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You have permission to edit this article. Access to power is an additional $20.00 per day. 10LAKE LIFE MAGAZINE ISSUE 8 | 2022 Pirate Days a Blast The Star City Scallywags and The Mystic Pirates of Kazim will be invading Drifters on Sunday afternoon. You can cancel at any time. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Face painting, balloon animals and a treasure chest filled with goodies for the kids. One of the biggest is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa, Florida. Sgt. For a list of happenings go to:. Man died Wednesday. That kicks off at about noon.. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. Click here for more info about Pirate Days. The person would be looking at a $25 fine for every balloon they released, Sgt. That is the direction I believe we are headed, Nagel said. There is truly something for everyone at Smith Mountain Lake. Frank Chrzanowski said he and Hometown Bank at Westlake Corner have been a part of Pirate Days since its inception. Tickets must be purchased in advance. LOCATION: Bridgewater Plaza TICKETS: $7 per person with kids 5 and under admitted free. And when they get down there, they get attacked.. Avast ye, landlubbers! Pirate Days has become an additional holiday for some restaurants. Each year, Smith Mountain Lake holds a weekend of Pirate-themed events, including a ball, live music, and a costume contest. The Smith Mountain Lake Association is also pushing to get the word out on the new law. Nagel of Captain Party, is the conspirator sponsor this year and kind of the organizer of Pirate Days as far as the battles go, Stamus said. Pirate Days kept the lake busy with buccaneer-themed festivities from Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17. They say the savvy fashion is what draws the customers in. The event will feature live music and a visit from pirates from the Loose Cannon Company and the Star City Scallywags. Largely ignored those first few years, Nagel said people are now coming from out of town to participate in the event. AUGUST. For a list of events happening during Pirate Days weekend, visit www.visitsmithmountainlake.com. 12, 2022 at 7:10 PM EDT 7@four. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Last of 13 Radford University 'frat brawl' defendants is sentenced, Richmond's John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. o. Crear cuenta nueva. Its absolutely amazing, Nagel said of the events growth. Smith Mountain Lake State Park 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104; Phone: 540-297-6066; Email: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov This content takes priority over any other information provided on this park's webpage. Nagel used to travel by boat from event to event, but admitted he now goes by car. Pirates are not inherently known for being the most law-abiding of scallywags, but this weekend at the lake, a new code will be enforced. Hickory Hill Vineyards 31 Wineries & Vineyards Weather Resources. The park is open daily from 8:15 a.m. - dusk. Pirates from the Loose Cannon Company will be hanging out at the marina. Please subscribe to keep reading. There was a problem saving your notification. 7@four: Sip and Shop . . On the 22nd (Sunday), there will be a best dressed Pirate Contest with prizes such as 2 free lunches or 2 cruise tickets! When: Afternoon. The code says anyone releasing a non-biodegradable balloon will be subject to a civil penalty- a hit to your booty. Last year, the General Assembly passed legislation making it illegal to release certain kinds of balloons into the environment. The intakes could be clogged by balloon debris. Iniciar sesin. Watch the video to see P.J. Check out our Upcoming Events. They can also become ingested by area wildlife such as fish or birds or even by local pets. LOCATION: SML State Park is located in Bedford County, Huddleston, Virginia, on the northern side of the lake, off Rt. Then around 2 p.m., the party and water fight continues at Crazy Horse. Party Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Crazy Horse Marina and Drifter's within the week. There will be plenty of food, live music, singing pirates and games for the kids. Copyright 2022 WDBJ. at Johnson's Orchards & Peaks of Otter Winery. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Pirate Days, the weekend celebration of pirate fun at Smith Mountain Lake, returned for 2021. Nagel said despite the pandemic, last years event was the biggest to date, and this year theyre expecting even more people to participate. A fun-filled weekend for the whole family, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days continues to grow in popularity each and every year! Tim Dooley with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said the goal this year will be mainly to make sure people know the new rules. We just ask that you use other means. Here it is! Water balloons will no longer be allowed for Pirate Days following a new law passed in Virginia last year. 2022 2. Chris Bechtler, manager of Crazy Horse Marina, is already trying to reach out to participants this year about the new law. 1 ranking in country, Radford coach Darris Nichols apologizes for DUI. And the event has grown since its inception. Smith, who recently competed in the Junior World Championships in Whistler, Canada, was nominated to represent Its like, a chance for adults and kids to play the same, says Crazy Horse Marina manager Chris Bechtler. P.J. Weve noticed in the past two years that people are coming in for it, Stamus said. 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We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Volunteers dressed in pirate costumes will be flipping the flapjacks. 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There will be a pirates and pancakes breakfast Saturday morning. Dozens of boats joined the heated battle at the. Pirate costumes strongly encouraged. While he cant make it to every event, Nagel still participates in many of the lake events each year dressed in a pirate costume. Iniciar sesin Olvidaste tu cuenta? Here she is holding up a trophy largemouth bass she caught from Smith Mountain Lake on a jerkbait . Come in costume for photos and live interactions with the Pirates of SML. The biodegradable balloons also still take months to break down. No tickets will be sold at the door. The biodegradable balloons also still take months to break down. Tim Dooley of the Virginia Conservation Police. We have some options available which are educate, let people know that there has been a change to the code section and hopefully that will change the code section. He has three ships, so to speak, that come down and terrorize people and do battle with a couple of boats put together by Frank Chrzanowski and his group, Bay Rocs Revenge.. Were talking hundreds of boats in that cove alone, Nagel said. All Buy SML Easter Easter Brunch Easter Egg Hunt Easter Recipe The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources released the following press release today regarding water balloons: In preparation for the Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days that is being held on July 16, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is reminding everyone that . With the new law in place, even current biodegradable water balloons on the market would not meet those strict standards. It is our intention to address any violations we observe, he said. January 2022 December 2021 July 2021 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018. Butterfield asked residents to consider alternative ways to participate in pirate battles this year. Pirate Days was a hit over the weekend, especially for the restaurants. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Weve been seeing a lot of customers, said Christhian Oliva, manager for Los Amigos. Tickets sold only at the gate with cash and credit cards accepted. Copyright 2021 WDBJ. So its all different areas.. See A Movie! Were always busy, but those specific weekends like Memorial Day, Labor Day and Pirates Weekend are always an extra boost in customers, said James Wade, general manager for Portside Bar and Grill. SVSEF Cross Country Comp Team member Sammy Smith is heading to the World Cup. That penalty will fall on the parent. Awards at 3:30 p.m. Hear ye, hear ye! For more information, call 540-297-6066 or 800-933-PARK or visit the SML State Park website. It is likely to be a much bigger event this year, Nagel said. 23 talking about this. We are discouraging the use of water balloons, Bechtler said. Dooley adds. See the full Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days schedule below: Friday, July 15 The Pirate's Ball at Mango's at 7 p.m. Several area restaurants also have reported larger crowds during Pirate Days than other holidays such as Fourth of July or Memorial Day. 195 talking about this. Contact: For more information and to buy tickets in advance, visitsmithmountainlake.com/sml-pirate-days. Rental of any space at Crazy Horse Marina does not entitle lesees to overnight camping. Basically harass everybody, Nagel laughed. On Saturday afternoon, hundreds of people took cover in a water battle on Smith Mountain Lake in celebration of Pirate Days. The playful pillaging takes place July 15-17 at Smith Mountain Lake. We as Pirate Days and Crazy Horse Marina do discourage the use of water balloons. The Virginia Dare is involved. Weather Stream. X truly marks the spot at Smith Mountain Lake. Hear ye, hear ye! When we do make land fall, we have epic water balloon and super-soaker fights, not only with the kids but [also] with the young at heart adults, Nagel said. They will be speaking with visitors and attacking invading pirates throughout the day. 2023 Performance Schedule. Not trying to ruin anybodys good time but we are going to ensure that everybody is following the rules, explains Sgt. Copyright 2022 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. Smith Mountain Lakes popular Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) Kristie Broughman of Troutville loves to fish. All rights reserved. Businesses and organizations all around the lake come together to bring all the pirate fun to the community. For advance ticket sales, click on link below. Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days schedule Jul 13, 2021 Updated Aug 18, 2022 Here is a list of all the pirate activities happening around Smith Mountain Lake this weekend. He said interest has been growing annually for the event and people are eager to participate this year as pandemic restrictions begin to ease. A fun-filled weekend for the whole family, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days continues to grow in popularity each and every year! Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. Come dressed up as your pirate alter-ego and enjoy good food and great music. I guess I havent grown up yet, he said. We dress up and give away T-shirts and have snacks. Water balloons are no longer allowed according to a new law passed in Virginia last year. The popped balloons can trash up the waterways and shoreline. Visitors are sure to come away with some pirate booty and good memories. Its an absolute perfect excuse to get out of the house.. In that time, Butterfield said they can still do harm to the environment. Hear ye, hear ye! The docks are filled with pirates, and DJ. Copyright 2022 WDBJ. Sgt. 4 personas estn hablando de esto. Jakes got a big party over there. Hear ye, hear ye! to 6 pm. We just ask that you help us protect our natural resources by not using these balloons, because they do leave the debris behind and fish and wildlife can consume that and cause some issues. If you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558. Ive seen a lot of bruises and a lot of injuries from them also, notes Bechtler. After a subdued 2020 because of the pandemic, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. For more information on events, times and tickets click here. They know its just not one area. This means that swashbucklers this weekend may be setting sail into water battle with their weapon of choice on shore. The pirates are already looking forward to setting sail next summer. He said the number of boats participating in the event each year has grown so large is was hard for him to get around. 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Suite 2Moneta, VA 24121, 2023 Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce. You have permission to edit this article. 540 talking about this. 14 personas estn hablando de esto. A few of our annual favorites include the Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, an all-out pirate-themed weekend that includes boats battling each other with water cannon fights, Smith Mountain Lake . P.J. 12, 2022 at 1:49 PM PDT. Bands Ginger ORiley and Axis Five are also scheduled to perform. 2022 SML Chili Festival DATE: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 TIME: Gates open at 11 a.m. with tastings from noon to 2 p.m. 540-719-0620 Events Join us for live music, food, and fun! Mexico Viejo is hosting its annual Pancakes with Pirates on July 16 from 8 to 10 a.m. You can bring your kids out for a pancake breakfast and dress up in costume for photos with live pirates. Moneta, Va - The third weekend in July is officially Smith Mountain Lake's Pirate Days. Everyone is involved, said Annette Stamus, marketing and communications manager at the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce. Whether you seek days full of activities or more serene time spent relaxing, our region's amazing beauty and natural resources make for the perfect destination. Where: Jake's Place, Moneta When: starts at 6:30 p.m. CASEY: Some head-turning words by Rep. 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Last year at Jakes Place the only way I can describe the balloon fight is epic. Parking areas will be determined by Marina Manager. Smith Mountain Lake is consistently one of the top producers of bass citations in Virginia and has been hosting an ESPN Bassmaster Elite Series tournament for several years. They can also become ingested by area wildlife such as fish or birds or even by local pets. Nagel is expecting large crowds this weekend. He said he is seeing it grow and is doing his part to make sure when visitors come to see a battle, they see an event. Contact: 540-297-4859. In that time, Butterfield said they can still do harm to the environment. Water balloons will not be allowed at this years Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake. Water balloons aren't the. Come in costume for photos and live interactions with the Pirates of SML. Longtime pirate days organizer P.J. Here she is holding up a trophy largemouth bass she caught from Smith Mountain Lake on a jerkbait. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Calling all scallywags and swashbucklers! Get directions. Boats are expected to gather at Jakes Place for the annual pirate battle. Its going to keep getting better and better every year, said Wade. Anything but the balloons.. There will also be pirate specials all weekend long at Drifters and activities at Mariners Landing. Dress up as a pirate and get a free Treasure Map, then join in a treasure hunt among the beautiful alpacas. Smith Mountain Lake 331 State Parks Bodies of Water By 37julianner We (2 families) shared a beautiful lake house. The official 2022 shirt design. The Smith Mountain Eagle caught up with P.J. Get SML News & Updates Subscribe to our monthly tourism e-Newsletter for travel information, insider tips and event news to help you plan your best Smith Mountain Lake vacation yet. If you plan to arrive by private airplane, there's a general aviation airport, Smith Mountain Lake Airport (airport identifier: W91 ), with a 3,100-foot paved runway. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pancakes-with-pirates-tickets-160851712803 Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Weve been seeing new customers from different states, even from around this area and Roanoke. "It's three days of pirate fun," event organizer, P.J. Our goal is always to take the most obtrusive method possible to make people follow the law, Sgt. Bring the kids out, he said. Water balloons that are biodegradable and those that are non-biodegradable are indistinguishable from one another. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a. Zitel LLC. DATE: Saturday, July 16, 2022 TIME: 8-10 a.m. The second year we decided to have a battle, Chrzanowski recalled. Banks are involved. 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