Galesville’s waterfront is about to wake up for the season. Pirates Cove’s dock bar is set to reopen on Saturday, April 25, with a three-day summer kickoff packed with live music, local seafood, and drink specials that organizers say will benefit the Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department. The party stretches from Friday through Sunday with sets and menu specials across the weekend, and the outdoor bar will be open as long as the weather cooperates.
According to Eye On Annapolis, the opening weekend is billed as a summer-kickoff fundraiser and is scheduled to begin April 25. The reported lineup has Pete Best on Friday, April 24, Doug Segree on Saturday afternoon (April 25, 1–4 p.m.), Lost & Found on Saturday evening (5–8 p.m.), and All You Need (1–4 p.m.) followed by Kurt Gibbons (5–8 p.m.) on Sunday, April 26. Organizers are clear that all times are weather-dependent, so a gray sky could shuffle the set list.
Who’s Playing And Where To Find Them
Local gig roundups and artists’ calendars are backing up the planned waterfront soundtrack. Event listings compiled by NapTownScoop show bands booked at the dock on the same dates, lining up with the advertised weekend schedule. Meanwhile, the artist calendar at Doug Segree confirms recent Pirates Cove appearances for the performer slated for the Saturday afternoon slot.
Menu, Dock Upgrades And The Vibe
Pirates Cove is leaning into waterfront season with a lineup that reads like a Maryland cravings list: fresh-shucked oysters, Maryland crab cakes, and a set of seasonal cocktails tailored for dockside sipping. The restaurant’s own site describes the dock bar as a seasonal waterfront spot with weekend service ahead of peak summer, setting expectations for a laid-back, tide-dependent hangout.
Eye On Annapolis also notes that the dock area has been spruced up with new furniture and umbrellas, giving regulars and first-timers more outdoor seating to stake out. Patrons can expect casual, open-air service whenever the weather plays along, which means sunny days will likely draw the early summer crowd.
Who Benefits
The weekend is not just about cold drinks on the West River. Proceeds from the opening festivities are designated to benefit the Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department, the local volunteer outfit that covers the Edgewater and West River communities. State records list Woodland Beach VFD as an incorporated volunteer department in Anne Arundel County, according to the Maryland Comptroller, underscoring the hometown charity angle behind the party.
When To Go And Practical Notes
The dock bar’s hours are at the mercy of the forecast, so Pirates Cove urges would-be visitors to check its website or social channels before heading down to the West River. The restaurant posts seasonal dock bar hours, and its phone number for reservations and weather updates on its site, and both boaters and drivers are warned to plan for limited weekend parking around the marina.
For menus, contact details, and the latest operating status, Pirates Cove directs guests to its information page at Pirates Cove.
Pirates Cove has long been a West River waterfront fixture, and the dock bar is a go-to summer hangout for Anne Arundel locals and boaters. With a refreshed outdoor setup, local bands on the calendar, and a fundraiser tied to opening weekend, the April return is shaping up to be one of the first big seasonal meetups for the county’s boating and dock-bar crowd.
