Bald Head Island Pirate Invasion
- Dates
- Expected July 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Marina Park & Beach Access #5, Bald Head Island
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Bald Head Island Pirate Invasion's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 31 July to 2 August 2026 in Bald Head Island, NC. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Bald Head Island Pirate Invasion is a volunteer-run, non-profit pirate weekend on North Carolina's car-free Bald Head Island. Each summer a pirate encampment takes over Marina Park with sea chanties, sword-fighting demonstrations and a treasure hunt, a sea battle unfolds at Beach Access #5, and evenings bring a Party with the Pirates plus lantern-lit ghost walks, followed by breakfast with the pirates on Sunday. Long associated with Captain Horatio Sinbad and his tall ship Meka II, the 2026 edition carried on in his memory after his passing
Last time around (2026)
The 2026 invasion ran July 31-August 2, with a Saturday Marina Park program of performances by The Motley Tones and Sons of the Sword, magic and The Shadow Players, a noon sea battle at Beach Access #5, a treasure hunt, an evening Party with the Pirates at The Wisp, timed Pirate Ghost Walks, and Sunday breakfast with the pirates
On the lanes & stages
Set in the Colonial period. Event style: living-history.
Lineup
Costumes & what to wear
Do I need a costume?
Pirate garb is warmly encouraged and a marketplace of period clothing and pirate merchandise is on site, with local shops (the Old Baldy Museum Shop, Maritime Market) selling hats, eye patches and accessories; costumes are optional for visitors
Joining in
Visitors can tour the pirate encampment, listen to sea chanties, watch sword-fighting demonstrations, gather for the noon sea battle at Beach Access #5, join the treasure hunt, and take booked lantern-lit Pirate Ghost Walks in the evening
Getting there
How do I get to Bald Head Island Pirate Invasion?
By car
Most people drive to Bald Head Island Pirate Invasion. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Bald Head Island. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Marina Park & Beach Access #5, Bald Head Island
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Bald Head Island Pirate Invasion?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
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2801 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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