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Cedar Key Pirate Invasion
Cedar Key, FL · Quirky
- When
- October 30 – November 1, 2026
- Where
- Cedar Key City Park, 188 2nd St · Cedar Key · FL
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A charity pirate takeover of the tiny fishing village of Cedar Key, with black-powder weapons demonstrations, sea shanties, a costume contest and pirates dining in local establishments. It is a community-run fundraiser and a distinctly odd counterpart to the town's more famous seafood festival.
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- Cedar Key Pirate Invasionsame spot
A charity pirate takeover of the tiny fishing village of Cedar Key, with black-powder weapons demonstrations, sea shanties, a costume contest and pirates dining in local establishments.
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