Pirates in Paradise Festival will be tentatively invading Key West from Nov. 29 through Dec. 7, 2008! Raise Yer Flag, Grab Yer Mate and Join Us in Celebrating the Golden Age of Sail & Seafaring Adventure as Pirates In Paradise Festival Invades Key West, Florida

2008 Festival Schedule (Tentative)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2008

All Day – Ongoing Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at Key West Museums and Historic Attractions, including Fort Taylor Historic Site, Pirate Soul, Mel Fisher Museum, Custom House Museum, Light House Museum, Shipwreck Historeum, Heritage House, East Martello Tower & Wrecker’s Museum/Oldest House.

Noon – 1:30pm – Tall Ship Pirate Invasion Sail. Capt. Finbar, the scurvy crew of his schooner WOLF and the Bone Island Buccaneers join forces for this swashbuckling adventure at sea! Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

1:30 – 5pm Invasion Party at Key West Historic Seaport. Celebrate with the pirates and watch as they “attack” the land forces at Key West’s Historic Seaport and claim the island for their own! For more info call (305) 296-9694.

4 – 7pm Pirate’s Choice Rum Pub Stroll with the Bone Island Buccaneers. Meet at the Historic Seaport and join the pirates for this fun stroll that takes you to several of Old Town Key West’s favorite watering holes and features libations at 4 pubs and live entertainment. Call Spike at (305) 295-9195 for reservations & info.

5-6:30pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

8pm – Pirate’s Pillage & Plunder Party. Location TBA

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2008

All Day – Ongoing Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at Key West Museums and Historic Attractions.

All Day – Nautical Excursions. For info & reservations call (305) 296-9694.

1-4 pm — Historic Walking Tour of Old Town with historians. Learn first hand some of Key West’s rich & colorful maritime history and take quick peaks into several of Key West’s historic museums and attractions. Meet at the Mel Fisher Museum, 200 Greene Street). Cost TBA. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

1:30 - 3pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail aboard Schooner WOLF. Join Capt. Finbar and the scurvy crew of his schooner WOLF for adventure on the high seas! Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

4-6 pm – Official End of America’s Hurricane Season Party at the USS MOHAWK CGC (WPG-78). NOAA’s weather forecaster Matt Strahan & his crew will be on hand to symbolically signify the end of this year’s Hurricane Season. Truman Pier, foot of Southard Street. FREE. Call (305) 296-9694 for more info

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008

All Day – Ongoing Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at Key West Museums and Historic Attractions.

All Day – Nautical Excursions. For info and reservations, call (305) 296-9694.

5-6:30 pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

EVENING OPEN

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008

All Day – Ongoing Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at Key West Museums and Historic Attractions.

All Day – Nautical Excursions. For info and reservations, call (305) 296-9694.

11:30 am – La Te Da’s “Queen of Swing” Birthday Brunch. Celebrate Jazz icon Norma Miler’s 89th Birthday with a scrumptious brunch (order off menu,) 1125 Duval Street. Call (305) 296-6706.

5-6:30 pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF 1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

Evening – Literature & the Sea Reception at Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St.
Proceeds benefit Key West Maritime Historical Society. Cost $20 per person. Call (305) 296-9694 for more info & reservations.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008

All Day – Ongoing Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at Key West Museums and Historic Attractions.

All Day – Nautical Excursions. For info and reservations, call (305) 296-9694.

5-6:30 pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

7-10 pm – Most Buxom Wench & Bad Ass Pirate Costume Contest and Pirate Party at Pat Croce’s Rum Barrel, 528 Front Street. Don yer best garb for this pirate party…and compete for a variety of great prizes. Celebrity Judges include Admiral Finbar of the Conch Republic Navy. Admission FREE. Call (305) 292-7862 for more info.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008

All Day – Ongoing Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at Key West Museums and Historic Attractions.

All Day – Nautical Excursions. For info and reservations, call (305) 296-9694.

1-2:30 pm – “Authors, Artists & Historians Sail” aboard the Schooner WOLF. Join Admiral Finbar, artist Don Maitz & authors Janny Wurts, Oryginal Cinn, Carol Shaughnessy and Norma Miller. Tickets: $50/person. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW Seaport. Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694.

3-5 pm – 4th Annual National Walk the Plank Championship Sail aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50/person. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW Historic Seaport. Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694.

4-5 pm – 4th Annual National Walk the Plank Championships aboard the Schooner WOLF, anchored at Pier House Resort, One Duval Street. Victims (uhh, contestants) will vie for the honor and glory of becoming the 2008 Champion as they dive to their watery graves, pleading for their miserable lives and competing for valuable prizes. FREE Spectator viewing at Pier House Resort’s Beach Bar. Call (305) 296-9694 for more info.

6-8 pm – El Meson de Pepe’s Pirate’s Caribbean Buffet. Mallory Square, 411 Wall Street. Join Authors, Historians, Artists and the Pirates in Paradise crew for this festive dinner. Cost: $20 per person, $10 per person for children under 12. Reservations & info, call (305) 296-9694.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008

10 am-5 pm – Bone Island Pirate Fest, Pirate Pub and Village Thieves’ Market and Fort Zachary Taylor. Features living history pirate encampments; His Royal Majesty’s Military Forces; period clothing, arts and crafts; pirate treasure and black powder weapons demonstrations; and kid’s games. Entertainment by Bone Island Buccaneers, Pyrates of the Coast, Bawdy Be, Cascabel, Captain Crudbeard & Lady Barbara, the Callahan Crewe, Mantanzas Marauders, Liberte’ Sparrow and Braze include strolling minstrels & combative stunt men. Festival Pass: $4/adults and $2/children under 12 with park admission. *3-Day Weekend Pass $10/adults & $5/children under 12 with park admission. Inside Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

1:30-3 pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail & Attack on Fort Taylor aboard the schooner WOLF . Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

2 pm – Fort Taylor Pirate Battle Land Force Artillery on Parade Grounds. Witness the battle as the pirates fight against their mortal enemies, the King’s Royal Marines. FREE with park admission and Festival Pass ($4/adults & $2/children under 12.) Inside the fort at Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. For more info call (305) 292-6713.

5-6:30 pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

6-10 pm – Conch Republic Pirate’s Shipwreck Ball at Historic Fort Taylor. Join Admiral Finbar, the Conch Military High Command and the crew of Key West’s Pirates in Paradise Festival for a festive Pirate Feast.

First Mate Ball Ticket (Party Only) $15/$20 at door, Captain’s Dinner Ticket $25/$35 at door and Admiral’s VIP Dinner Ticket $50/$60 at door. Foot of Southard Street, thru Truman Annex. For more info & to RSVP for Dinner Tickets, call (305) 296-9694. NOT CONFIRMED.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2008

10 am – 5 pm – Bone Island Pirate Fest , Pirate Pub and Village Thieves’ Market at Fort Zachary Taylor. Featuring living history pirate encampments, His Royal Majesty’s Military Forces, Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read, period clothing, arts and crafts, pirate treasure, storytellers, fight circles, treasure hunts, black powder weapons demonstrations and kids’ pirate games. Entertainment by Bone Island Buccaneers, Pyrates of the Coast, Bawdy Be, Cascabel, Captain Crudbeard & Lady Barbara, the Callahan Crewe, Mantanzas Marauders, Liberte’ Sparrow and Braze include strolling minstrels & combative stunt men. Festival Pass: $4/adults and $2/children under 12 with park admission. *3-Day Weekend Pass $10/adults & $5/children under 12 with park admission. Inside the fort at Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

11am – Noon – Historic Reenactment of the “Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read (based on the official trial transcripts of these infamous female pirates.) Free with park admission and Festival Pass ($4/adults and $2/children under 12.) Inside the fort at Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

1:30-3 pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail & Attack on Fort Taylor aboard the schooner WOLF . Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

2 pm – Fort Taylor Pirate Battle Land Force Artillery on Parade Grounds. Witness the battle as the pirates fight against their mortal enemies, the British Red Coats. Inside the fort at Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. FREE with park admission and Festival pass ($4/adults & $2/children under 12.) Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

5-6:30 pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

7-9 pm – Key West Lighted Holiday Parade. View the family-friendly parade (with Pirates!) along Truman and Duval streets. FREE.

EVENING OPEN

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2008

10 am - 5 pm – Bone Island Pirate Fest, Pirate Pub and Village Thieves’ Market at Fort Zachary Taylor. Featuring living history pirate encampments, His Royal Majesty’s Military Forces, period clothing, arts and crafts, pirate treasure, storytellers, fight circles, treasure hunts, black powder weapons demonstrations, and kids’ pirate games. Entertainment by Bone Island Buccaneers, Pyrates of the Coast, Bawdy Be, Cascabel, Captain Crudbeard & Lady Barbara, the Callahan Crewe, Mantanzas Marauders, Liberte’ Sparrow and Braze include strolling minstrels & combative stunt men. Festival Pass: $4/adults & $2/children under 12 with park admission. *3-Day Weekend Pass $10/adults & $5/children under 12 with park admission. Inside Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. Call (305) 292-6713 for info.

1:30-3 pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail & Attack on Fort Taylor aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

2 pm – Fort Taylor Pirate Battle Land Force Artillery on Parade Grounds. Witness the battle as the pirates fight against their mortal enemies, the British Red Coats. FREE with park admission and Festival pass ($4/adults & $2/children under 12.) Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

4 - 6 pm – La Te Da’s Pirate Tea Dance with special guest “Queen of Swing” Norma Miller. 1125 Duval Street. Cash Bar. For more info, call (305) 296-6706.

5-6:30 pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

FREE PIRATE SOUL BUCCANEER BUS TO FORT TAYLOR PIRATE FEST
(continuous shuttle departing daily from Pirate Soul from 10 am - 7 pm)

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