It's time to re-claim our place in History.

Sept 18th & 19th, 2010

Tickets are available on-line @:

also @ Portland area Retailers

See what's New at the festival.

BIG NEWS:

Yarrrrrr we had the world record with 1,670!!!!

But we lost it to the Brits. . .no. . .the Germans. . .wait. . .the Californians?

The Brixham Pirate Festival in England took the record back with 1,744 pirates, but the Germans stole the record for "The Largest Gathering of Pirates" with a count of 1,878. Alas, our brethren at the Northern CA Pirate Festival gathered 2,646 cut-throats in June, but before they could blink an eye-patch (or get their certificate) the free-booters in Hastings, England claimed the prize with 6,166. . . so that is the number to beat.

We need 7,000 scurvie sea dogs to re-take the record and hold it!!!

On Sun. Sept 19th we shall have our record back!!!

With a stream-lined system for collecting signatures the gathering will last no more than a 1/2 hour and will be filled with the raw energy of River City Pipe & Drum Band.

(PRE-REGISTRATION DETAILS TO COME VERY SOON!!!)

Very special thanx to Dark Wing Productions for filming and producing the video and to Byron Dazey for taking the pictures that have help us secure our place in history.

Announcing the 1st ever:

Stumptown Beard & Mustache Competition

On Sat Sept 18th Stumptown Stash & Beard Collective (SSBC) and PDX YAR host the 1st annual contest for the most fantastic and artfull facial hair in Portland. This is a Beard Team USA sanctioned event with prizes in four catagories: Best Beard, Best Mustach, Best Facial Sculpt and Free-style "most creative fake facial hair" (for those who can't grow it on there own). There will be a panal of celebrity judges and cash prizes for them who thinks they have what it takes. . .

Join the adventure of a Privateer's Scavanger Hunt

and win prizes with Theme Actors Group.

The Captain o’ the Sea Fox and his crew entreat ye to come and play the “Privateers’ Scavenger Hunt”! A unique and challenging version o’ yer favorite party game, ‘tis certain to enhance yer festival experience. Be ye a member of a winning team ye get wonderous booty donated (Aarrgh!) from the merchants o’ the shire. ‘Tis free to all players twice on Saturday and once on Sunday. Arrrr ye up fer the challenge? www.themeactorsgroup.com

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, Children's Cancer Association and Children's Healing Arts Project. PPF also contributes around fifteen thousand dollars every year to the Portland Parks and Rec for administration and maintenance to help keep the parks green and clean!

Festival Attractions:

Live Music

BOOM on stage, photo by Byron Dazey The Portland Pirate Festival has gained a reputation for bringing together the best eclectic musical performers in the Northwest, from the buccaneer rock of The Dreadnoughts to the scurvy ballads and chanteys of Shantyman Tom Lewis. MUSIC

Dance, juggling, and 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 Dave Nichols. DANCE & PERFORMANCE

Scupper Monkey Island

Scupper Monkey Island inflatable rides, photo by Jenny Konopinski 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

Pirate Fun Village photo by Byron Dazey 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"

MORE FOR KIDS

Marauders Market & Tortuga Market

Marauder's Market, photo by Byron Dazey 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