UPDATE: The Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest has been canceled due to the anticipated weather conditions. The event was scheduled for October 9-11,2026. The safety of attendees, vendors, performers and event staff is our top priority and guided this difficult decision. We understand the disappointment this cancellation may cause and appreciate everyone who planned to join us. We are grateful for the support of our community and the partners who have worked hard to bring this event to life.
Bringing three days of pirate adventures, Renaissance fun and family friendly entertainment to Panama City Beach! The annual event celebrates the legacy of the pirates who once roamed the Gulf of Mexico and pillaged the Emerald Coast, telling the tale of Dominique Youx and his krewe of loyal buccaneers through staged pirate battles and storytelling.
Visitors can enjoy a full weekend of activities, including pirate and Renaissance performances, live music, treasure hunts, the Krewe of Dominique Youx parades, fireworks, mermaid encounters, Renaissance vendors and plenty of fun for the whole family.
Grab your crew and get ready for a weekend of adventure at the Real. Fun. Beach!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
8:00am The Pirate Breakfast Experience
4:00pm Gates Open
4:00pm Misfits of Fortune
4:15pm Captain Davy and the Crossbones
4:30pm Live Mermaid Exhibit
4:30pm The Mead Sisters & The Masked Marauders
5:00pm Studio by the Sea
5:30pm Krewe of Dominique Youx Kids' Parade
6:30pm. Knight Meet & Greet
6:15pm Pirate Crawl
6:30pm Mermaid Meet & Greet
6:30pm Knight Meet & Greet
6:35pm Ball Drop / Opening Ceremony
6:35pm ECTC Legends Act
7:00pm The Mead Sisters & The Masked Marauders
7:00pm Knight Meet & Greet
7:30pm Misfits of Fortune
7:30pm Live Mermaid Exhibit
7:30pm Knight Meet & Greet
8:00pm Knight Meet & Greet
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
8:00am The Pirate Breakfast Experience
10:00am Gates Open
10:00am Misfits of Fortune
10:00am The Royal Court Welcoming
10:30am Fire Circus Productions
10:30am Pirates of Taylor Creek
11:00am The Mead Sisters & The Masked Marauders
11:00am Knight Combat and Meet & Greets
11:00am Live Mermaid Exhibit
12:00pm The Pirate That Learns to Say Please ECTC
12:00pm Bedlum Bones
12:00pm Live Mermaid Exhibit
12:15pm Captain Davy & The Crossbones
12:30pm Studio By the Sea
1:00pm Live Mermaid Exhibit
1:30pm Knight Combat and Meet & Greets
2:00pm Bedlum Bones
2:00pm Live Mermaid Exhibit
2:00pm Crossbones Renaissance Music
2:30pm Pirate Invasion - Pirates of the White Sands & Emerald Coast Theatre
3:00pm Live Mermaid Exhibit
3:30pm Fire Circus Productions
3:30pm Pirates of Taylor Creek
3:30pm Captain Davy and the Crossbones
4:00pm Knight Combat and Meet & Greets
4:00pm Live Mermaid Exhibit
5:00pm Krewe of Dominique Youx Main Parade
6:30pm Live Mermaid Exhibit
7:00pm Live Mermaid Exhibit & Meet and Greet
7:30pm Fire Circus Productions
8:00pm Fireworks
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
12:00pm Gates Open
12:00pm The Pirates Who Learn to Say Please
12:00pm Live Mermaid Exhibit
12:30pm Fire Circus Productions
12:30pm Bedlum Bones
1:00pm Crossbones Renaissance Music
1:00pm Knight Combat and Meet & Greets
1:00pm Live Mermaid Exhibit
1:30pm Misfits of Fortune
2:00pm Knight Combat and Meet & Greets
2:00pm Live Mermaid Exhibit
2:00pm Pirates of Taylor Creek
2:30pm Fire Circus Productions
3:00pm Knight Meet & Greets
3:00pm Live Mermaid Exhibit
3:10pm Captain Davy & The Crossbones
3:30pm Bedlum Bones
4:00pm Live Mermaid Exhibit & Meet and Greet
4:30pm The Mead Sisters & The Masked Marauders
4:30pm Fire Circus Productions
5:00pm Knight Combat and Meet & Greets
5:00pm Pirates of Taylor Creek
From pirate battles and Renaissance entertainment to live music, mermaids and family-friendly activities, Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest is a weekend full of adventure. Gather your crew and join us in Panama City Beach for a celebration you won’t want to miss!
