PirateFest set for April 25 in downtown Greenville

by | Dec 1, 2025

The Downtown Greenville Partnership and the City of Greenville have announced the date for the 2026 PirateFest in downtown Greenville.

Below is a press release with more details.

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GREENVILLE, N. C. – Downtown Greenville Partnership and the City of Greenville are excited to announce the return of the region’s biggest pirate celebration! The 19th annual PirateFest will take place Saturday, April 25, 2026, bringing a full day of swashbuckling fun to Eastern North Carolina.

From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., attendees can explore a wide range of festivities, including pirate encampments, live performances, artisan vendors, delicious local food, bounce houses for kids, and Beers & Cheers presented by Carolina Eagle and Crush Vodka. Musical guest announcements will be revealed in the coming months.

PirateFest 2026 will expand across both First Street and Town Common. While portions of Town Common will still be under construction, the festival will utilize open areas of the park to accommodate additional entertainment and vendors.

Stay tuned for entertainment announcements, vendor applications, volunteer opportunities, and more!

For updates, visit www.piratefestnc.com, follow us on Facebook @PirateFest, or check out Instagram @piratefestnc.

Please contact Madison Brewer, Events and Marketing Director for Downtown Greenville Partnership, at madison@downtowngreenville.com for all media inquiries.

PirateFest is presented by Downtown Greenville Partnership and the City of Greenville.

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