Ahoy! Sail Away Saturday at the Inaugural Pirate Fest in Reston

Get your pirate on this weekend, at the very first Pirate Fest at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston.

The fun happens Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine. (See information about tickets below.)

This new festival celebrates Virginia’s seafaring past. Join with Ships Company Chanteymen singing traditional sea chanteys, tavern tunes and pirate ditties.  Explore up close the quarter scale ship called the “Lion” and learn sailor skills. Experience the life of a sailor first hand with many fun activity stations, including a pirate-themed tour boat ride. Wear your most dashing pirate clothes and enter the costume contest. Learn about global trade in the 18th century, and discover the luxury goods from international ports that compelled pirates to sail the Seven Seas.

Experience Life as a Pirate

• Talk with Moody Crewe about life on the high seas 
• Explore the Schooner "Lion"
• Pirate Boat Tours on the Lake
• Sea Chanteys and Pirate Ditties by Ship's Company Chanteymen 
• Costume Contests for all ages 
• Treasure Hunt

Children's Deck 

• Sailing, Science and Craft activities
• Pirate Moonbounces
• Recycling Pirates Puppet Show

Lake Fairfax Park is located at 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr. in Reston. Tickets to Pirate Fest are $10 in advance; $12 at the gate; and $6 for Water Mine pass holders. Purchase tickets online or by calling (703) 222-4664.

For questions about Pirate Fest, contact Tammy Schwab at (703) 324-8750.