ORDERS OF THE DAY
Friday, May 30, 2008
Hour Station Duty
12:00 p.m.
   Pirate Cove opens
Bunch of
Grapes Tavern		 Highland Bagpipes
The soothing sounds of bagpipes.
1:30 p.m.
 Bunch of
Grapes Tavern		 Cindy Warner
Historically incorrect pirate sea chanteys.
3:00 p.m.
 Bunch of
Grapes Tavern		 Stephen Christoff
Songs of piracy and Mayhem.
4:30 p.m.
 Bunch of
Grapes Tavern		 Joe Maniscalo
The sounds of the Caribbean featuring steel drums.
5:00 p.m.
 Waterfront Pirates Invade Hampton,
Royal Navy Defends
Pirates are spotted on the waterfront docks acquiring goods from the local merchant ships. The Royal Navy (portrayed by the Devilmen of Cape Fear) give chase.
 
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Hour Station Duty
10:00 a.m.
Festival Opens -
Schooner Virginia and festival grounds
open to visitors
Pirate Cove Stage & Waterfront Official welcome by Hampton Mayor Ross Kearney and address by Governor Spotswood, followed by a cannon salute and the soothing sounds of Bagpipes.
10:30 a.m
 Bunch of
Grapes Tavern		 Incident at the
Bunch of Grapes
Incident at the Bunch of Grapes
Citizens at the local tavern discuss
their concerns about the increasing threat to the town from Blackbeard and his crew. When two suspected members of his crew are discovered listening in, the discussion becomes a brawl.
Little Swashbuckler Stage Robin Welch
Shares pirate folklore and performs deckhand songs for aspiring pirates.
11:00 a.m.
 Bunch of
Grapes Tavern		 Clan MacCool – Chanteys & jigs every pirate should know.
Blackbeard Stage Calico Jack – Janie Meneely and Paul Diblasi further the maritime tradition in story and song.
11:30 a.m.
 Waterfront Merchant Vessel Seizure
After a hapless merchant vessel is overtaken and seized by Blackbeard and his crew, an infuriated Royal Governor dispatches Lt. Maynard to
Ocracoke to Capture Blackbeard.
Little Swashbuckler Stage C Shells–
Songs for little pirates
Three time parent’s choice award winners, Cindy Kays and Shelly Potter perform children’s sea chanteys, interactive songs and activities.
12:30 p.m.
 Little Swashbuckler Stage Rainbow Puppets -
The Pirate Party
Featuring the voice talents of Mickey Rooney, this high-energy musical includes a mermaid, talking octopus and pirates!
Waterfront

Devilmen Menace on the Waterfront
The Royal Navy (portrayed by the Devilmen of Cape Fear) learns of a pirate encampment and dispatches a patrol boat to harass the pirates. The pirates return fire and chase off the navy.
1:00 p.m.
 Blackbeard Stage Ship’s Company – Sounds
of the sea from chanteys
to ship work songs.
1:30 p.m.
 Bunch of Grapes Tavern Robin Welch - Pirate folklore and traditional drinking songs.
Little Swashbuckler Stage Stephen Christoff
Pirate songs of the sea.
2:00 p.m.
 Waterfront Sea Battle -
Blackbeard’s Last Fight
The Battle of Ocracoke in November of 1718 is faithfully reenacted on Hampton Creek.
2:30 p.m.
 Little Swashbuckler Stage C Shells–
Songs for little pirates
Three time parent’s choice award winners, Cindy Kays and Shelly Potter perform children’s sea chanteys, interactive songs and activities.
2:45 p.m.
 Waterfront & Bunch of Grapes Tavern Dockside Procession and the Trial of
Blackbeard’s Crew
Lt Maynard returns with Blackbeard’s treasure and crew. The prisoners are paraded through the streets to face hard judgment by Governor Spotswood. After the trial Blackbeard’s Treasure is shared with the citizens of Hampton.
Blackbeard Stage Joe Maniscalo
The sounds of the Caribbean featuring steel drums.
3:30 p.m.
 Bunch of Grapes Tavern The Brigands
Hailing from New York, The Brigands perform songs, sea chanteys, and nautical tunes from 1650-1750.
Little Swashbuckler Stage Rainbow Puppets -
The Pirate Party
Featuring the voice talents of Mickey Rooney, this high-energy musical includes a mermaid, talking octopus and pirates!
4:00 p.m.
 Waterfront Catfight on the Docks
Two wenches have a disagreement over a man.
4:30 p.m.
 Little Swashbuckler Stage Bloodthirsty Birds of Prey
Bloodthirsty Barbara presents
Bloodthirsty Birds of Prey shares the impact of the hawk, raven and owl on pirate life and the environment.
Waterfront

Devilmen Pirates
Taught a Lesson
The Royal Navy (portrayed by the Devilmen of Cape Fear) once again catch Blackbeard’s Crew taking goods from merchant vessels and chase them back to camp.
5:00 p.m.
 Pirate Cove

The Duel of Mary Read
The infamous Mary Read challenges her beau’s competitor to a duel.

Blackbeard Stage Clan McCool – Chanteys & jigs every pirate should know.
5:30 p.m.
 Bunch of
Grapes Tavern		 Stephen Christoff
Songs of piracy and mayhem.
Little Swashbuckler Stage The Brigands
Hailing from New York, The Brigands perform songs, sea chanteys, and nautical tunes from 1650-1750.
6:30 p.m.
 Bunch of
Grapes Tavern		 Robin Welch - Pirate folklore and traditional drinking songs.
  Corner of
Wine Street & Queensway		 Bad Blood at Marker 20
Two members of a pirate crew develop a mutual grudge and spectators learn how disagreements were settled among pirates.
7:30 p.m.
 Blackbeard Stage The Jimmy Jones Trio
A mix of Jimmy Buffett and beach music to sooth the soul of a
savage pirate.
Bunch of
Grapes Tavern		 House of Cadarn
Stacy Cassidy and Roger Collins perform early American sea chanteys and seafaring folk songs.
8:00 p.m.
   Children's area closes
9:00 p.m.
 Pirates Cove & Waterfront

Blackbeard’s Return
& Fireworks Display

FIREWORKS FOR SATURDAY
HAVE BEEN CANCELED
Due to high winds
9:30 p.m.
  

Pirate Cove Closes
Saturday Summer Street Fest continues on Queensway.
11:00 p.m.
   Festival grounds close.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Hour
 Station Duty
12:00 p.m.
Festival Opens -
Schooner Virginia and festival grounds
open to visitors
Bunch of
Grapes Tavern		 Darcy Nair
Songs of the sea and chanteys for little, hardworking pirates.
Blackbeard Stage Calico Jack – Janie Meneely and Paul Diblasi further the maritime tradition in story and song.
Little Swashbuckler Stage Stephen Christoff
Songs of piracy and mayhem.
Pirate Camp Living History Exhibits
Reenactors at pirate camp demonstrate 18th century crafts, seamanship, medicine, cooking, navigation, and pirate weapons and tactics.
1:00 p.m.
 Little Swashbuckler Stage Cindy Warner- Playful pirate songs for wee swashbucklers.
1:30 p.m.
 Waterfront Pirates Strike Back
Several pirate ships invade Hampton’s harbor to seek revenge for Blackbeard’s demise. The locals defend as best they can.
Pirate Cove Scallywag School
Youngsters age 10 and under join the crew to learn and practice basic pirate skills.
Pirate Camp Living History Exhibits
Reenactors at pirate camp demonstrate 18th century crafts, seamanship, medicine, cooking, navigation, and pirate weapons and tactics.
Bunch of
Grapes Tavern 		Ship’s Company – Sounds of the sea from chanteys to ship work songs.
Blackbeard Stage The Brigands – hailing from New York, The Brigands perform songs, sea chanteys and nautical tunes from 1650 – 1750.
2:00 pm
 Little Swashbuckler Stage C Shells–
Songs for little pirates
Three time parent’s choice award winners, Cindy Kays and Shelly Potter perform children’s sea chanteys, interactive songs and activities.
2:30 pm
 Pirate Cove Stage The Duel
Two pirates settle their differences with pistol and cutlass.
3:00 p.m.
 Little Swashbuckler Stage Rainbow Puppets -
The Pirate Party
Featuring the voice talents of Mickey Rooney, this high-energy musical includes a mermaid, talking octopus and pirates!
Bunch of
Grapes Tavern 		Clan McCool
Chanteys & jigs every pirate should know.
Blackbeard Stage House of Cadarn
Stacy Cassidy and Roger Collins perform early American sea chanteys and seafaring folk songs.
4:00 p.m
 Pirates Cove

Meet the Pirates
Come face-to-face with infamous pirates as they tell tales of past glory and mayhem.

Little Swashbuckler Stage Darcy Nair
Songs of the sea and chanteys for little, hardworking pirates.
4:30 p.m.
 Bunch of
Grapes Tavern 		Calico Jack – Janie Meneely and Paul Diblasi further the maritime tradition in story and song.
Blackbeard Stage Ship’s Company
Sounds of the sea from chanteys to shipwreck songs.
5:00 p.m.
 Little Swashbuckler Stage Robin Welch
Shares pirate folklore and performs deckhand songs for aspiring pirates
6:00 p.m.
Festival grounds close