The code says anyone releasing a non-biodegradable balloon will be subject to a civil penalty- a hit to your booty. Take in a first-run movie at the air-conditioned Westlake Cinema, a four-plex theater with stadium seating, concessions, and games at the Westlake Towne Center. There will be plenty of food, live music, singing pirates and games for the kids. Nagel is expecting large crowds this weekend. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirate Days has become a tradition at Smith Mountain Lake, with buccaneers of all ages taking part in a number of family-friendly activities, including water battles between boats. All Buy SML Easter Easter Brunch Easter Egg Hunt Easter Recipe In addition to plenty of vacation homes, there are two large supermarkets and numerous banks, restaurants, marinas, physicians, dentists, and other essentials . Those younger than 16? These will be available at Capt. On Saturday afternoon, hundreds of people took cover in a water battle on Smith Mountain Lake in celebration of Pirate Days. In 2022, the Lifestyle and Lake team. People dress up like pirates and also dress their boats, docks and houses Read More Life at the Lake | Sherman | Smith Mountain Lake A Summer Weekend at the Lake with Sherman We have really enjoyed spending time at the lake this summer. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a. The 9th Annual Pirates Days is back. Longtime pirate days organizer P.J. Not counting the dip in participation last year, Pirate Days has grown in popularity each year at Smith Mountain Lake since it was first introduced in 2013. ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) Kristie Broughman of Troutville loves to fish. Smith Mountain Lake was blessed with ideal weather, which made Pirate Days and its various attractions a must-see experience. And when they get down there, they get attacked.. We being Bay Roc Marina. The popped balloons can litter the waterways and shoreline. Activities for kids will include face painting, balloon animals, interactions with pirates and the opportunity to pick from a treasure chest. Jason Dunovant Photo Boats packed into Crazy Horse Marina to participate in pirate battles on Saturday. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. 540 talking about this. NORTH SHORE, Va. - On Saturday afternoon, hundreds of people took cover in a water battle on Smith Mountain Lake in celebration of Pirate Days. See the full Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days schedule below: Friday, July 15 The Pirate's Ball at Mango's at 7 p.m. SML Pirate Days was held July 20-22 at the lake and it's purpose is to promote tourism at the lake. Water balloons are no longer allowed according to a new law passed in Virginia last year. We have some options available which are educate, let people know that there has been a change to the code section and hopefully that will change the code section. So its all different areas.. Watch the video to see P.J. 12, 2022 at 7:10 PM EDT 7@four. Its three days of pirate fun, event organizer, P.J. 10LAKE LIFE MAGAZINE ISSUE 8 | 2022 Pirate Days a Blast He said he is seeing it grow and is doing his part to make sure when visitors come to see a battle, they see an event. All rights reserved. Here she is holding up a trophy largemouth bass she caught from Smith Mountain Lake on a jerkbait. Ahoy, mateys! Smith Mountain Lake 331 State Parks Bodies of Water By 37julianner We (2 families) shared a beautiful lake house. Check out our Upcoming Events. Smith Mountain Lake One of the most popular and unique annual events in Virginia's Blue Ridge, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is an awesome pirate-themed weekend of fun at the lake! We are discouraging the use of water balloons, Bechtler said. Smith Mountain Lake is a 40-mile long, 20,600-acre lake with 500 miles of shoreline in rural Virginia. Smith Mountain Lakes popular Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. Were part of the business community here, Chrzanowski said. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. You have permission to edit this article. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. This can be done in a variety of ways to include educating the individuals regarding the changes to the code or, if warranted, an official warning or summons may be issued.. 14 personas estn hablando de esto. 12TH Cornhole Tournament, SML Pavilion, smlpavilion.com. Dooley says abiding by the rule is helpful to the environment. Thursday Pirate Trivia night Jake's Place is holding a pirate trivia night to kick off Pirate Days. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days event is back this weekend, and is serving up pancakes. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days event is back this weekend, and is serving up pancakes. Weve noticed in the past two years that people are coming in for it, Stamus said. Its almost like a second Halloween because you get everybody dressing up and then they even go as far as to deck their boats out as pirate ships with water guns.. . The Virginia code, 29.1-556.1, states It is unlawful for any individual 16 years of age or older or other person to intentionally release, discard, or cause to be released or discarded outdoors any balloon made of a nonbiodegradable or nonphotodegradable material or any material that requires more than five minutes contact with air or water to degrade.. 3. On the 22nd (Sunday), there will be a best dressed Pirate Contest with prizes such as 2 free lunches or 2 cruise tickets! JASON DUNOVANT | Laker Weekly The Virginia Dare held a cruise that took passengers through the middle of the mayhem on Saturday CASEY: Some head-turning words by Rep. 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There is truly something for everyone at Smith Mountain Lake. Crazy Horse Marina will be hosting a day full of kids activities on July 16. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 4 personas estn hablando de esto. Every business that can be touched by Pirate Days is involved. We built a pirate ship. LOCATION: Mexico Viejo at Bridgewater Plaza. That is the direction I believe we are headed, Nagel said. Get directions. Bernard's Landing. Our goal is always to take the most obtrusive method possible to make people follow the law, Sgt. Weather Alert Day. Moneta, Va - The third weekend in July is officially Smith Mountain Lake's Pirate Days. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. Pirate Days starts TODAY! Here is a list of all the pirate activities happening around Smith Mountain Lake this weekend. All rights reserved. Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days schedule Jul 13, 2021 Updated Aug 18, 2022 Here is a list of all the pirate activities happening around Smith Mountain Lake this weekend. You have permission to edit this article. See A Movie! Pginas relacionadas. Ver ms de Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days en Facebook. Lifestyle and Lake Real Estate Group is hosting their Pirate Days Gala, Champagne & Sea Shanties on July 15. Balloons can also be harmful to boats and personal watercrafts by being sucked up into water intakes. Contact: For more information and to buy tickets in advance, visitsmithmountainlake.com/sml-pirate-days. And a Waffles and Wenches brunch on Sunday. The number and size of the battles has grown every year, Chrzanowski said. Chris Bechtler, manager of Crazy Horse Marina, is already trying to reach out to participants this year about the new law. About Smith Mountain Lake. The intakes could be clogged by balloon debris. The biodegradable balloons also still take months to break down. When: Pirate battles are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. with live music starting at 3 p.m. Pirate costumes strongly encouraged. Mexico Viejo is hosting its annual Pancakes with Pirates on July 16 from 8 to 10 a.m. You can bring your kids out for a pancake breakfast and dress up in costume for photos with live pirates. at Johnson's Orchards & Peaks of Otter Winery. It is our intention to address any violations we observe, he said This can be done in a variety of ways to include educating the individuals regarding the changes to the code or, if warranted, an official warning or summons may be issued.. This means that swashbucklers this weekend may be setting sail into water battle with their weapon of choice on shore. Click here for more info about Pirate Days. Chrzanowski and his band of Bay Roc Marina marauders also have been building pirate ships for battle. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. A committee was formed and the rest, as they say, is history. They will be speaking with visitors and attacking invading pirates throughout the day. That penalty will fall on the parent. Put on your pirate pants, don your eye patch and set sail for another adventurous Pirate Days weekend at Smith Mountain Lake. The Smith Mountain Lake Association is also pushing to get the word out on the new law. Zitel LLC. The second year we decided to have a battle, Chrzanowski recalled. Pirate Days has become an additional holiday for some restaurants. We just ask that you use other means. We hold events all year round, including a summer concert series on our Pon-tune Stage, Pirate Days, and Knot-A-Fest. Anything but the balloons.. Sgt. You can cancel at any time. For a list of events happening during Pirate Days weekend, visit www.visitsmithmountainlake.com. Published: Jul. Moneta, Va The third weekend in July is officially Smith Mountain Lakes Pirate Days. Sgt. MONETA, Va. - Hundreds of pirates will swarm Smith Mountain Lake for Pirate Days, but a new law is warning the visiting buccaneers to not bring water balloons. Copyright 2023 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. A fun-filled weekend for the whole family, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days continues to grow in popularity each and every year! They know its just not one area. They say the savvy fashion is what draws the customers in. Water balloons not allowed at this year's Pirate Days. The Virginia Dare is involved. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The bank produced net income amounting to $2,191,000 or $1.13 per basic share in the fourth quarter. Smith Mountain Lake State Park 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104; Phone: 540-297-6066; Email: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov This content takes priority over any other information provided on this park's webpage. The event will feature live music and a visit from pirates from the Loose Cannon Company and the Star City Scallywags. Nagels parents live at the lake and Nagel said he feels like a part of the community. Party Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Crazy Horse Marina and Drifter's within the week. Bands Ginger ORiley and Axis Five are also scheduled to perform. This will be a great weekend of entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. Nagels dream is to have SML Pirate Days become as big as other pirate-themed events around the country. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirates are invading Smith Mountain Lake July 16-18! When you camp at Smith Mountain Lake State Park and enjoy s'mores while telling stories around the fire. Theres tons of family fun. Balloons can also be harmful to boats and PWCs by being sucked up into water intakes. 195 talking about this. Smith Mountain Lake's poplar Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. P.J. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirate Days has become a tradition at Smith Mountain Lake, with buccaneers of all ages taking part in a number of family . Nagel said he would like to see it grow like the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa Bay, Florida. You can get the boat out. The Virginia DARE will sail down there and theyve actually sold out a pirate cruise, Nagel said. Lakefront resort at Smith Mountain Lake. Parking areas will be determined by Marina Manager. Man died Wednesday. SMLA President Bill Butterfield said he is a fan of the annual pirate festivities, but has questioned the environmental impact of the water balloons. Get directions. He has three ships, so to speak, that come down and terrorize people and do battle with a couple of boats put together by Frank Chrzanowski and his group, Bay Rocs Revenge.. Ahora no. Nagel used to travel by boat from event to event, but admitted he now goes by car. Pirate Days kept the lake busy with buccaneer-themed festivities from Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17. Last year, the General Assembly passed legislation making it illegal to release certain kinds of balloons into the environment. Put on your pirate pants, don your eye patch and set sail for another adventurous Pirate Days weekend at Smith Mountain Lake. The three boats were decorating: ones a pontoon, ones a cabin cruiser and the other is a fishing boat, and we construct a mast, sail and have other decor to put on the boat.. For a list of happenings go to:. Boat Storage Transient Dockage, Uncovered & Covered Wet Slips, Covered Lifts, Field Storage for Boats & Trailers Public Boat Ramp The water is pure and typically warm enough for swimming from May through September. Nagel said despite the pandemic, last years event was the biggest to date, and this year theyre expecting even more people to participate. Cost: Free to attend. Businesses and organizations all around the lake come together to bring all the pirate fun to the community. 5. After a subdued 2020 because of the pandemic, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. Each year, Smith Mountain Lake holds a weekend of pirate-themed events, including a ball, live music, and a costume contest. Frank Chrzanowski said he and Hometown Bank at Westlake Corner have been a part of Pirate Days since its inception. Dooley says. Pirate-themed festivities return to Smith Mountain Lake this weekend. Chris Bechtler, manager of Crazy Horse Marina, is already trying to reach out to participants this year about the new law. Events are planned at multiple lake locations along with roaming bands of pirates looking to participate in high jinks. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a. Jul 15: Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia / Crazy Horse Marina / 400 Crazy Horse Dr, Moneta, VA 24121. Feb 7: Pendo Company Kickoff, Raleigh Convention Center. The playful pillaging takes place July 15-17 at Smith Mountain Lake. Visit visitsmithmountainlake.com for more information. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Get directions. Smith Mountain Lake has over 500 miles of gorgeous shoreline, so it's no wonder boating is one of the most popular activities here. . And theyre outfitting all their customers with water guns on the decks. 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