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Ahoy There Fort Myers! 5 Reasons to Let Your Inner-Pirate Run Wild

At a food festival you may like to think of yourself as something of a gourmet par excellence. At a music festival you suddenly think you’re the world’s greatest music critic. But what on earth do you do at a pirate festival? That’s right: you let your inner-pirate run wild. Here are seven great reasons why Fort Myers Beach is THE place to go swashbuckling this October, matey…

1. Because Pirates Like to Party

The 12th annual Fort Myers Beach Pirate Festival takes place over Columbus Day Weekend, from 4pm on Friday October 6 until 5pm on Sunday October 8. So join the pirate party at Times Square on Friday 6, and at Old San Carlos Boulevard on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8.

2. Because it’s a Great Excuse to Dress Up

Even if you’re a land-lubber, this festival is a great excuse to dress up. So whether you’re a pirate a wench, make a sartorial effort and put your best pirate foot forward. There are prizes for the best costumes.

3. Because you’ll Find all the Latest Booty

Where do pirates go shopping? Why, at the Pirate Festival’s pirate bazaar, of course. It’s the best place to find the latest pirate-worthy booty!

4. Because you can get your Pirate Groove-on

Enjoy performances from a host of live bands on two stages and get your pirate groove-on.

5. Because Things will go off with a Bang

It’s not all fun and games at the Pirate Festival. There’ll be some amazing live ship battles to see, so cannons will be flying.

6. Because Pirates will Take Over the Pub

If you’re over 21 and in the mood for a slug of rum on the Friday evening, you can join the festival’s Jolly Pub Crawl Quest.

7. Because you Don’t Have to Have a Chest of Gold Pieces

There is a $5 suggested donation for adult entrance to the festival.

Let your swashbuckling side run free this summer and book a stay at the beachfront Best Western PLUS Beach Resort. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the beachfront location boasts white sand shores, crystal blue waters and lush palm trees, all just minutes from all the attractions in Fort Myers Beach.