Yo Ho Ho! Tybee Island Pirate Fest returns Oct. 9–12
Avast me hearties! The annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest splashes ashore Oct. 9–12, promising a unique chance to escape the ordinary, if only for a weekend. Now in its 21st year, this seafarers’ fest features a full slate of activities, including the highly-anticipated Buccaneer Ball, a parade, a pub crawl, a Thieve’s Market with a bounty of booty, and Little Matey’s Cove for the lads and lasses, as well as some new offerings that’ll rouse up the rowdiness in every participating pirate.
New for this year is the Carnival at Hotel Tybee, which presents four days of family friendly fun! Complete with amusement rides, riveting attractions and fun games, the carnival will transform Hotel Tybee’s lawn into a treasure trove of adventure where excitement awaits at every turn.
Another noteworthy highlight of this year’s pirate fest is the headlining act: Thomas Claxton and the Seventh Realm All-Star Band. Comprised of actual band members from several of music’s biggest acts — like Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, Duran Duran, The Brecker Brothers, Run DMC, Kenny Loggins, and Chic, to name a few — this nationally-renowned all-star ensemble will take the stage on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 9 p.m. Fronted by Savannah’s own Thomas Claxton, he and the Seventh Realm will get the crowd rocking for an unforgettable evening of marauder-approved music.
“We are so excited for the return of the biggest pirate party in the South,” said Charissa Murray, president of the Tybee Festival Association. “This year, with the inclusion of an all-new carnival and an all-star headlining band, the Tybee Island Pirate Fest brings the best of buccaneer culture to our barrier isle for a weekend unlike any other.”
The Tybee Island Pirate Fest is made possible by the generous support of many volunteers, local businesses, The City of Tybee Island, Miller Lite, Savannah Pirate & Treasure Museum and Visit Tybee!. The festival is free and open to the public. For more information and the full schedule of events, visit tybeepiratefest.com.
About Tybee Island Pirate Fest:
Tybee Island Pirate Fest began with a small handful of individuals who were looking for a unique event to boost visitation to the island during the off-season. These individuals came together to form the Tybee Festival Association, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to planning and producing events on the island. With the island’s unique positioning and rich history as a barrier island off the Georgia coast, the organizers decided that an event themed around pirates would be particularly fitting. Since its inception, Tybee Island Pirate Fest has grown every year, attracting thousands of visitors from around the country for an unforgettable experience.
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Sept. 3, 2025
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tybeefestivals@gmail.com
912.596.2164
