A Pirate Invasion Is Coming To The North Carolina Coast
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Shiver me timbers, the pirates are coming! That’s right a pirate invasion is coming to the North Carolina coast this weekend. But no need to beware. They are friendly pirates! They will make their way to Beaufort, NC for the Beaufort Pirate Invasion Festival on September 23rd-25th. The festival celebrates the rich history of pirates in eastern North Carolina. The festival begins with the pirates attacking the Beaufort Hotel at 6pm Friday. Following the attack will be the Blackbeard’s Masquerade Ball. Some of the weekends over events include other attacks, a Pirate Trial and public execution, breakfast with Blackbeard, and a Buccaneers’ Revue and dinner.
Tickets are $10 for general admission with some activities requiring an additional ticket. The Pirate Invasion Festival is the largest annual event in Beaufort North Carolina. Its roots date back to 1960 when Grayden Paul and the Beaufort Fire Department reenacted the invasion of 1747. That’s when the Spanish Attack on Beaufort began. and lasted several months. Today the festival is run by a 501c3 organization with the mission of helping to preserve the local coastal history and heritage.
If you’re looking for a fun road trip this weekend this could be the one! Everyone loves pirates both kids and adults alike. Get more info on the festival here.
List: 22 North Carolina Festivals To Check Out In 2022
Events are finally back and many festivals will be held in person for the first time since 2019. Whether you’re looking for small-town fun celebrating some of what makes our state great, or huge festivals we’ve got something for you. Many North Carolina festivals celebrate foods that are important to their local area. One celebrates everything North Carolina has to offer. You’ve got arts and crafts vendors, lots and lots of food, beer and wine, rides and other activities for kids, 5Ks, and more.
Events are spread all throughout the state so you’re sure to find one that’s near you. Or if you want an excuse to travel (do you ever really need one?) plan a trip! North Carolina has so much to offer and many of these small towns might be overlooked by you without the draw of these events. So plan a visit this year and experience something new!
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Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.