On August 9 the cobbled streets of Rye are set to come alive once more with smugglers, a pirate walk, and a sea of striped shirts and tricorn hats as Rye Pirates and Smugglers Day sails into town!
It’s a brand new event organised by a small crew from the Brethren of the Sea who are proud to have this event included in the UK pirate events calendar.
This beloved community celebration invites landlubbers and seadogs of all ages to don their best pirate gear and enjoy a day full of free family fun, music, mischief and maritime magic. With a nod to Rye’s rich smuggling past, the event brings together locals, performers, and stallholders for an unforgettable day in this historic coastal town.
• Live pirate re-enactments and roaming characters
• Children’s entertainment including games, crafts, and treasure hunt
• Pirate-themed market stalls and street food
• Ursula and the Mermaid and the Crazy Captain
• Live performances throughout the day by the Sheppey Pirates and the Crew from the Day of Syn.
• Sea Shanty performance throughout the town
• Entertainment at various local pubs
• Drummer performances from Ryebellion and Drumskulls
• Costumed walks and best-dressed competitions
