Welcome to the 6th annual Michigan Pirate Week and Festival at Loutit District Library Coast Guard Festival Parades: Kid s Parade Saturday, July 28 at 10:30 AM and the Grand Parade Saturday, August 4 at 11:45 AM Ahoy all ye landlubbers! Join us as we take our ship out of dry dock to pillage and plunder our way through this year s two Coast Guard Parades! Treasure Hunt Celtic Seasons Monday August 6 at 9:00 AM through X Saturday August 11 at 5:00 PM Join us again this year for our annual treasure hunt for pirate trading cards. All young powder monkeys are asked to pick up their treasure map in the library s Youth Area for a journey around to downtown merchants in search of 13 new trading cards this year. Don t forget to get your trading cards signed by each pirate!
Discussion Series - Life At Sea Monday, August 6 at 11:00 AM Lower Level, Program Room B 7th Grade to Senior Citizen Sailing during the Golden Age was dangerous; learn the differences between being on the crew of a pirate ship, a merchant ship, and on a ship in the service of the navy. Hosted by Brethren of the Great Lakes. Pirate Story Time (All Ages) Monday, August 6 at 1:00 PM Lower Level, Program Room A Hosted by Brethren Of The Great Lakes. Small Arms Demonstration Monday, August 6 at 6:30 PM Library's Fourth Street Parking Lot Hookah Joe Newcastle opens the armory to show you the weapons that were used during the golden age of Piracy. From belaying pins to pistols, Hookah Joe discusses their use. Small Arms Discussion Monday, August 6 at 7:00 PM Central Park Discussion of small arms. Hosted by Brethren of the Great Lakes.
Discussion Series - Ancient Pirates Tuesday, August 7 at 11:00 AM or at 7:00 PM Lower Level, Program Room B Adult Program Ancient Pirates - Caribbean pirates were not the first to terrorize the seas. Learn some of the exploits of pirates that plundered long before anyone had even dreamed of the Spanish Main. From the Pharaohs to the Roman Empire, pirates have harassed shipping as long as people have been on the water. Hosted by the Brethren Of The Great Lakes. Pirate Crafts & Coloring (Ages 3 & Up) Tuesday, August 7 at 1:00 PM Lower Level, Program Room A Children's Program Pirate crafts & coloring. Sea Shanty Sing-A-Long (All Ages) Tuesday, August 7 at 5:30 PM Lower Level, Program Room A Learn sailing songs from days gone by. Discussion Series - How To Dress Like A Pirate Wednesday, August 8 at 11:00 AM or at 7:00 PM Lower Level, Program Room B From rags to riches Admiral Morgan teaches you how to dress like a pirate and where to get garb for any budget.
Puppets and Pirates (All Ages) Wednesday, August 8 at 1:00 PM or at 5:30 PM Lower Level, Program Room A Pirate puppet show. Discussion Series - Jade's Pirate Overview Thursday, August 9 at 11:00 AM or at 7:00 PM Lower Level, Program Room A Jade presents an overview of pirates, both historical and fictitious, from the middle ages to Star Wars, with a look at Steampunk, as well. Sparring With Sparrow & Friends Thursday, August 9 at 12:00 PM (Ages 4-7) Thursday, August 9 at 12:30 PM (Ages 8-13) Lower Level, Program Room A Pirate Theater Thursday, August 9 at 5:30 PM Lower Level, Program Room A Enjoy watching the Pirate Theatrical Group preform.
Discussion Series - Pirate Viewpoints Friday, August 10 at 11:00 AM Lower Level, Program Room B Pirates in the Caribbean had different views based on their nation of origin. See some of the different ways Spanish, French, and English pirates saw the events of the world around them. Pirate Story Time (All Ages) Friday, August 10 at 12:00 PM Lower Level, Program Room A Pirate story time hosted by Brethren of the Great Lakes Tweens and Teens Pirate Workshop (Ages 8-16) Friday, August 10 at 1:00 PM Lower Level, Program Room A Captain Tiger Lily shows you how to develop your pirate persona.
Pirate Sail-In (All Ages) Friday, August 10 at 6:00 PM Grand Haven Waterfront Pirates sail in and drop anchor in downtown Grand Haven for a time of pillagin and plunderin. Once ashore, the pirates will go to Harbor Island for a preview of what the weekend has to offer. Lots of booty for the young mates.
TREASURE HUNT August 6th through 12th "X marks the Spot" as all young powder monkeys are asked to pick up their treasure map in the library's Youth Area for a journey to downtown merchants in search of pirate treasure. Rules: 1. Get your pirate map and Pirate Week Schedule from the Loutit District Library Youth Department. 2. Gather all 13 pirate cards from participating Grand Haven merchants. 3. Bring all 13 cards to Loutit District Library Youth Desk (Monday - Saturday). 4. Or to the Loutit Library table at the Pirate Festival on Harbor Island on Saturday or Sunday. 5. Receive your prize and enter for the grand prize drawing. Prize: LDL Coupon for two free DVD rentals Grand Prize: To be announced Grand Prize Drawing Sunday August 12th at 3:00 p.m. on Harbor Island
2012 Michigan Pirate Festival August 10, 11 & 12 - Harbor Island, Grand Haven Friday: 6:00-9:00 PM - Festival Opening at Harbor Island Saturday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Food, Fun and Fantasy await your presence this year as we have traveled through time to include Pirate games, Mermaid Lagoon, a tavern, vendor booths, children s area, story time with Wendy, face painting, battles, costume contest, and much more! We even have a special Candy Catapult for the grand finale each evening as a special treat for the kids! http://www.michiganpiratefestival.com http://www.brethrenofthegreatlakes.com Map to Grand Haven Water Front & Harbor Island
Street Characters Brethren of the Great Lakes Pirates Julius Caesar (Historical figure) Gypsies Peter Pan & Wendy (Peter Pan) Activities and Entertainment Captain Hook (Peter Pan) Red Handed Jill (Peter Pan) Long John Silver (Treasure Island) The Dread Pirate Roberts (Princess Bride) Princess Buttercup (Princess Bride) Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean) Living History Roman Marine Encampment Vikings Knights and Mercenaries Pirate Hunters (Forsaken Crew) Great Lakes River Pirates
Civil War Pirates Mission, the Pyrate Surgeon 1770 s Encampment British Regiment Children s Activities Arts and Crafts Coloring Story Time with Wendy Puppet Theater Mermaid Lagoon Costume Contests Treasure Hunts Pirate Games Face Painting Boffer List Sparring with Sparrow Jail with Jailers Candy-Pult Stocks, Gibbet and Cages Demonstrations Pirate Trials and Punishments Roman Combat Roman Ballista (siege engine) Catapult (siege engine) Trebuchet (siege engine) Small Arms Cannon Ship Medicine
Entertainment Street Theater Musicians Stage Entertainment Reenactment Battlefield Miscellaneous Gift Shop Merchants Information Booth Food Vendors Thanks to the following Grand Haven merchants for their help and support of this years festival. DOWNTOWN Aberdeen s Must Love Dogs Floto Fortino MI Rag Co. Amici Mackinaw Kite Company Down to Earth Krissy s Kandy & Goodies CHINOOK PIER Peace Frogs Celtic Seasons Popcorn Paradise Tempations
For more information use your smart phone to scan the QR codes below: MICHIGAN PIRATE FESITVAL 2012 www.michiganpiratefestival.com www.loutitlibrary.org www.brethernofthegreatlakes.com
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