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Pirates Day Sets 2023 Return In Barnegat

Have a swashbuckling good time at Pirates Day held at Brackman Middle School on Sept. 9.

Meet pirates and have fun with the return of Barnegat's annual Pirates Day.
Meet pirates and have fun with the return of Barnegat's annual Pirates Day. (Veronica Flesher/Patch)

BARNEGAT, NJ — It's time to get your eyepatches and hats. Pirates Day is returning to Russell O. Brackman Middle School on Sept. 9.

The annual family-friendly free event celebrates Barnegat's nautical history and encourages children to dress in their swashbuckling best.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy dozens of local vendors, live music, activities and more.

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The music schedule is as follows: Jim Kelley at 9 a.m., opening ceremonies at 10 a.m., Down the Shore Radio - Capt Jack at 10:30 a.m. and Dragonfly Band at 1 p.m.

The Pirate's Cove has tons of fun for kids, including Valhalla Pirates, Sea Dogs, a pirate stilt walker and inflatables.

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Pirates Day is still seeking business and craft vendors, so those interested should email jbroadbent@barnegat.net to get an application.

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