Tybee Island, Georgia, an island paradise located just 20 minutes east of historic Savannah, is set to host the 9th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest on October 10-13, 2013, 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
- 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.
