Second annual pirate festival:

Second annual pirate festival: Jack Sparrow and crew to invade the Banks


Kitty Hawk Kites' second annual Outer Banks Pirate Festival will be held Sept. 17-22. Special fun-filled events are planned on the Outer Banks every day throughout the week. All week at Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head, residents and visitors will find a selection of pirate gear (including t-shirts), flags and gifts to help celebrate this Outer Banks tradition.

"Pirate invasions" will begin on Monday, Sept. 17 and run throughout the week at various locations along the Outer Banks. Captain Jack Sparrow and Blackburn the Pirate can be found at various Kitty Hawk Kite locations from Corolla to Nags Head during the week. Wednesday, Sept. 19 is National-Talk-like-a-Pirate Day and Captain Jack, along with crew hand Blackburn, will be invading the Jolly Roger in Kill Devil Hills from 6 to 8 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 21 pirates will invade Roanoke Island Festival Park in from Manteo 2 to 5 p.m. Captain Jack and five of his crew members will be on hand dueling, fighting, signing autographs and more (remember to bring your camera). Then it's off to the Weeping Radish Farm Brewery in Jarvisburg over the Wright Memorial Bridge, where Captain Jack and his whole crew will feast from 6 to 8 p.m.

From 10 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, visitors will be able to step back in time at Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head. Captain Jack Sparrow and crew will set up their encampment. Impromptu skirmishes will break out between the pirates and militia; a thieves market will stock various toys and pirate souvenirs; and Captain Jack's Tavern will be set up with games and amusements. The day will be filled with photo opportunities.

For more information and a calendar of events, contact Kitty Hawk Kites at 441-4124 or visit http://www.kittyhawk.com.

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