Rock Hall Pirates Weekend August 10 to 12 2012 Avast Me Hearties!
Buccaneers and Landlubbers of All Ages!

Come by land or come by sea to the Town of Rock Hall, on the Isle of DelMarVa, for a Town Wide Theme Party you won't forget!
  • Decorated Dinghy Flotilla & Race to the Beach with a Caribbean-Style Beach Party
  • Buccaneer's Ball
  • Kid's Games, Crafts, Storytelling, Tattoos, and more
  • Live Pirate Encampment
  • Live Entertainment & Street Performers
  • Merchants, Artisans and Crafters
  • Sea Shanty Sing-a-long
  • Rum Tasting
  • Plenty of Grub and Grog
  • Music, Mayhem and More Surprises...

The Legend of Graybeard

Greybeard, Jay and Pearl PART I:
The Legend of Graybeard


PART II:
The Abduction of Pearl


PART III:
Queen Anne's Revenge - The Real Story


PART IV:
The Mutiny on Main Street


PART V:
The War That Never Was

(New for 2012)



Ship's Navigation

Photo Gallery

Ship's Crew & Sponsors

Volunteer Info

Vendor Info

Davy Jones' Locker
(rules and regs)


For the
Little Swashbucklers
Games -x- Crafts -x- Treasure Hunts
Tattoos -x- Face Painting
Pirate Make-Overs -x- Costume Contests
Knot Tying -x- Storytelling -x- Sing a longs
-x-Live Pirate Encampment-x-
...and General Acts of Piracy!!! Arrgh


Voted Best Of The BAY for 2011, 2010 & 2009 by Chesapeake Bay Magazine!

Featured article in the July 2011 issue of Chesapeake Bay Magazine! Click here to read the article.

Decorated Dinghy Flotilla & Race
Saturday August 11th
Rock Hall Pirates

Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend Presents the "Quest for Graybeard" Decorated Dinghy Flotilla and Beach Plunder Race

Dinghies will be judged in the Harbor during the Parade, prior to the Race.

Best Decorated Boat wins the perpetual "Graybeard's Trophy" and will have their name permanently engraved on it.

Caribbean-sytle Plunder Party on the Beach to follow GRUB, GROG, GIVEAWAYS and LIVE MUSIC

Calling all spectators!
You won't want to miss this event!

Prizes will be given to the:

- Best Decorated Boat - Winner of the Gray Beard Cup, plus 2nd and 3rd Best Decorated Boat (Cash Prizes)
- Small Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Dinghy Ashore
- Small Cash Prize 1st Kayak or Canoe Ashore
- Medals and Awards for Most Spirited and Scurviest Crew, and Most Marina Participation

Click here for Details

Sponsored by
Maxwell Associates
North Point Marina
Rock Hall Properties


La Casa Deck Out
P&W invites all residents to "Deck Out" their Home or Business in Pirate Theme; Sails, Flags, Canons, Treasure Chests, Swords, more flags... Be Creative - Be Adventurous!!!

Judging will be done on Friday the 10th. Judges will be roaming our town but should you want to be sure your la Casa is viewed for judging, call or email us at : 410-708-7788 or chessiephoto@aol.com

There will be awards for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the Scurviest Decorated La Casas and Merchants.



Friday, August 10th

RUM TASTING
at the Inn at Osprey Point
5pm til the rum is gone


SEA SHANTY
SING-A-LONG

at the Bay Wolf Restaurant
7-10pm

Songbook
Click here to download a copy of the 2011 Songbook for the Sing-A-Long (2012 Coming Soon)

Pirate Costumes Encouraged!
Full Menu and Bar Will Be Available


Raffle Tickets will be sold at stores and locations throughout the town. There are 3 chances to Win!!!
Tickets can be purchased at the following locations:
- Smilin Jake's Casual Apparel
- Hotel Talluluah's on Main
- North Point Marina
- River Rock Outdoor Store (at the Bulkhead)
- Blue Crab Chesapeake Charters

Souvenir Shirts and Pennants are available for purchase prior to the event at the following locations:
- North Point Marina
- Smilin'Jakes
- Rock Hall Landing Marina
- Baycraft Printing

Keep an "eye out" for Graybeard's award-winning Pirate Dinghy at select locations for souvenir merchandise and Graybeard's Treasure Chest Raffle tickets.


Town Wide Treasure Hunt
Sunday, August 12 - Noon to 2pm
Begins on Main Street
1st Prize - $75
2nd Prize - $50
3rd Prize - $25
Winners announced at 2:30pm on Main Street just before the Kids and Pets Costume Contest
Sponsored by Java Rock

Dress Like a Pirate!!!
Be sure to visit the following merchants in Oyster Court on event weekend: Pirate garb and/or souvenir t-shirts are available at the following Rock Hall merchants (see Ships Log for a map of locations): Some helpful websites: