Ahoy Thar’ Mateys! Northglenn Hosts Pirate Festival Sept. 19 & 20

X marks the spot and the spot is Northglenn for this year’s Pirate Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from noon to 6 p.m. at E. B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park. Young and old alike are welcome to join in a FREE full day of pirate ruckus. Again this year: entry to the Pirate Ball on Friday, September 19 will be FREE (pay for dinner and drink on site).

During the Festival, young’uns can enjoy bounce houses, crafts, contests, mermaids, treasure hunts ‘n more.

Older mateys can try their hand at physical feats ‘o strength, plenty of drinkin’ of mead, rum and ale, walking around in costume and more.

And, 2025 marks the return of the Cardboard Regatta on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Aspiring scallywags are invited to build a boat of cardboard, duct tape, and paint, then paddle to race across Webster Lake at EB Rains Park for fun, glory, and the chance to win prizes.

This year’s event includes performances by Nerea the Fidlar, The Pan Association, Bottlerocket Hurricane, Banthom House and Nordic Daughter among others.

While all ages are welcome during the day, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. it will be adults only for some extra crazy fun.

Festivities actually begin on Friday, September 19 with the Pirate Ball from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Entry is FREE to the bash for the 18+ crowd.

Pirate Ball will include music on the Main Stage including Fables of the Fall and Potcheen, a dinner,  crowning of the “Pirate King” and more.

This will be a social engagement for pirates and costumes will be encouraged (if not expected). Best dressed pirates will be asked to compete in the Pirate costume contest for prizes.

Dinner and drinks including mead, rum and beer may be purchased from individual vendors.

The park is located at 11701 Community Center Dr., Northglenn.

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