"Pirates" on the Lake and Two days of Brocante - Nyon this weekend

This weekend it's the Fête des Pirates in Nyon, and this year, sees the "Noble Confrérie of Pirates of the Rive" (a local charitable association) celebrate their 50th anniversary. This association organises events throughout the year, and aims to maintain local traditions along the lakeside. Readers may have seen the pirates dresssed in stripey tops and neckerchiefs around the town.  This weekend (Fri 21st, Sat 22nd and Sunday 23rd of August), the pirates will be offering free boat rides on the lake on the Nyolue boat on Saturday and Sunday,  there will be food stands open from 17:00 on Friday, and from 10:00 on Saturday and Sunday. There will be live music, a mini regatta challenge amongst the pirates and more. Also this week-end, there will be a two day Brocante fair along the lake. This fair differs slightly from the monthly one day marché aux puces (flea market) in Nyon. The Brocante invites over 80 sellers of high quality goods to the lakeside to sell their wares over a two day period.