Whether celebrating the end of the growing season, or chowing down on regional fare like Livermush, the annual festivals in North Carolina are a heaping handful of fun. Among the many things North Carolinians know how to do (and do well!) is throw a party. And this is one the entire family will love.

The 14th annual PirateFest promises to delight and entertain with two full days of swashbuckling fun in Uptown Greenville.

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It’s here that pirates of all ages will converge on the banks of the Tar River (and eight city blocks in Uptown) for a jolly good time that includes some seriously fun events.

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Don your best pirate attire to compete in the annual costume contest. It’s open to pirates of all ages. (Plus, it’s just fun to walk around in your pirate gear.)

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There is plenty to keep you occupied all weekend, including free musical entertainment both days.

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Don’t miss the pirate encampment where the guests of honor (the pirates!) will actually be sleeping for the weekend.

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The little pirates in your family will enjoy the carnival rides on Friday and Saturday.

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The street fair will feature artisans and craftspeople from all over the country.

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And various food vendors will be on hand to dole out some pirate grub for you and your mateys.

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The annual PirateFest in Uptown Greenville is always an exciting event. You just never know what you’ll see — including a mermaid on stilts!

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Or a real mermaid in a tank full of water!

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The annual PirateFest in Greenville, North Carolina is set for April 13-14, 2018. Among the featured exhibitions are pirate sword fighting and a BMX show.

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Find out more, including the best place to park, on the official PirateFest website.

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