Last Updated on February 23, 2024
Are you looking for pirate festivals in Florida? You’ve come to the right place, mateys!
Florida has an interesting history with pirates. Places like the McLarty Treasure Museum in Sebastian detail some of this history with exhibits on how the Treasure Coast got its name.
Today, we celebrate this eccentric part of history with our favorite pirate festivals in Florida.
From pirate costume contests and fresh seafood to reenactments and voyages, these events offer unique and exciting things to do in different cities across the Sunshine State.
Table of Contents
- Gasparilla Pirate Fest – Tampa
- Old City Pirate Day – St. Augustine
- 15th Annual Treasure Coast Pirate and Seafood Fest – Fort Pierce
- 21st Annual Pirate Costume Bash – Melbourne
- Mermaids and Pirates and Seafood, Oh My – Port Orange
- Longwood’s Pirate Days Festival – Longwood
- Searle’s Sack and Encampment – St. Augustine
- Gasparilla Outbound Voyage – Tampa
- The Gulf Coast Renaissance Fair and Pirate Festival – Milton
- Drake’s Raid Reenactment – St. Augustine
- Billy Bowlegs Festival – Fort Walton Beach
- Pirates of the High Seas Fest – Panama City Beach
- Space Coast Pirate Festival – Melbourne
- Boynton Beach Pirate Fest – Boynton Beach
- Cedar Key Pirate Fest – Cedar Key
Gasparilla Pirate Fest – Tampa
When: Saturday, January 27th, 2024
Where: 1200 W Cass St, Suite 110, Tampa, FL 33606
More information: Gasparilla is one of Tampa’s most popular annual events. If you’ve ever attended, you know why everyone loves it.
Pirate Fest includes a day packed full of fun things to do.
The Gasparilla Invasion is a big part of the event. This is when the pirates of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla arrive.
There is also a parade and live entertainment during this thrilling festival.
Learn more on the Gasparilla website.
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Old City Pirate Day – St. Augustine
When: February 3rd, 2024
Where: 21 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
More Information: The first pirate event in the United States’ oldest city is aptly named Old City Pirate Day.
During the day, the festival is family-friendly, with plenty of things to do.
Check out the Thieves Market, which has pirate and artist booths, live entertainment, and blacksmith demos.
After 6 pm, the celebration turns into an Adults Evening of Entertainment, with music, giveaways, and more pirate fun.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Old City website.
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15th Annual Treasure Coast Pirate and Seafood Fest – Fort Pierce
When: February 10th – February 11th, 2024
Where: 600 Indian River Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
More Information: Fort Pierce is hosting its 15th Annual Treasure Coast Pirate & Seafood Fest this year.
The 2-day nautical event is family-friendly and features some of the best seafood in the area.
Stroll through the arts & crafts market, listen to live music, and enjoy delicious food and tropical drinks at this pirate-themed celebration.
This event is free to attend. Consider bringing canned goods to donate to the Treasure Coast Food Bank.
Learn more on the Treasure Coast Pirate Fest website.
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21st Annual Pirate Costume Bash – Melbourne
When: February 17th, 2024
Where: 1477 Pineapple Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935
More Information: Embrace the thrills of pirate life at Melbourne’s 21st Annual Pirate Costume Bash & Festival.
Put on your best pirate costume to join the fun by competing in costume contests.
The pirate bash has live entertainment, food options, and cool local vendors to shop from.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Mad Hatter Promotions website.
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Mermaids and Pirates and Seafood, Oh My – Port Orange
When: February 24th, 2024
Where: Riverwalk Park, 3459 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange, FL 32129
More Information: The 3rd Annual Mermaids & Pirates & Seafood, Oh My! festival not only has pirates – but also mermaids.
The family-friendly festival is joined by everyone’s favorite mermaid, Ariel, who is available for meet and greets during the event.
Enjoy vendors, food trucks, live music, and more at the cool pirate celebration.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Mermaids & Pirates & Seafood Facebook page.
Longwood’s Pirate Days Festival – Longwood
When: February 24th – February 25th, 2024
Where: Reiter Park, 311 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL 32750
More Information: Head inland for Longwood’s 5th Annual Pirate Days Festival.
The two-day event has a pirate village with a ship as well as mermaids.
Check out tasty food options, live music, and a kids’ zone, which includes a Crazy Bouncy House area.
This event is free to attend. Admission to the Crazy Bouncy House area is $5 per child.
Learn more on the Longwood Festival website.
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Searle’s Sack and Encampment – St. Augustine
When: March 1st – March 2nd, 2024
Where: 271 Charlotte Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
More Information: Searle’s Sack and Encampment is another St. Augustine pirate event to attend this year.
This event commemorates the “1668 Sack of St. Augustine,” when pirates invaded the Oldest City.
Over two days, visitors can see living history in the form of 17th-century encampments, militia drills, and other demonstrations.
One of the coolest parts is the Buccaneer’s march and the pirate battle reenactment, which you won’t want to miss!
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Visit St. Augustine website.
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Gasparilla Outbound Voyage – Tampa
When: March 2nd, 2024
Where: Downtown Tampa
More Information: The Gasparilla Outbound Voyage is another Downtown Tampa event.
Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla returns to board the world’s only fully-rigged pirate ship.
See the krewe of pirates before they sail out on their next voyage and celebrate with live entertainment, food, and drinks.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Gasparilla Pirate Fest website.
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The Gulf Coast Renaissance Fair and Pirate Festival – Milton
When: March 2nd – March 3rd, 2024
Where: 8604 Bobby Brown Rd, Milton, FL 32583
More Information: This Milton event is where pirates, the Wild West, and the Renaissance meet for one big, unique celebration.
The 2-day event has a schedule packed full of entertainment. From jousting to theatrical performances to pirate music, this festival has it all.
Admission for this event is $15 per adult and $10 per child ages 6 to 17. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Two-day weekend passes are available at discounted rates.
Learn more on the GCRF website.
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Drake’s Raid Reenactment – St. Augustine
When: May 10th – May 11th, 2024
Where: 14 St. Francis Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
More Information: Drake’s Raid Reenactment is another historic St. Augustine pirate event. This one commemorates a 1586 battle in the harbor of San Agustín.
Check out the living history encampment and watch the thrilling reenactment taking place at one of St. Augustine’s top attractions.
Admission to the Oldest House Museum Complex is required to enter the encampment.
Admission is $12.95 per adult and $4.95 for children ages 4 and up.
Learn more on the Visit St. Augustine website.
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Billy Bowlegs Festival – Fort Walton Beach
When: May 17, 2024
Where: 139 Brooks St SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
More Information: The Billy Bowlegs Festival is a Fort Walton Beach celebration led by Captain Billy Bowlegs.
Join in on the city’s annual pirate treasure hunt, a tradition where treasure hunters look for Bowlegs’ coins.
In addition to any loot you may find, enjoy the festival, a parade, and other activities.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Krewe of Bowlegs website.
Pirates of the High Seas Fest – Panama City Beach
When: October 11th – October 13th, 2024
Where: 600 Pier Park Dr., Panama City Beach, FL 32413
More Information: Panama City Beach’s Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest is a combination of pirate-life fun and Renaissance culture.
The weekend festival has a schedule packed full of activities, like parades and live mermaid shows. Live entertainment also includes fireworks, magic shows, and musical performances.
We love all the unique items that can be found at the festival’s renaissance vendors market.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Visit Panama City Beach website.
Space Coast Pirate Festival – Melbourne
When: TBD
Where: 5650 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne, FL 32940
More Information: The Space Coast Pirate Festival explores Florida’s rich pirate history with education and entertainment.
The festival grounds become a pirate village with reenactors and immersive experiences.
Embark on treasure hunts, listen to live music, and participate in costume contests. Of course, the festival has tons of great food options, including pirates’ favorites – seafood!
This is a ticketed event.
Learn more on the Space Coast Pirate Festival website.
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Boynton Beach Pirate Fest – Boynton Beach
When: TBD
Where: Boynton Beach
More Information: Boynton Beach Pirate Fest is hosted by the city and held downtown.
This family-friendly event is home to a pirate encampment, live mermaids, and other interesting characters.
Enjoy stunt shows, live music, and an artisan vendors market. Come hungry because there are plenty of local food vendors serving a wide variety of tasty options.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Boynton Beach website.
Cedar Key Pirate Fest – Cedar Key
When: November 1st – November 3rd, 2024
Where: 188 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL 32625
More Information: The Cedar Key Pirate Invasion is a 3-day festival where pirate reenactors set up camp on the shores of the island city.
The schedule of activities includes opening ceremonies, a pirate parade, a kids’ costume contest, and more. Check out cool cannon demonstrations, a vendors’ market, and food from local eateries.
Learn more on the Cedar Key Pirate Fest website.
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