Downtown Greenville announces details for PirateFest 2025

by | Mar 5, 2025

Below is a press release from Downtown Greenville about PirateFest 2025, which will be held on April 5.

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Downtown Greenville Partnership and the City of Greenville are thrilled to unveil its highly-anticipated lineup for PirateFest 2025!

After earning the “Event of the Year” award from the North Carolina Association of Festivals and Events for 2024, the 18th annual PirateFest is set to deliver an unforgettable adventure for all swashbucklers in Eastern North Carolina! PirateFest 2025 will feature an exciting lineup of live music at the Greenville Toyota Amphitheater at Town Common on April 5th, from 11am-7pm!

Enjoy a full afternoon of entertainment, starting with The Embers at 1 PM, bringing their signature Carolina Beach Music. At 3 PM, The Cooper Greer Band will take the stage with high-energy country hits. Closing out the festival, Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked will deliver a lively Jimmy Buffett tribute at 5 PM. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of music, food, vendors, and pirate fun!

In addition to great music, PirateFest will feature a beers & cheers, artisan vendors, food trucks, a kids zone, a mechanical bull, and pirate reenactments. Whether you’re looking for handcrafted goods, delicious eats, or a fun-filled day with the family, PirateFest has something for everyone.

For more information and updates, visit www.piratefestnc.com, follow us on Facebook (@PirateFest), and check us out on Instagram (@piratefestnc).

PirateFest is made possible by the Downtown Greenville Partnership and the City of Greenville.

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