Cross swords daily from 10am to 6pm

Bring The Whole Family

When we say this is a family friendly event - we mean bring Everyone

Come one - Come all!

TREASURE ISLAND

The Midwest Pirate Fest is a land-locked weekend filled with pirate fun  and nautical adventure!

Search For Real Treasure

Daily $100 cash treasure hunt, interactive puzzles, and scavenger games to test your skill all day long!

Special Events!

Pirate's Rum Tasting

Play like a pirate - Drink like a pirate! 

Hosted by our very own bawdy privateers, this 21 & older event features a variety of rums to sample and plenty of moments to raise your glass in light-hearted debauchery.  Your ticket also includes a handmade souvenir shot-glass, made by The Potter's House, and a sweet treat!

12:30 / 2:30 / 4:30

Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at the information table as you enter.

The Grand Parade & Treasure Hunt

The cast and crew march throughout the festival grounds and conclude at the Stranded Pirate Ship where they will read the day's $100 CASH treasure clue!   

2:00 - Parade / 2:20 - Treasure Hunt

Sword Play & Fencing

The Omaha Metro Armed Combat Academy will be offering fencing lessons and freestyle foil displays.

On-going and engaging all day long!

Battle & Combat

Hard hitting battle swords clash as the Omaha Hell Hounds conduct daily combats. 

On-going and engaging all day long!

Performers on Stage

THE PIRATE'S STAGE

Pirates Inc.

Oooooh........Aaaaah! 

This rough & rowdy band is ready to entertain with pirate songs and nautical music! 

THE PIRATE'S STAGE

Jewel in the Lotus

Ooooo!!!........LahLa! 

Here's a wonderful troupe of, don't miss, dancers performing for your delight!  

THE ROSE ARENA

Laura Ernst

Whoa...........Yay!

International award-winning juggling, astounding acrobatic feats, giant metal hoop spinning, and aerial fabric stunts  performed high above the air!

THE ROSE ARENA

Avery Ravynwood

Aieee..........Yeah!

Take a pause from the festival and get swept away by the fun and fantastic acoustic guitar music that only Avery brings to the day.

THE RUSTY DRAGON

Merlyn's Majik

Wha??......................WOW!

What magical wonders will be presented this year by the wizard of yore? You can find out four times daily in the Enchanted Forest!

THE STONE & THISTLE

Pass Four Production

Aarrr..........Hahaha! 

These pirates from afar have run aground to bring comedy skits and nautical fun to the festival weekend!

Date:  August 26-27, 2023 

Location: Bellevue Berry Farm

11001 South 48th Street, Papillion, NE 68133.

Cost: $8-$14

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