, a couple, or all by yourself, you will encounter plenty of Pirates along your way during the Tortuga Pub Crawl! Tickets will be available for purchase at the event's information booth beginning Friday, 10/7 at 2:00 pm and anytime during the event up till 2:00 pm Sunday. Participating Pubs: Big Game Waterfront Grill, Gulfshore Grill & The Cottage, Matanzas Inn Resort, Nervous Nellies, Parrot Key, Pete’s Time Out, Pieces of Eight Pirate Cruise, Plaka, Smokin’ Oyster Brewery, The Beach Pierside Grill, The Surf Club, The Winey Wench, Yucatan Beach Stand and Zushi Zushi. Cost: $25.00 Donation
Captain Jack Contest: Calling all Captain Jacks! The Fort Myers Beach Pirate fest is In search of the best Captain Jack Sparrow Look-a-like! On Saturday Night, October 8th, Big Game Waterfront Grill will feature the official FMB “Jack Off” contest. Captain Jack characters from across the nation are invited to enter. Though “Captain Jack” contestants’ admission is FREE, there will be suggested donation of $5 to general public. The party runs from 9 pm through 12 am, with Pirate Hip Hop entertainment provided by Captain Dan & The Scurvy Crew. The Jack Off contest will take place at 10 pm with judges awarding cash prizes to the best Captain Jack Look-a-likes. In addition to the contest, Big Game will offer Happy hour prices from 10 pm to 1 am. Big Game Waterfront Grill is located at 220 Main Street, Fort Myers Beach. General Public welcomed! Suggested Donation: $5
Admission: The weekend event is FREE to attend, although a suggested donation of a “buck-an-ear” ($2) will help offset the cost of the events production. Hours: Friday, Oct 7, 7pm to 11pm (Pirates Ball), The street festival will take place Saturday, Oct 8, 10am to 7pm and Sunday, Oct 9, 10am to 5pm. On Monday morning, Oct.10th, from 10am to 1pm everyone will meet up for a grand pirates feast at Yucatan Beach Stand, before sailing off until the next year.
Event Location & Parking: Event location is 237 Old San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931. Onsite Parking is available for a fee at Nervous Nellies/Snug Harbor parking lot on 2nd Street and at Shipwreck Parking Lot on Old San Carlos Blvd. Remote Parking ($5) is available at Key Estero Shops, 1661 Estero Blvd, with a free shuttle transporting guests to 3rd Street & Old San Carlos Blvd, hosted by Coconut Cab. Parking ticket from Key Estero Parking Lot must be submitted for free shuttle.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Fort Myers Beach Little League, a Florida 501c3 non-profit organization.
The 6th annual Fort Myers Beach Pirate Fest is proudly sponsored by the Town of Fort Myers Beach, the Lee County VCB and many other local businesses. The event is produced by SIK Promotions, Inc. and Pirates of the Treasure Coast. Additional information can be found on our website; www.FortMyersBeachPirateFest.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FMBPirateFest. For the cyber seas tested, please call 727-322-5217.
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