Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival brings treasures and treasure hunters to the lake

Ahoy! The Pirate Festival is coming to Buckeye Lake! Pirates, Mermaids & Steampunk fans and the public are invited for a Treasure Hunt by Land and Sea, and a family friendly Pirate Marketplace.

The annual PirateFest is at Buckeye Lake on May 16-18, 2025. This 3-day family friendly festival features a Pirate Market, a Pirate Treasure Hunt and Pirate Parties. 

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Port Royal Pirate Trade Show Marketplace

The Port Royal Pirate Marketplace is free to attend and features two outdoor shopping areas featuring over 100+ vendor booths and multiple food trucks. Free family & children’s entertainment will be provided throughout the festival.

The Pirate Markets will be held at:
– Port Royal Market: located at the Harbor Community Center located at 5312 Walnut Road in Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
– North Shore Market: located across the street at 11175 Hebron Road, Buckeye Lake, Ohio

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Treasure Hunt by Land & Sea

Kick off Summer with a Treasure Hunt featuring over 40+ locations and other events by Land and Sea!

Pirate Fest Treasure Maps will be handed out at the Port Royal / the Harbor Community Center and participating local area businesses while supplies last. 

The Treasure Maps will identify 40+ business locations with a red X that will each have a drawing for a treasure chest  with content customized by each business. 

Special Events Tours

Select businesses are hosting Special Event Tours with mini-hunts. Details are tba for these.

See schedule/details for these tours. 

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More about Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival

Guest can expect the fun and exciting atmosphere of Buckeye Lake Winterfest, held in January, but with much warmer weather!

See website for more information. 

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