Ahoy! Pirate festival lands at the Port of Friday Harbor on June 23-25

Submitted by the Port of Friday Harbor

The Port of Friday Harbor presents a Pirate Festival from June 23 through the 25. The historic Tall Ships Lady Washington and her sister ship Hawaiian Chieftain will be dockside for tours, plus they will offer day sails for a fee. The two mighty ships will perform mock sea battles in the harbor, including cannon blasting. Prizes can be won for best pirate costume and treasure hunt. The festival is free, except tours and rides on the Tall Ships.

Schedule

Friday, June 23:

5 p.m.: Potluck on the breakwater with live music from the band Opa

6-8 p.m.: Evening sail aboard the Tall Ships

7 p.m.: Pirate storytelling on the Breakwater

Saturday, June 24:

All day: Treasure Hunt

11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Knot tying, face painting, kid games and more at Waterfront Park.

11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Dockside vessel tours of the Tall Ships

5 p.m.-8 p.m.: Battle sail between the Tall Ships

6-8 p.m.: Live music on the main pier

Sunday, June 25:

10 a.m. to noon: Pancake breakfast, at $10 per person, at the San Juan Island Yacht Club. Prizes for best pirate costume and treasure hunt winners will be awarded.

10-11 a.m.: Dockside vessel tours of the Tall Ships

11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Adventure sail aboard the Tall Ships

2-5 p.m.: Final battle sail between the Tall Ships

To purchase tickets in advance for the Tall Ships click here.