It is Official!!!!
Guinness World Records™ congratulates the 2009 Portland Pirate Festival
New record holder for
"The Most Pirates Gathered in one Place": 1670
Thank you again to our dedicated patrons for your 2+ hours of commitment and to our staff and volunteers I say three cheers for crewing on this vessel and helping us reach the end of our voyage. We hope you all had a good time on the way.
Very special thanx to Dark Wing Productions for filming and producing the video and to Byron Dazey for taking the pictures that have help get us secure our place in history. (View the video below and the 2009 photo gallary by clicking on Byron's name above.)
Other PPF News:
♦ Save the Dates
The official Dates for the 5th annual Portland Pirate Festival are
Sept 18th & 19th, 2010
♦ Help bring relief to Haiti by purchasing the BOOM CD at CDBABY:
♦ Congrats to the 2009 TREASURE CHEST RAFFLE WINNER
Jack Gibson, of Richland, WA.
2009 World Record video:
(Watch videos from past year's on the Video Page)
The Portland Pirate Festival is dedicated to making a positive impact in the local community. Each year PPF donates a portion of its proceeds to charities that help families. Past recipients include the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Children's Cancer Association. PPF also contributes around fifteen thousand dollars every year to the Portland Parks Bureau's budget for park administration and maintenance and help keep the parks green!
Festival Attractions:
Live Music
The Portland Pirate Festival has gained a reputation for bringing together the best eclectic musical performers in the Northwest, from the buccaneer rock of Captain Bogg & Salty to the scurvy ballads and chanteys of Brotherhood of Oceanic Mercenaries. MUSIC
Dance, juggling, and puppetry
From juggling to cannon battles, from live parrots to puppetry, the Portland Pirate Festival has something for everyone. You'll be immersed in the the best of pirate culture as Cathedral Park transforms into a bustling dock-side village full of wandering buccaneers, redcoats, clowns, jugglers, and balladeers. Between performances you'll be entertained by our favorite Buccaneer Emcee–the talented Mark Lewis.DANCE & PERFORMANCE
Scupper Monkey Island
The incredible Kraken devours a ship whole while revelers whiz down the 30 foot slides! The kids play area features several inflatable rides, plus the Clowns Unlimited 24-foot climbing wall. Attractions suit a variety of ages, from toddler to adult. Wandering performers, puppet shows, a family market, free tattoos, balloons, and more. FOR KIDS
Cannons and Historical Re-enactments
Pirates, privateers, and redcoats patrol the beaches–and when they meet, swords clash and cannons boom! Will ye root for the King's Navy, or climb aboard with those notorious Privateers of the Emerald Rose, known as B.O.O.M. These freedom loving outcasts are sure to liven up the day as they relive The Golden Age of Piracy with mock sword battles and live cannon demonstrations.HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS
Family Fun in Adventure Gully
Adventure Gully and nearby Scoundrel's Fight Court promise to be more fun than a ship-load of gold, with games and activities for the whole family.
- Mix with wandering entertainers.
- Witness a live sword fight at the Scoundrel's Court fight arena
- Engage in contests of skill for the mind and body.
- Enjoy a lively performance on the green
- Play the interactive strategy game "Pirates of the Cursed Seas"
Marauders Market & Tortuga Market
All manner of pirate merchants selling their wares while roaming entertainers create a festive and bustling center of activity. This is the best pirate shopping you'll find in the Portland area, with hand-made crafts and garb, trinkets, and toys for kids and adults. But keep your eye out for the Kings Navy; they be hunting pirates. PIRATE MARKETS
Food fit for a Pirate King!
When it comes to food, pirates never had it so good! From Rogue Brewery to Horn of Africa to Pronto Pups, the region's finest international cuisine can be found throughout the festival. A wide variety of eclectic NW flavors and brews that will have you coming back for more. GRUB GROG
Are ye ready to serve under the black flag? Contact us.
Read why the award-winning Portland Pirate Festival is a great place for families. Testimonials
We are proud to have the Rogue Nation as our partner and provider of fine grog
This ship is coming in! Join the crew and become a sponsor of the 4th annual Portland Pirate Festival today. More
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