PirateFest Sets Sail April 12-13th | Eastern NC Now

Swashbucklers of all ages will converge on the banks of the Tar River, a paradise located in Uptown Greenville, for the 13th annual PirateFest on April 12th and 13th, 2019.

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    GREENVILLE, NC     Swashbucklers of all ages will converge on the banks of the Tar River, a paradise located in Uptown Greenville, for the 13th annual PirateFest on April 12th and 13th, 2019.

    Returning this year, pirates of all ages will enjoy two days of spinning fun at the carnival at Five Points Plaza! PirateFest kicks off Friday, April 12th from 5 to 9 pm with Buccaneer Bash, a live music concert and wristband night at the carnival. On Saturday, April 13th, PirateFest begins at 11am with the Parade of Pirates. The celebration takes place along Evans St. from 5th to 1st Street and on the Town Common in Uptown Greenville.

    PirateFest features fine arts and crafts for sale, two live music stages, pirate grog, pirate re-enactments, a children's pirate costume contest, and a Pirate Encampment offering crafts, inflatables for children, and other activities. Also, don't miss out on food and entertainment from around the world.

    "We invite everyone to get in touch with their inner pirate at Greenville's signature community event," said Bianca Shoneman, President of Uptown Greenville. "PirateFest offers top-notch entertainment and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend at one of the liveliest celebrations in the region. Visitors are invited to escape the ordinary, and walk the plank in the Emerald City!"

    PirateFest is made possible by many sponsors. If you would like to join the fun, share the experience with as a sponsor of the 13th annual PirateFest celebration.

    Organized by Uptown Greenville, Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge, the City of Greenville, and the Greenville-Pitt County Convention & Visitors Bureau, PirateFest will showcase the best of the region, from artists, to restaurants, to unique recreational activities.

    If you are interested in learning more about sponsoring two days of piractical tomfoolery, contact Uptown Greenville at (252) 561-8400 or visit https://www.piratefestnc.com/sponsors.

    Contact: Uptown Greenville
         info@uptowngreenville.com
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