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!
Schedule of Events:
Friday, October 11
| 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 |
| 7:00pm | Tom Mason & The Blue Buccaneers | Celebration Stage |
| 7:30pm | The Legend of the Pirates | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
| 7:30pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 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 |
Cirque Adventure |
Side Stage |
| 12:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 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 | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 2:30pm | Fire Circus Productions | Side Stage |
| 3:00pm | Captain Davy & The Crossbones | Pirates Pub Stage |
| 3:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 3:30pm | Commodore Mayhem Magic Show | Pirate Encampments |
| 4:00pm | Cirque Adventure | Side Stage |
| 4:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 4:30pm | Fire Circus Productions | Side Stage |
Saturday, October 12
| 10:00am | Gates Open | Aaron Bessant Park |
| 10:00am | Cirque Adventure | Side Stage |
| 10:00am | Blue Lotus Belly Dancers | Celebration Stage |
| 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 |
| 11:30am | Tom Mason & the Blue Buccaneers | Celebration Stage |
| 12:00pm | Captain Davy & The Crossbones | Pirate Pub Stage |
| 12:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 1:00pm | Cirque Adventure | Side Stage |
| 1:00pm | Blue Lotus Belly Dancers | Celebration Stage |
| 1:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 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 |
| 3:00pm | Pirate Invasion | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
| 3:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 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 |
| 4:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 4:30pm | Fire Circus Productions | The Masquerade Stage |
| 5:00pm | Krewe of Dominque Youx Main Parade | Pier Park Drive |
| 6:30pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 7:00pm | Cirque Adventure | Side Stage |
| 7:00pm | Ghost Pirate Fire Performance | The Arena |
| 7:00pm | Live Mermaid Exhibit | Blue Mermaid Tank |
| 7:30pm | Fire Circus Productions | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
| 7:30pm | Blue Lotus Dancers | Celebration Stage |
| 8:00pm | Fireworks | Russell-Fields City Pier |