Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest

05/23/2026

The Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest is over, but the season is just getting started with more opportunities for Pirates to gather in Ohio and celebrate being a Pirate! Here’s a list of activities for our rapidly expanding base of Pirates over the next couple of months:

Brews Cruise, Black Flag Rising – Sat June 13, depart from Sandusky, Ohio on the Goodtime 1 for a voyage to Kelley’s Island with the The Modern Day Pirates!

Put-in-Bay Pyrate Fest – June 26-28, Put-in-Bay, Ohio, located on an island 7 miles offshore in Lake Erie, yes, it’s a Pirate Fest on an island! Highlights include: a Vendor Marketplace, Black Powder & Cannons Demos, Live Shows, Costume Contests, Mermaids and more.

OHIO Pirate CON – July 24-26, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, Fremont Ohio. Enjoy an airconditioned Indoor Vendor Marketplace, Live Shows, Pirate Bands, Treasure Hunts, Camp sites, Contests and more.

Port Clinton Pirate Fest – July 24-26, Port Clinton Ohio, on the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. It’s a Pirate Fest with a splash of Renaissance. Vendor Marketplace, Live Shows, Pirate Bands, Mermaids and more!

See the links in this post for more information and get out and support being a Pirate!

05/21/2026

Peoples State Bank locked up their Treasure Chest on Monday. Did you see how they decorated their lobby and Treasure Chest? What a great looking display! Winners will be announced later this week.
Arrr Matey’s thanks for joining our Treasure Hunt.

05/18/2026

Good Morning! What a great way to start the day — with an NPR podcast about us and Pirate Fest, plus a wonderful article celebrating this weekend’s Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest Invasion at Buckeye Lake.

Thank you to everyone who has made this dream possible. This aired a couple of days ago, and we’re so delighted that we’re sharing it again.

https://www.ideastream.org/2026-05-14/pirates-invade-buckeye-lake-for-third-annual-festival

Thousands of Ohioans choose a pirate's life at the annual Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival each year.

05/17/2026

Set your sails matey for weldon’s ice cream!!

🏴‍☠️ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND at Weldon’s Ice Cream 🏴‍☠️

⚓️ GRAHAM ISLAND ⚓️

Our graham cracker ice cream loaded with crunchy chocolate covered sponge candy pieces has returned for Pirate Festival weekend! 🍫🏝️🍦

Creamy graham cracker flavor…
Crunchy chocolate sponge candy…
And treasure-worthy flavor in every scoop! ☠️

Available during Pirate Festival weekend — and possibly sticking around a little longer while supplies last! 🦜🌊

05/17/2026

It's Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival Week! Ladies on the Shoreline will be in the Renaissance area of the Market Place in Booth 103. Come visit us and shop the bougiest treasures at market! What kind of loot will we be showing? Necklaces, bracelets, candles, shower steamers, jewelry treasure chests, scarves, home and linen mists, purses and earrings!

05/17/2026

Getting ready for Pirate season! We will be going to the following pirate events! Be sure to stop by!

Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest

Put-in-Bay Pyrate Fest

Port Clinton Pirate Fest

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

We’re hosting a Pirate’s Playland for the little Buccaneers at Port Royal!
Bring your junior pirates and mermaids for free games and activities all weekend long.

Pirates Arrr For You will be setting up their ship with a full lineup of pirate‑themed games, challenges, and hands‑on fun. They’ll also have pirate costumes for kids and a great selection of adult costumes for anyone wanting to dress the part.

The Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest is a family‑friendly festival, and games are recommended for children ages 6+. Bring the crew and let the adventure begin!

05/17/2026

Email from Buckeye Events Discover Treasure and Fun at Pirate Fest 2026 Set Sail for Pirate Fest:  35+ Treasure Chests, New Tours & Activities Fan Newsletter #3 May 1, 2026   🏴‍☠️⚓Ahoy, Pirate Fest