The popped balloons can litter the waterways and shoreline. 2023 Performance Schedule. Jakes Place is holding a pirate trivia night to kick off Pirate Days. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pancakes-with-pirates-tickets-160851712803 Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Crazy Horse Marina will be hosting a day full of kids activities on July 16. Copyright 2021 WDBJ. Moneta, Va - The third weekend in July is officially Smith Mountain Lake's Pirate Days. 6 talking about this. If you would like to participate or learn more about Pirate Days call 540-721-1203 or you can email info@smlpirate.com. But the two main events will be the massive water fights Saturday afternoon. All rights reserved. Water balloons aren't the. Businesses and organizations all around the lake come together to bring all the pirate fun to the community. Weather Resources. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake is a way to draw people to the lake between the Fourth of July and Labor Day. With many lake residents and vacationers eager to get out after a challenging 2020, Nagel said he expects this years SML Pirate Days to be a record year for attendance. The event will feature live music and a visit from pirates from the Loose Cannon Company and the Star City Scallywags. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. In that time, Butterfield said they can still do harm to the environment. 'Pancakes with Pirates' almost sold out in Smith Mountain Lake See the full schedule below: Thursday, July 15: o. Crear cuenta nueva. 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Smith Mountain Lake 331 State Parks Bodies of Water By 37julianner We (2 families) shared a beautiful lake house. The intakes could be clogged by balloon debris. Dooley adds. Watch the video to see P.J. Plus it has incredible potential for attracting visitors and improving business all around the lake. The Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina 68 Boat Tours By Kashe703 For $25pp we felt it was an excellent value for 2 hours of relaxing fun on beautiful Smith Mountain Lake. Businesses all over the lake are taking part in the weekend-long event starting July 15. Pirat Sgt. The Star City Scallywags will also be around Sunday afternoon at Drifters causing all sorts of mischief. 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. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. 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Were expecting double, triple of what we had last year, he said. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) Ahoy matey! All rights reserved. LOCATION: Mexico Viejo at Bridgewater Plaza. The weather was also perfect this year, drawing in a large crowd. Nagel, "The Commodore" of Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, following this year's series of events. SMLA President Bill Butterfield said he is a fan of the annual pirate festivities, but has questioned the environmental impact of the water balloons. In addition to plenty of vacation homes, there are two large supermarkets and numerous banks, restaurants, marinas, physicians, dentists, and other essentials . This will be a great weekend of entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. 540-719-0620 Events Join us for live music, food, and fun! 17, 2022 at 4:07 PM PDT SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake is a way to draw people to the lake between the Fourth of July and. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Kristie enjoys fishing saltwater and freshwater in pursuit of Big Ol' Fish! Lakefront resort at Smith Mountain Lake. Weve got pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea and pirates. We are discouraging the use of water balloons, Bechtler said. Categories. 195 talking about this. Party Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Crazy Horse Marina and Drifter's within the week. The water is pure and typically warm enough for swimming from May through September. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a. 2022 SML Chili Festival DATE: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 TIME: Gates open at 11 a.m. with tastings from noon to 2 p.m. A fun-filled weekend for the whole family, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days continues to grow in popularity each and every year! Events are planned at multiple lake locations along with roaming bands of pirates looking to participate in high jinks. {{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. We are still collecting pictures from near and far to post and will repost a bunch soon. Pirates from the Loose Cannon Company will be hanging out at the marina. Hear ye, hear ye! Avast ye, landlubbers! Rental of any space at Crazy Horse Marina does not entitle lesees to overnight camping. Water balloons are no longer allowed according to a new law passed in Virginia last year. Dress up as a pirate and get a free Treasure Map, then join in a treasure hunt among the beautiful alpacas. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. 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. 7@four: Sip and Shop . Nagel used to travel by boat from event to event, but admitted he now goes by car. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. That is the direction I believe we are headed, Nagel said. Water balloons that are biodegradable and those that are non-biodegradable are indistinguishable from one another. Businesses and restaurants around the lake also offer special deals. "It's three days of pirate fun," event organizer, P.J. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirate Days has become a tradition at Smith Mountain Lake, with buccaneers of all ages taking part in a number of family-friendly activities, including water battles between boats. Come out to Smith Mountain Lake to participate in all the fun. You dont have to come by boat. Nagel, "The Commodore" of Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, was pleased with the turnout throughout the Pirate Days weekend July 15-17. The Virginia code, 29.1-556.1, states It is unlawful for any individual 16 years of age or older or other person to intentionally release, discard, or cause to be released or discarded outdoors any balloon made of a nonbiodegradable or nonphotodegradable material or any material that requires more than five minutes contact with air or water to degrade.. Apr 1: Pirate Season Begins (We are still available for hire in the off season) Apr 15: Greenville Piratefest, Greenville, NC. And when they get down there, they get attacked.. Theres tons of family fun. Were talking hundreds of boats in that cove alone, Nagel said. 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. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Get directions. NORTH SHORE, Va. - On Saturday afternoon, hundreds of people took cover in a water battle on Smith Mountain Lake in celebration of Pirate Days. Come in costume for photos and live interactions with the Pirates of SML. Dooley says. Sgt. The biodegradable balloons also still take months to break down. With the new law in place, even current biodegradable water balloons on the market would not meet those strict standards. Face painting, balloon animals and a treasure chest filled with goodies for the kids. Here it is! The most important thing. The playful pillaging takes place July 15-17 at Smith Mountain Lake. These will be available at Capt. Rent a one-, two- or three-bedroom condo or townhome. COST: $15 for adults | $10 for kids 6+ | $5 for kids 5 and under. Largely ignored those first few years, Nagel said people are now coming from out of town to participate in the event. ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) Kristie Broughman of Troutville loves to fish. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Copyright 2022 WDBJ. 16th-18th - Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, a fun-filled weekend for the whole family, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days continues to grow in popularity each and every year!Pirate-themed events include a Pirate Ball with live music and a costume contest, Pirate Trivia Night, water battles, a Pirate Festival, and much more. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days event is back this weekend, and is serving up pancakes. Ahoy, mateys! Check out our Upcoming Events. Bernard's Landing. Pirate-themed events include a Pirate Ball with live music and a costume contest, Pirate Trivia Night, a Pirate Ship Parade and much more. LOCATION: SML State Park is located in Bedford County, Huddleston, Virginia, on the northern side of the lake, off Rt. Each year, Smith Mountain Lake holds a weekend of Pirate-themed events, including a ball, live music, and a costume contest. Contact: For more information and to buy tickets in advance, visitsmithmountainlake.com/sml-pirate-days. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirate Days has become a tradition at Smith Mountain Lake, with buccaneers of all ages taking part in a number of family . Face painting, balloon animals and a treasure chest filled with goodies for the kids. The Smith Mountain Lake Association is also pushing to get the word out on the new law. Smith Mountain Lake's popular Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. Its been amazing. These will be available at Capt. There was a problem saving your notification. Pirate Days starts TODAY! A costume contest with live music by STF Trio. 2022 2. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Smith Mountain Lake was blessed with ideal weather, which made Pirate Days and its various attractions a must-see experience. 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 . Chris Bechtler, manager of Crazy Horse Marina, is already trying to reach out to participants this year about the new law. You can cancel at any time. It is our intention to address any violations we observe, he said. It has become a huge thing with everybody on the lake, said Wade. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirates are invading Smith Mountain Lake July 16-18! There will be a pirates and pancakes breakfast Saturday morning. On Saturday afternoon, hundreds of people took cover in a water battle on Smith Mountain Lake in celebration of Pirate Days. The origin of Pirate Days actually goes back farther than that. One of the biggest is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa, Florida. . Pirate Days has become an additional holiday for some restaurants. Cost: Free to attend. Click here for more info about Pirate Days. Pirate Days was a hit over the weekend, especially for the restaurants. CASEY: Some head-turning words by Rep. 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Anything but the balloons.. Water balloons that are biodegradable and those that are non-biodegradable are indistinguishable from one another. They say the savvy fashion is what draws the customers in. They can also become ingested by area wildlife such as fish or birds or even by local pets. Weather Alert Day. A civil penalty of $25 per balloon could be enforced if necessary. 7@four previews Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, Wreckage of missing plane found in Carroll County, Pilot identified in fatal plane crash near Hillsville, Cinderella frontman, Winger, former Motley Crue rocker join for Dr Pepper Park show, 16-year-old girl reported missing out of Roanoke, Venus and Jupiter cross paths in western sky, Virginia Education Superintendent Resigns, Alleghany County Public Schools Preps Consolidation, Bridging the Great Health Divide Across the US, Virginia state law bans water balloons from Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake, PublicFileAccess@wdbj7.com - (540) 344-7000. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirate Days has become a tradition at Smith Mountain Lake, with buccaneers of all ages taking part in a number of family-friendly activities,. Water balloons will not be allowed at this years Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake. Contact our friendly knowledgeable staff at 540-297-3555 and let us help you plan your perfect vacation to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and Smith Mountain Lake. Weve been seeing new customers from different states, even from around this area and Roanoke. The Smith Mountain Eagle caught up with P.J. The docks are filled with pirates, and DJ. For a list of happenings go to:. Water balloons are no longer allowed according to a new law passed in Virginia last year. Crazy Horse Marina is one location where a water fight will happen. Every business that can be touched by Pirate Days is involved. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Boat Storage Transient Dockage, Uncovered & Covered Wet Slips, Covered Lifts, Field Storage for Boats & Trailers Public Boat Ramp Boats are expected to gather at Jakes Place for the annual pirate battle. For the twelve months-ended Dec. 31, the bank produced net income amounting to $7,805,000 or $4.04 per basic share. Bring the kids out for breakfast and the experience of a lifetime - PancakesWITHthe Pirates of Smith Mountain Lake! January 2022 December 2021 July 2021 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018. If you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558. 5. Its going to keep getting better and better every year, said Wade. Captain Party is a Roanoke business that sells party supplies. January 2022 December 2021 July 2021 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018. Its three days of pirate fun, event organizer, P.J. This amount compares to net income of $1,501,000 or $0.77 per share, for the same period last year. The marina is traditionally the site of some of the largest Pirate Days battles each year as boats decorated as pirate ships roam the cove and toss water balloons at other boats. 626 (Smith Mountain Lake Parkway). Then around 2 p.m., the party and water fight continues at Crazy Horse. We as Pirate Days and Crazy Horse Marina do discourage the use of water balloons. Its almost like a second Halloween because you get everybody dressing up and then they even go as far as to deck their boats out as pirate ships with water guns.. Access to power is an additional $20.00 per day. Nagels dream is to have SML Pirate Days become as big as other pirate-themed events around the country. All rights reserved. See A Movie! . Longtime pirate days organizer P.J. There will also be pirate specials all weekend long at Drifters and activities at Mariners Landing. Hear ye, hear ye! So its all different areas.. Please subscribe to keep reading. Smith Mountain Lake's poplar Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. Nagel and Christopher Bechtler talk about it on 7@four. All rights reserved. Bechtler notes there are other ways buccaneers can defend their ships during the family-friendly weekend. Copyright 2022 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. Tickets sold only at the gate with cash and credit cards accepted. 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 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. Hear ye, hear ye! Copyright 2022 WDBJ. Put on your pirate pants, don your eye patch and set sail for another adventurous Pirate Days weekend at Smith Mountain Lake. Its taken us four years to get to that point.. The official 2022 shirt design. Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. o. Crear cuenta nueva. In 2022, the Lifestyle and Lake team. at Johnson's Orchards & Peaks of Otter Winery. Zitel LLC. Balloons can also be harmful to boats and PWCs by being sucked up into water intakes. Not counting the dip in participation last year, Pirate Days has grown in popularity each year at Smith Mountain Lake since it was first introduced in 2013. 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You can come by land to any one of the venues and still experience everything thats going on, he said. And if you want a special treat visit the nearby Smith Mountain Lake Farm. Crazy Horse is involved. That penalty will fall on the parent. With our name being Captain Party, we thought it would be a perfect fit, Nagel said. About Smith Mountain Lake. 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. A committee was formed and the rest, as they say, is history. Put on your pirate pants, don your eye patch and set sail for another adventurous Pirate Days weekend at Smith Mountain Lake. Everyone is involved, said Annette Stamus, marketing and communications manager at the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce. 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. The number and size of the battles has grown every year, Chrzanowski said. Weather Stream. MONETA, Va. - Hundreds of pirates will swarm Smith Mountain Lake for Pirate Days, but a new law is warning the visiting buccaneers to not bring water balloons. Tim Dooley of the Virginia Conservation Police. 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. P.J. DATE: Saturday, July 16, 2022 TIME: 8-10 a.m. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. When: Afternoon. 12, 2022 at 7:10 PM EDT 7@four. Lots of pirates.. There was a problem saving your notification. They will be speaking with visitors and attacking invading pirates throughout the day. Lifestyle and Lake Real Estate Group is hosting their Pirate Days Gala, Champagne & Sea Shanties on July 15. 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.. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a. Activities for kids will include face painting, balloon animals, interactions with pirates and the opportunity to pick from a treasure chest. The code says anyone releasing a non-biodegradable balloon will be subject to a civil penalty- a hit to your booty. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirates are invading Smith Mountain Lake July 16-18! 6. We are discouraging the use of water balloons, Bechtler said. LOCATION: Bridgewater Plaza TICKETS: $7 per person with kids 5 and under admitted free. Contact: 540-297-4859. After a subdued 2020 because of the pandemic, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days event is back this weekend, and is serving up pancakes. Its like, a chance for adults and kids to play the same, says Crazy Horse Marina manager Chris Bechtler. Jul 15: Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia / Crazy Horse Marina / 400 Crazy Horse Dr, Moneta, VA 24121. Jakes got a big party over there. 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. It is our intention to address any violations we observe, he said This can be done in a variety of ways to include educating the individuals regarding the changes to the code or, if warranted, an official warning or summons may be issued.. Restaurants at waterfront and nearby offer everything from pizza and sandwiches to prime rib buffets and gourmet cuisine. Published: Jul. For more information, call 540-297-6066 or 800-933-PARK or visit the SML State Park website. I think it makes it more popular because of the costumes and we have live music every weekend and thats when we have more people coming in, said Oliva. Special events include the Pirate Ball with live music and costume contests, pirate trivia night, a pirate ship . Butterfield asked residents to consider alternative ways to participate in pirate battles this year. Chris Bechtler, manager of Crazy Horse Marina, is already trying to reach out to participants this year about the new law. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Pirate Days, the weekend celebration of pirate fun at Smith Mountain Lake, returned for 2021. 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