William Augustus Bowles Museum & Historical Foundation Inc.

05/03/2026

Parade applications are managed by the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

Ahoy, Fort Walton Beach! 🏴‍☠️

The Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade is lighting up the night! ✨

Join Captain Billy and his Krewe as glowing floats, pirate crews, and flying beads take over Eglin Parkway for one unforgettable evening.

A swashbuckling good time you won’t want to miss! 🏴‍☠️✨

10/21/2025

Registration Deadline is TODAY!

William Augustus Bowles Historical Foundation

10/14/2025

Ahoy Pirate Golfers!

It be that time o’ year again, me hearties! Gather yer crew and sign up for the 11th Annual Billy Bowlegs Charity Golf Tournament — a mighty fundraiser to keep the fine ship Preservation Hall afloat!

When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 — Shotgun start @ 8:30am (check-in @ 7:00am)

Where: The Golf Club at Bluewater Bay, 2000 Bluewater Blvd, Niceville, FL

Grub: Provided by the fine galley at Blue Tee Restaurant

Sign-up deadline: Tuesday, October 21st!

All pirates welcome — seasoned sea dogs, deckhands, and landlubbers alike! Sponsor a tee sign, form yer crew, and register online: [www.wabfoundation.com](https://www.wabfoundation.com/)

Join us for a day of golf, grub, and glory — all for the noble William Augustus Bowles Foundation and the mighty Blackhawk!

Questions Contact Bobby Holbrook

William Augustus Bowles Historical Foundation

06/16/2025

Captain Billy Bowlegs LXX Rique Gwin and his Queen Debbie Fisher were revealed Saturday night June 14, 2025. Welcome Air Raiders krewe💀

06/03/2025

Come join the swashbuckling good time on June 14 @ 6:30 as Captain Billy Bowlegs LXX is revealed☠️

The Krewe of Bowlegs will reveal Captain Billy 70 during the 70th Annual Billy Bowlegs Coronation Pageant on June 14 at Mattie Kelly Arts Center.

05/20/2025

Thanks for another great Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival from the Bottoms Up 69 Krewe☠️See ya at the Victory Parade☠️

05/19/2025

Bottoms Up krewe 69 skirmish May 16, 2025. We'll be back!

05/16/2025

Argh💀Welcome to pirate country💀Excited for you to join us💀

Brand New in Fort Walton Beach -- We are SO excited to have Academy Sports + Outdoors not only newly opening in town but also as a sponsor for our Billy Bowlegs Festival!

Opening the same weekend (May 16-17), stop by and grab a famous $5 folding chair on your way to The Landing!

See what they offer ➡️ www.academy.com