Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 10am to 4pm
Historic Downtown Swansboro – Free Admission
☠️ Ahoy, Mateys! ☠️
Onslow County and Swansboro Parks and Recreation Departments proudly present Pirate Fest — an epic day of high-seas adventure in Historic Downtown Swansboro!
Join the crew on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM for an exciting swashbuckling celebration. From live sword fights and sea shanties to treasure hunts and live mermaids, this event brings the golden age of piracy to life along the Carolina coast.
Don your finest pirate garb and set sail for a day of plundering fun! Enjoy pirate shows, encampments, live music, and photo ops with sirens of the sea.
For more information, contact:
📞 Onslow County Parks & Recreation: 910-347-5332
📞 Swansboro Parks & Recreation: 910-326-2600
Photo: Captain Jane, Lady Swan Boat Tours
Friday Night's Swashbucklin’ Sunset Cruise with Lady Swan Boat Tours
Join us on Friday, May 8th at 6:30 PM aboard the Lady Swan for a 90-minute Pirate Cruise through the scenic Swansboro waters! 
Photo: Captain Jane, Lady Swan Boat Tours
This one-of-a-kind voyage is $45 per person and includes an exclusive pirate show just for cruise-goers—featuring the very same pirates who will be invading downtown Swansboro for PirateFest on May 9th! 
Date: Friday, May 8
Time: 6:30 PM
Duration: 90 minutes
Departure: Lady Swan dock
Cost: $45/person
Space is limited for this special adventure—so grab your crew and register today!
Register online at swansboro.recdesk.com
For more info, call the Swansboro Recreation Center at 910-326-2600
Celebrate Mother's Day in Swansboro!
Enjoy a relaxing Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 10th at one of our local eateries, then spend the afternoon on a guided paddling trip or an eco-tour with one of our tour operators, or an afternoon scenic history cruise through the coastal marshes aboard the Lady Swan.
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