Boynton Beach Warns of Pirate Fest Vendor Scam Using Fraudulent Solicitations

Boynton Beach officials issued an alert regarding an unauthorized party using the Boynton Beach Pirate Fest name to solicit vendors and entertainers. The City of Boynton Beach confirmed it does not request payment by gift card for Pirate Fest registration, nor does it charge the type of registration fee described in these fraudulent solicitations.

This advisory comes as the city prepares for its annual Pirate Fest, a popular community event. Residents and potential participants should exercise caution when receiving solicitations related to the festival. The city emphasized that all official communications and registration processes for Pirate Fest adhere to established city protocols.

To ensure authenticity, the City of Boynton Beach directs all interested vendors and entertainers to its official website for Pirate Fest information. The correct web address is https://www.boynton-beach.org/657/Pirate-Fest. Additionally, the official Eventeny Pirate Fest page is https://www.eventeny.com/events/boynton-beach-pirate-fest-2026-30424/. These are the only verified online sources for festival details and registration.

Anyone with questions about Pirate Fest should contact the City's Events Department directly at [email protected] or by calling 561-742-6024. If you believe you have been targeted by this scam, report it to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. Protecting community events from fraudulent activity requires vigilance from all residents.