Pirates of the High Seas and Renaissance Fest

Calling all ye mateys, fair maidens and swashbucklers of all ages to Panama City Beach for the annual Pirates of the High Seas and Renaissance Fest. This year's free celebration sets sail October. Enjoy action-packed weekend of fireworks, live mermaid shows, a fire circus, parades, a treasure drop, Cirque Adventure and more.

Travel back in time with our Renaissance addition, where gentry and squires alike can experience an enchanted marketplace complete with sword and whip demonstrations, pirates pub, live entertainment and more!

Schedule Of Events

8:00am - The Pirate Breakfast Experience at Embassy Suites

10:00am - Gates Open at Aaron Bessant Park

10:00am - The Royal Court Welcoming at The Arena

10:00am - Cirque Adventure at Side Stage

10:00am - Blue Lotus Belly Dancers at Celebration Stage

10:15am - Knights at the Beach Opening Ceremony at The Arena

10:30am - Fire Circus Productions at Aaron Bessant Park Stage

11:00am - The Mead Sisters and The Masked Marauders at Pirate Pub Stage

11:00am - Live Mermaid Exhibit at Blue Mermaid Tank

11:00am - Faire Play Knight Training at Pirate Encampments

11:30am - Celtic Conundrum at Celebration Stage

12:00pm - Royal Chess Match at The Arena

12:00pm - Captain Davy and The Crossbones at Pirate Pub Stage

12:00pm - Live Mermaid Exhibit at Blue Mermaid Tank

12:45pm - Dungeons and Dragons Trunk Show at The Arena

1:00pm - Cirque Adventure at Side Stage

1:00pm - Motley Tones at Celebration Stage

1:00pm - Live Mermaid Exhibit at Blue Mermaid Tank

1:10pm - Knights at the Beach Tournament at The Arena

1:30pm - The Pirates That Learns to Say Please at The Masquerade Stage

2:00pm - Studio by the Sea Dancers at Aaron Bessant Park Stage

2:00pm - Crossbones Renaissance Music at Celebration Stage

2:00pm - Live Mermaid Exhibit at Blue Mermaid Tank

2:00pm - Faire Play Knight Training at Pirate Encampments

2:45pm - Royal Chessman Fight Show at The Arena

3:00pm - Pirate Invasion at Aaron Bessant Park Stage

3:00pm - Live Mermaid Exhibit at Blue Mermaid Tank

3:15pm - Dungeons and Dragons Trunk Show at The Arena

3:15pm - Commodore Mayhem Magic at Pirate Encampments

3:30pm - Tom Mason and The Blue Buccaneers at Pirate Pub Stage

3:30pm - Captain Davy and The Crossbones at Celebration Stage

3:45pm - Royal Chess Match at The Arena

4:00pm - Live Mermaid Exhibit at Blue Mermaid Tank

4:00pm - Faire Play Knight Training at Pirate Encampments

4:30pm - Knights at the Beach Tournament at The Arena

4:30pm - Fire Circus Productions at The Masquerade Stage

5:00pm - Krewe of Dominque Youx Main Parade at Pier Park Drive

6:00pm - Royal Chessman Fight Show at The Arena

6:30pm - Live Mermaid Exhibit at Blue Mermaid Tank

6:30pm - Dungeons and Dragons Trunk Show at The Arena

7:00pm - Cirque Adventure at Side Stage

7:00pm - Ghost Pirate Fire Performance at The Arena

7:00pm - Live Mermaid Exhibit at Blue Mermaid Tank

7:30pm - Royal Chessman Fight Show at The Arena

7:30pm - Fire Circus Productions at Aaron Bessant Park Stage

7:30pm - Motley Tones at Celebration Stage

8:00pm - Fireworks at Russell-Fields City Pier