September 12, 2026 Anchorage Pirate Fest
Anchorage Pirate Fest has thrown a net out to encompass all things Pirate, nautical and Mermaid here in Anchorage. Our Day time activities and vendors are family friendly and we welcome creatures above and under the sea to the fun!!!
10 am - 8pm PIRATE COVE: At a new location at 3rd and E St. since Town Square is in the grip of a tempest these days!!!
Open to all scalawags and mermaids to come and sail through the wondrous merchants magical food vendors that brave the stormy seas. Visit our pirate vendors and purchase that accessory for your garb or pick up something for your own Pirate Cove back home. Don't miss out on the Pirate Cove as it truly becomes magical as the light fades and the lanterns come on at night.
2pm - 6pm Kids Activities and Challenges: Skill games for the kids to participate in from 2pm to 6pm. Help them earn their Pirate Degree if they complete all the tasks - fit for Pirates, Cabin Boys and Girls, Mermaids and Mermen of all ages.
3pm - 6:30pm NEW Pirate Fest Treasure Quest: Assemble your crew and join in the hunt for Captain Cook's Lost Treasure. This Amazing Race style scavenger hunt is for teams of 2-5. Click here to sign up TREASURE QUEST
7pm - PIRATE PUB CRAWL: Arrive 3rd and E Street a little early and get your pub crawl swag, maybe a last minute trinket for your costume and then watch as the Anchorage Downtown Weekend Market fills with all sorts of sea creatures. 7pm we will kick-off the night by joining fellow crews for a photo, then set sail for for all the pubs/ports of call.
TO PARTICIPATE: Yes it is free to participate. Pick up a MAP in Pirate Cove - 3rd and E St. or at the first pub you visit - complete the map and turn it in at the last pub you visit and get entered in to a drawing for 80,000 Alaska Airlines miles. Don’t be left on the dock, when there is piratical fun and adventure to be had.
DONATE & SAVE A LIFE: A portion of all the funds raised over the day and night will be donated to the Blood Bank of Alaska to help you and your fellow Alaskans in their moment of need.
You can donate in the following ways...
- SALE ITEMS & PROMOTIONS: Official APPC T-shirt sales, special activities and drink promotions at official pubs.
- Buy a Blood Drop: Make donation of $5 at every pub if you dare to help the Blood Bank of Alaska (Donate at your favorite pub of the evening and help them win the Pirate Flag for the year.)
- ONLINE DONATION: Click here to donate to the Blood Bank of Alaska
2025 check presentation to the Blood Bank of Alaska
It’s great to get your Pirate on, but if you join our crew you’ll have a hand in generating funds for the blood takers at the Blood Bank of Alaska. Buy t-shirts, donate money (not blood) at your favorite bar, and participate in their specials and activities.
The bar that raises the most money wins the Anchorage Pirate Flag and bragging rights for the year.
2026 Ports of Call
- 49th State Brewery
- the Broken Blender
- Club Seven 21
- Mad Myrnas
- The Aurora On E
- Humpy's Great Alaskan Ale House
- Whale's Tail
- The Cubby
- Flattop Pizza
- Blarney Stone
- Deck 85 in the Wildbirch Hotel
