Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree 2026

Discover Ocracoke’s pirate past during two days of family-friendly living history. Enjoy a pirate encampment, artisan vendors, music, demonstrations and historical reenactments. Saturday highlights include the pirate parade at 10 a.m. and Blackbeard’s Last Stand at 1:15 p.m. Pirate costumes are encouraged!

Friday, October 30

• 11 a.m.–noon: Kevin Duffus previews the weekend on WOVV 90.1 FM.
• Noon: Kevin Duffus book signing at Books to Be Red.
• 2–5 p.m.: Brigands Bazaar vendor fair at the Berkley Barn grounds.
• 7 p.m.: Berkley Barn opens, followed by music from the Motley Tones.
• 7–9 p.m.: Pirate campfire gathering with songs at the Cannon Crew camp. Bring your own seating.
• 7:30 p.m.: Free screening of the original Frankenstein at Berkley Barn.

Saturday, October 31

• 9 a.m.: Cannon blast opens the Brigands Bazaar and Colonial Village, featuring living-history demonstrations.
• 10 a.m.: Pirate parade from Ride the Wind Surf Shop to the encampment.
• 10:30 a.m.: Strolling music by the Motley Tones.
• 11 a.m.: Blackbeard’s ship lays siege to Ocracoke in a waterfront reenactment.
• 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Kevin Duffus discusses the Battle of Ocracoke at Berkley Barn.
• 12:30–1 p.m.: Small firearms demonstration at the Leviathan encampment.
• 1:15 p.m.: Blackbeard’s Last Stand reenactment at the National Park Service docks.
• 2–2:30 p.m.: Sword Circle performance at Berkley Barn.
• 2:30–3:15 p.m.: Motley Tones performance at Berkley Barn.
• 3:30–4:30 p.m.: Blackbeard trivia with Kevin Duffus at Berkley Barn.
• 4:45 p.m.: Blackbeard Pirate and Royal Navy Memorial Service on the Berkley Barn porch.
• 5:45 p.m.: Final cannon blast closes daytime festivities.

Location: Berkley Manor/Barn grounds and additional locations throughout Ocracoke Village.
Cost: Free festival admission; vendor purchases are additional.

Check current road conditions and ferry schedules when planning your visit.