THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2007

4 – 5:30 p.m. - "Authors, Artists & Historians Sail" aboard Topsail Schooner WOLF. Join Admiral Finbar and authors Sandra Riley and Norma Miller. Tickets: $50/person. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West Historic Seaport. Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694.

6 - 8 p.m. - Literature & the Sea Reception & Caribbean Buffet. El Meson de Pepe, Mallory Square, 411 Wall Street. Join authors, historians and the Pirates in Paradise crew for this festive dinner. Reservations & info: 305-296-9694. Cost: $20 per person, $10 per person for children under 12. Silent Auction proceeds to benefit the Key West Maritime Historical Society (or other local non-profit) NOT CONFIRMED

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2007

10:30 - Noon - Tall Ship Sea Battle and Pirate Attack on Fort Taylor aboard the schooner Wolf. Tickets $50/person. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at the Historic Seaport. Reservations required, call 305-296-9694.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Fort Taylor Pirate Fest, Pirate Pub and Village Thieves' Market featuring living history pirate encampments, His Royal Majesty's Military Forces, period clothing, arts and crafts, pirate treasure and black powder weapons demonstrations. Entertainment includes strolling minstrels & combative stunt men inside Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call 305-292-6713 for more info. Festival Pass: $4/adults and $2/children under 12 with park admission.

*3-Day Weekend Pass $10/adults & $5/children under 12 with park admission.

10:45 - 11 a.m. - Fort Taylor Pirate Battle Land Force Artillery on Parade Grounds, Fort Taylor, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. FREE with park admission. Witness the battle as the pirates fight against their mortal enemies, the British Red Coats. Call 305-292-6850 for info. FREE with park admission.

1:30 - 3 p.m. - Tall Ship Sea Battle and Pirate Attack on Fort Taylor aboard the schooner WOLF. Tickets $50/person. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West's Historic Seaport. Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694.

2 - 2:15 p.m. - Fort Taylor Pirate Battle Land Force Artillery on Parade Grounds, Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Witness the battle as the pirates fight against their mortal enemies, the King's Royal Marines. FREE with park admission. Call 305-292-6713 for more info.

3:30 – 4:30/5 p.m. - Walk the Plank Championship Sail aboard Topsail schooner WOLF. Tickets $50/person. Meet at the WOLF 1/2 hour prior to departure) at Historic Seaport. Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694.

4 - 4:30 p.m. - 3rd Annual National Walk the Plank Championships. Victims (uhh, contestants) will vie for the honor and glory of becoming the 2007 Champion as they dive to their watery graves, pleading for their miserable lives and competing for valuable prizes. Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694.

4 - 6 p.m. - Official End of America's Hurricane Season Party at the USS/USCGC MOHAWK. Truman Waterfront. NOAA's weather forecaster Matt Strahan and his weather crew will be on hand to symbolically signify the end of this year's Hurricane Season. FREE.

5 - 6:30 p.m. - Tall Ship Sea Battle aboard the schooner Wolf. Tickets $50/person. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West's Historic Seaport. Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694.

6 - 10 p.m. – Conch Republic Pirates Shipwreck Ball at the USS/USCGC MOHAWK at Truman Waterfront. Join Admiral Finbar & the Conch Military High Command for a festive Dinner featuring Mike Emerson & the Southernmost Brass Band. Special guest Queen of Swing, Norma Miller. For more info call 305-29 6-9694.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2007

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Fort Taylor Pirate Fest, Pirate Pub and Village Thieves' Market featuring living history pirate encampments, His Royal Majesty's Military Forces, Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read, period clothing, arts and crafts, pirate treasure, storytellers, fight circles, treasure hunts, black powder weapons demonstrations, and kids' pirate school. Entertainment includes strolling minstrels & combative stunt men inside Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call 305-292-6713 for more info. Festival Pass: $4/adults and $2/children under 12 with park admission.

*3-Day Weekend Pass $10/adults & $5/children under 12 with park admission.

11 a.m. - Noon - Historic Reenactment of the "Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read." Based on official trial transcripts of these infamous female pirates. Pirate Fest and Village Market inside Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call 305-292-6713 for more info. Festival Pass: $4/adults and $2/children under 12 with park admission.

1:30 - 3 p.m. - Tall Ship Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard Topsail Schooner Wolf. $50/person ($25/children under 12.) Meet at the Wolf (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Historic Seaport. Reservations: call (305) 296-9694.

2 - 2:15 p.m. - Fort Taylor Pirate Battle Land Force Artillery on Parade Grounds, Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Witness the battle as the pirates fight against their mortal enemies, the British Red Coats. Call 305-292-6713 for more information. FREE with park admission.

5 - 6:30 p.m. - Sunset Sails & Pirate Attacks aboard Schooner Wolf. Tickets $50/person ($25/children under 12.) Meet at the Wolf (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Historic Seaport. Reservations required, call 305-296-9694.

7 - 9 p.m. - Key West Lighted Holiday Parade. Join the scurvy pirates for this parade. Best viewing for this holiday-spirited parade is along Truman and Duval streets. FREE.

8 - Midnight - Queen of Swing Norma Miller's 87th Birthday Bash - A Tribute to the Legends of Jazz and Swing (location and details to be announced) Dance to the Big Band Sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Cab Calloway and other favorites...and see film clips of the documentary The Queen of Swing.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2007

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Fort Taylor Pirate Fest, Pirate Pub and Village Thieves' Market featuring living history pirate encampments, His Royal Majesty's Military Forces, period clothing, arts and crafts, pirate treasure, storytellers, fight circles, treasure hunts, black powder weapons demonstrations, and kids' pirate school. Entertainment includes strolling minstrels & combative stunt men inside Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call 305-292-6713 for more info. Festival Pass: $4/adults & $2/children under 12 with park admission.

*3-Day Weekend Pass $10/adults & $5/children under 12 with park admission.

1:30 p.m. - Tall Ship Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard Topsail Schooner Wolf. $50/person ($25/children under 12.) Meet at the Wolf (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Historic Seaport. Reservations required; call (305) 296-9694.

2 - 2:15 p.m. - Fort Taylor Pirate Battle Land Force Artillery on Parade Grounds, Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Witness the battle as the pirates fight against their mortal enemies, the British Red Coats. Call 305-292-6713 for more information. FREE with park admission.

5 - 6:30 p.m. - Sunset Sail & Pirate Attack aboard Topsail Schooner Wolf. $50/person ($25/children under 12.) Meet at the Wolf (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Historic Seaport. Reservations required; call (305) 296-9694.

5 - ?? p.m. - Scurvy Crew Cast Party on the "Ramparts" inside the fort at Fort Taylor Historic State Park. (Private event not open to public).