Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest
October 11-13, 2024
Calling all ye mateys, fair maidens and swashbucklers of all ages to Panama City Beach for the annual Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest. This year's free celebration sets sail October 11-13. Enjoy action-packed weekend of fireworks, live mermaid shows, a fire circus, parades, a treasure drop, Cirque Adventure and more. Travel back in time with our Renaissance addition, where gentry and squires alike can experience an enchanted marketplace complete with sword and whip demonstrations, pirates pub, live entertainment & more!
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Schedule of Events:
Friday, October 11
| 8:00am | The Pirate Breakfast Experience | Barefoot Hide-A-Way |
| 4:00pm | Gates Open | Aaron Bessant Park |
| 4:00pm | The Mead Sisters & The Masked Marauders | Pirate Pub Stage |
| 4:00pm | Commodore Mayhem Magic Show | The Masquerade Stage |
| 4:15pm | Captain Davy & The Crossbones | Celebration Stage |
| 4:30pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 5:00pm | Studio by the Sea Dancers | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
| 5:30pm | Krewe of Dominique Youx Kids' Parade | Pier Park Drive |
| 6:15pm | Treasure Drop/ Opening Ceremonies | Croc Stage |
| 6:30pm | Pirate Crawl | Pier Park Drive |
| 6:30pm | Mermaid Meet & Greet | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 7:00pm | The Mead Sisters & The Masked Marauders | Pirate Pub Stage |
| 7:20pm | Faire Play Fight Show | The Arena |
| 7:30pm | The Legend of the Pirates | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
| 7:30pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 7:30pm | Celtic Conundrum | Celebration Stage |
| 8:00pm | Blue Lotus Belly Dancers | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
| 8:00pm | Ghost Pirate Fire Performance | The Arena |
Sunday, October 13
| 12:00pm | Gates Open | Aaron Bessant Park |
| 12:00pm | Faire Play Knight Training | Pirate Encampments |
| 12:00pm | Royal Chessman Fight Show | The Arena |
| 12:00pm |
Cirque Adventure |
Side Stage |
| 12:00pm | The Pirate Learns to Say Please | Pirate Pub Stage |
| 12:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 12:30pm | Knights at the Beach Tournament | The Arena |
| 12:30pm | Fire Circus Productions | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
| 1:00pm | Crossbones Renaissance Music | Pirates Pub Stage |
| 1:00pm | Commodore Mayhem Magic Show | Pirate Encampments |
| 1:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 1:45pm | The Mead Sisters & The Masked Marauders | Pirates Pub Stage |
| 2:00pm | Dungeons and Dragons Trunk Show | The Arena |
| 2:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 2:30pm | Royal Chess Match | The Arena |
| 2:30pm | Fire Circus Productions | Side Stage |
| 3:00pm | Captain Davy & The Crossbones | Pirates Pub Stage |
| 3:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 3:15pm | Knights at the Beach Closing Ceremonies | The Arena |
| 3:30pm | Commodore Mayhem Magic Show | Pirate Encampments |
| 4:00pm | Cirque Adventure | Side Stage |
| 4:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 4:30pm | Faire Play Knight Training | Pirate Encampments |
| 4:30pm | Fire Circus Productions | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
Saturday, October 12
| 8:00am | The Pirate Breakfast Experience | Embassy Suites |
| 10:00am | Gates Open | Aaron Bessant Park |
| 10:00am | The Royal Court Welcoming | The Arena |
| 10:00am | Cirque Adventure | Side Stage |
| 10:00am | Blue Lotus Belly Dancers | Celebration Stage |
| 10:15am | Knights at the Beach Opening Ceremony | The Arena |
| 10:30am | Fire Circus Productions | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
| 11:00am | The Mead Sisters & The Masked Marauders | Pirate Pub Stage |
| 11:00am | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 11:00am | Faire Play Knight Training | Pirate Encampments |
| 11:30am | Celtic Conundrum | Celebration Stage |
| 12:00pm | Royal Chess Match | The Arena |
| 12:00pm | Captain Davy & The Crossbones | Pirate Pub Stage |
| 12:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 12:45pm | Dungeons and Dragons Trunk Show | The Arena |
| 1:00pm | Cirque Adventure | Side Stage |
| 1:00pm | Motley Tones | Celebration Stage |
| 1:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 1:10pm | Knights at the Beach Tournament | The Arena |
| 1:30pm | The Pirates That Learns to Say Please | The Masquerade Stage |
| 2:00pm | Studio by the Sea Dancers | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
| 2:00pm | Crossbones Renaissance Music | Celebration Stage |
| 2:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 2:00pm | Faire Play Knight Training | Pirate Encampments |
| 2:45pm | Royal Chessman Fight Show | The Arena |
| 3:00pm | Pirate Invasion | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
| 3:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 3:15pm | Dungeons and Dragons Trunk Show | The Arena |
| 3:15pm | Commodore Mayhem Magic | Pirate Encampments |
| 3:30pm | Tom Mason & The Blue Buccaneers | Pirate Pub Stage |
| 3:30pm | Captain Davy & The Crossbones | Celebration Stage |
| 3:45pm | Royal Chess Match | The Arena |
| 4:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 4:00pm | Faire Play Knight Training | Pirate Encampments |
| 4:30pm | Knights at the Beach Tournament | The Arena |
| 4:30pm | Fire Circus Productions | The Masquerade Stage |
| 5:00pm | Krewe of Dominque Youx Main Parade | Pier Park Drive |
| 6:00pm | Royal Chessman Fight Show | The Arena |
| 6:30pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 6:30pm | Dungeons and Dragons Trunk Show | The Arena |
| 7:00pm | Cirque Adventure | Side Stage |
| 7:00pm | Ghost Pirate Fire Performance | The Arena |
| 7:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 7:30pm | Royal Chessman Fight Show | The Arena |
| 7:30pm | Fire Circus Productions | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
| 7:30pm | Motley Tones | Celebration Stage |
| 8:00pm | Fireworks | Russell-Fields City Pier |