John Levique Pirate Days 2009

[Jade Sapphire Emerald]

*bump*
Hey...Davens and I were wondering if anyone lived out that way and would be willing to let us crash for Saturday night? We'll bring cookies!

[Madge Estes]

Righto, Mates.  Anne Bonny's Rum Party.  5:30pm.  Saturday.  Friendly's.  If you're cool, you'll be there.

(We are celebratin' something too!)

[Madge Estes]

Heard today at rehearsal that the rum party has been changed back to the place it was last year, Casa Havana.

It is still at 5:30 on Saturday.

It is BYOB.  So bring yer flasks.

But Scully's is right across the way if'n ye don't have yer own stock.

[Kate]

I won't be making JLD this year.  I'll miss you all, but will be doing my own plundering on the high seas, as the parentals surprised me with a cruise as an end-of-the-school-year gift.  Can't turn it down! 

Enjoy!  I expect to see lots of pics!

[Seamus Ex Machina]

Bummer.....well.....more rum for us!   



LAY ON!

[Squire Mickey]

Hey to all Harbinger crew, check the Harbinger forum over the next few days for information about JL

Looking forward to seeing everyone! Gonna be very busy getting everyone's leather work done over the next 2 weeks!

Anyone else need anything, let me know now...

[pktaxwench]

Hey all...

I hear a rumor that there may be a bloody slaying of a certain pirate sometime between 2 and 2:30.

Just sayin....you might want to be around.

[MargaretheDietrich]

 I cannot WAIT to see everyone this weekend.
The harlots will be up in the main encampment area instead of the cozy little nook from last year.
But we're easier to find!  Just ask for "Peaches" or look for the redhead in gold and,well, peach!
Seamus and Lady Red know me as does Wenchie if anyone needs the help! ;-)
You can't miss us though! 

[Madge Estes]

Woohoo!  Just a couple of days now!

Rum?  Check.

Crew?  Check.

Encampment?  Check.

Rum?  Just need another check to make sure there's enough!

[Squire Mickey]

Woohoo!  Just a couple of days now!

Rum?  Check.

Crew?  Check.

Encampment?  Check.

Rum?  Just need another check to make sure there's enough!

As and Idol philosopher of mine once said. "too much is never enough..."

[MargaretheDietrich]

 here is the, as far as I know, LATEST schedule for the show! Hope it helps!
And my dear Madge, can we expect Anne to be paying the harlots a visit? 


    John Levique Pirate Days VIII
Friday, June 12th, 3pm-11pm
Saturday, June 13th, Noon-8pm
Sunday, June 14th, 10am-6pm

Friday, June 12th:

3-7pm: Bone Island Buccaneers Live! at Delosa's New York Pizza!
Get Primed for the Ball! Budweiser Promo & Give-A-Ways!

7pm: Captains Meeting @ VFW Post 4256
Get all the pertinent info on the 8th Annual Invasion of John's Pass Village!

7-11 pm: Pirates Ball
Hosted by: VFW Post 4256
12901 Gulf Blvd. Madeira Beach, 33708
$10.00 Donation includes:
Adult Only Admission to the Ball
Heavy Hors d'oeuvres
Musical Entertainment
Entry into the Adults Only Costume Contest
7pm: Silent Auction Begins
Entertainment:
Terry & The Pirates
8pm: Feast Begins!
Heavy Hors d'oeuvres
8:45 pm: Introduction of Pirate Crewe Captains
9:45 pm: Adults Only Costume Contest
Prize Packages valued at $200-$600 (Sponsored by local merchants)
11:00pm: Silent Auction Winners Announced

Ongoing Activities: Saturday and Sunday

Hurricane Awareness: To get folks ready for hurricane season, the hurricane awareness area will be laden with detailed information and ice cold A/C! Sponsors include Lowes, VODA, Pinellas County Emergency Management, Sierra Club, Service Master Clean and Project Safety.

Fisherman Lost At Sea: Chance drawing and silent Auction.

Florida Blood Services: Blood Donations

Sea Traders Market. Purchase piratical wares and tasty treats from a variety of unique marketeers! The Sea Traders Market will have ample piratical wares and trinkets to trade! Purchase costumes, accessories and authentic pirate articles, Kids rides, face painting and a variety of tasty Food from over 50 piratical vendors and artisans! There is plenty of pirate treasure to be found in the many shops of John's Pass Village as well! There will be a bounty of food, drink and entertainment, and costumes are encouraged!

FREE back issue of PIRATES MAGAZINE with subscription.

Noon-6pm (10-4 Sun)- Family Treasure Hunt:
FREE! Begins and ends at Windworks. Families search for treasure at participating Merchants throughout John's Pass Village! When all the treasure has been collected, families can enter to win the Grand Prize, a treasure chest full of loot donated by the John's Pass Merchants! Limited to the first 500 children. Everyone takes home trinkets. One Grand Prize winner only.

Various Stage Entertainment: Piratical Merriment for all ages! Various Acts & Entertainers throughout the village: Performers include, the West Coast Mutineers (FEATURED), Pirate Tales, Bohemian Fire, ARRR, Ink., Bone Island Buccaneers, For Love or Money, Travelers Hold, Troupe Sahirnee, Troupe Zahara , Pirate Soup Radio, Suncoast Parrot Sanctuary, PLUS... Many more.

Pub Crawl: Tickets will be available at the Pirates Ball, and during the event until sold out.Limited to 100 tickets! Ticket includes SEVENTEEN stop crawl, including a Special Edition T-shirt! Leisurely and ongoing, throughout the weekend.

Water Taxi: Provided by Duck Tours/Parrots of The Caribbean

Saturday, June 13th:


10am-9pm: FREE parking and shuttle from Madeira Beach Middle School.

11am: Kayak Race- What About Blue from Hubbard's Marina and GoFishTampa.com from Don's Dock

! HIGH NOON: Pirate Ship Invasion and Sea Battle
Who will win Sea Battle VI!? Prepare to get wet

Noon -8pm: Pub Crawl: Ongoing

Noon-6pm- Family Treasure Hunt

Noon-8pm: Sea Traders Market & food vendors

1:00PM- Citrus Stomp @ Vino Florida

1:30pm-  Fight circle at West Coast Mutineers encampment

2pm-3pm: Special Guests-
Don Maitz Art Signing @ The Shipwreck Store and Janny Wurts on Bagpipes

2pm – 5pm: Bag Bro's Corn-Toss Tournament @ Don's Dock

3:00pm- Citrus Stomp @ Vino Florida

3:30pm-  Bar Brawl at Friendly's Pirate Cove

4:00- Sundrummers and Sand Dancers @ Don's Dock

4:30 pm- Children's Costume Contest: At Windworks. Sponsored by Overhead Surf Shop, Windworks and Thing's Etc... Three Winners. All participants will receive a prize.

5:00pm-  Fight Circle at West Coast Mutineers encampment

5:30pm- Captain Anne Bonny's BYOB Rum Party at Casa Havana Cigar & Café

6:00pm- Citrus Stomp @ Vino Florida

6:00pm- Full Fledged Unit @ Don's Dock

8:00pm- Fire Show with Bohemian Fire @ West Coast Mutineers encampment

8:00pm- Flotilla Awards Ceremony @ Friendly's Pirate Cove



Sunday, June 14th;

10am-6pm: Festival Opens

10am -6pm: Pub Crawl: Ongoing

10am-4pm- Family Treasure Hunt continues...

Various Stage Entertainment:

12:00pm- Citrus Stomp @ Vino Florida

1:00pm- Fight Circle at West Coast Mutineers encampment

1:00pm-2:00pm Street Parade: begins at Treasure Island City Hall @ 108th Ave. Proceeds north on Gulf Blvd, across the John's Pass Bridge..to John's Pass Plaza/John's Way...down Boardwalk Place, towards Don's Dock...around the bend and disperses on Pelican Lane.

3:30pm- Bar Brawl at Friendly's Pirate Cove

4:00pm- Citrus Stomp @ Vino Florida

4:30pm: Grand Prize Treasure Hunt Drawing at Windworks. Win the Mother Lode!

5:00pm- Fight Circle at West Coast Mutineers encampment

6:00pm: Festival Closes

7:00pm: VIP Party- Sponsored by Bamboo Beer Garden.

[Seamus Ex Machina]

I cannot WAIT to see everyone this weekend.
The harlots will be up in the main encampment area instead of the cozy little nook from last year.
But we're easier to find!  Just ask for "Peaches" or look for the redhead in gold and,well, peach!
Seamus and Lady Red know me as does Wenchie if anyone needs the help! ;-)
You can't miss us though! 

We'll find ye, love!!   And are we ready for a bit of good, old fashioned, pillaging and wenching!!   

And mebbe a bit of rum.....

[Escarlata]

Does anyone know if Blackbeard's Booty Rum will be in attendance this year. We've still not been able to find how to purchase it.

[Seamus Ex Machina]

Any info would be appreciated...The website is down!   

Great rum...

[MargaretheDietrich]

Does anyone know if Blackbeard's Booty Rum will be in attendance this year. We've still not been able to find how to purchase it.

Escy- I honestly don't know. Crystal Skull Vodka is there this year though.