2026 Pirate Festival in Guelph
Come visit the pirate village of Dry Bluffs – a glorious day out for the whole family. There’s food and ale; merchants and crafters, and more entertainment than you can possibly imagine.
Our village of Dry Bluffs comes alive with the bustle of a sea-side port-of-trade. Merchants, traders, and crafts-people from across the isles bring treasures from silks to swords, from gems to jewels. Watch skilled wire-workers, jewel-crafters, and smiths of many kinds as they create fine items for you to take home.
Kidd’s Play – Children’s Fun and Activities
Bring yer wee sea-rats to the Pirate Festival – there be plenty of activities for small (and medium-sized… and big!) pirates to do throughout the day. Start in the Kidd’s Area (Captained under the watchful and supervisory eyes our very own Captain Kidd and her crew) and explore the rest of the village of Dry Bluffs. Games, show, activities, and more – there’s a shipload of fun at the Ontario Pirate Festival! Never too young to be a Pirate
Children’s activities include*:
Face painting
Rope ladder challenge
Colouring / craft area
Sand-art bottles
Rubber Duck Races
Balloon sculptures
Bean bag toss
Fishing game
Visit the Pirate Encampment and learn how to sword-fight
Create your pirate name and earn your pirate certificate
Visit the Viking Encampment and learn Viking Games