Tybee Island to be Invaded By Pirates: Oct. 8th-10th

The 5th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest is set to take place October 8th through 10th. This year, the celebration is bigger than ever, with the “Buccaneer Ball,” Fireworks Extravaganza, Thieves Market, multiple concerts (including the world-famous Marshall Tucker Band), Pirate Victory Parade, Kid’s Activities at Little Matey’s Cove and much more.

Everything kicks-off Thursday night, October 8th, at The Crab Shack’s Buccaneer Ball. The Pirate Fest King and Queen will be crowned at the ball. Guests will enjoy appetizers, cocktails, and music by “The Fundamentals” plus a costume contest for the best pirate and wench. You can purchase tickets for $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door and can be purchased online at www.buccaneerball.com.

The pirates will invade the island on Friday at 5 p.m. in the shadow of the Tybee Pier and Pavilion. The pirates will party Friday night with live entertainment featuring the music of Roy and the Circuit Breakers and The Train Wrecks. At 7:30 p.m. the cannons will fire and the Fireworks Extravaganza will begin! When the fireworks seize the party continues with the music of The Eric Culberson Blues Band and Big Engine. The Thieves Market will be open with treasures for all ages, food and drink, plus The Little Matey’s Cove that will be filled with children’s activities.

The festivities will continue on Tybee's South Beach Saturday morning, and at 3 p.m. the pirates and their buccaneers will gather for Pirate Victory Parade down Butler Avenue. The pirates will share their wealth of trinkets and doubloons with the crowd along the parade route.

Live music will play all day and at 9 p.m., the world famous Marshall Tucker Band will take the stage. Tickets to Pirate Fest are $10 weekend admission for the festival area and children 12 & under are free. Visit www.tybeepiratefest.com to purchase advance tickets.