Pirate Weekend
4-6 October
The Annual Pirate Parlay is Bigger than EVER!!!
Shenanigans
‘Invitin’ all ye Scallywags, Rascals and Ruffians to partake of this free piratey shenanigans as crews take over the ancient port of Weymouth for mischief and naughtiness!’ This October sees Weymouth celebrate its rich maritime history, with a focus on pirates! Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries high taxes led to an increase in illegal imports to Britain. Weymouth’s position on the South Coast meant that it became a hub for contraband; and so the battle between smugglers and customs men began… Weymouth Pirate Fest, draws on this pirate history with a family friendly festival of fun and shenanigans! Events and re-enactments will take place throughout the town and visitors as well as locals are welcome to dress up and join in.
Swashbuckling launch party
Activities begin at 6pm on Friday 4th October with an all you can eat banquet in the Pirates keep £7 6-9pm
Live music
Belvedere: 9pm Captains beard,
Black dog: 10pm Reivers Gallows
Treasure map
Calling all Pirates to follow ye olde treasure map, to find yer loot.
Maps available at participating olde hostelries:
The Belvedere, The Black Dog, The Boot, The Chapelhay Tavern, The Cutter hotel, The Globe, The Kings Arms, Market House Tavern and The Sailors return.
Parade
The morning of Saturday 5th October sees pirates from Weymouth, the UK and Europe gathering at Pirate HQ at 11am. Then at 11:30am the parade begins from outside the Golden Lion at the bottom of St Mary Street to the spirited sounds of pirate band The Boarding Crew, before moving through the town into St Thomas street and then finishing in Millennium square with The Dolmen and their troupe of drummers at the lead. Prepare for re-enactments, piracy and shenanigans including appearances by Jax Parrow, Silly King George and Captain Harry Hook.
Street performers will be entertaining pirates at various times and locations throughout the town during the afternoon (details to be confirmed)
Little Buccaneers
For all little buccaneers there are plenty of shenigans for you to partake in, from walking the plank, panning for gold and firing the cannonballs at the Nothe Fort Pirate Weekend (5-6th Oct from 10.30am-4pm) Visit nothefort.org.uk for details.
Make your own pirate masks, treasure maps or take part in a free treasure hunt with prizes at The Palm House
Sat 5th 12.30 -2.30pm
Sun 6th 11am - 1pm
Visit Weymouth Library to see their selection of swashbuckling stories or join them for free Lego Club Sat 5th at 2.30pm and make your very own pirate ship! Booking required, please search for 'Weymouth Library' on Eventbite.
All aboard the pirate ships
The Moonfleet Pirate ship will be docking within the harbour on Saturday, inviting pirates aboard, during the weekend, with a special acoustic set from the Dolmen on Sunday morning.
Marauders and Soundrels
The Evening of Saturday 5th October sees pirates gathering in various locations throughout the town (more details to come)
At Hardy's Hophouse - The Dolmen, Connach and more TBC
The Belvedere & Pirates Keep - Fire show and Pirate Burlesque plus Imprints on main stage
The Black dog - 5pm Barbara Gaisor 9pm Pronghorn
The Sailors Return - TBC
Sunday Evening
The Belvedere - 5:30-8:30 Blues jam session
The Black dog - 2pm Captain beard acoustic 6-8pm The cut throats
