Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival

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 15-17, 2026. 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 expanded Port Royal Pirate Marketplace is now at Captain Big Stan’s Bar, located at 8635 Blackbird Lane, Thornville, Ohio. The expanded venue provides significantly more space for vendors, entertainment, themed activities, and visitors.

Guests can enjoy both the Pirate Market and the brand‑new Pirate Renaissance Market. Visitors can explore a wide variety of pirate, nautical, fantasy, steampunk, artisan, handcrafted, food and specialty vendors from across the region.

Women dressed as pirate at Buckeye Lake PirateFest

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Treasure Hunt by Land & Sea

Kick off Summer with a Treasure Hunt featuring over 30+ 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 30+ 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.

group dressed as pirates at Buckeye Lake PirateFest

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More about Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival

Guests can expect the same fun and exciting atmosphere as January’s Buckeye Lake Winterfest, but with a summer pirate-themed twist and much warmer weather.

See website for more information.