- Thursday, July 31st - Saturday, August 2nd
Visitors to Bald Head Island in the middle of the summer will be surprised and delighted to discover that the pirates have taken the beach by storm. The Bald Head Island Pirate Invasion is a fun and engaging annual event that brings some of North Carolina’s first visitors to vivid light through reenactments, a working pirate camp, and many more interactive exhibits and activities that everyone in the crew will adore.
During the weekend, expect to encounter plenty of buccaneers throughout the island, as well as plenty of attractions and things to do which includes a working Pirate’s camp, a sea battle, a party with the Pirates, musical performances, magic, sword fighting demonstration, and much more. There will also be a School of the Sailors for young pirates in training, as well as a hunt for buried treasure, and a wealth of activities that are both wholly entertaining and educational. A blast for all ages, history truly comes to life at the Bald Head Island Pirate Invasion, and visitors are welcome to dive into the fun and learn all about these early Carolina invaders.