Feast of the Pirates —WHET

09/14/2026

What an amazin’ day o’ piratin’ at the Belville Riverwalk Park! Feast o’ the Pirates Festival 2026 was a true swashbucklin’ triumph. Aaaaarrrrgggg!

09/13/2026

An Amazfit fitness tracker was found at the Belville Riverwalk Park after the Feast of the Pirates, held on September 12. If you lost one and can tell us which city's weather is tracked on the device, contact us and we can mail it to you.

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09/12/2026

Whew! The heat and humidity was a lot during set up today. But we powered through and it is mostly done. Be sure to check out the Rusty Bucket Pirate Bar ... serving kid-friendly shots to children of all ages. Juice of the Blue Beetle, Bilgewater and Mermaid's Tears on the menu this year.

Don't forget your sunscreen and bug spray!!!

09/11/2026

Well done Bonnet & Commodore! HUZZAH🏴‍☠️
Come see us this weekend! Saturday, September 12th, 10AM-4PM, Belville Riverwalk Park
🪎´¯`*•.¸¸⚔️´¯`*•.¸¸☠️´¯`*•.¸¸🏴‍☠️、💣💥

The Feast of the Pirates Festival is heading to Belville.

09/10/2026

Avast, ye landlubbers! The day be fast approachin’ when the Belville Riverwalk Park be swarmed with rogues, rapscallions, and salty sea dogs. Prepare yerselves for historic encampments, piratical games, grub fit for a hungry crew, and a whole fleet o’ vendors and artisans sellin’ their finest wares. And aye… there be a Sea Battle brewin’.

Gather yer crew, hoist yer spirits, and join us for a day packed with adventure, treasures, and tales o’ the high seas. Surely ye don’t want to miss a day with Pirates. Brought to you by Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust - promoting Waterfront History, Education and Treasures.

We be seein’ ye thar! Aaaaarrrrrggggg!!

08/28/2026

Be ye ready fer a day o' merriment, mayhem, and pirate mischief?! The Feast of the Pirates Festival be sailin' into the Belville Riverwalk Park on September 12, 2026 (10 AM-4 PM)! Enjoy sea shanties, sword fights, pirate skits, merchants, grub trucks, games fer all ages, a mermaid's tales, photo ops, and a thrilling sea battle! Hunt down the Wanted Pirates and claim the bounty if ye find 'em all!

Pirates be invadin' Belville Riverwalk Park! Ye best be thar... or else ye may find yerself walkin' the plank! Aarrgg!!! www.feastofthepirates.com

08/12/2026

Prepare yerselves — pirates be stormin’ the Belville Riverwalk Park on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 AM–4 PM!
A day of high‑seas mischief, bold escapades, and pirate revelry awaits. Dress in yer best pirate attire and step into the swashbucklin’ fun. Brought to you by Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust - 910-777-2888

07/31/2026

Ahoy Mates. Ye best be joinin' us fer a piratical day fer the Feast o' the Pirates Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026 (10AM-4PM). Grab yer crew and head t’ Belville Riverwalk Park — treasures and fun await! Excitin' adventures await ye! Brought t' ye by Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust. For more info: 910.777.2888 / [email protected]

05/11/2026

Kudos to Short Finger for Fly assistance and the overseer Jettison Jane for her continued support! 🏴‍☠️ —Cape Fear Buccaneers; Mister Smee, The Commodore, and Lady Angelique.

05/10/2026

From everyone at the Cape Fear Buccaneers (Feast of the Pirates —WHET) and Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust, we've come to our senses and realized moms aren't the enemy, so Happy Mother's Day to all you amazing moms out there, and may you have a totally pirate-approved day!! 🏴‍☠️