Hoist the sails and ready your crew! The Muskoka Wharf Pirate Festival returns Saturday & Sunday, July 5 & 6 from 10 AM to 6 PM, transforming Gravenhurst’s waterfront into a bustling pirate port filled with family-friendly adventure, live entertainment, interactive characters, and pirate-approved vendors.
This immersive, all-ages event promises to deliver two days of unforgettable fun—and it’s free to attend.
Pirate Performers & Entertainment
Princess Pearl, the Steeltown Mermaid
Beached in her grotto and longing for adventure, Princess Pearl invites young explorers to share their stories and earn magical mermaid treasures.
Sibling Rivalry – Hilarious swordplay and slapstick with a warring pirate brother and sister
Kobbler Jay – Expect juggling, fire, broken glass, and high-flying danger
Captain Carnegie – Lovable rogue and treasure-toting troublemaker
Alaska – The Pretty Boy of Pain – Award-winning circus thrills, sideshow stunts, and razor-sharp charm
Plus roaming pirates, epic duels, live music, and plenty of pirate mischief.
Schedule Highlights
Festival gates open at 9:45 AM each day
The festival features three stages: Main Stage, Side Stage, and Music Stage, running non-stop entertainment from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM both days.
Daily shows by Kobbler Jay, Alaska, and Sibling Rivalry
Musical performances by Steve Sinnicks and Chris Devlin
Interactive fight scenes, storytelling, and audience participation
Saturday night wraps with the “Skull & Bones Soirée” at 7:00 PM
Pirate Cruises Aboard the Wenonah II
Set sail on a high-seas adventure with live pirate characters and hijinks on the waters of Muskoka aboard the Wenonah II.
Cruise Times: Saturday, July 5: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM & Sunday, July 6: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Pirates After Dark
Saturday, July 5 | 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Admission: $20 + tax | 19+ Event
Leave the little buccaneers ashore and join the grown-up crew at the Muskoka Discovery Centre’s adults-only Pirate Festival. Enjoy live music, spirited performances, and a lively pirate atmosphere. This exclusive evening event is your chance to embrace your inner pirate with a night of laughter, music, and rum-soaked revelry.
Vendor Village
Explore the vendor market filled with local artisans, pirate gear, handmade goods, and unique treasures. Perfect for shoppers of all ages.
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, July 5 & 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily (Gates open at 9:45 AM)
Location: Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst, Ontario
Admission: Free (some ticketed features apply)
Bring your crew and prepare to pillage the weekend with laughter, sword fights, mermaids, music, and more at the Muskoka Wharf Pirate Festival—an unforgettable lakeside adventure for pirates of all ages.
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For more information and to buy tickets, visit our website at Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre or call 705-687-2115.
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