The time has come to share the goings on of northern Utah,
which like its small town predecessor, has some unique events of its own.
Unlike the “bedazzle your bra” contest of Small Town X’s county fair, the 2nd
annual Pirate Festival was a not to be missed event, or so we thought…
Now let me paint a picture for you on National Talk like a
Pirate Day. I decided I would dress to impress, with anything I already owned,
that was pirate-like. This included a set of Captain Jack Sparrow dreadlocks
and hat, some Aztec looking jewelry and gaudy earrings. We set off for the bay
where we were ready for whatever adventures the pirate festival had to offer. When
we arrived we found that this festival is a work in progress, boasting no more
than a couple dozen booths and underwhelming attendance. However, it was
definitely a worthwhile experience and here is why.
Lack of crowds made for easy access to any booth. While
others may have spent a Saturday running errands, cleaning house, or any other
number of run of the mill activities (the same ones I would normally be participating
in) I spent this particular Saturday improving my minimal archery skills,
learning to throw knives, getting a private, pirate magic show which taught me
the values of good pirating (ie. to lie, cheat and steal) watching them set a
mermaid free in the bay, petting a goat and hanging with a very good Jack
Sparrow impersonator. All in all, it was quite the experience, and I left with
one song echoing in my mind, yo-ho, yo-ho it’s a pirate’s life for me!
Love it!
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