ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) Kristie Broughman of Troutville loves to fish. Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days | July 15-17. 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. Nagel and Christopher Bechtler talk about it on 7@four. Volunteers dressed in pirate costumes will be flipping the flapjacks. Smith Mountain Lake has over 500 miles of gorgeous shoreline, so it's no wonder boating is one of the most popular activities here. These will be available at Capt. They say the savvy fashion is what draws the customers in. In that time, Butterfield said they can still do harm to the environment. The culture of Smith Mountain Lake and its local community is highlighted with many of the events and celebrations that take place throughout the year. I enjoy it and I love to see the faces of the little kids that come out to enjoy it. The weather was also perfect this year, drawing in a large crowd. Nagel used to travel by boat from event to event, but admitted he now goes by car. 23 talking about this. Bring the kids out, he said. Our goal is always to take the most obtrusive method possible to make people follow the law, Sgt. All rights reserved. The 9th Annual Pirates Days is back. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Copyright 2022 WDBJ. A committee was formed and the rest, as they say, is history. Come out to Smith Mountain Lake to participate in all the fun. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Dress up as a pirate and get a free Treasure Map, then join in a treasure hunt among the beautiful alpacas. The event will feature live music and a visit from pirates from the Loose Cannon Company and the Star City Scallywags. NORTH SHORE, Va. - On Saturday afternoon, hundreds of people took cover in a water battle on Smith Mountain Lake in celebration of Pirate Days. Weve been seeing a lot of customers, said Christhian Oliva, manager for Los Amigos. CASEY: Some head-turning words by Rep. 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SMLA President Bill Butterfield said he is a fan of the annual pirate festivities, but has questioned the environmental impact of the water balloons. The code says anyone releasing a non-biodegradable balloon will be subject to a civil penalty- a hit to your booty. 12, 2022 at 7:10 PM EDT 7@four. Visit visitsmithmountainlake.com for more information. The official 2022 shirt design. o. Crear cuenta nueva. The second year we decided to have a battle, Chrzanowski recalled. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources released the following press release today regarding water balloons: In preparation for the Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days that is being held on July 16, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is reminding everyone that . X truly marks the spot at Smith Mountain Lake. Bernard's Landing. Hear ye, hear ye! There will be plenty of food, live music, singing pirates and games for the kids. LOCATION: Mexico Viejo at Bridgewater Plaza. Weve been seeing new customers from different states, even from around this area and Roanoke. The popped balloons can litter the waterways and shoreline. Last year at Jakes Place the only way I can describe the balloon fight is epic. Iniciar sesin. 14 personas estn hablando de esto. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Smith Mountain Lake is a 40-mile long, 20,600-acre lake with 500 miles of shoreline in rural Virginia. Largely ignored those first few years, Nagel said people are now coming from out of town to participate in the event. Pirate-themed events include a Pirate Ball with live music and a costume contest, Pirate Trivia Night, a Pirate Ship Parade and much more. The water is pure and typically warm enough for swimming from May through September. But the two main events will be the massive water fights Saturday afternoon. There will be plenty of food, live music, singing pirates, a petting zoo and games for the kids. We are discouraging the use of water balloons, Bechtler said. Lakefront resort at Smith Mountain Lake. You have permission to edit this article. Parking areas will be determined by Marina Manager. Those younger than 16? Businesses all over the lake are taking part in the weekend-long event starting July 15. Its going to keep getting better and better every year, said Wade. That penalty will fall on the parent. We took an old sailboat and made a pirate ship out of it, and came up here and attacked Jakes Place, and its grown from there.. Boats are expected to gather at Jakes Place for the annual pirate battle. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. 'Pancakes with Pirates' almost sold out in Smith Mountain Lake See the full schedule below: Thursday, July 15: You can come by land to any one of the venues and still experience everything thats going on, he said. You dont have to come by boat. Chris Bechtler, manager of Crazy Horse Marina, is already trying to reach out to participants this year about the new law. Restaurants at waterfront and nearby offer everything from pizza and sandwiches to prime rib buffets and gourmet cuisine. Pirate Days kept the lake busy with buccaneer-themed festivities from Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17. Pirates from the Loose Cannon Company will be hanging out at the marina. Jakes Place is holding a pirate trivia night to kick off Pirate Days. 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. Water balloons that are biodegradable and those that are non-biodegradable are indistinguishable from one another. Jul 15: Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia / Crazy Horse Marina / 400 Crazy Horse Dr, Moneta, VA 24121. Face painting, balloon animals and a treasure chest filled with goodies for the kids. Pirat A civil penalty of $25 per balloon could be enforced if necessary. Nagel, "The Commodore" of Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, following this year's series of events. 14-16TH Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, (540) 721-1203, visitsmithmountainlake.com. Smith Mountain Lake Pirates Days is back this weekend, 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, PublicFileAccess@wdbj7.com - (540) 344-7000. Copyright 2022 WDBJ. If you visited Smith Mountain Lake this weekend, hopefully you grabbed your hat and hook before you headed out to Pirate Days fun! Tickets for the Pirates Ball can be purchased at the door, but tickets for the Pirates and Pancakes breakfast should be bought in advance. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a. Here is a list of all the pirate activities happening around Smith Mountain Lake this weekend. January 2022 December 2021 July 2021 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018. Captain Party is a Roanoke business that sells party supplies. 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. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. 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If youve been before, you know what kind of fun we have and its going to be bigger and better this year.. Largemouth bass fishing on this 20,600-acre lake is very good but this fishery receives a lot of pressure. Every year its gotten bigger, more people coming and more businesses involved.. Thursday Pirate Trivia night Jake's Place is holding a pirate trivia night to kick off Pirate Days. The Smith Mountain Lake Association is also pushing to get the word out on the new law. Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days Balloon Policy. Jason Dunovant Photo Boats packed into Crazy Horse Marina to participate in pirate battles on Saturday. Come dressed up as your pirate alter-ego and enjoy good food and great music. Pirate Days has become an additional holiday for some restaurants. Chris Bechtler, manager of Crazy Horse Marina, is already trying to reach out to participants this year about the new law. You have permission to edit this article. Water balloons are no longer allowed according to a new law passed in Virginia last year. 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. Not trying to ruin anybodys good time but we are going to ensure that everybody is following the rules, explains Sgt. They know its just not one area. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a. A costume contest with live music by STF Trio. Hoist the colors and prepare to be boarded because Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is back in southwest Virginia, offering a weekend f. The intakes could be clogged by balloon debris. Feb 7: Pendo Company Kickoff, Raleigh Convention Center. Copyright 2022 WDBJ. Party Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Crazy Horse Marina and Drifter's within the week. Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days will be July 15-17. For advance ticket sales, click on link below. 540 talking about this. Ive seen a lot of bruises and a lot of injuries from them also, notes Bechtler. Were talking hundreds of boats in that cove alone, Nagel said. Nagel said. The person would be looking at a $25 fine for every balloon they released, Sgt. We are still collecting pictures from near and far to post and will repost a bunch soon. We enjoy it, and hope our customers do, too.. Dooley adds. I guess I havent grown up yet, he said. o. Crear cuenta nueva. 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. 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Suite 2Moneta, VA 24121, 2023 Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce. A fun-filled weekend for the whole family, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days continues to grow in popularity each and every year! Its like, a chance for adults and kids to play the same, says Crazy Horse Marina manager Chris Bechtler. The pirates are already looking forward to setting sail next summer. {{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.