Pair Your Shoreline Fun with Pirate Lore
When you make time to visit Fort Walton Beach during the Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival, you’ll find you can be a part of a beloved local tradition. This annual event welcomes visitors from across the map and is named for the legendary pirate William Augustus Bowles. 2026 will mark the festival’s 70th year, making it a milestone moment for visitors and locals alike!
At The Breakers of Fort Walton Beach, our property options available to book will keep you close to the experience, while offering up a tranquil retreat to enjoy at the end of each fun-filled day. The festival is typically hosted in May, and includes a pre-invasion party, a mock pirate skirmish on the sand, and a landing re-creating where Captain Billy Bowlegs and his crew attempt to capture the city. You can also count on adding a fireworks display to your lineup, live musical performances to enjoy, and fantastic local food trucks set up to curb any cravings that might come along during the festivities.
Relish the Room You Need to Feel Right at Home in Fort Walton Beach
A trip to Fort Walton Beach is an exciting chance to head out and explore your scenic surroundings at their best. This is true whether you’re here for the Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival in May or you’re making your way to the Emerald Coast in another season.
At The Breakers of Fort Walton Beach, we know that our guests arrive here with a long list of activities, attractions, and events in hand that they can’t wait to experience for themselves. We also know how important it is to have a home-away-from-home in place upon arrival, where they can relax, unwind, and relish their downtime to the fullest as well. That’s exactly what our Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival rentals provide and so much more!
Travelers who book their stay through us will enjoy options to pick and choose from our 1-, 2-, or 3-bedroom Fort Walton Beach condo rentals with oceanfront views that come complete with stylish furnishings throughout. In addition to inviting open concept designs, these rentals put a firm focus on a great view, thanks to the inclusion of balconies that overlook the sand and waves. Where tall ceilings elevate the feeling of living space further, guests will find they can unwind in cozy living areas, socialize on private patios, or make the most of restful downtime in large and inviting bedrooms.
