EVENTS: Sunday 19th July
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THE GREAT BUCCANEERS PROCESSION
AVAST ALL YE SCURVY DOGS!
All parade pirates, pay yer toll!
It counts ye in the procession tally. It helps keep the festival packed with free activities for all hands to enjoy.
BEWARE! No coin means ye risk the dreaded CURSE OF THE BLACK SPOT!
SAIL FREE via the Oyster 
Lane:
HIGH NOON – 19.07.26
Hastings Town Centre
FORM UP from 11am @ Robertson Street and/or Cambridge Road pedestrian areas…
WE SAIL AT NOON!
MAIN DECK @ Stade
Hosted by our very own Shipmate Alan!
COMPLETELY SCUPPERED
A group of men of a certain age who sing shanties in the manner of traditional work songs.
Come down to their weekly Thursday sessions at the Jenny Lind, Hastings UK.
RAGATI STRING BAND
Footstompin’ Folkin’-Hillbilly-Irish-Shanty-Punk the only way we know how!
THE CAPTAIN’S BEARD
The Captain’s Beard are a folk-rock, pirate band from Brighton, UK. Their music ranges from traditional folk and sea shanties, upbeat originals and downright silly songs about Cockney Mermaids, English Monarchs and rubbish vans.
Since their inception, they have released 3 albums and have toured extensively across the UK and Europe, making a name for themselves through their high-energy stage shows and intimate, impromptu offstage performances.
The Captain’s Beard play over 100 shows a year – ranging from pubs, music venues, festivals and exclusive gigs for their fondest fans.
Don your tricorn, grab a drink and we’ll see you in the pit.
BENJAMIN KELLY
Shantyman & Pirate – performing your favourite sea shanties!
BONSAI PIRATES
Rumsoaked folk from the sunny south coast
SHIPS HOLD @ Stade
11am-6pm
ABSINTHE BLUE – Alternative handmade jewellery
BELLS & WHISTLES – Crocheted toys, cards and handmade gifts
BLISS BAKES – Tasty cookies
CAPTAIN CRABS – Pirate themed gifts and accessories
CREATIONS BY TITCHIE – 3D Prints, accessories and stationery
THE CROOKED CROWN – Headbands, jewellery and lots of Pirate booty
ESQUE PARFUM – Artisanal luxury scents – alcohol-free, vegan and oil-based
GLAMASAUR DANAZOR – New and pre-loved jewellery
JESSI ROSE CATE – Vintage costumes and accessories
KEZNIQUES – Silver, gemstone and beaded jewellery
LUMEN DESIGNS & CRAFTS – Art, candles, wax melts, art and PIRATE T’SHIRTS
NINA’s GARDEN – Creative living plant design, in recycled pots and ceramic home ware
PUNK TRASH – Alternative clothing and accessories
ROSE LAVA PRESS – Jewellery, slippers and hanging ornaments
SASSY-LUKE ARTWORKS – Art and handcrafted items
SASSY PANTS AHOY! – Cards, stationery, jewellery and accessories
SPIRITUAL INFUSIONS – Hand-infused artisanal alcoholic spirits
STORYMAKER MEAD – Variety of flavours and sizes
SWEET TOOTH TREATS – Sweets and imported snacks and drinks
TAINTED PRINCE – Alternative clothing
TIZY’S CATS – Colourful and quirky Cat art on canvas
TWISTED SILVER BY RACHEL – Handmade silver jewellery
XCLOOSIVE JOOLS – Jewellery, gifts and accessories
THE JOLLY ROGER @ Stade
Buy your Rum ‘n’ Grog from THE JOLLY ROGER – profits contribute to keeping Hastings Pirate Festival a free annual event (other beverages are available!)
Food @ Stade
HAROLD’S HOG ROAST
As well as providing their trademark Sussex Reared pork rolls at reasonable prices, ‘Harold’ is once again offering Pirate beverages at ‘The Jolly Roger’
KHALID’S KITCHEN
Creators of traditional homemade Arabic food. All cooked with fresh local produce. Visit Khalid’s Kitchen for some great food, including their amazing Shawarma Wraps, Baklava and Samosas.
MAMA GENY’S
Kai-Vegan Filipino Food, main dishes with noodles, rice, soups etc
MAMA PUTTS
African-Caribbean foods – jerk chicken, curried goat, plantain, beans, dumplings etc
EAT@
DANDIMITE & HIDDEN BEACH
MASLOW HOUSING
5 Harold Place, Hastings
RNLI LIFEBOAT MINI OPEN DAY
The Stade, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings (10am-4pm)
Mini open day at the RNLI Hastings Lifeboat station serving hot drinks and cake from 10.30 with ‘The Wreckers’ at 1pm
PIRATE DRUM-OFF
Pelham Beach, Hastings (from 3pm approx)
Annual drum-off by some of Hastings most popular drumming groups
HAPPY HAROLD
Warrior Square to the Stade (from 11am approx)
Free transport on the open top trolley bus! For those that want to explore the shores of Hastings, let our most ancient combustion engine be your carriage…
FREE, donations welcome
HASTINGS AQUARIUM
Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings
HASTINGS CASTLE
Castle Hill Road, Hastings
1.30pm-4.30pm
Hoist the Pirate Flag! Pirate Hat Making! Gold Coin Treasure Hunt!
‘THE DIAMOND SHIP’ Storytelling with Adrian. Imagine with us the swashbuckling and surprising true story of the greatest pirate ship hoard ever captured! Told by ex-pirate and storyteller of the Golden Hinde ship, Adrian Beckenham.
Shanty music and live accordian singalong with Ellie.
Drinks and Ice cream available at the ticket office, toasties and more at the West Hill kiosk.
Tickets free with Castle Entry Fee. Castle open 10am-5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)
SMUGGLER’S ADVENTURE
St Clements Caves, Hastings
PIRATE SIDESHOWS & GAMES
Butlers Gap, George Street, Hastings
Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th July
Fun for all the family, try winning some booty! Pirate-themed hoopla, skull-shy and test of strength!
THE GOLDEN AGE ENCAMPMENT
Pelham Beach, Hastings (Saturday 18th July – Saturday 19th July)
The crew of the Phoenix is a Living History group who spend a good deal of time researching and bringing to life the time of the Golden Age Of Piracy – 1695 – 1725.
We are not pirates – we are a strictly legitimate, tax free, import and export trading company. And any suggestion of improper or illegal activity be it sea bourne or on the shores of England are vicious slanders and lies!
We aim to present many walks of life from the time of the reign of Queen Anne and then George I. We do have ragged sailors who are well armed, but we are often accompanied by Marine soldiers and many civilians, from cooks to washerwomen, and surgeons to the local squire.
We can often be found in our tavern – The Ship Ashore or Cookie’s Coffee shop. Life in the early 18th century is dangerous and we always come well prepared, our swords and guns are never far away. SO make sure you come and find us and find out about life in the 18th Century and the ‘real’ pirates of the Caribbean
SHIPWRECK MUSEUM
Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings
Free admission, donations welcome
10.30am-5pm
HASTINGS ADVENTURE GOLF
Seafront, Old Town, Hastings
Opening 364 days a year, Hastings Adventure Golf boasts 3 championship courses – Pirate, Adventure and Crazy Golf! Home to the World Crazy Golf championship, the attraction is open 8.30am to 10pm.
Please note many of the events listed here are organised by the individual venues and are weather-dependant, and as such could be subject to change or cancellation at short notice. Hastings Pirate Festival is not liable for any of these potential changes.
