Tybee Pirate Fest Event Schedule

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Thursday October 8, 2026

Buccaneer Ball at The Crab Shack

Buccaneer Ball is October 8th from 6Pm – 10PM.
This kicks off Tybee Island Pirate Fest 2026 and is held at The Crab Shack on Tybee Island.

Callin’ all Pirates and Wenches to The Crab Shack’s 19th Buccaneer Ball. Grog served all evening; Grub aplenty presented 6:30 till 8:30 PM. Pirate King and Queen will be sashed at 7:30 to reign over the Ball and the entire Pirate Fest Weekend. Ages 18 and up. This is a rain or shine event and there are no refunds.

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*** Not a TFA event, event will be held at the Crab Shack, all participants participate at their own risk. TFA is not responsible for events outside of festival grounds.

 

Thursday October 8 – Sunday October 11th – Carnival at Hotel Tybee

CARNIVAL HOURS:

  • Thursday: 5–10 PM
  • Friday: 3–11 PM
  • Saturday: Noon–11 PM
  • Sunday: 1–10 PM
REMEMBER…Admission is FREE!
Ride wristbands are $30 in advance for FOUR HOURS of rides, or $35 at the carnival!

*** Not a TFA event, event will be held at the Hotel Tybee, all participants participate at their own risk. TFA is not responsible for events outside of festival grounds.

Friday October 9, 2026 11am – 2pm – Party Like a Pirate at The Shoppes at 1207

Ahoy Matey! You ARRRRGH invited to a swashbuckling bash that you simply can’t miss! The Shoppes at 1207 is hosting the *unofficial* pre-party before the Thieves Market opens at 5.
🎨 Doodle Like A Pirate! Create your own treasure with the help of “I Doodle Do You”!
🧉 Rum Punch, Discounts & Free Gifts at Seaside Sisters
🏴‍☠️ Treasure Chest Discounts at Kelly & Company
🖤 Free Shot Glass Necklace with purchase at The Tybee Art Gallery
The Shoppes at 1207 is a collective of 4 fabulous boutiques—Seaside Sisters, Kelly & Company, Gallery 80, and Tybee Art Gallery. Stop by each location to see what treasures they hold!

*** Not a TFA event, event will be held at the Shoppes at 1207, all participants participate at their own risk. TFA is not responsible for events outside of festival grounds.

Friday October 9, 2026 12pm-4pm – Cape Fear Rum Pirate Pub Crawl

2026 Cape Fear Rum Pirate Pub Crawl

Ahoy, mateys! Kick off your Pirate Fest weekend with the 2026 Cape Fear Rum Pirate Pub Crawl on Friday, October 9, 2026!

Gather your crew at the top of Tybrisa Street (Tybrisa St. & Butler Ave.) beginning at 12 PM for check-in. The crawl officially sets sail at 1 PM, with pirate hosts leading groups on an adventure to 6+ of Tybee Island’s favorite bars.

Your $20 ticket includes:

  • A guided pirate pub crawl led by entertaining pirate hosts
  • Stops at 6+ participating bars
  • An exclusive 2026 Cape Fear Rum Pirate Pub Crawl T-shirt (register online by September 25 to guarantee your shirt)
  • A chance to win one of two treasure chests, each filled with prizes valued at $500!

Be sure to have your crawl card completed and turn it in at the end of the event to be entered into the grand prize drawing.

Grab your pirate gear, gather your crew, and get ready to drink, laugh, and celebrate Tybee Island Pirate Fest in true pirate fashion. Space is limited, so register early!

Pub Crawl Tickets
will be available the day of. 

There are 51 shirts left!

Participating Bars


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*** Not a TFA event, event will be held at participating bars, all participants participate at their own risk. TFA is not responsible for events outside of festival grounds.

Tybee Pirate Festival Grounds Open

Friday October 9, 2026 – 5pm – 11pm – Free Admission

MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

  • 5:00 Opening Ceremony with 2026 King and Queen
  • 5:30- 6:30  – Kraken’s Release
  • 7:00 – 8:30  – Wymberly
  • 9:00 – 11:00 – Outlaw Gypsy

PERFORMANCES 

  • Stardust Pixies 
  • Tybee Mermaid Water Show

LITTLE MATEY’S COVE

  • Misfits of Mayhem
  • Motley Tones
  • Free Face Painting 
  • Petting Zoo
  • Magic Show

Kids Stage

  • 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Kids Tent- Pirate Bingo and Crafts & Scavenger Hunt
  • 5:30 p.m. Motley Tones
  • 6 p.m. Misfits of Fortune
  • 6:30 p.m. Magic Show
  • 7 p.m. Misfits of Fortune

Saturday October 10, 2026 11am – 11pm – Free Admission

MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

  • 12:00 – 1:30 – Justin Vreeland
  • 2:00 – 3:30 – Anders Thomsen Trio
  • 4:00 – 6:00 – Southern Charm & JD Music Group
  • 6:00 – 6:30 – Adult Costume Contest 
  • 6:30 – 8:00 – Unifya
  • 9:00 – 11:00 – Denim Arcade

PERFORMANCES 

  • Stardust Pixies 
  • Tybee Mermaid Water Show

PARADE 3pm – 5pm

Little Matey’s Cove 11am – 8pm

  • Misfits of Mayhem
  • Motley Tones
  • Free Face Painting 
  • Mermaid Melua
  • Petting Zoo
  • Magic Show

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.- Kids Tent- Pirate Bubbles and Crafts & Scavenger Hunt

Kids Stage

  • 11 a.m. Motley tones
  • 11:30 a.m. Misfits of Fortune
  • 12:30 p.m. Sea Shanties with Salvage Wrights

**Kids Costume Contest- Meet at Kids Stage at 12:45 p.m.**

Three Age Groups

  • 2-4 Girls and Boys
  • 5-7 Girls and Boys
  • 8-12 Girls and Boys

 

  • 1 p.m. Costume Contest with Misfits of Fortune
  • 2 p.m. Magic Show

 

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.- Kids Tent- Pirate Games & Crafts

 

Kids Stage

  • 5 p.m. Motley Tones
  • 5:30 p.m. Sea Shanties with Salvage Wrights
  • 6 p.m. Misfits of Fortune
  • 6:30 p.m. Magic Show
  • 7 p.m. Misfits of Fortune

Sunday October 11, 2026 12pm – 4pm – Free Admission

MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

  • 12:30 – 2:00 – Eric Jones Trio
  • 2:30 – 4:00 – Broke Locals

PERFORMANCES 

  • Tybee Mermaid Water Show

Little Matey’s Cove 12 – 4pm

  • Misfits of Mayhem
  • Free Face Painting 
  • Petting Zoo
  • Magic Show

12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kids Tent- Pirate Bubbles and Pirate Games

 

Kids Stage

  • 12:30 p.m. Misfits of Fortune
  • 1 p.m. Magic Show
  • 1:30 p.m. Misfits of Fortune

Wrestling 

  • seating opens at 1, match starts at 2pm.

2026 Festival Map

 

 

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