2009 Pirate Fest Schedule

The 2009 dates for the Fort Festival portion of Pirates in Paradise is Dec. 3-6, 2009.

Camps will be set up Dec. 1-3 and will need to break down by the end of the day on the 7th.

The 2009 registration forms for participants and vendors will be available in the near future.

We ask that you complete the form, print it out and mail it to the address on the form. Registration closes November 1, 2009. It is important to fill out and mail the forms as it allows participants to have insurance coverage in the event of a mishap.

Tentative Schedule (a more complete schedule will be posted as it is developed)

* Dec. 1 -- 8am - 5pm -- Arrival and setup of camps and merchants
* Dec. 2 -- 8am - 5pm -- Arrival and setup of camps and merchants
* Dec. 3 -- 10am - 5pm - Fort Taylor Pirate Fest
* Dec. 4 -- 10am - 5pm - Fort Taylor Pirate Fest
* Dec. 5 -- 10am - 5pm - Fort Taylor Pirate Fest
* Dec. 6 -- 10am - 5pm - Fort Taylor Pirate Fest
* Dec. 7 -- 8am - 5pm -- Camps and merchants break and depart

Important Registration Information

All participants are required to register for the event. Merchants interested in participating in the Fort Taylor Pirate Fest must be pre-approved--no exceptions.

Only merchandise that is applicable to the Golden Age of Pyracy time period that is depicted by the event (1675-1725) will be allowed on site.

The registration deadline for participants and merchants is November 1, 2009. Event staff will mail participants and merchants the necessary passes for access into the state park as well as specific reenactor schedules.