Ahoy Pirates!

Since 2016, buccaneers from far and near have competed to claim the illustrious title of Pirate King of Northglenn. Once again, Pirate Fest approaches and the challenge returns: Do you have what it takes to lead this motley crew? Now entirely on-site during Pirate Night, Sept. 19th, the bold and most ruthless among ye are called to a series of test and trials to see who shall be the last pirate standing.

Pirate King Information

The Pirate King will be crowned on the Main Stage at Pirate Night and is invited to reign supreme throughout Pirate Fest and oversee shenanigans like selecting the Pirate King’s Choice Award at the Pirate Fest Regatta.

Your reign includes the privilege to carry the Pirate King staff (and add your mark to it), drink tokens for you to celebrate, meals from the festival galley, and a throne for you and you alone for the remainder of the festival so you may reign victorious and enjoy the celebration in style!

How to Compete

Pirate Night Timeline

6:00 – 6:30 PM – Contest Sign-up & Briefing: Info tent near boat house

6:30 – 8:00 PM – Pirate Point Challenges: throughout the park

8:00 – 8:45 PM – Showdown & Showcase: Second stage

9:00 PM – Crowning the Pirate King: Main stage

How to Earn Points

  • Make sure to check in at the Info tent when you arrive between 6:00 – 6:30 pm to receive a check list of all the challenge, including
    • Get your pirate look scored (creativity, authenticity, flair, flag).
    • Seafarer Skills
    • X Marks the Spot
    • Riddle Cove
    • Sneaky surprises….

Code of Conduct

To keep Pirate Fest fun, fair, and welcoming for all, all Pirate King contestants—and their crews—must follow this Code of Conduct. Violators may be disqualified or asked to leave the event.

For any questions, email NorthglennEvents@northglenn.org

2024

CLOVER

2023

ZEPHYR

2022

COMMODORE WYRM

2021

HYRO THE PYRO

2019-2020

WHALER

*STIRRED THE SHIP AND HELD THE STAFF

LONGER WHILE WE SAILED THE COVID SEAS

2018

CAPTAIN RON

2017

BLOODY MARY

2016

ANNE THE ARGONAUT