Pirate Rendezvous Draws Re-Enactors

Pirate Rendezvous Draws Re-Enactors From Throughout New England to Benefit Children

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The defenders of Damariscotta and Newcastle during the upcoming Pirate Rendezvous will be mustered out under the historic Lincoln County Flag in recognition of the 250^th Anniversary of Lincoln County.

“This is an amazing effort on the part of people who pay their own expenses on travel, lodging, and of course, their costumes and equipment; to come here and help raise money for local families in need,” said Greg Latimer, director of the Pirate Rendezvous.

Proceeds from the Pirate Rendezvous will go to Lincoln County Family Holiday Wishes, which benefited over 500 children in 2010 with Christmas dinners and gifts. Many area residents are familiar with Family Holiday Wishes through the pink and blue Wish Tags they distribute each year, with each tag representing the hopeful wish of a local child in need.

“Many of our re-enactors come from Maine, but many others come from as far away as Massachusetts and Connecticut,” Latimer said. “These folks often stay for the entire weekend, or longer, and I’m hoping that their presence is beneficial to local businesses.”

In turn, local businesses and other organizations lend their support to Pirate Rendezvous re-enactors, and through that, to Family Holiday Wishes.

In-town Participating Sponsors offer discounts for food and retail items during and after the event. Lodging is provided at a savings for re-enactors by the Cod Cove Inn and Pemaquid Lake Campground.

Additional support is provided by members of the Damariscotta Baptist Church, who host a Buccaneer Feast the night before and a Pirate Pancake Breakfast the morning of the Pirate Rendezvous. (Both of these events are also open to the public.)

While many of the re-enactors participate as individuals, a large portion arrive as members of groups. This year the pirate re-enactor groups include the Black Rose II Privateers based in New Hampshire (and including surrounding states); as well as the Ancient Ones, the Sea Scouts and the Dark Rose Pirates, based in Maine.

There are also pirate belly-dancing groups who will perform: Ivey Grey and the Barbary Blades from New Hampshire and the Paradigm crew from Maine.

All of these groups and individuals will form up into attackers and defenders when the pirate assault begins at high noon on Sat., June 11. Eventually, everyone will become a member of the Mystic Pirates o’ the Damariscotta — including hundreds of costumed children, who will all seek the treasure hidden somewhere in Damariscotta.

A Pirate Bazaar located at the riverside Schooner Landing Restaurant & Marina will feature themed retail stands and daylong music and entertainment. Children will be able to enjoy a variety of games at the Kid’s Pirate Camp on Water Street. Both of these venues open at 10 a.m.

Businesses and restaurants throughout in-town Damariscotta and Newcastle will also be in on the fun, with pirate themed specials and décor.

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