Acadiana Pirate Festival

05/30/2026

🏴‍☠️👑 Daisy Bane is ready to charm the crew and cause a little mischief! Our Pirate Queen can’t wait to see everyone at the Acadiana Pirate Festival on July 11th! ⚓️🦜

Come join the pirate fun, mateys! ☠️✨

05/24/2026

⚓ JOIN THE CREW ⚓

Volunteer applications for the 2026 Acadiana Pirate Festival are NOW OPEN!

We’re looking for volunteers to help with:
🏴 Setup & Cleanup
🏴 Vendor Assistance
🏴 Games & Activities
🏴 Stage Support
🏴 Treasure Hunts
🏴 General Festival Operations
🏴 Pirate Shenanigans

Whether ye can help for a few hours or all day, we’d love to have ye aboard.

Apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdJWY_BHO815hH07xwrrwTxHFx5XY0Z4rOw990T7KLo8y2Cg/viewform

Help us make the 2026 Acadiana Pirate Festival unforgettable!

05/20/2026

Celtic Curley Fries is bringing the flavor to the Acadiana Pirate Festival on July 11th!

Watch them curl fresh potatoes on-site and load them up with delicious toppings like:

🧄 Garlic Parmesan (the fan favorite)
🌶️ Chili Cheese (the classic)
🍔 Bacon Cheeseburger
🍖 BBQ Burger

Or keep it simple with plain or seasoned fries! Every order is made fresh and hot for hungry pirates. ⚓🍟

05/17/2026

🏴‍☠️ Turn up the music, throw on yer pirate hat, and bring those pirate vibes to the Acadiana Pirate Festival! ⚓🎶

July 11th is calling, matey… are ye ready to party like a pirate? ☠️🔥

05/12/2026

🏴‍☠️ ARE YOU READY?! 🏴‍☠️
3… 2… 1… ⏳

The countdown to the second annual Acadiana Pirate Festival has officially begun!

Only 60 days until we take over July 11th with pirates, live entertainment, vendors, food, games, and unforgettable adventures! ⚔️☠️

Gather your crew, dust off your pirate garb, and prepare to set sail for a day full of chaos and treasure in Acadiana! 🌊🏴‍☠️

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
Will YOU be ready when the cannons fire?💥

05/10/2026

🌸🏴‍☠️ Happy Mother’s Day to All the Fierce Pirate Mamas! 🏴‍☠️🌸

Today we celebrate the captains of the household, the queens of the crew, and the moms who keep every adventure afloat. Whether ye be raising tiny pirates, wrangling a full ship, or simply offering love and guidance to those around ye — we salute you! 💐

May your day be filled with treasure, laughter, relaxation, and maybe even a little rum… or coffee. ☕🍹

From all of us at the Acadiana Pirate Festival, thank ye for the love, strength, and magic ye bring to the world every day. ❤️

⚓ Happy Mother’s Day, mates! ⚓

05/05/2026

Traveling in from distant shores for the Acadiana Pirate Festival? We’ve secured a cozy port for you to rest your sea legs! 🛏️✨

Enjoy exclusive discounted rates at Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette-Airport, LA for the festival weekend! Whether you're rolling in with your crew or sailing solo, this is the perfect place to drop anchor.

📅 Important: Must book by June 29, 2026 to claim your deal!

🔗 Use the link below to secure your stay before it disappears into the depths:

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/lftkshw-90e-aaa5919a-4eef-4f7d-99a5-0c095e5d079b/

Don’t wait ‘til the tide turns—rooms will fill fast! We can’t wait to see you in Acadiana for a weekend of adventure, mischief, and unforgettable fun! ☠️⚓

05/01/2026

Avast, ye scurvy dogs! 🏴‍☠️

The winds are shiftin' and the tide is rollin' in for our second annual voyage on July 11th, 2026! We’ve been hard at work in the captain's quarters, and we’re thrilled to announce that the official 2026 flyers will soon be ready to drop anchor in your hands!

Keep a weathered eye out as these scrolls begin appearing across the territory. They be packed with all the intel a pirate needs for a day of adventure at The Sidecar in Lafayette, including:

Savory Grub: Enough food to satisfy the hungriest of crews!

Live Music: Tunes that’ll have ye dancin' on yer peg legs.

The Merchant's Row: Dozens of vendors hawkin' their finest wares.

Costume Contests: Dress in yer finest finery to win legendary prizes.

The Grand Treasure Hunt: For those brave enough to seek the hidden gold!

Best of all, this year's festival is sailin' in support of our mates at Hearts of Hope.

If ye be wantin' to help us spread the word or keep a copy for yer own collection, stay tuned—we'll be announcin' the pickup locations soon. In the meantime, point yer glass toward acadianapiratefestival.com to scan for more info!

Prepare to board! 🍻🦜⚓

04/28/2026

🏴‍☠️ Gather ‘round, crew! As we chart our course for the 2nd Annual Acadiana Pirate Festival on July 11th, we know many of ye be sailing in from distant shores with campers, RVs, and tents in tow.

To make your pirate weekend even grander, we’ve teamed up with our mates at the Lafayette KOA Holiday in Scott, LA to bring festival-goers an exclusive lodging discount! ⚓

💰 The B***y: 15% OFF your stay
🏕️ Valid On: Campsites, tent spots, cabins, and lodging options
📅 Requirement: Stay 2 nights or more
🔑 Use Code: PF26

📍 Lafayette KOA Holiday – Scott, LA
📞 337-235-2739
🌐 koa.com/campgrounds/lafayette/

⚓ Whether ye be pitching a tent, parking the rig, or resting in a cozy cabin, this be the perfect base camp for your pirate adventure.

⏳ Spaces fill faster than a treasure chest at low tide, so book early! We can’t wait to see the Jolly Roger flying high this July.

Lafayette KOA Holiday is located in Scott, Louisiana and offers great camping sites! Click here to find out more information or to book a reservation.