Neighborhood Notes

At this year's Pirate Festival, come experience the region's best musicians and entertainers, a vast marauder's market of pirate treasures, children's rides and activities, and international cuisine worthy of Blackbeard himself. It all takes place in historic Cathedral park alongside the clear waters of the Willamette, and framed by the majestic St. John's Bridge.

Music: The Portland Pirate Festival has gained a reputation for bringing together the best eclectic musical performers in the Northwest.

Dance & Performance: From juggling to cannon battles, from live parrots to puppetry, you'll be surrounded by wonderful pirate entertainers.

Cannons & History: Pirates, privateers, and redcoats patrol the beaches–and when they meet, swords clash and cannons boom!

Especially for Kids: Rides, puppet shows, entertainment and music for the kid in all of us!

Pirate Celebrities: M.C. Mark Lewis steals the show with his lovable pirate character and charisma.

Scupper Monkey Island: The incredible Kraken devours a ship whole while revelers whiz down the 30 foot slides! The kids play area features several inflatable rides, plus the Clowns Unlimited 24-foot climbing wall. Attractions suit a variety of ages, from toddler to adult. Wandering performers, puppet shows, a family market, free tattoos, balloons, and more.

Family Fun Village: The Family Fun Village promises to be more fun than a ship-load of gold, with games and activities for the whole family.
•    Mix with wandering entertainers.
•    Witness a live sword fight at the Scoundral's Court fight arena
•    Engage in contests of skill for the mind and body.
•    Join in on the wild fun with Rhys Thomas and Amazama in the BerCirqus.

Marauders Market & Tortuga Market: All manner of pirate merchants selling their wares while roaming entertainers create a festive and bustling center of activity. This is the best pirate shopping you'll find in the Portland area, with hand-made crafts and garb, trinkets, and toys for kids and adults. But keep your eye out for the Kings Navy; they be hunting pirates.

History Bazaar: The old world comes alive as pirates, buskers, craftsmen and blacksmiths recreate life in a make-shift island settlement. With hands-on historical displays and demonstrations to educate and entertain scallywags of all ages.

Event information taken from Portland Pirate Festival.