The 1st weekend in November marks an annual event that locals and visitors alike look forward to year after year, The Anna Maria Island Privateers Festival.
Nov 1 & 2; Pirate Invasion 2014, Coquina Beach, Anna Maria Island. A two day pirate festival featuring live music, great food, kid’s area… and, well, basically just loads of piratey fun for everyone! Oh, and did I mention… more gnarly pirates and lovely wenches than you can shake a stick at! Saturday the event will kick off with a battle starting at the North end of Anna Maria Island to the South end of the Island stopping at Coquina Beach. Once you get there is where you will find a many vendors, crafts, food, drinks, music, and more.