US Brig Niagara gives 4-hour days sails before returning to port to defend Put-in-Bay Harbor from the Pyrate invasion at 4 PM. Cannons will fire from the ship, Perry's Memorial and lakefront as Pyrates invade by LAND & by SEA. Captives are taken to Pyrate King in DeRivera Park where the Pyrate flag is hoisted and Pyrate Fest 2010 will begin! Pyrates scatter to the pubs for libations and entertainment. Brig Niagara gives tours, 5-9 PM.

 

Pyrate Marketplace opens at 11 AM in the DeRivera Park and registration begins for the Adult Pyrate Costume Contest. Winner gets a 5 Day Cayman Island Vacation their November  '10 Pirate Fest, includes airfare, lodging, scuba package, and more for 2 adults. Registration ends at 1:30 PM and the Pyrate costume judging begins at 2 PM. Also cannon firing, black powder demos, Jack Sparrow Sword Fighting, Marketplace & activities until 5 PM.

 

Today's Kid Fest for young Pyrates! Registration for the Kid's Costume Contest begins at 11 AM at the Pyrate Marketplace, costume contest at 1 PM, with prizes for several age groups. Capt. Willie gives a Kids Water Safety Program at noon & 3 PM. Jack Sparrow leads a treasure hunt at Perry's Memorial at 4 PM, plus field games at the Memorial at 1:30 PM, Pyrate Marketplace & activities 'til 5 PM.

 

Cardboard Boat Regatta vessels on display in DeRivera Park across from public boat ramp from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Races begin at 6 PM. Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd, "Fastest Sink", etc. Pyrates will abduct "captives" for $25, individuals stand trail & pay the fine or WALK the PLANK. Pyrates return to Pyrate King's base in DeRivera Park at 8 PM for the lowering of the Pyrate Flag signaling the end of Pyrate Fest 2010.