Beaufort Pirate Invasion
- Dates
- Nov 14 to 15, 2026
- Status
- Announced
- Venue
- Downtown Beaufort waterfront / Gallants Channel
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Beaufort Pirate Invasion comes to Beaufort, NC, Nov 14 to 15, 2026, with Pirates of Taylors Creek and The Motley Tones. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Beaufort Pirate Invasion is a living-history reenactment of the 1747 Spanish privateer raid on Beaufort, North Carolina, staged along the Downtown Beaufort waterfront by the non-profit Cannon Crew led by Capt. Carl Cannon as Blackbeard. Professional re-enactors, villagers and merchants take over the historic port for a weekend of sword fighting, black-powder cannon demonstrations, a pirate flotilla at Gallants Channel, living-history displays and live pirate music, with a mission to entertain and educate about the golden age of piracy and the town's colonial past
What people love
Press and attendee accounts describe a lively, all-ages waterfront party: a bright-day skirmish watched from seats along the dock, live pirate music on the porch (a rollicking band, The Motley Tones), a puppet show, and costumed partygoers of all ages line dancing
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 edition's Friday-night Pirates' Parlay in the Park (November 14, 2025) featured live music from the new band Pirates of Taylors Creek and a pirate-themed fire show
See it before you go
Lineup
Set in the Colonial period. Event style: battle-reenactment.
Costumes & what to wear
Do I need a costume?
Guests of all ages are invited to come in pirate garb and organizers say they would love to see attendees' best pirate outfits; costumes are optional for visitors, while the re-enactor cannon crew wears authentic period dress
Joining in
Programming includes sword fighting, black-powder cannon demonstrations, axe/knife throwing, a pirate flotilla, living-history displays, live pirate music and a walk-the-plank; a Friday-night Pirates' Parlay in the Park adds live music and a fire show
Getting there
How do I get to Beaufort Pirate Invasion?
By car
Most people drive to Beaufort 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
EWN is a small regional airport serving the Crystal Coast, including Beaufort. No scheduled public transit or airport run shuttle bus exists, so rideshare or taxi pickup at the designated TNC area near baggage claim is the practical default for the roughly 35 to 40 minute drive to downtown Beaufort
Book / info →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.
🅿 Parking
No on site parking. Use nearby lots or transit. The festival is held at Eury Park on Front Street in downtown Beaufort. Downtown waterfront parking is paid, with additional lots and on street spaces throughout downtown; arriving in the morning is recommended before the afternoon crowds fill nearby spaces
🚙 Car hire
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There is no on site parking at the venue, so if you are hiring a car it is worth sorting nearby parking or a park and ride before you go.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Beaufort. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Beaufort Pirate Invasion?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
In neighboring Morehead City, about a 10 minute drive from downtown Beaufort
Check rates →Mid-range hotels 1
Luxe hotels 1
On the waterfront at 2440 Lennoxville Road, about a mile and a half from downtown Beaufort and Eury Park
Check rates →Airbnb & private camping
Beaufort's historic waterfront district has a modest short term rental supply that books up for November festival weekends on the Crystal Coast
Search Airbnb →This is a downtown waterfront festival with no on site camping, but private land camping options exist elsewhere on the Crystal Coast for travelers who prefer it to a hotel
Search Hipcamp →Browse all hotels near Downtown Beaufort waterfront / Gallants Channel →
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Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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