Pirate Fest Las Vegas is an annual family-friendly event held in Craig Ranch Park in Las Vegas. Don your best pirate attire and blend with the crowd of ruthless buccaneers and daredevils at the biggest pirate and fantasy Renaissance festival in the West! Every March, Pirate Fest LV features plenty of entertainment, fun activities, games of skill, vendors, two bars, and an adult‐only VIP area.
Program highlights
The highlights of Pirate Fest LV include an equestrian Gladius the Show, with skilled acrobats, vaulters, and beautiful Clydesdale horses, participating in the battle between light and darkness at the Gladius Arena. The audience can witness the Captain’s Challenge, where the pirate captains fight with swords and muskets for the title of Pirate Lord. The public can also see Cydeshow Cy the Sword Swallower, and other amazing performances.
Kids' entertainment
Kid’s Cove stage hosts various family-friendly entertainment, like magic shows, the Pirate Puppet Show, and storytelling. Mysterious mermaids swimming in their tank is another must-see. Children can also meet pirate captains and learn about pirate history, ships, and uniforms. Aspiring pirates can make themselves eye patches and engage in a scavenger hunt with a Treasure Map, completing cool tasks and activities: tying knots; walking the plank, swabbing the deck, and hoisting the sails. Those who complete the challenge can get a pirate booty and become a pirate at the Pirate Fest.
Marketplace
Dozens of unique vendors offer Renaissance-themed food and wares: pirate hats, tarot cards, tumbler cups, oils, candles, soap, fairy accessories, costumes, and weapons. The food court offers delicious pirate-themed snacks and world-class whiskey and rum tastings!
Tickets and hours
Pirate Fest Las Vegas runs from 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday and from 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday. One-day admission for an adult is $20. Children (ages 5 – 11) pay $15. Children 4 and under are free. Adult weekend admission is $30, and child weekend admission is $20. Whiskey tasting is $25. A VIP weekend pass is $100. It includes a weekend wristband, a t-shirt. a lanyard, parking in a private parking lot, and an exclusive seating area for Gladius, Captain Challenge, and Armored combat stages. At Saturday’s Celebrity Panel, VIP ticket holders sit closer to the Pirates of the Caribbean Stars!
