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70th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival
Fort Walton Beach
| Dates | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | ||
| 5/15/2026 | ||
| 5/16/2026 | ||
| 5/18/2026 |
Named after legendary pirate William Augustus Bowles (AKA Billy Bowlegs), this family-friendly pirate themed celebration is in its 70th year!
The festival features the Pre-Invasion on Thursday night, a Pirate Skirmish between the Krew of Bowlegs and the mayor of Fort Walton Beach on Friday night, the Pirate Landing when Captain 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 a treasure hunt, a fireworks show, live music, an arts and crafts festival, and delicious food from local food trucks.
More information found here: https://billybowlegsfestival.com/
