“Where else can you shop, dine with a mermaid, or compete for treasure while dressed as your favorite sea rogue? The Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival promises to be a land (and sea) of fun for families, friends, and freebooters of all ages.”

– Columbus Navigator

Aarrr You Ready Mateys? 

The Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival will be held May 16-18, 2025. This adult and family-friendly Pirate Festival features a 3-day Port Royal Pirate Marketplace and a weekend Buckeye Lake Pirate Treasure Hunt by Land and Sea.

There are plans for days of entertainment and activities all around Buckeye Lake to celebrate the kick-off to Summer. Everyone is welcome, especially Pirates, Steampunk, and Mermaids!

The Port Royal Pirate Marketplace

Now in two locations!

Map To Port Royal

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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Admission is FREE to PirateFest and open to the public!

Buckeye Lake Pirate
Treasure Hunt
~ by Land and Sea!

Details to come

More About the Treasure Hunt

Avast Hearties! Join us with adult or family-friendly events that celebrate Pirates, Mermaids, and Steampunks too!

Make plans to bring your friends and family to the Pirate Fest at Buckeye Lake!

Come for the Treasure ~ Stay for the Fun!

Pirates

Steampunk

Mermaids

Prepare To Raise The Sails, Landlubbers!

 
 

The Northern Exposure Landship

“The Worlds Tallest ArrVee”

Will drop anchor at Port Royal

2024 Media Sponsors

Pappy D’s Island House

Mill Dam Corner Grille

Papa Boo’s

Kool 101.7 FM WNKO Classic Hits

2024 Edward Jones — Port Royal Mermaid Music Stage

Edward Jones-Lynn-Financial Advisor

Event Sponsor

Buckeye Lake Boater Training