Discover the Thrills of the Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest 2025

Ahoy, mateys! Get ready to hoist the sails for an unforgettable adventure at the 2025 Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest, happening from May 16th to 18th in Buckeye Lake, Ohio. This annual celebration turns the quiet lakeside community into a bustling haven for pirates, mermaids, and landlubbers alike.

🏴‍☠️ Event Highlights

Port Royal: The Heart of the Festival

The Harbor Community Center transforms into "Port Royal," the central hub of all the festivities. Here, you can marvel at the Northern Exposure Landship—the world's tallest ArrVee, which is featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not. It’s also the place to get treasure maps and will be the launchpad for many exciting activities throughout the weekend.

Expansive Pirate Marketplace

Dive into the treasures of the festival by exploring over 100 vendor booths spread over two vibrant markets:

• Port Royal Market at the Harbor Community Center.

• North Shore Market directly across the street.

  
  

Both markets offer a treasure trove of unique pirate-themed merchandise, artisan crafts, mouthwatering food, and refreshing beverages. It’s the perfect spot to find special mementos from your adventure.

Tri-County Treasure Hunt

The festival features an exciting Tri-County Treasure Hunt. You can uncover 40 hidden treasure chests scattered across Buckeye Lake, Thornport, Fairfield Beach, and Millersport. Pick up your treasure map at Port Royal or any participating businesses—no purchase is necessary! At the festival's conclusion, forty fortunate treasure hunters will be rewarded with giveaways.

Family-Friendly Activities

Bring the whole family along to enjoy activities such as:

• Pirate Ship Playland: A custom-designed play area where young buccaneers can climb, slide, and explore.

• Pirate's Cove: An indoor retreat with engaging activities for children and families.

• Walk the Plank Parade: Join the lively parade on Sunday, May 18th at 1 PM. It starts from Port Royal and meanders along the Buckeye Lake dam.

  
  

🎶 Live Entertainment & Special Events

Throughout the weekend, the festival will showcase a lineup of lively music performances, which include:

• The Lost Boys at The Waterfront: Saturday, 12–3 PM

• Distorted Silence at Mill Dam Corner Grill: Saturday, 3–7 PM

• Rock House at The Dirty Oar: Saturday, 7–10 PM

  
  

Additionally, don’t miss out on the “Curse of Pirate Cove,” a haunted walkthrough attraction open during market hours. It’s sure to provide thrills for visitors of all ages.

🗺️ Plan Your Visit

When planning your visit to Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest, keep these details in mind:

• Dates: May 16–18, 2025

• Admission: Free

• Locations:

- Port Royal Market: Harbor Community Center, 5312 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, OH

- North Shore Market: 11175 Hebron Road, Buckeye Lake, OH

🎉 Join the Festivities

The Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest is more than just an event; it represents a community-driven celebration that supports the Harbor Community Center and local businesses. Whether you're looking for adventure, shopping, entertainment, or family fun, this festival promises to deliver an unforgettable experience.

For more details and updates, visit the official Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest website or follow their Facebook page.

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