Bands Ginger ORiley and Axis Five are also scheduled to perform. 540-719-0620 Events Join us for live music, food, and fun! Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days will be July 15-17. o. Crear cuenta nueva. If youve been before, you know what kind of fun we have and its going to be bigger and better this year.. to 6 pm. The Smith Mountain Eagle caught up with P.J. For more information, call 540-297-6066 or 800-933-PARK or visit the SML State Park website. In that time, Butterfield said they can still do harm to the environment. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pancakes-with-pirates-tickets-160851712803 Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Smith Mountain Lake is a 40-mile long, 20,600-acre lake with 500 miles of shoreline in rural Virginia. All rights reserved. Each year, Smith Mountain Lake holds a weekend of pirate-themed events, including a ball, live music, and a costume contest. We took an old sailboat and made a pirate ship out of it, and came up here and attacked Jakes Place, and its grown from there.. Water balloons will not be allowed at this years Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake. The Virginia DARE will sail down there and theyve actually sold out a pirate cruise, Nagel said. Tickets sold only at the gate with cash and credit cards accepted. Captain Party is a Roanoke business that sells party supplies. Hear ye, hear ye! Bernard's Landing has an-site restaurant, beach, pools, fitness center and more, plus gorgeous views of Smith Mountain. The park is open daily from 8:15 a.m. - dusk. Not counting the dip in participation last year, Pirate Days has grown in popularity each year at Smith Mountain Lake since it was first introduced in 2013. Its an absolute perfect excuse to get out of the house.. Several area restaurants also have reported larger crowds during Pirate Days than other holidays such as Fourth of July or Memorial Day. There will be plenty of food, live music, singing pirates, a petting zoo and games for the kids. Smith Mountain Lakes popular Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. We are still collecting pictures from near and far to post and will repost a bunch soon. These will be available at Capt. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirate Days has become a tradition at Smith Mountain Lake, with buccaneers of all ages taking part in a number of family . Tim Dooley with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said the goal this year will be mainly to make sure people know the new rules. Events are planned at multiple lake locations along with roaming bands of pirates looking to participate in high jinks. Largemouth bass fishing on this 20,600-acre lake is very good but this fishery receives a lot of pressure. Banks are involved. Smith Mountain Lake 331 State Parks Bodies of Water By 37julianner We (2 families) shared a beautiful lake house. 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The popped balloons can litter the waterways and shoreline. JASON DUNOVANT | Laker Weekly The Virginia Dare held a cruise that took passengers through the middle of the mayhem on Saturday 540 talking about this. The marina is traditionally the site of some of the largest Pirate Days battles each year as boats decorated as pirate ships roam the cove and toss water balloons at other boats. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Events are planned at multiple lake locations along with roaming bands of pirates looking to participate in high jinks. That is the direction I believe we are headed, Nagel said. 2 .Hear ye, hear ye! The Smith Mountain Lake Association is also pushing to get the word out on the new law. o. Crear cuenta nueva. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Smith Mountain Lake's popular Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. They will be speaking with visitors and attacking invading pirates throughout the day. Butterfield asked residents to consider alternative ways to participate in pirate battles this year. Visitors are sure to come away with some pirate booty and good memories. The bank produced net income amounting to $2,191,000 or $1.13 per basic share in the fourth quarter. We have a low pressure, high volume pump on our boat., Sgt. Boat Storage Transient Dockage, Uncovered & Covered Wet Slips, Covered Lifts, Field Storage for Boats & Trailers Public Boat Ramp 626 (Smith Mountain Lake Parkway). On Saturday afternoon, hundreds of people took cover in a water battle on Smith Mountain Lake in celebration of Pirate Days. The intakes could be clogged by balloon debris. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. The popped balloons can trash up the waterways and shoreline. Dooley adds. Nagel is expecting large crowds this weekend. January 2022 December 2021 July 2021 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018. Rental of any space at Crazy Horse Marina does not entitle lesees to overnight camping. Every year its gotten bigger, more people coming and more businesses involved.. Frank Chrzanowski said he and Hometown Bank at Westlake Corner have been a part of Pirate Days since its inception. Nagel said he would like to see it grow like the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa Bay, Florida. Tim Dooley of the Virginia Conservation Police. Were part of the business community here, Chrzanowski said. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Watch the video to see P.J. Face painting, balloon animals and a treasure chest filled with goodies for the kids. LOCATION: Bridgewater Plaza TICKETS: $7 per person with kids 5 and under admitted free. He said those first few years almost all events were organized by him, now it has taken a life of its own with several pirate-themed events being held each year without his knowledge. We just ask that you help us protect our natural resources by not using these balloons, because they do leave the debris behind and fish and wildlife can consume that and cause some issues. After a subdued 2020 because of the pandemic, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. Please subscribe to keep reading. Crazy Horse Marina is one location where a water fight will happen. Water balloons that are biodegradable and those that are non-biodegradable are indistinguishable from one another. The origin of Pirate Days actually goes back farther than that. Balloons can also be harmful to boats and PWCs by being sucked up into water intakes. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. There will also be pirate specials all weekend long at Drifters and activities at Mariners Landing. Its been hard to see the ground with all the feet walking around it honestly, said Andy Park, Pirate Days participant. Water balloons are no longer allowed according to a new law passed in Virginia last year. The three boats were decorating: ones a pontoon, ones a cabin cruiser and the other is a fishing boat, and we construct a mast, sail and have other decor to put on the boat.. Copyright 2022 WDBJ. 7@four previews Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, Wreckage of missing plane found in Carroll County, Pilot identified in fatal plane crash near Hillsville, Cinderella frontman, Winger, former Motley Crue rocker join for Dr Pepper Park show, 16-year-old girl reported missing out of Roanoke, Venus and Jupiter cross paths in western sky, Virginia Education Superintendent Resigns, Alleghany County Public Schools Preps Consolidation, Bridging the Great Health Divide Across the US, Virginia state law bans water balloons from Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake, PublicFileAccess@wdbj7.com - (540) 344-7000. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Hear ye, hear ye! Get directions. We hold events all year round, including a summer concert series on our Pon-tune Stage, Pirate Days, and Knot-A-Fest. Crazy Horse Marina Pon-Tune Stage. Pirate-themed events include a Pirate Ball with live music and a costume contest, Pirate Trivia Night, a Pirate Ship Parade and much more. The weather was also perfect this year, drawing in a large crowd. Bechtler notes there are other ways buccaneers can defend their ships during the family-friendly weekend. Feb 7: Pendo Company Kickoff, Raleigh Convention Center. You dont have to come by boat. I think it makes it more popular because of the costumes and we have live music every weekend and thats when we have more people coming in, said Oliva. It was an exciting year for the Pirate Days, as the return to normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic brought out thousands of people for three days of fun and festivities. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) Ahoy matey! Jakes got a big party over there. And when they get down there, they get attacked.. You have permission to edit this article. But the two main events will be the massive water fights Saturday afternoon. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. He encouraged the use of water guns that will allow people the same opportunities to have fun while keeping the lake clean and not breaking the law. Dooley says abiding by the rule is helpful to the environment. Bring the kids out for breakfast and the experience of a lifetime - PancakesWITHthe Pirates of Smith Mountain Lake! Ive seen a lot of bruises and a lot of injuries from them also, notes Bechtler. Nagel began overseeing Pirate Days several years ago with the goal to make it as big as possible. Plus it has incredible potential for attracting visitors and improving business all around the lake. A fun-filled weekend for the whole family, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days continues to grow in popularity each and every year! Lakefront resort at Smith Mountain Lake. Chrzanowski and his band of Bay Roc Marina marauders also have been building pirate ships for battle. 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Contact: 540-297-4859. When we do make land fall, we have epic water balloon and super-soaker fights, not only with the kids but [also] with the young at heart adults, Nagel said. . Water guns are great, water cannons are great. Nagel and Christopher Bechtler talk about it on 7@four. For more information on events, times and tickets click here. Lots of pirates.. Our goal is always to take the most obtrusive method possible to make people follow the law, Sgt. We are discouraging the use of water balloons, Bechtler said. Basically harass everybody, Nagel laughed. 195 talking about this. The Star City Scallywags and The Mystic Pirates of Kazim will be invading Drifters on Sunday afternoon. With the Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days event coming on July 16, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is reminding Virginia citizens of the new regulation that went into effect. Smith Mountain Lake One of the most popular and unique annual events in Virginia's Blue Ridge, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is an awesome pirate-themed weekend of fun at the lake! Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. We have some options available which are educate, let people know that there has been a change to the code section and hopefully that will change the code section. 4 personas estn hablando de esto. Here it is! We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. The water is pure and typically warm enough for swimming from May through September. Come out to Smith Mountain Lake to participate in all the fun. MONETA, Va. - Hundreds of pirates will swarm Smith Mountain Lake for Pirate Days, but a new law is warning the visiting buccaneers to not bring water balloons. Here she is holding up a trophy largemouth bass she caught from Smith Mountain Lake on a jerkbait . Download a trail guide. Awards at 3:30 p.m. There was a problem saving your notification. When you camp at Smith Mountain Lake State Park and enjoy s'mores while telling stories around the fire. See the full Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days schedule below: Friday, July 15 The Pirate's Ball at Mango's at 7 p.m. Pancakes with Pirates is Saturday 8 a.m.- 10 a.m. at Bridgewater Plaza. Hear ye, hear ye! One of the biggest is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa, Florida. Hear ye, hear ye! The biodegradable balloons also still take months to break down. Access to power is an additional $20.00 per day. Hear ye, hear ye! All rights reserved. The marina is traditionally the site of some of the largest Pirate Days battles each year as boats decorated as pirate ships roam the cove and toss water balloons at other boats. Dress up as a pirate and get a free Treasure Map, then join in a treasure hunt among the beautiful alpacas. Copyright 2022 WDBJ. SMLA President Bill Butterfield said he is a fan of the annual pirate festivities, but has questioned the environmental impact of the water balloons. 23 talking about this. The code says anyone releasing a non-biodegradable balloon will be subject to a civil penalty- a hit to your booty. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Pirate Days is set to return this weekend with events scheduled at several locations around the lake. Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake helps restaurants bring in the treasure, Wreckage of missing plane found in Carroll County, Pilot identified in fatal plane crash near Hillsville, Cinderella frontman, Winger, former Motley Crue rocker join for Dr Pepper Park show, 16-year-old girl reported missing out of Roanoke, Venus and Jupiter cross paths in western sky, Virginia Education Superintendent Resigns, Alleghany County Public Schools Preps Consolidation, Bridging the Great Health Divide Across the US, PublicFileAccess@wdbj7.com - (540) 344-7000. You can come by land to any one of the venues and still experience everything thats going on, he said. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days event is back this weekend, and is serving up pancakes. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Last of 13 Radford University 'frat brawl' defendants is sentenced, Richmond's John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. Nagel, "The Commodore" of Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, was pleased with the turnout throughout the Pirate Days weekend July 15-17. Its three days of pirate fun, event organizer, P.J. With our name being Captain Party, we thought it would be a perfect fit, Nagel said. Pirates from the Loose Cannon Company will be hanging out at the marina. Managers at Jakes Place and Los Amigos say Pirate Days is busier than Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekend. Weve got pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea and pirates. Zitel LLC. Pirate costumes strongly encouraged. Contact our friendly knowledgeable staff at 540-297-3555 and let us help you plan your perfect vacation to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and Smith Mountain Lake. You can get the boat out. Businesses and. There will be plenty of food, live music, singing pirates and games for the kids. The docks are filled with pirates, and DJ. Iniciar sesin. 14 personas estn hablando de esto. Water balloons aren't the. All rights reserved. You have permission to edit this article. Tim Dooley with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said the goal this year will be mainly to make sure people know the new rules. A fun-filled weekend for the whole family, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days continues to grow in popularity each and every year! Crazy Horse Marina will be hosting a day full of kids activities on July 16. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirate Days has become a tradition at Smith Mountain Lake, with buccaneers of all ages taking part in a number of family-friendly activities, including water battles between boats. Were trying to get more creative with it especially without water balloons, but well find some way to have fun.. SMLA President Bill Butterfield said he is a fan of the annual pirate festivities, but has questioned the environmental impact of the water balloons. 6. Come in costume for photos and live interactions with the Pirates of SML. The 9th Annual Pirates Days is back. Everyone is involved, said Annette Stamus, marketing and communications manager at the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce. Water balloons are no longer allowed according to a new law passed in Virginia last year. LOCATION: Mexico Viejo at Bridgewater Plaza. Theres tons of family fun. So its all different areas.. Volunteers dressed in pirate costumes will be flipping the flapjacks. Smith Mountain Lakes poplar Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. Calling all scallywags and swashbucklers! Its like, a chance for adults and kids to play the same, says Crazy Horse Marina manager Chris Bechtler. SVSEF Cross Country Comp Team member Sammy Smith is heading to the World Cup. These will be available at Capt. Get SML News & Updates Subscribe to our monthly tourism e-Newsletter for travel information, insider tips and event news to help you plan your best Smith Mountain Lake vacation yet. A one day rental consists of approximately a 12 hour period. Dozens of boats joined the heated battle at the. Bring the kids out, he said. The 9th Annual Pirates Days is back. Where: Jake's Place, Moneta When: starts at 6:30 p.m. Sala de eventos y espectculos. On the 22nd (Sunday), there will be a best dressed Pirate Contest with prizes such as 2 free lunches or 2 cruise tickets! He encouraged the use of water guns that will allow people the same opportunities to have fun while keeping the lake clean and not breaking the law. Its almost like a second Halloween because you get everybody dressing up and then they even go as far as to deck their boats out as pirate ships with water guns.. Click here for more info about Pirate Days. We do have the option if needed to give an official warning or summons.. Copyright 2022 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. Published: Jul. The first is at Jakes Cove. January 2022 December 2021 July 2021 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018. Ver ms de Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days en Facebook. 5. Nagel said. Nagel used to travel by boat from event to event, but admitted he now goes by car. Balloons can also be harmful to boats and personal watercrafts by being sucked up into water intakes. He said the number of boats participating in the event each year has grown so large is was hard for him to get around. The annual Pirate Days returned with a bang on Smith Mountain Lake this past weekend, as thousands descended on the area for three days of fun, sun, and celebration. Nagel said. Here is a list of all the pirate activities happening around Smith Mountain Lake this weekend. A civil penalty of $25 per balloon could be enforced if necessary. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. Apr 1: Pirate Season Begins (We are still available for hire in the off season) Apr 15: Greenville Piratefest, Greenville, NC. With many lake residents and vacationers eager to get out after a challenging 2020, Nagel said he expects this years SML Pirate Days to be a record year for attendance. Whether you seek days full of activities or more serene time spent relaxing, our region's amazing beauty and natural resources make for the perfect destination. Ver ms de Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days en Facebook. Bernard's Landing. 7@four: Sip and Shop . Nagel of Captain Party, is the conspirator sponsor this year and kind of the organizer of Pirate Days as far as the battles go, Stamus said. You have permission to edit this article. All Buy SML Easter Easter Brunch Easter Egg Hunt Easter Recipe Battles between pirate ships are one of the events planned for Pirate Days this weekend. 16th-18th - Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, a fun-filled weekend for the whole family, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days continues to grow in popularity each and every year!Pirate-themed events include a Pirate Ball with live music and a costume contest, Pirate Trivia Night, water battles, a Pirate Festival, and much more. Jul 15: Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia / Crazy Horse Marina / 400 Crazy Horse Dr, Moneta, VA 24121. They say the savvy fashion is what draws the customers in. And if you want a special treat visit the nearby Smith Mountain Lake Farm. Were expecting double, triple of what we had last year, he said. Butterfield asked residents to consider alternative ways to participate in pirate battles this year. We dress up and give away T-shirts and have snacks. Mexico Viejo is hosting its annual Pancakes with Pirates on July 16 from 8 to 10 a.m. You can bring your kids out for a pancake breakfast and dress up in costume for photos with live pirates. Put on your pirate pants, don your eye patch and set sail for another adventurous Pirate Days weekend at Smith Mountain Lake. 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We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. The pirates are already looking forward to setting sail next summer. Here it is! Rent a one-, two- or three-bedroom condo or townhome. And theyre outfitting all their customers with water guns on the decks. Its been amazing. 14-16TH Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, (540) 721-1203, visitsmithmountainlake.com. Smith Mountain Lake was blessed with ideal weather, which made Pirate Days and its various attractions a must-see experience. Contact: For more information and to buy tickets in advance, visitsmithmountainlake.com/sml-pirate-days. at Johnson's Orchards & Peaks of Otter Winery. The Virginia code, 29.1-556.1, states It is unlawful for any individual 16 years of age or older or other person to intentionally release, discard, or cause to be released or discarded outdoors any balloon made of a nonbiodegradable or nonphotodegradable material or any material that requires more than five minutes contact with air or water to degrade.. 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Suite 2Moneta, VA 24121, 2023 Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce. In addition to plenty of vacation homes, there are two large supermarkets and numerous banks, restaurants, marinas, physicians, dentists, and other essentials . holly June 30, 2013 Entertainment: Attractions, Lake Living, Local Events Leave a Comment The 9th annual "Horse and Hound" Wine Festival will be held on July 13, 2013 from 11 am. We are discouraging the use of water balloons, Bechtler said.
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