'Pirates of the Hudson' Festival in Sleepy Hollow Set for 6/30-7/1; 7/4-8

Rollicking bands of pirates will be swashbuckling through Sleepy Hollow at Philipsburg Manor's July Fourth week-long festival, "Pirates of the Hudson: The Siege of Sleepy Hollow."

This family friendly event produced by Historic Hudson Valley takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 30 and July 1, and Wednesday through Sunday, July 4-8, from 2-8pm, and will feature activities including gypsy sword dancers, live pirate music courtesy of the Brigands and the Rogue Blades, and other entertaining scallywags, who will interact with visitors and skirmish amongst themselves throughout the day.

Dr. Grymm is curating a Museum of Oddities featuring sea mysteries including not one but two 'real-life' captured mermaids.

Produced by the same team that creates the haunted October blockbuster Horseman's Hollow, Pirates of the Hudson showcases the merchant history of Philipsburg Manor - originally the seat of a 52,000-acre commercial empire - through the lens of a hearty pirate festival.

"As merchants heavily involved in the trans-Atlantic trade, the Philipse family had extensive dealings with pirates and privateers," said Thom Thacker, Philipsburg Manor site director. "This event is a fun way to celebrate that history and make those connections for visitors in a festival atmosphere."

The Thieves Market gives visitors the opportunity to bag exclusive Pirates of the Hudson booty including t-shirts, mugs, place mats, postcards, and magnets, as well as classic pirate accessories such as eye patches, hooks, swords, jewelry, and bandannas. Other offerings include pirate chests, pirate watches, pirate cookies, pirate flags, huge octopus and colorful blowfish stuffed animals, and a comprehensive selection of books for all ages.

Event admission is by advance timed ticket and all experiences are continuous throughout the afternoon. Tickets are available on the hour beginning at 2 p.m each day. The last admission is at 6 p.m. Ticket prices are $16 for adults and $12 for children under 18. Members of Historic Hudson Valley receive a $5 discount per ticket. Pirates of the Hudson is held rain or shine. Proceeds benefit Historic Hudson Valley, the Tarrytown-based non-profit educational organization which owns and operates Philipsburg Manor.