Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival

The Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival is held along the beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida in Fort Walton Beach. Named after legendary pirate William Augustus Bowles (aka Billy Bowlegs), this family-friendly, pirate themed celebration is in its 69th year.

Schedule Of events

Pirate Invasion at Fort Walton Beach Landing

10:00 am - 6:00 pm - Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival at the Landing

10:00 am - Vendor Booths and Food Trucks Open

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Live Music on the Main Stage

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - The Friskeys

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Duchess

3:00 pm - 69th Krewe of Bowlegs Pirate Landing

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Pirate Celebration

Captain Billy Bowlegs returns and comes ashore at Fort Walton Beach Landing with the entire Krewe of Bowlegs, as well as allies from visiting Krewes across the country. The mayor will try everything to stop him, but Captain Billy will prevail and take over the city of Fort Walton Beach again! The pirates and wenches will be full of merriment and mischief as they greet the citizens of Captain Billy's newly captured city and hand out treasures. Festivities at the Landing throughout the day include live musiseac and an arts and crafts festival, along with food, beverages and other vendor booths.