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Great Lakes Pirate Fest

Avast ya' scurvy dogs an' landlubbers alike! Batten down ye' hatches as The Great Lakes Pirate Fest navigates it's way to Vermilion fer' family fun on Lake Erie.  This here event is free to crewmembers both young an' old. Salty dogs will be learnin' ye' importance of one of ye' earth's greatest forces...The Great Lakes...while having fun in true pirate fashion.

  • Pirate Festival - Begins at 1 pm at the Vermilion Family YMCA
  • Feet First - Live at 1 pm at the Pirate Fest
  • Poppa D & the Masters of Rhythm - Live at 1 pm at the Pirate Fest
  • Pirate Parade - Steps off at 2 pm from the YMCA - Everyone's invited to join the parade
  • Capt'n Willie Show - The Great Lakes Pirate Show begins at 2:30 pm
  • Coloring Contest Awards - Winners Award Ceremony begins at 3:30 pm at the YMCA
  • Pirate Costume Contest - Award Ceremony at 3:45 pm at the YMCA
  • Win Treasure - Complete the Treasure Hunt & win prizes
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    FREE Event - FREE Live Music - FREE Entertainment
    Great Lakes Pirate - Pirate Parade - Refreshments Photo Opportunities - Festive Family Fun on the Lake

    Join the fun...

    Dress Like a Pirate - Win prizes in the Pirate Costume Contest. Prizes awarded to kids and adults.

    Kids Coloring Contest - print the Coloring Contest Form and submit completed artwork at 1 pm at the YMCA.

    Live Bands - Poppa D & the Masters of Rhythm are a three piece blues/rock/jazz torrent that will not be denied a good time.  Feet First captivates the audience with a unique and eclectic mix of pop, rock and folk.  Live at 1 pm.

    Join the Parade - Pirates young and old are invited to march from the YMCA at 2 pm.  Capt'n Willie and his pirate ship will lead the parade. The Capt'n Willie show takes place directly after the march at the YMCA.

    Great Lakes Pirate Show - Don't miss Capt'n Willie, the Great Lakes Pirate, in a fantastic show of music, dancing, props, audience participation and more.  Young and old are invited to "Get Silly with Capt'n Willie" at 2:30 pm at the YMCA.

    Treasure Hunt - Search for treasure in Vermilion with the Great Lakes Treasure Hunt.  Print the form and submit your entry at the festival for a chance to win prizes.

    THE FUN BEGINS AT THE Y AT 1 PM ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th - PARADE STEPS OFF AT 2 PM - PIRATE SHOW BEGINS AT 2:30 PM - COLORING CONTEST & COSTUME CONTEST AWARD CEREMONIES BEGIN AT 3:30 PM

Venue Details
Date: October 17, 2009
Venue: Vermilion Family YMCA
320 Aldrich Rd
Vermilion, OH  44089

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