Admission is FREE and open to the public!

Port Royal: The Heart of the Pirate Fest

Prepare to drop anchor at Port Royal. The Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest Market is a sprawling treasure trove featuring two massive outdoor markets. With over 100 vendor booths filled with handcrafted wares, plus a bounty of food and grog, there is plenty to plunder.

Keep your eyes on the horizon—we have free swashbuckling entertainment scheduled for the whole crew, from the youngest deckhands to the saltiest captains. Set your compass for Big Stan’s Bar & Grill and prepare for a weekend of legendary fun at Buckeye Lake.

Link To Vendor List

2026 Port Royal Marketplace Vendors

Apothecary	Hops and Hives Soaps
	Perry’s Herbal Skin Care
	Scentsy

Apparel & Textiles	Charmed by Beth
	Flair Customs
	Inka Sun Creations
	Little Crow Creations

Artisan Crafts	Columbus Crafty Crafts
	Crowtown Squatchers
	Dragon Moon Creations
	Enchanted Mermaids
	Feral Forest Creations
	Gypsy Bend Root & Rune
	Jenny’s Windy Day Creations
	Knot Just Hemp
	Ladies on the Shoreline
	Madlee
	Magical Memory Creations and Crafts
	Make A Candle
	Mr. Deadstuff
	My Pink Truck
	Northern Exposure
	Paperpie
	Rainbow River Designs
	Raybar Craft Forge
	Regal Chains
	Rustic Monkey
	Sew Grim
	Sew Hooked
	Starner Gemstones
	The Knotty Monkey

Food & Beverage	Easy Squeeze Lemonade
	Graze & Go
	Jiddu’s Plant-Based Food and falafel Wrap
	Lea’s Flavored Lemonade Shakeups
	Nineteen77 Rolling Diner
	Pretzel Shop, Etc.
	Russell Boys Vending
	Wrappin’ Osborne

Jewelry & Adornments	Butterfli Confetti Designs
	Chasing North
	Darwynd Antiquities
	Exquisite Jewel
	Garnet Dragon Studios
	The Dragon’s Nest Festival Wares

Services	Buckeye Lake Boater Training
	Capital Vacations Club
	Ghoul Runnings Kayak Adventures
	Intuitive Tarot By Lacey Jae
	Ohio Pirate Con
	Outrageous Face Painting
	Port Clinton Pirate Fest
	The Bellwether Path
	U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Specialty Foods	Angry Dads Jerky
	Crowley Honey
	Druids Garden Tea Company
	Kay’s Pie and Cobbler
	MoJoe’s

The Worlds Tallest ArrVee

will be docked at Port Royal for Buckeye Lake PirateFest offering tours of their nautical shop and wares. Their specialty is custom made pirate hats, clothing and accessories. They can add a festive flair to any costume!

2026 Port Royal Layout and 2026 Pirate Markets Layout

Contact Us To Be A Pirate Market Vendor

Walk The Plank Pirate Parade

Get ready to set sail for a swashbuckling adventure at the Walk the Plank Pirate Parade, happening on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1 PM. Join us at Port Royal, specifically the Harbor Community Center, for a fun walk along the dam and through part of Buckeye Lake with pirate-themed fun and excitement.

The parade route is less than a mile and will proceed from Port Royal to the North Shore Ramp, along the dam, and then go in front of the Boatyard, then across the street in front of the Chef Shack and Buckeye Lake Brewery ending back at Port Royal.

This thrilling event is proudly sponsored by the Chef Shack and Buckeye Lake Boat Rental offering delicious food and pleasure boating opportunities to keep your spirits high. Whether you’re a seasoned buccaneer or a landlubber, don your finest pirate attire and prepare for a day of camaraderie, creativity, and community spirit. Don’t miss out on the treasure trove of fun that awaits!