The Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest is setting sail from October 6-8, 2023!

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.

Pirate-fans can enjoy online and in-person activities, including a digital pirate costume contest, an in-person and online treasure hunt, parades, live music fireworks, Renaissance vendors and activities, and more in Panama City Beach.

2022 Schedule of Events

Friday, October 7

4:00pm - 5:00pm: Live Music by The Mead Sisters & The Masked Marauders (Aaron Bessant Park)

5:30pm - 6:00pm: Kids Parade (Pier Park Drive)

6:15pm - 6:30pm: Opening Ceremonies, Legend of Dominque Youx and the Treasure Drop (Pier Park Drive)

6:30pm -7:00pm: Pirate Crawl Parade (Pier Park Drive)

6:30pm-7:00pm: Renaissance Dance Performance: By the Sea Studios (Aaron Bessant Park)

7:30pm - 8:30pm: Live Music by The Bryne Brothers (Aaron Bessant Park)

8:30pm - 8:45pm: Fireworks (Russell-Fields City Pier)

Saturday, October 8

8:00am - 10:00am: Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest 5k Run/Walk (Frank Brown Park)

10:00am - 8:15pm: Festival Village & Little Pirate Fun Zone (Aaron Bessant Park)

11:00am - 12:00pm: Live Music by the The Mead Sisters & the Masked Marauders (Aaron Bessant Park)

12:00pm - 1:00pm: Live Music by Captain Davy and the Crossbones (Aaron Bessant Park)

1:00pm - 2:00pm: Live Music by Anthony Peebles (Aaron Bessant Park)

1:30pm - 2:30pm: Live Show: Commodore Mayhem Magic Show (Aaron Bessant Park)

3:00pm - 3:20pm: Pirate Invasion & Battle for Panama City Beach (Aaron Bessant Park)

3::30pm - 4:30pm: Tom Mason & The Blue Buccaneers (Aaron Bessant Park)

5:00pm - 6:30pm: The Main Parade Presented by the Krewe of Dominique Youx (Pier Park Drive)

7:00pm - 8:00pm: Live Music by The Byrne Brothers (Aaron Bessant Park)

8:00pm - 8:15pm: Fireworks (Russell-Fields City Pier)

Sunday, October 9

12:00pm - 6:00pm: Festival Village & Little Pirates Fun Zone

12:00pm - 1:00pm: Live Show: Fire Circus Productions (Aaron Bessant Park)

1:00pm - 2:00pm: Food Court Entertainment: Mitch Pearson (Aaron Bessant Park)

1:30pm - 2:30pm: Live Entertainment: Captain Davy and the Crossbones (Aaron Bessant Park)

2:30pm - 3:30pm: Live Music by The Mead Sisters and the Mask Marauders (Aaron Bessant Park)

3:30pm - 4:30pm: Renaissance Dance Performance: By the Sea Studios (Aaron Bessant Park)

4:00pm - 5:00pm: Food Court Entertainment: Mitch Pearson (Aaron Bessant Park)