Mark your calendars for November 14–16, 2025, as Beaufort once again transforms into a seaport overrun by pirates! The weekend kicks off Friday at Eury Park on Front Street with festive photos with Santa C.L.A.U.S.E., a lively Pirate Dinner Cruise aboard the Crystal Coast Lady, and the first Pirates Parlay in the Park.

Saturday brings a full day of excitement with street vendors, live history reenactments, music, magic, and comedy sword shows. Don’t miss the dramatic retelling of The Spanish Pirate Attack of 1747 or the evening parlay under the stars.

The event closes Sunday with a heartfelt memorial and celebration of life for Captain Horatio Sinbad (1943–2025), honoring a beloved member of the Beaufort pirate community.

Friday, November 14
2:00–4:00 PM: Pictures with Santa C.L.A.U.S.E.
5:30 PM: Pirate Dinner Cruise aboard the Crystal Coast Lady (tickets available at CrystalCoastLady.com)
6:00 PM: Pirates Parlay in the Park (tickets available at TheBeaufortPirateInvasion.com)

Saturday, November 15
9:00 AM: Street vendors open on Front Street between Queen and Marsh Streets and John Newton Park
10:00 AM: A Drama – The Spanish Pirate Attack of 1747, told from the perspective of Blackbeard’s Tavern
12:00 PM: Music, living history, magic, comedy sword show, and more throughout the afternoon
5:00 PM: Pirate encampments close; main daytime events conclude
5:30 PM: Pirate Dinner Cruise aboard the Crystal Coast Lady
7:00 PM: Pirates Parlay in the Park
8:00 PM: Vendors close for the evening

Sunday, November 16
12:00 PM: Memorial and celebration of life for Captain Horatio Sinbad (1943–2025)

Join the crew for a weekend of cannon fire, costumed pirates, maritime history, and family fun as Beaufort celebrates its legendary pirate past!