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!

Free family and children's entertainment will be provided throughout the festival.

Special Events
Take a PirateFest Tour or hunt for treasure on these Special Events offered below during PirateFest!

Port Royal Pirate Marketplace
The Port Royal Pirate Marketplace is a free outdoor Vendor Trade Show with over 100 booths and multiple food vendors.

Schedule of Events:

2025 Pirate Treasure Hunt Tours - By Land, Sea and Themes

09:00 am - 6:00 pm: Buckeye Lake Marina Pontoon Treasure Hunt Adventure
10:00 am - 4:00 pm: ATV/Side by Side Treasure Hunt Adventure
10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Motorcyle Treasure Hunt Adventure
11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Shop and Dine with a Mermaid Treasure Hunt Tour
04:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Steampunk Whistle Stop Treasure Hunt Tour