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68th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival

The William Augustus Bowles Museum & Historical Foundation located in Fort Walton Beach, FL is proud to announce the 68th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival Thursday, May 16th through Monday, May 20th, 2024.

The Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival is held along the beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida in Fort Walton Beach. Named after legendary pirate William Augustus Bowles (aka Billy Bowlegs), this family-friendly, pirate themed celebration is in its 68th year.

The festival features the Pre-Invasion on Thursday night, a Pirate Skirmish between the Krewe of Bowlegs and the mayor of Fort Walton Beach on Friday night, the Pirate Landing when Captain Billy Bowlegs and his Krewe attempt to capture the city and mayor on Saturday afternoon, and the celebratory Torchlight Parade on Monday night. Other festivities include the highly popular treasure hunt, fireworks show, live music, an arts and crafts festival, and delicious food and beverages.

 

May 17, 2024 Festival opens and Skirmish with Billy Bowlegs at Fort Walton Beach Landing
May 18, 2024 Landing of Billy Bowlegs at Fort Walton Beach Landing
May 20, 2024 Torchlight Parade on Eglin Parkway from First Street to K-Mart. Come and get your share of Captain Billy’s Loot.

Festival Week Information and Timeline.

For a complete list of event and times you can visit their website, billybowlegspiratefestival.com or one of their many social media pages.

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