Twice As Much Fun in 2027!

Wake The Lake Pirate Kickoff

May 22, 2027

Kick off the season with a one day, all around the lake Pirate Party! Pirate activity locations announced throughout the day

• Food & drink specials

• Retail discounts & Pirate sales

•Costumed Pirates roaming land AND sea

• Buckeye Lake will be PACKED with Pirate energy from sunrise to sunset!

Rock The Dock PirateFest

September 8-12, 2027

We’re expanding Pirate Fest into a full week of fun!

• Wednesday: Pirate Hat Making Class

• Thursday: Pirate Bike Night

• Fri–Sun: Pirate bands, costume contests

• Renaissance market

• Kids’ buccaneer activities & more

• Businesses will transform into Pirate outposts with nautical décor and flags flying everywhere

• Costumed Pirates will be seen all around the Buckeye Lake area—on land, on docks, and out on the water.

Conratulations To The Winners of the 2026 PirateFest Treasure Hunt!

Beach House Pub	Shelby Maraugha
Big Stans	Khlea Sumani
Bluebird Meadow Llama Farm	Emma Bowman
Boatyard at Buckeye Lake	Jose Del Aguila
Buckeye Lake Hardware	Gayle Duris
Blue Heron Kitchen and Pub	Angela Raake
Buckeye Lake Magaritas	Scott Adams
Buckeye Lake Marina	Jamey Kuhn
Buckeye Lake Boater Training	Kellie Link
Buffalo Lick	Milessa Dolby
Chef Shack	Chris Cremeans
Cherokee Vally Bison Ranch	Ken Stanchin
Crabtree’s Millersport Hardware	Curt Gutridge
Creno’s Pizza	Rhonda Stevens
Dockside Donuts	Lauri White
Easy Squeeze Lemonade Stand	Hannah Sapp
Escape to Buckeye Lake	Rebecca Gobson
EYECARE about YOU	Courtney Shaner
Fishers Marina	Pam Kunselman
Horvath’s Harbor	Matt Huebner
Island House	Frankie Folk
Lake’s End/Special T’s	Susan Howard
Mill Dam Corner Grille	Randi Mclaughlin
Northern Exposure Landship	Tanya Prestage
Ohio Pirate Con	Larry Clapper
OX-B’s	Steve Tatum
Papa Boo’s	Michelle Vendley
Peoples State Bank	Amy Diggins
Pizza Cottage	Brian Ballmann
Port Lounge & Smokehouse	Valerie Hakes
R & R Bait and Tackle	Derek Upp
Roadhouse Cycles-Buckeye Lake	Linda Koller
Si Senor Margaritas	Jim Drumm
The Dirty Oar	Kelley Jude
The Pines at Buckeye Ridge	Robert Falter
Trece Tequilas	Shannon Anthony
Waterfront on Buckeye Lake	Bree Beabout

“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?

What’s New for Pirate Fest 2026

Big news, Mateys — Pirate Fest is bigger and better than ever! Here’s what’s new this year:

⚓ New Location: Port Royal at Big Stan’s

Just steps from Buckeye Lake, our new home features more space, better parking, and a full bar with seating — the perfect place to launch your weekend adventure.

⚓ Expanded Port Royal Markets

Explore 100+ vendors, including a brand‑new Renaissance Market offering handcrafted goods, artisan treasures, and unique festival finds sponsored by Turner Kokosing.

⚓ More Entertainment Than Ever

Enjoy more performers, more shows, and more surprises throughout the weekend.
Special features include:

Carbliss Pirate Fashion & Body Art Show
Pirate Karaoke
Pass the Flag Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting

⚓ More Food & Vendors

A larger marketplace brings new local favorites, expanded food options, and more ways to feast like a pirate.

⚓ Tri‑County Pirate Treasure Hunt & Area Activities

The legendary Tri‑County Treasure Hunt returns with 30+ chests hidden across three counties. New this year:
A bounty of live music and family‑friendly activities all around the lake
Treasure Hunt Tours accessible by pontoon boat, bicycles, motorcycles, golf cars, and more
Special offers at local businesses