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Calling all Swashbucklers and Mermaids

Yo ho ho! This year’s PirateFest, held annually in Greenville, is set for Friday and Saturday, April 13–14, 2018. Activities include live music, a “grog garden,” mermaids, pirate entertainers, a parade, children’s costume contest, and an encampment with an inflatable pirate ship for lads and lassies. There’s also a fossil dig, kayak rides, carnival rides, fine arts and crafts and a variety of food.

To find out more, call 252-561-8400 or visit piratefestnc.com.

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