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Ahoy, matey! Make sure to stop on into Historic Cold Spring Village at our 15th Annual Seafarers’ Weekend on August 19th and 20th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event will feature pirates, music, and family fun. New this season, Clan of the Raven will be sharing their love for the Viking Age and Norse Culture. Also new this season, the Pirates of Fortune’s Folly will entertain and educate all the young powder monkeys! Kells Concessions will be dropping anchor to vend delicious Pennsylvania Dutch funnel cakes!
Pillage the Village Treasure Hunt! Children should be on the lookout for gold coins hidden throughout the Village that can be redeemed for a free prize! Come young and old, salty, and bold to hear of the thrilling tale of the Tragical Death of Captain Kidd the Pirate! Prepare to laugh, gasp, and gape in amazement as Bully Billy tells tales of the Sea! Performances by Shades of Our Past! That’s edutainment folks!
Main Deck Productions is back Join in on the fun and frivolity with Captain Jack Sparrow and his trusty first mate Morgan! Kaptain Kristian and Red will be present to tickle your funny bone at the Dennisville Inn.
Jolly Shore Leave will be on deck both days to entertain all you landlubbers!
The Sea Dogs Maritime Band, an authentic reenactment crew, will perform their sea shanties on both days at the Village Gazebo. Pirate Pete’s Soda Pop Co. will be dropping anchor to provide the best in handmade artisanal sodas. Seafarers’ Weekend is generously sponsored by Ocean First Foundation, Coastline Realty, Flying Fish Studio, Wildwood Mechanical, Washington Inn, and Steger Beach Service.
The Village is located on Route 9, three miles north of Victorian Cape May and a mile and a half west of the southern terminus of the Garden State Parkway. Admission during the season is $14 for adults and $12 for children ages 3 to 12. Children under 3 are admitted free. Unlimited free admission is available with Village membership. The Village Nature Trail at Bradner’s Run is open to the public for free self-guided tours. Visit the Country Store, Bakery, Ice Cream Parlor, Shepherds Hook, Cold Spring Brewery, Cold Spring Grange Restaurant, and Village Eatery. For more information on events, membership, volunteering, or booking private affairs, please call (609) 898-2300, ext. 10, or visit the Village website at www.hcsv.org.