POst if you are going to be at the festival this weekend. Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads Locality: Hampton City Mill Point Park, Downtown Hampton and Hampton Waterfront 756 Settlers Landing Road Hampton, VA 23669 Driving Directions Join Blackbeard and his Crew in Downtown Hampton for the 9th annual Hampton Blackbeard Pirate Festival, and see the the notorious Edward Teach, a.k.a. Blackbeard as he fights his final battle versus Lt. Maynard of the Royal Navy. This family festival celebrates living history and returns the Hampton waterfront to the way of life in 1718. Full-scale sea battles, tall ships, treasure hunts, sea chanties, historic reenactments, a pirate camp, strolling entertainers and a fireworks spectacular highlight the weekend. Accessibility: Accessible (click for more) Date/Hours: Friday, June 05, 2009 (12:00 PM-5:00 PM) Saturday, June 06, 2009 (10:00 AM-9:30 PM) Sunday, June 07, 2009 (12:00 PM-6:00 PM)
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