Here's something you'll only experience in this quirky and amazing small town in Arizona. I mean, what else would you expect from a town full of artists and creatives? A weekend that turns into hijinks and fun, of course!Edit

Left: Photo by Pete Mecozzi courtesy of Bisbee Mermaid Militia. Poster courtesy Bisbee Pirate Weekend.
Left: Photo by Pete Mecozzi courtesy of Bisbee Mermaid Militia. Poster courtesy Bisbee Pirate Weekend.
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Whether you're a seasoned buccaneer or a landlubber looking for some fun, you'll find something to suit your fancy. Bisbee Pirate Weekend is taking over Bisbee. It's time to set your calendar back to the 17th century and get swashes buckled.

Avast Ye! Bisbee Pirate Weekend is Nigh

There aren't many places in the world you'll find an entire town turned into a cosplay weekend of swashbuckling fun and adventure. Even in land-locked Arizona, you can find Adventure on the High Seas - of Bisbee, that is.

Ahoy, Mateys - It's a High Seas Adventure

Bisbee Pirates Weekend is looting and pillaging its way into Bisbee again this year. In fact, this is the 12th Annual Bisbee Pirates Weekend.

The Bisbee Mermaid Militia. Photo by Pete Mecozzi courtesy of Bisbee Mermaid Militia.
The Bisbee Mermaid Militia. Photo by Pete Mecozzi courtesy of Bisbee Mermaid Militia.
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Presented by the Bisbee Mermaid Militia, the looting and pillaging of fun and hijinks is returning once again to land-locked Bisbee Arizona.

Renee Harper of the Mermaid Militia, shares, "Gather your crew, young and old, and plan to set sail to this historic mining town where you will find treasure and entertainment aplenty. "

Mark Ye Calendars and Set Sail with a Schedule of Events

It's three days of fun. Get that costume together and start brushing up on yer best accent.

Set sail Friday, August 11th with a Cosplay Pirate Adventure. 

Schedule of Events. Courtesy: Bisbee Mermaid Militia and Bisbee Pirate Weekend.
Schedule of Events. Courtesy: Bisbee Mermaid Militia and Bisbee Pirate Weekend.
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Settle in for some "underwater" fun with Mermaid Movement Workshops, and when the sun sets, check out the Bisbee Mermaid Milita and the Central School Project.

Help unearth the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy, with a free outdoor showing of the classic 1985 pirate adventure, Steven Spielberg’s The Goonies.

On Saturday August 12th, get ye over to Bisbee’s City Park. It's going to be transformed into a family-friendly, Maritime Marketplace filled with vendors peddling their wares.

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The event continues through Sunday, August 13th with much more fun and adventure. See the complete schedule on their website.

Get ready to enjoy the festivities. This is a popular weekend, so plan ahead if you're looking for accommodations in Bisbee - rooms fill up fast!

Bisbee Pirates Weekend Shanghaied by the Bisbee Mermaid Militia

Organizer Renee Harper told us:

“This year, with the debut of the Maritime Marketplace, an expanded, three-day schedule of events and strategic partnerships with organizations like the Tucson’s Return of the Mermaids, we hope to firmly establish Bisbee Pirate Weekend as one of Bisbee’s signature events” says organizer Renee Harper, or MerNay as she is know by her mermaid sea-sters.

So gather ye crew, hoist yer sails, and plot your course to Bisbee Arizona for the 12th annual Bisbee Pirates Weekend, August 11th, 12th & 13th, 2023.

Troubadours, acrobats, magical mermaids, and pirates.  Swashbucklers and land-lubbers alike - you'll find something for everyone during Bisbee Pirate Weekend!

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Visit www.BisbeePirateWeekend.com for complete information or email Ahoy@BisbeePirateWeekend.com or call MerNay at 818-400-2445.

For a complete schedule of events and to learn more, follow Bisbee Pirate Weekend on Facebook.

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