Our goal is always to take the most obtrusive method possible to make people follow the law, Sgt. 6. There was a problem saving your notification. Brittany Wier joined the 10 News team as the morning reporter in August 2021. We built a pirate ship. Smith Mountain Lake's popular Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. 'Pancakes with Pirates' almost sold out in Smith Mountain Lake See the full schedule below: Thursday, July 15: Banks are involved. Pginas relacionadas. Contact our friendly knowledgeable staff at 540-297-3555 and let us help you plan your perfect vacation to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and Smith Mountain Lake. In that time, Butterfield said they can still do harm to the environment. 7@four: Sip and Shop . A fun-filled weekend for the whole family, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days continues to grow in popularity each and every year! Water balloons are no longer allowed according to a new law passed in Virginia last year. ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) Kristie Broughman of Troutville loves to fish. Its like, a chance for adults and kids to play the same, says Crazy Horse Marina manager Chris Bechtler. Published: Jul. Come in costume for photos and live interactions with the Pirates of SML. Here it is! I think it makes it more popular because of the costumes and we have live music every weekend and thats when we have more people coming in, said Oliva. Each year, Smith Mountain Lake holds a weekend of Pirate-themed events, including a ball, live music, and a costume contest. The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce is offering a coloring contest promoting its Pancakes with Pirates event and will post all the coloring submissions on the back windows of the chamber office, overlooking the lake. If youve been before, you know what kind of fun we have and its going to be bigger and better this year.. Hear ye, hear ye! Sala de eventos y espectculos. On Saturday afternoon, hundreds of people took cover in a water battle on Smith Mountain Lake in celebration of Pirate Days. They say the savvy fashion is what draws the customers in. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Come out to Smith Mountain Lake to participate in all the fun. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources released the following press release today regarding water balloons: In preparation for the Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days that is being held on July 16, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is reminding everyone that . We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Smith Mountain Lake Pirates Days is back this weekend, Wreckage of missing plane found in Carroll County, Pilot identified in fatal plane crash near Hillsville, Cinderella frontman, Winger, former Motley Crue rocker join for Dr Pepper Park show, 16-year-old girl reported missing out of Roanoke, Venus and Jupiter cross paths in western sky, Virginia Education Superintendent Resigns, Alleghany County Public Schools Preps Consolidation, Bridging the Great Health Divide Across the US, PublicFileAccess@wdbj7.com - (540) 344-7000. Published: Jul. The biodegradable balloons also still take months to break down. With the new law in place, even current biodegradable water balloons on the market would not meet those strict standards. Smith, who recently competed in the Junior World Championships in Whistler, Canada, was nominated to represent to 6 pm. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. He said those first few years almost all events were organized by him, now it has taken a life of its own with several pirate-themed events being held each year without his knowledge. 2023 Performance Schedule. It has become a huge thing with everybody on the lake, said Wade. Smith Mountain Lake's popular Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. Businesses all over the lake are taking part in the weekend-long event starting July 15. Balloons can also be harmful to boats and personal watercrafts by being sucked up into water intakes. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. We being Bay Roc Marina. It is our intention to address any violations we observe, he said. DATE: Saturday, July 16, 2022 TIME: 8-10 a.m. They know its just not one area. The docks are filled with pirates, and DJ. Its taken us four years to get to that point.. Boats are expected to gather at Jakes Place for the annual pirate battle. 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Tell Campfire Stories! Its been hard to see the ground with all the feet walking around it honestly, said Andy Park, Pirate Days participant. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days event is back this weekend, and is serving up pancakes. It is likely to be a much bigger event this year, Nagel said. There will also be pirate specials all weekend long at Drifters and activities at Mariners Landing. Its been amazing. You have permission to edit this article. They will be speaking with visitors and attacking invading pirates throughout the day. P.J. You have permission to edit this article. He said interest has been growing annually for the event and people are eager to participate this year as pandemic restrictions begin to ease. 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. For a list of happenings go to:. Not trying to ruin anybodys good time but we are going to ensure that everybody is following the rules, explains Sgt. Sgt. 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. For advance ticket sales, click on link below. PLAN YOUR PUBLIC OR PRIVATE EVENT TODAY! Events are planned at multiple lake locations along with roaming bands of pirates looking to participate in high jinks. Zitel LLC. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The Visitor Center/park office is open weekdays 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The pirates are already looking forward to setting sail next summer. Its absolutely amazing, Nagel said of the events growth. While he cant make it to every event, Nagel still participates in many of the lake events each year dressed in a pirate costume. Each year, Smith Mountain Lake holds a weekend of pirate-themed events, including a ball, live music, and a costume contest. When: Pirate battles are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. with live music starting at 3 p.m. 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. See A Movie! January 2022 December 2021 July 2021 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Water balloons are no longer allowed according to a new law passed in Virginia last year. The 9th Annual Pirates Days is back. With the Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days event coming on July 16, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is reminding Virginia citizens of the new regulation that went into effect. We just ask that you use other means. We took an old sailboat and made a pirate ship out of it, and came up here and attacked Jakes Place, and its grown from there.. Smith Mountain Lake 331 State Parks Bodies of Water By 37julianner We (2 families) shared a beautiful lake house. 540 talking about this. Water balloons that are biodegradable and those that are non-biodegradable are indistinguishable from one another. Weve been seeing a lot of customers, said Christhian Oliva, manager for Los Amigos. The most important thing. Ahora no. . The person would be looking at a $25 fine for every balloon they released, Sgt. Dooley says. Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days Balloon Policy. The Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina 68 Boat Tours By Kashe703 For $25pp we felt it was an excellent value for 2 hours of relaxing fun on beautiful Smith Mountain Lake. 17, 2022 at 4:07 PM PDT SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake is a way to draw people to the lake between the Fourth of July and. But the two main events will be the massive water fights Saturday afternoon. Every year its gotten bigger, more people coming and more businesses involved.. 626 (Smith Mountain Lake Parkway). 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. He said the number of boats participating in the event each year has grown so large is was hard for him to get around. The annual Pirate Days returned with a bang on Smith Mountain Lake this past weekend, as thousands descended on the area for three days of fun, sun, and celebration. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Pirates are not inherently known for being the most law-abiding of scallywags, but this weekend at the lake, a new code will be enforced. 7@four previews Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, Wreckage of missing plane found in Carroll County, Pilot identified in fatal plane crash near Hillsville, Cinderella frontman, Winger, former Motley Crue rocker join for Dr Pepper Park show, 16-year-old girl reported missing out of Roanoke, Venus and Jupiter cross paths in western sky, Virginia Education Superintendent Resigns, Alleghany County Public Schools Preps Consolidation, Bridging the Great Health Divide Across the US, Virginia state law bans water balloons from Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake, PublicFileAccess@wdbj7.com - (540) 344-7000. Smith Mountain Lakes popular Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. Put on your pirate pants, don your eye patch and set sail for another adventurous Pirate Days weekend at Smith Mountain Lake. Water balloons not allowed at this year's Pirate Days. Hear ye, hear ye! LOCATION: Bridgewater Plaza TICKETS: $7 per person with kids 5 and under admitted free. Moneta, Va The third weekend in July is officially Smith Mountain Lakes Pirate Days. Weather Alert Day. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Water balloons are no longer allowed according to a new law passed in Virginia last year. Awards at 3:30 p.m. Bring the kids out for breakfast and the experience of a lifetime - PancakesWITHthe Pirates of Smith Mountain Lake! 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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.. The number and size of the battles has grown every year, Chrzanowski said. Crazy Horse Marina Pon-Tune Stage. Crazy Horse Marina will be hosting a day full of kids activities on July 16. Here it is! Pirate Days has become an additional holiday for some restaurants. Where: Jake's Place, Moneta When: starts at 6:30 p.m. "It's three days of pirate fun," event organizer, P.J. The Star City Scallywags and The Mystic Pirates of Kazim will be invading Drifters on Sunday afternoon. COST: $15 for adults | $10 for kids 6+ | $5 for kids 5 and under. And the event has grown since its inception. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. If you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558. SMLA President Bill Butterfield said he is a fan of the annual pirate festivities, but has questioned the environmental impact of the water balloons. That kicks off at about noon.. Nagel, "The Commodore" of Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, following this year's series of events. Tim Dooley with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said the goal this year will be mainly to make sure people know the new rules. Businesses and restaurants around the lake also offer special deals. You can get the boat out. And a Waffles and Wenches brunch on Sunday. Dooley says abiding by the rule is helpful to the environment. 3. Tim Dooley of the Virginia Conservation Police. 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. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Pirates are invading Smith Mountain Lake July 16-18! The intakes could be clogged by balloon debris. Dooley adds. Copyright 2022 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. The second year we decided to have a battle, Chrzanowski recalled. We are discouraging the use of water balloons, Bechtler said. Bring the kids out, he said. The park is open daily from 8:15 a.m. - dusk. There was a problem saving your notification. Nagels parents live at the lake and Nagel said he feels like a part of the community. Hoist the colors and prepare to be boarded because Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is back in southwest Virginia, offering a weekend f. For more information on events, times and tickets click here. Get directions. All rights reserved. Chris Bechtler, manager of Crazy Horse Marina, is already trying to reach out to participants this year about the new law. Smith Mountain Lake has over 500 miles of gorgeous shoreline, so it's no wonder boating is one of the most popular activities here. In that time, Butterfield said they can still do harm to the environment. Ver ms de Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days en Facebook. Frank Chrzanowski said he and Hometown Bank at Westlake Corner have been a part of Pirate Days since its inception. That is the direction I believe we are headed, Nagel said. Every business that can be touched by Pirate Days is involved. Here she is holding up a trophy largemouth bass she caught from Smith Mountain Lake on a jerkbait . SMLA President Bill Butterfield said he is a fan of the annual pirate festivities, but has questioned the environmental impact of the water balloons. JASON DUNOVANT | Laker Weekly The Virginia Dare held a cruise that took passengers through the middle of the mayhem on Saturday As part of the Star City Scallywags, he goes from marina to marina to put on shows such as sword fights and speak with some of the visitors. He encouraged the use of water guns that will allow people the same opportunities to have fun while keeping the lake clean and not breaking the law. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. Hear ye, hear ye! Lifestyle and Lake Real Estate Group is hosting their Pirate Days Gala, Champagne & Sea Shanties on July 15. Restaurants on the lake are especially benefiting from the turnout. There will be treasure hunting on the beach, pirate pistol dueling, cannonball contest off the dock, water fights with pirates and you can swim with the mermaids. That penalty will fall on the parent. at Johnson's Orchards & Peaks of Otter Winery. For a list of events happening during Pirate Days weekend, visit www.visitsmithmountainlake.com. Nagels dream is to have SML Pirate Days become as big as other pirate-themed events around the country. The bank produced net income amounting to $2,191,000 or $1.13 per basic share in the fourth quarter. Published: Jul. And theyre outfitting all their customers with water guns on the decks. Here she is holding up a trophy largemouth bass she caught from Smith Mountain Lake on a jerkbait. Apr 1: Pirate Season Begins (We are still available for hire in the off season) Apr 15: Greenville Piratefest, Greenville, NC. No tickets will be sold at the door. The origin of Pirate Days actually goes back farther than that. Smith Mountain Lake is a 40-mile long, 20,600-acre lake with 500 miles of shoreline in rural Virginia. P.J. Theres tons of family fun. Kristie enjoys fishing saltwater and freshwater in pursuit of Big Ol' Fish! The water is pure and typically warm enough for swimming from May through September. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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.. Come in costume for photos and live interactions with the Pirates of SML. Butterfield asked residents to consider alternative ways to participate in pirate battles this year. . 12TH Cornhole Tournament, SML Pavilion, smlpavilion.com. The weather was also perfect this year, drawing in a large crowd. Come dressed up as your pirate alter-ego and enjoy good food and great music. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a. Pirates from the Loose Cannon Company will be hanging out at the marina. 2022 SML Chili Festival DATE: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 TIME: Gates open at 11 a.m. with tastings from noon to 2 p.m. Get SML News & Updates Subscribe to our monthly tourism e-Newsletter for travel information, insider tips and event news to help you plan your best Smith Mountain Lake vacation yet. If you plan to arrive by private airplane, there's a general aviation airport, Smith Mountain Lake Airport (airport identifier: W91 ), with a 3,100-foot paved runway. For more information, call 540-297-6066 or 800-933-PARK or visit the SML State Park website. Managers at Jakes Place and Los Amigos say Pirate Days is busier than Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekend. 2 .Hear ye, hear ye! Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Dozens of boats joined the heated battle at the. 2022 2. 23 talking about this. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Pirate Days was a hit over the weekend, especially for the restaurants. The biodegradable balloons also still take months to break down. Restaurants at waterfront and nearby offer everything from pizza and sandwiches to prime rib buffets and gourmet cuisine. 1 ranking in country, Radford coach Darris Nichols apologizes for DUI. Access to power is an additional $20.00 per day. Copyright 2023 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. Weve noticed in the past two years that people are coming in for it, Stamus said. Visit visitsmithmountainlake.com for more information. Copyright 2021 WDBJ. 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.. Jakes got a big party over there. Smith Mountain Lakes poplar Pirate Days is set to return this weekend. The Smith Mountain Lake Association is also pushing to get the word out on the new law. 14 personas estn hablando de esto. The chambers Executive Director Vicki Gardner and several others held pirate parties for their grandchildren, Stamus said, and they thought it would make a great event for the lake. Feb 7: Pendo Company Kickoff, Raleigh Convention Center. 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.. It's located in Bedford County on the north side of the lake, about 2 miles from SML State Park, at 1090 Cutlass Rd., Moneta. With the new law in place, even current biodegradable water balloons on the market would not meet those strict standards. Smith Mountain Lake was blessed with ideal weather, which made Pirate Days and its various attractions a must-see experience. Jakes Place is holding a pirate trivia night to kick off Pirate Days. Water balloons aren't the. We are discouraging the use of water balloons, Bechtler said. Were trying to get more creative with it especially without water balloons, but well find some way to have fun.. Bechtler notes there are other ways buccaneers can defend their ships during the family-friendly weekend. Hear ye, hear ye! Several area restaurants also have reported larger crowds during Pirate Days than other holidays such as Fourth of July or Memorial Day. Balloons can also be harmful to boats and PWCs by being sucked up into water intakes. A committee was formed and the rest, as they say, is history. We use super soakers and pumps. The culture of Smith Mountain Lake and its local community is highlighted with many of the events and celebrations that take place throughout the year. The Star City Scallywags will also be around Sunday afternoon at Drifters causing all sorts of mischief. We are still collecting pictures from near and far to post and will repost a bunch soon. Crowds are expected to fill area marinas dressed in pirate garb and ready to do battle, possibly without a longtime popular weapon. Nagel said. One of the biggest is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa, Florida. 16th-18th - Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days, a fun-filled weekend for the whole family, Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days continues to grow in popularity each and every year!Pirate-themed events include a Pirate Ball with live music and a costume contest, Pirate Trivia Night, water battles, a Pirate Festival, and much more. 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,. 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. Longtime pirate days organizer P.J. Face painting, balloon animals and a treasure chest filled with goodies for the kids. Crazy Horse is involved. SVSEF Cross Country Comp Team member Sammy Smith is heading to the World Cup. Parking areas will be determined by Marina Manager. When we do make land fall, we have epic water balloon and super-soaker fights, not only with the kids but [also] with the young at heart adults, Nagel said. Pancakes with Pirates is Saturday 8 a.m.- 10 a.m. at Bridgewater Plaza. The Virginia Dare is involved. There will be a pirates and pancakes breakfast Saturday morning. There were more balloons flying than you can imagine.. Butterfield asked residents to consider alternative ways to participate in pirate battles this year. Nagel said. Bands Ginger ORiley and Axis Five are also scheduled to perform. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Cost: Free to attend. Calling all scallywags and swashbucklers! Those younger than 16? Whether you seek days full of activities or more serene time spent relaxing, our region's amazing beauty and natural resources make for the perfect destination. Lots of pirates.. Hear ye, hear ye! 10LAKE LIFE MAGAZINE ISSUE 8 | 2022 Pirate Days a Blast Copyright 2022 WDBJ. All Buy SML Easter Easter Brunch Easter Egg Hunt Easter Recipe For the twelve months-ended Dec. 31, the bank produced net income amounting to $7,805,000 or $4.04 per basic share. Weve been seeing new customers from different states, even from around this area and Roanoke. A civil penalty of $25 per balloon could be enforced if necessary. Hickory Hill Vineyards 31 Wineries & Vineyards All rights reserved. We as Pirate Days and Crazy Horse Marina do discourage the use of water balloons. I enjoy it and I love to see the faces of the little kids that come out to enjoy it. The Smith Mountain Lake Association is also pushing to get the word out on the new law. These will be available at Capt. Activities for kids will include face painting, balloon animals, interactions with pirates and the opportunity to pick from a treasure chest. Party Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Crazy Horse Marina and Drifter's within the week. Pirate-themed events include a Pirate Ball with live music and a costume contest, Pirate Trivia Night, a Pirate Ship Parade and much more. There will be plenty of food, live music, singing pirates, a petting zoo and games for the kids. And if you want a special treat visit the nearby Smith Mountain Lake Farm. Categories. Nagel of Captain Party, is the conspirator sponsor this year and kind of the organizer of Pirate Days as far as the battles go, Stamus said. Contact: 540-297-4859. The code says anyone releasing a non-biodegradable balloon will be subject to a civil penalty- a hit to your booty. So its all different areas.. They can also become ingested by area wildlife such as fish or birds or even by local pets. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. You have permission to edit this article. Get directions. Volunteers dressed in pirate costumes will be flipping the flapjacks. I guess I havent grown up yet, he said. Its an absolute perfect excuse to get out of the house.. We hereby declare the third weekend o' Jul-aye to be Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Weekend. Last year at Jakes Place the only way I can describe the balloon fight is epic. You have permission to edit this article. In 2022, the Lifestyle and Lake team. Rental of any space at Crazy Horse Marina does not entitle lesees to overnight camping. 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