1000 Islands – ALEXANDRIA BAY NY

 Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days

 August 14-16, 2026

Weekend Schedule

Friday, August 14

10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Build A Pirate Buddy
Build A Buddy Building

10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Mermaid and Pirate Slime Bar
Build A Buddy Building

12:00–3:00 PM
Merry Mischief Band
Old Homestead

1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Paul Jackman Magic
Village Docks

2:00 PM
New York Zoo Animal Talk
Chamber Building

8:00–10:00 PM
Block Dance featuring Mother Cover
Village Docks Stage


Saturday, August 15

All Day
Brockville Encampment
Casino Island

All Day
St. Lawrence Privateers Pirate Krew
Old Chamber Building

All Day
Mermaid and Pirate Slime Bar
Build A Buddy Building

9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Phoenix Photo Picture Booth
Pavilion

9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Reptiles Exhibit
Pavilion

9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Face Painting
Pavilion

10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Build A Pirate Buddy
Build A Buddy Building

10:00 AM
Pirate Story with A-Bay Library
Old Chamber Building

11:00 AM
Brockville Infantry Children’s Demo
Casino Island

1:00 PM
Invasion
Scenic Park Dock

2:00 PM
Children’s Parade
Leaves from Pavilion

2:00–6:30 PM
Pirate Palooza
TI Winery

3:00–5:00 PM
Fair Jeanne Tour
Scenic Park Dock

3:00 PM
Mermaid & Pirate Crafts
Chamber Building

3:00 PM
New York Zoo Animal Talk
Chamber Building

8:00–10:00 PM
Block Dance 2 featuring Gridlock
Village Dock Stage


Sunday, August 16

11:00 AM
Brockville Infantry Drill
Village Docks

12:00 PM
Grand Parade
Down Walton / Church / James Streets

All Day
Mermaid and Pirate Slime Bar
Build A Buddy Building

Following the Parade
Original Yanks Presentation
Corner of James and Market Streets


All Weekend

Pirate Kevin & His Side Kick Kilo

Pirate Kevin and his side kick Kilo will be out and about town all weekend. Stop in for a visit and picture with A-Bay’s famous parrot pirate!

“A Pirates Trail”

Self-Guided River Walk with Information Stations
Start at the Cornwall Museum Building.

Ahoy Mateys! Three days of pirate fun, music, adventure & memories for the whole crew!

 

 

 

PLAN YOUR VISIT

LODGING

Alexandria Bay boasts an impressive array of accommodation options to suit every traveler’s taste, including resorts, quaint hotels, cottage rentals, campgrounds or dockage for your boat.

DINING

The dining scene in Alexandria Bay features a wide variety of options, ranging from sandwich shops and pizza parlors to find dining in a resort and casual waterfront dining patios.

THINGS TO DO

There’s something for everyone to do in Alexandria Bay. Area activities and attractions range from scenic boat tours, exploring two historic castles, craft beverage tastings, outdoor recreation, entertainment and nightlife, fishing,  and of course shopping!

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