Welcome to Dry Bluffs, a Pirate Village located in Marden Park, in Guelph, Ontario. Pick through our Marketplace of over 30 merchants, with the finest hand-crafted plunder and treasure gathered from their travels and trades. Dine with us (we brought the turkey legs) and drink ale! (Or soda.) Bring your wee scalawags to our Kidd’s area, overseen by the watchful eye of our own Captain Kidd! Here you
r small crew will find games and activities galore. Some of the finest performers on the seven seas come to ply their shows in Dry Bluffs! See jugglers and falconers, sword-fighters and musicians (and the unrivaled Zoltan the Adequate Pirate!), and don’t miss a single dirty detail of the fantastic Mud Show. With continuous entertainment on four stages, there’s plenty to watch at The Ontario Pirate Festival. And on Saturday night we host the Captain’s Keg party! Our notorious Captain brings a night of revelry with high-energy live Celtic music, dancing, and swash-buckling shenanigans. On this one night only we keep the Thirsty Parrot Pub open after hours. It’s a hearty mix of music and comedy, and a few surprises that only happen this one night of the year. (This is a 19+ event - we’re checkin’ yer ID! - and costs an extra $10)
Our official website
http://www.thepiratefestival.com/
Tickets
5 and Under FREE
Child (6 - 12) $12.00 inc HST
Adult (13 - 54) $17.00 inc HST
Senior (55+) $12.00 inc HST
For the Saturday night (adults only!) Captain’s Keg, admission is $10.00
Entertainment
Cast – The Village of Drake's Landing is populated with a cast of colourful characters – a mixture of Pirates and villagers that is sure to entertain. Mud Show
One of the most popular shows is the Mud Show – live “theatre” performed in a pit of mud! You won’t be disappointed as you watch things get muddier and muddier – the glee of jumping in mud puddles can be yours again, without the laundry bill! Sit at the back of our shaded stage to protect your clothes, or dare the front and catch every muddy detail! As you move throughout the village, the shanty tunes and jigs of
Erin's Malore and The Pirates McKenna will fill the air. Captain’s Keg
Saturday evening from 7pm – 11pm! For one night only the tavern stays open into the night! There'll be a hearty mix of live music, comedy, and special surprises that you won’t see at any other time of the weekend! The pub and kitchen will stay open, so grab a seat, send your mate to the bar, and enjoy a true pirate experience! Admission to the Captain’s Keg is just $10 cover to get in. Enjoy an evening without the kids, and rub elbows with the regulars of the Thirsty Parrot! Vendors
Stroll through the laneways of Drake's Landing, and acquire that one of a kind item from the variety of merchants in our marketplace! Many artisans hand make their products, and Pirates of all inclinations will be tempted to purchase something unique! Links, Pictures, Etc of Vendors
Food & Drink
There be something for everyone at the Piratefest, and that includes when you visit the Galley – the term used for the kitchen aboard ship! With lots of covered seating, you can select from a varied menu, including vegetarian options! Feast on a Turkey leg, enjoy whatever soup has been simmering all day, or order from the grill. While you wander the village, try a pickle – a pirate’s snack of choice! Water and non alcoholic drinks are available at the Galley as well. The thirsty Parrot is pleased to offer a variety of ales, spirits and non alcoholic drinks as well! Try the Grog – a drink you won’t find in landlubber taverns!
