Get ready for a swashbucklin’ good time as Kitty Hawk Kites hosts the Outer Banks Pirate Festival. Pirates of Blackbeard’s crew and their mateys will be camped out at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing. Come learn the vast history of pirates on the OBX, and participate in Scalawag school for the little ones to see if they have what it takes to be a part of Blackbeard’s Crew!

Wednesday, August 14

• 10 AM – 2 PM | Pirate Kids’ Day
• 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 3 PM | Scallywag School (Pre-registration encouraged)
• 12 PM – 3 PM | Pictures with Mermaids
• 2 PM – 4 PM | Living History Pirate Encampment
• 4 PM | Kickoff Cannon Fire

Thursday, August 15

• 10 AM – 4 PM | Living History Pirate Encampment
• 11 AM, 12 PM, 2:30 PM | Scallywag School (Pre-registration encouraged)
• 12 PM – 3 PM | Pictures with Mermaids
• 1:30 PM | Cannon Demonstration
• 4 PM | Farewell Cannon Fire