Media Advisory
Media Contact: Susan Hancock or Kara Hooper
Abshire Public Relations
912.844.9549 / 912.695.7881
abshirepr@att.net
7th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Festival Set for
October 6 –9, 2011
WHAT: 7th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Festival, an adventure-filled weekend featuring an array of adult and family-friendly activities and entertainment. Highlights include The Pirate Charles, an authentic pirate band from the west coast, as well as the Pirate Victory Parade, the crowning of the 2011 Pirate Festival King and Queen at the Swashbucklers Bash, the Scallywags Costume Contest, Little Matey’s Cove and the famous Thieves Market.
WHEN: October 6-9, 2011
WHERE: All events will be held in the South Beach parking lot located at Tybrisa Street on Tybee Island, Georgia.
TICKETS: Pirate Festival Weekend Passes are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Tickets may be purchased in advance online at www.tybeepiratefest.com or at the door. For more information about the Tybee Island Pirate Festival please call 912.786.5393 or visit www.tybeepiratefest.com.
If you’re not lucky enough to live here on Tybee then there are plenty of options for places to stay here on the island. From hotels, vacation rentals, cozy B&B’s or the campground we have a variety of places to catch a little shut eye in between the festivities. Most important- Book now! Pirate Fest is a big event here on Tybee and making your reservations early is essential.
Costumes:
Whether you’re putting together your own, renting or purchasing your costume start planning now!
ACME Costumes in Savannah is local and has a great selection. If the thought of getting off the island is just too much for you to handle there are many online options like www.buccaneersbooty.com and www.piratefashions.com where you can order costumes for the whole family or just get ideas to make your own.
Parade:
Local businesses, walking krewes and families are welcome to participate in the Tybee Island Pirate Fest Parade on Saturday, October 8th .
Parking:
Remember that Tybee is a Pay to Park community. Multi-day passes can be purchased at the Pay-and-Display machines by adding hours till 8:00 p.m. of the current day. Additional days can be purchased by adding $18.00 at a time, to a maximum of three days.
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