Largely ignored those first few years, Nagel said people are now coming from out of town to participate in the event. That penalty will fall on the parent. JASON DUNOVANT | Laker Weekly The Virginia Dare held a cruise that took passengers through the middle of the mayhem on Saturday 17, 2022 at 4:07 PM PDT SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake is a way to draw people to the lake between the Fourth of July and. 14 personas estn hablando de esto. If you visited Smith Mountain Lake this weekend, hopefully you grabbed your hat and hook before you headed out to Pirate Days fun! The popped balloons can trash up the waterways and shoreline. 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. 1 ranking in country, Radford coach Darris Nichols apologizes for DUI. Ver ms de Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days en Facebook. And the event has grown since its inception. 540-719-0620 Events Join us for live music, food, and fun! A one day rental consists of approximately a 12 hour period. Zitel LLC. The 9th Annual Pirates Days is back. 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. at Johnson's Orchards & Peaks of Otter Winery. We built a pirate ship. Lifestyle and Lake Real Estate Group is hosting their Pirate Days Gala, Champagne & Sea Shanties on July 15. Managers at Jakes Place and Los Amigos say Pirate Days is busier than Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekend. Jason Dunovant Photo Boats packed into Crazy Horse Marina to participate in pirate battles on Saturday. The docks are filled with pirates, and DJ. 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. Jul 15: Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia / Crazy Horse Marina / 400 Crazy Horse Dr, Moneta, VA 24121. Watch the video to see P.J. Last year, the General Assembly passed legislation making it illegal to release certain kinds of balloons into the environment. We just ask that you use other means. 3. The most important thing. But the two main events will be the massive water fights Saturday afternoon. The Star City Scallywags will also be around Sunday afternoon at Drifters causing all sorts of mischief. Categories. Copyright 2022 WDBJ. Smith Mountain Lake was blessed with ideal weather, which made Pirate Days and its various attractions a must-see experience. 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Copyright 2021 WDBJ. 540 talking about this. . Dress up as a pirate and get a free Treasure Map, then join in a treasure hunt among the beautiful alpacas. Smith Mountain Lakes popular Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. Smith Mountain Lake's poplar Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. A fun-filled weekend for the whole family, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days continues to grow in popularity each and every year! We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. Nagel and Christopher. For more information, call 540-297-6066 or 800-933-PARK or visit the SML State Park website. Pirate costumes strongly encouraged. Pirate Days kept the lake busy with buccaneer-themed festivities from Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17. Check out our Upcoming Events. Water balloons will no longer be allowed for Pirate Days following a new law passed in Virginia last year. Smith Mountain Lake Pirates Days is back this weekend, 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. We use super soakers and pumps. 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. Smith Mountain Lake is a 40-mile long, 20,600-acre lake with 500 miles of shoreline in rural Virginia. With our name being Captain Party, we thought it would be a perfect fit, Nagel said. With the new law in place, even current biodegradable water balloons on the market would not meet those strict standards. The Visitor Center/park office is open weekdays 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Categories. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Its an absolute perfect excuse to get out of the house.. Cost: Free to attend. Party Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Crazy Horse Marina and Drifter's within the week. The biodegradable balloons also still take months to break down. AUGUST. For a list of happenings go to:. 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. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. You dont have to come by boat. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. It is likely to be a much bigger event this year, Nagel said. Then around 2 p.m., the party and water fight continues at Crazy Horse. Sala de eventos y espectculos. Nagels dream is to have SML Pirate Days become as big as other pirate-themed events around the country. He said interest has been growing annually for the event and people are eager to participate this year as pandemic restrictions begin to ease. 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. 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. Nagel used to travel by boat from event to event, but admitted he now goes by car. The weather was also perfect this year, drawing in a large crowd. Boat Storage Transient Dockage, Uncovered & Covered Wet Slips, Covered Lifts, Field Storage for Boats & Trailers Public Boat Ramp Businesses and restaurants around the lake also offer special deals. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. They can also become ingested by area wildlife such as fish or birds or even by local pets. As part of the Star City Scallywags, he goes from marina to marina to put on shows such as sword fights and speak with some of the visitors. Tickets sold only at the gate with cash and credit cards accepted. Smith Mountain Lake's popular Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. Water balloons not allowed at this year's Pirate Days. Get directions. They know its just not one area. 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. Get directions. The Smith Mountain Lake Association is also pushing to get the word out on the new law. Water balloons aren't the. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Pirate-themed events include a Pirate Ball with live music and a costume contest, Pirate Trivia Night, a Pirate Ship Parade and much more. Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days schedule Jul 13, 2021 Updated Aug 18, 2022 Here is a list of all the pirate activities happening around Smith Mountain Lake this weekend. LOCATION: Bridgewater Plaza TICKETS: $7 per person with kids 5 and under admitted free. {{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. Pirates are not inherently known for being the most law-abiding of scallywags, but this weekend at the lake, a new code will be enforced. 6. Pages to color can be found at the SML Visitor Center at 16430 Booker T. Washington Highway, Suite 2. Apr 1: Pirate Season Begins (We are still available for hire in the off season) Apr 15: Greenville Piratefest, Greenville, NC. . Balloons can also be harmful to boats and personal watercrafts by being sucked up into water intakes. SMLA President Bill Butterfield said he is a fan of the annual pirate festivities, but has questioned the environmental impact of the water balloons. We enjoy it, and hope our customers do, too.. Calling all scallywags and swashbucklers! Pirate Days was a hit over the weekend, especially for the restaurants. Crazy Horse is involved. For a list of events happening during Pirate Days weekend, visit www.visitsmithmountainlake.com. Contact: 540-297-4859. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. There were more balloons flying than you can imagine.. Watch the video to see P.J. All rights reserved. Nagel and Christopher Bechtler talk about it on 7@four. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days event is back this weekend, and is serving up pancakes. This will be a great weekend of entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. The official 2022 shirt design. Its taken us four years to get to that point.. Moneta, Va The third weekend in July is officially Smith Mountain Lakes Pirate Days. A fun-filled weekend for the whole family, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days continues to grow in popularity each and every year! Put on your pirate pants, don your eye patch and set sail for another adventurous Pirate Days weekend at Smith Mountain Lake. Bechtler notes there are other ways buccaneers can defend their ships during the family-friendly weekend. Businesses and. We have a low pressure, high volume pump on our boat., Sgt. Face painting, balloon animals and a treasure chest filled with goodies for the kids. We as Pirate Days and Crazy Horse Marina do discourage the use of water balloons. They will be speaking with visitors and attacking invading pirates throughout the day. You have permission to edit this article. 7@four: Sip and Shop . The Smith Mountain Lake Association is also pushing to get the word out on the new law. Smith Mountain Lake State Park 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104; Phone: 540-297-6066; Email: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov This content takes priority over any other information provided on this park's webpage. Not trying to ruin anybodys good time but we are going to ensure that everybody is following the rules, explains Sgt. The official 2022 shirt design. This means that swashbucklers this weekend may be setting sail into water battle with their weapon of choice on shore. Smith Mountain Lake 331 State Parks Bodies of Water By 37julianner We (2 families) shared a beautiful lake house. 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. Dooley says abiding by the rule is helpful to the environment. Tickets for the Pirates Ball can be purchased at the door, but tickets for the Pirates and Pancakes breakfast should be bought in advance. Copyright 2022 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. Where: Jake's Place, Moneta When: starts at 6:30 p.m. Sgt. Hoist the colors and prepare to be boarded because Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is back in southwest Virginia, offering a weekend f. Hear ye, hear ye! Longtime pirate days organizer P.J. Smith Mountain Lakes poplar Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. Franklin County, 540-721-8870. We hold events all year round, including a summer concert series on our Pon-tune Stage, Pirate Days, and Knot-A-Fest. 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COST: $15 for adults | $10 for kids 6+ | $5 for kids 5 and under. 6 talking about this. 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. All rights reserved. So its all different areas.. After a subdued 2020 because of the pandemic, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. The person would be looking at a $25 fine for every balloon they released, Sgt. Hickory Hill Vineyards 31 Wineries & Vineyards He said the number of boats participating in the event each year has grown so large is was hard for him to get around. You can get the boat out. to 6 pm. All Buy SML Easter Easter Brunch Easter Egg Hunt Easter Recipe There will be plenty of food, live music, singing pirates and games for the kids. Special events include the Pirate Ball with live music and costume contests, pirate trivia night, a pirate ship . See A Movie! Balloons can also be harmful to boats and PWCs by being sucked up into water intakes. Contact Drifters for an exact time. Pirate-themed festivities return to Smith Mountain Lake this weekend. We are discouraging the use of water balloons, Bechtler said. Nagel said despite the pandemic, last years event was the biggest to date, and this year theyre expecting even more people to participate. Every business that can be touched by Pirate Days is involved. Smith Mountain Lake has over 500 miles of gorgeous shoreline, so it's no wonder boating is one of the most popular activities here. Water balloons that are biodegradable and those that are non-biodegradable are indistinguishable from one another. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirates are invading Smith Mountain Lake July 16-18! 626 (Smith Mountain Lake Parkway). Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days will be July 15-17. Events are planned at multiple lake locations along with roaming bands of pirates looking to participate in high jinks. There was a problem saving your notification. In 2022, the Lifestyle and Lake team. Each year, Smith Mountain Lake holds a weekend of pirate-themed events, including a ball, live music, and a costume contest. You can come by land to any one of the venues and still experience everything thats going on, he said. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) Ahoy matey! Nagel began overseeing Pirate Days several years ago with the goal to make it as big as possible. The Star City Scallywags and The Mystic Pirates of Kazim will be invading Drifters on Sunday afternoon. Those younger than 16? No tickets will be sold at the door. o. Crear cuenta nueva. Visitors are sure to come away with some pirate booty and good memories. Volunteers dressed in pirate costumes will be flipping the flapjacks. And a Waffles and Wenches brunch on Sunday. Longtime pirate days organizer P.J. 12TH Cornhole Tournament, SML Pavilion, smlpavilion.com. Awards at 3:30 p.m. Pirate Days starts TODAY! 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. Were expecting double, triple of what we had last year, he said. Weather Stream. Download a trail guide. The biodegradable balloons also still take months to break down. You have permission to edit this article. You have permission to edit this article. Published: Jul. With the new law in place, even current biodegradable water balloons on the market would not meet those strict standards. Here she is holding up a trophy largemouth bass she caught from Smith Mountain Lake on a jerkbait. Crazy Horse Marina Pon-Tune Stage. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). I guess I havent grown up yet, he said. Hear ye, hear ye! We dress up and give away T-shirts and have snacks. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources released the following press release today regarding water balloons: In preparation for the Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days that is being held on July 16, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is reminding everyone that . Kristie enjoys fishing saltwater and freshwater in pursuit of Big Ol' Fish! Tell Campfire Stories! 2022 SML Chili Festival DATE: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 TIME: Gates open at 11 a.m. with tastings from noon to 2 p.m. Theres tons of family fun. People dress up like pirates and also dress their boats, docks and houses Read More Life at the Lake | Sherman | Smith Mountain Lake A Summer Weekend at the Lake with Sherman We have really enjoyed spending time at the lake this summer. A few of our annual favorites include the Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, an all-out pirate-themed weekend that includes boats battling each other with water cannon fights, Smith Mountain Lake . https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pancakes-with-pirates-tickets-160851712803 Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Water balloons that are biodegradable and those that are non-biodegradable are indistinguishable from one another. "It's three days of pirate fun," event organizer, P.J. The chambers Executive Director Vicki Gardner and several others held pirate parties for their grandchildren, Stamus said, and they thought it would make a great event for the lake. 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. Several area restaurants also have reported larger crowds during Pirate Days than other holidays such as Fourth of July or Memorial Day. Contact: For more information and to buy tickets in advance, visitsmithmountainlake.com/sml-pirate-days. 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! LOCATION: Mexico Viejo at Bridgewater Plaza. Smith Mountain Lake is consistently one of the top producers of bass citations in Virginia and has been hosting an ESPN Bassmaster Elite Series tournament for several years. 12, 2022 at 7:10 PM EDT 7@four. Anything but the balloons.. There will also be pirate specials all weekend long at Drifters and activities at Mariners Landing. 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. Captain Party is a Roanoke business that sells party supplies. Copyright 2023 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. That kicks off at about noon.. Copyright 2022 WDBJ. These will be available at Capt. P.J. Water balloons are no longer allowed according to a new law passed in Virginia last year. January 2022 December 2021 July 2021 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018. Battles between pirate ships are one of the events planned for Pirate Days this weekend. He said he is seeing it grow and is doing his part to make sure when visitors come to see a battle, they see an event. LOCATION: SML State Park is located in Bedford County, Huddleston, Virginia, on the northern side of the lake, off Rt. There is truly something for everyone at Smith Mountain Lake. Pirate Days has become an additional holiday for some restaurants. Weve been seeing new customers from different states, even from around this area and Roanoke. The intakes could be clogged by balloon debris. The intakes could be clogged by balloon debris. Tim Dooley of the Virginia Conservation Police. 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,. PLAN YOUR PUBLIC OR PRIVATE EVENT TODAY! We are still collecting pictures from near and far to post and will repost a bunch soon. On the 22nd (Sunday), there will be a best dressed Pirate Contest with prizes such as 2 free lunches or 2 cruise tickets! Moneta, Va - The third weekend in July is officially Smith Mountain Lake's Pirate Days. We do have the option if needed to give an official warning or summons.. Parking areas will be determined by Marina Manager. Hear ye, hear ye! Weve got pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea and pirates. In that time, Butterfield said they can still do harm to the environment. Restaurants on the lake are especially benefiting from the turnout. 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