Shiver Me Timbers! It’s almost Time For the Midwest Pirate Fest!

It’s time to dust off your Pirate Gear, as the 2017 Midwest Pirate Fest is almost upon us! Grab your eye patch, sword, and coin bag, as come August 26th it’s time to search for treasure (or as pirates would say ‘booty’). This fun for all ages event is located at the beautiful Bellevue Berry Farm and Pumpkin Patch in Papillion Ne. Some activities include: $100 in cash treasure hunt, hands-on games, free make and take activities, and learning demonstrations. Be sure to brush up on your pirate terms and phrases too. We listed some below for you ~ Happy Treasure Hunting!

  • All Hands Ahoy! ~ Everyone Get On the Deck
  • Hornswaggle ~ To Cheat
  • Heave Ho ~ Instruction to Put Some Strength into Whatever One is Doing
  • Son of a Biscuit Eater ~ An Insult
  • Shark Bait ~ Going to Die Soon
  • Cutlass ~ Type of Sword Used by the Pirates
  • Blimey! ~ Something Said When One is in a State of Surprise
  • Ahoy, Matey ~ Hello, Friend
  • Avast Ye ~ Pay Attention
  • Thar She Blows! ~ An Expression Used When a Whale is Spotted From the Ship