Pirates of the Caribbean Celebration in Nevis
Even though Halloween is two months away, this is Nevis Festival can be planned ahead for, if on a Nevis Vacation. Nevis Island is getting ready for their “Peppered Pickled Pirate Party!”
This Nevis Festival will be held October 24 through October 31, as well as November 21 through November 28, 2009. This Nevis Festival is just one, well, two of one kind, of all the wonderful, fun-filled Celebrations in Nevis!
So, why this topic for celebration you may ask… Well, plain and simple, Nevis Island wants to educate the world on its rich pirate history, as there is much to be discovered.
What will this Nevis Festival entail exactly? Well as you can probably guess, there will be plenty of rum, hiking, sailing, and festivities geared toward the pirates of the past. Who are some of the pirates to be celebrated? Just a few include Captain William Kid, Edward Lowe, Captain Bartholomew Sharpe and Black Bart Roberts.
Activities and Schedule are as follows, so you can plan ahead:
Saturday Night: Bonfire and Pirate Watch at Sunshine’s, oldest beach bar on Nevis. Starts at sunset.
Sunday-Pirate Party Starts
1. Pirate Invasion Day: Will be small regatta commemorating Kidd’s flight from St. Kitts after he stole the French Ship.
2. Horse Races mixed with Donkey Derby benefitting the Animal Rescue Centre.
3. Admiral’s Dinner at Montpelier Plantation Inn with Fancy Dress, try dart blowing using blowguns!
Monday
1. Start of locally made Pepper Sauce Contest in town.
2. Diving to ship remains and Anchor off Long Point in morning.
3. Sandy Sea Scenes on Beach by Four Seasons or near beach bars. Main prize would be Pirate Hammock locally made from fishing nets and rope.
4. Crew Carousal Supper At Golden Rock –Pirate Joke night with handmade prizes
Tuesday
1. Ruins Hikes at 9:00 a.m.
2. Afternoon at Herbert Heights.
3. Stargazing and Dinner at Ms. June’s discussing Celestial Navigation and sailing.
Wednesday
1. Heritage Village
2. Museum Day with Naval/Pirate Exhibits
3. “P” Party at Hermitage Hotel.
Thursday
1. Atlantic Kayaking off Nisbet
2. Snorkelling to Sea Fan Garden and Downed Plane with Marine Biologist
3. Roaring Rum Mixer at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club
Friday
1. Announce winner of Pepper Sauce Contest on radio.
2. Free day for exploring Nevis. Can schedule taxi tours, more hikes, diving, fishing or just sleep in the hammock!
3. West Indian Night at Mount Nevis Hotel, try your hand at Conch Shell Blowing
Saturday-Family Day at Oualie Hotel for Charities
1. Do “Sink the Sailor” (Terramar Institute)
2. Water wash out (Water balloons and squirt guns).
3. Poker Road Race for Nevis Bicycling Club Music Night at Oualie
4. May also have Crab Races, Tug of war, and more
During Week
• Treasure Chest Hunt – Radio runs daily clues on where small “Treasure Chest” is located, clues will also be posted daily at Hotels.
• Showing of Pirate Movies – Mixture old pirate movies with Pirates of the Caribbean.
• Change Centre (Charity for single mothers) do Raffle for craft or Art.
For more information see http://piratesofnevis.com/.
Nevis Lover ~ Becca Briley 
