Pirates! The Battle for Derby Street!

A Spring 2026 Festival for All Ages!

Friday, April 24th, 2026

6pm: Kick Off Celebration-Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites

Food, Drink Specials & Free Screening of Captain Kidd

6pm: Pirates Pub Crawl

Participating Restaurants- Adriatic, Bambolina, Brodie’s Seaport, Bit Bar, Couch Dog, East Regimen Brewery, Far From The Tree, Sea Level, The Tavern, Lobster Shanty, Maitland Farms, Mainstay Social, Rockafellas, Trade House, Wtichside Tavern

Saturday, April 25th, 2026

10am: Charlotte Forten Park

Opening Ceremonies: Captains Bellamy & Turner want you to join their crews! Will you seek freedom on the high seas as a pirate, or protect Salem’s waterfront as a pirate hunter?

All Day: Recruiting Stations (Collect your Treasure Map and be a Pirate or a Pirate Hunter), Pirate Fun & Games, History Programs, Live Music, Food & Drink Specials, Museum & Historic Site Attractions

4pm: House of Seven Gables

The Final Showdown: The captains face off once and for all on the seaside lawn at The House of the Seven Gables. Join the crowd cheer on your side and watch the drama unfold. Make sure to turn in your treasure map beforehand—the captain who claims the most maps will prevail. After the battle, we will draw lucky winners from the completed treasure maps to go home with prize packages from local Salem merchants.

6pm: Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites

Food, Drink Specials & Free Screening of Pirates Movie

6pm: Pirates Pub Crawl

Participating Restaurants- Adriatic, Bambolina, Brodie’s Seaport, Bit Bar, Couch Dog, East Regimen Brewery, Far From The Tree, Sea Level, The Tavern, Lobster Shanty, Maitland Farms, Mainstay Social, Rockafellas, Trade House, Wtichside Tavern

**Special Room Rates available. Please call 978-740-8788 and mention the code Pirates!