Marquette is looking for Volunteers, needed to defend the Lower Harbor against the Pirates
The Pirates are Coming 6:00pm, August 8, Lower Harbor
The Pirates Committee would like to thank
DMA, Portside, Uncle Ducky, Aubree's Pizza, White Gown Black Dress, Bella Beads, Love Notes, Downtown Eye Care, Marquette Country CVB, DDA, Arts and Culture Center, YMCA , UP Children's Museum,Gentz's, Mary's Closet, Ultimate Game Zone, Farmer Q;s Mkt., Art UP Style, Moonshine, Leslie's House, Landmark Inn, Flanagans, Thunder and Lightning, Channel 10 and the Peter White Library, Marquette Community Foundation
Support your Pirate Festival by buying the Pirates Favorite Caribbean Pizza at Aubree's Pizza
Pirate Festival
August 8-18, 2008
Festivities
Board the Pirate Ship in Lower Harbor
Come see the Swashbuckling Performance of "Treasure Island" at Lake Superior Theatre
Smuggle the Night Away at the Outdoor Family Dance
Grab Your Treasure at the Pirate Market
Test Your Wits at Treasure Hunt for Youth and Adults
Drop Your Coins at the Pirate Carnival
Sit With Your Mates at an Outdoor Pirate Movie
Lend a Musical Ear with "Song of the Lake" and "Paddle to the Sea" Concerts
Show Your Stuff in Several Pirate3 Plays
View a Pirate Art Exhibit
Sail Your Craft at the Rain gutter Regatta
Enjoy Many More Events
Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 7
Kick off party - Portside Inn "Dress like a Pirate and Party on the deck", band plays at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday, August 8
Downtown Marquette Flag Poles: Flying of Pirate Flags
“Walk the Plank: A Pirate Inspired Art Exhibition” Marquette Arts and Culture Center and Peter White Public Library 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Maritime Museum/Lighthouse Tours 10:00 am-5:00 pm 226-2006
Calypso (medium - Tracy Clifton) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Pirate Athletic Games 5:00-8:00 p.m. Lower Harbor (sponsored by YMCA)
Raingutter Regatta 5:00-8:00 p.m. Lower Harbor (sponsored by Boy Scouts)
Attack on Marquette: Arrival of the Tall Ship Madeline, evening, Lower Harbor
Play: “Treasure Island: A Pirates’ Tale” 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre
Pirate Island Family Show Marquette County Fair www.marquettecountyfair.com
Saturday, August 9
Downtown Marquette Flag Poles: Flying of Pirate Flags
Tall Ship Madeline tours 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Lower Harbor
Pirate Market 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Commons
Calypso (medium - Tracy Clifton) 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m
“Walk the Plank: A Pirate Inspired Art Exhibition” Marquette Arts and Culture Center and Peter White Public Library 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Treasure Hunt 12:00-6:00 p.m. Downtown Marquette (begin/end at Commons)
Maritime Museum/Lighthouse Tours 10:00 am-5:00 pm 226-2006
Walking Tours: History of Pirates on the Great Lakes 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:00-2:30 p.m., 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Pirate Costume Contest: Registration 4:00-6:00 p.m. Contest: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Commons
Marquette Belly Dancers at break (about 7:30 p.m.) during the Costume Contest Commons
Youth Pirate Carnival 4:00-6:30 p.m. Masonic Center Lower Level
Pirate Ball with Jimmy Almen Swing Band 8:00-11:00 p.m. Commons
Play: “Treasure Island: A Pirates’ Tale” 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre
Pirate Island Family Show Marquette County Fair www.marquettecountyfair.com
Sunday, August 10
Downtown Marquette Flag Poles: Flying of Pirate Flags
Tall Ship Madeline tours 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Lower Harbor
Maritime Museum/Lighthouse Tours 10:00 am-5:00 pm 226-2006
Walking Tours: History of Pirates on the Great Lakes 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:00-2:30 p.m., 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Great Race Treasure Hunt (Adults) information at Marquette County History Museum 226-3571
Pirate Puppies & Scallywags Costume Contest for Dogs 2:00 p.m. Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum 226-3911
Play: “Treasure Island: A Pirates’ Tale” 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre
Pirate Island Family Show Marquette County Fair www.marquettecountyfair.com
June 16 - August 1st.
"Be a Bookaneer!" Summer Reading & Listening Program at the Peter White Public Library
August 4-30
Walk the Plank: A Pirate Inspired Art Exhibition at the Marquette Arts & Culture Center and Peter White Public Library
August 11 - 15
Pirate Week Day Camp YMCA (906) 227-9622. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
August 11 - 16
Treasure Geocaching - MooseWood Nature Center
Families, Children and Adults, pick up map and clue locations and rent GPS at MooseWood (906) 228-6250
August 11
Open Mic Night at Flanagan's Bar 9:00 - ?
Dress like a Pirate, act like a Pirate on stage and take chance to win a prize.
August 12
Pirate Trivia Contest JT Shaft 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
"ARRRT for Buccaneers" It's one class (taught by a Pirate!) on August 12 from 1 to 3, and the cost is $25 + tax. HOT Plate (906) 228-9577
August 15
"Life During the Golden Age of Pirates" for youths 7-12, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Marquette Country History Museum, hands on learning experience. Costumes encouraged, please call for registration, limited to 30 people.
August 16-17
Pirate Gulf at Chocolay Downs, half price for dressing like a pirate, 906-249-3111