Planning your pirate adventure? Book your stay at The Pines at West Bay and be close to all the action—without the noise of the high seas.
Event Overview
When: October 11–13, 2025
Where: Pier Park, Panama City Beach, FL
Cost: Free admission for all ages
Event Website: visitpanamacitybeach.com/pirates
Ahoy, mateys! If you’ve ever dreamed of swashbuckling adventures, Renaissance revelry, and wearing your finest pirate hat in public, the Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest is the treasure you’ve been searching for. This iconic Panama City Beach celebration returns with live music, immersive storytelling, epic parades, and fun for every pirate-loving landlubber.
What to Expect at the Fest
Celebrate the rich pirate lore of the Gulf Coast with a full weekend of festivities:
- 🚢 Theatrical pirate ship landing & beach invasion
- 🎭 Pirate and Renaissance costume contests
- 🛍️ Artisan markets and Renaissance vendors
- 🗺️ Treasure hunts (in-person and digital)
- 🎆 Fireworks over the Gulf
- 🚶 Parades through Pier Park
Whether you’re a sword-swinging rogue or just there for the turkey legs, you’ll find something to love.
Family Fun on the High Seas
Bring the whole crew for an experience that combines fantasy, fun, and festival flair:
- 🎶 Sea shanty sing-alongs
- ⚔️ Sword fighting reenactments
- 🔥 Fire dancers and jugglers
- 🤹 Comedy, storytelling, and stage shows
- 🍗 Feast like royalty with themed food and drinks
Why Stay at The Pines at West Bay
After a day filled with cannon blasts and costumed revelry, return to The Pines at West Bay for peace, comfort, and plenty of space for your crew:
- 🛏️ Spacious 3-bedroom units with full kitchens and large patios
- 🌲 Quiet 12-acre campus surrounded by towering pines
- 🏊 Resort-style pool, fitness center, and green space
- 🚗 Just minutes from Pier Park and the festival—but away from the crowds
Book your stay now and use code PIRATES for a special $100 festival discount.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re chasing treasure or chasing the kids, Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest offers a fun and festive escape along Florida’s Emerald Coast. Come for the cannon blasts, stay for the community, and make The Pines at West Bay your pirate home base.