Salty Sam's Pirate Festival sails back to SWFL

FORT MYERS Fla. – Salty Sam’s 10th annual Pirate Festival is fast approaching.

The annual event has been ranked as one of the best pirate themed festivals in the country by USA Today and locals will tell you, it’s always a good time.

Popular local vocalist Jo List will be kicking off Fall with a performance at The Inaugural Pirate Ball this Saturday, October 3 at Bootleggers Waterfront Barbeque, from 5 p.m. to midnight.

The Pirate Ball serves as the official kick-off event for the Salty Sam’s 10th Annual Pirate Festival on Fort Myers Beach next Friday, October 9- October 11.

Full evening tickets are $75, concert only tickets are $40.

For more information visit fmbpiratefest.com or contact The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce to learn more, 239-454-7500.

Bootleggers Waterfront BBQ is located at 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach.

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