Avast, Me Hearties!

It be Michigan Pirate Week in Grand Haven. For the third year in a row, the “Brethren of the Great Lakes” has sailed into Grand Haven for a week of demonstrations and pirate-y fun. This festival is put on in conjunction with the Loutit Library which means lots of fun events for the kiddies. "Sparring with Sparrow" allows young mates to learn about swords and have a little fun in a “wild sword fight with safe, foam swords, lots of adult supervision, and other powder monkeys [their] own age.” Check the Library’s Calendar of Events to find age group times. There is also a fun discussion series with topics such as Pirate Medicine and Food at Sea. On Friday, land lubbers be sure to watch the pirates sail into the Channel at 6pm. Throughout the weekend there will be “Merchant booths, Pirate Shows, and special events” in Central Park.  Yar!