Buckeye Lake PirateFest
Treasure Hunt

May 15-17, 2026

5000 Maps Will Be Distributed

30 Treasure Chests by Land and Sea

Come For The Treasure – Stay For The Fun!

Kick off Summer with a Treasure Hunt featuring over 30+ locations and other events by Land and Sea!

Get Your Maps at Port Royal and participating locations throughout Buckeye Lake during the Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest weekend May 15-17, 2026.

Find Yer Treasure, Scallywags!

The Legendary Tri-County Treasure Hunt by Land & Sea

Featured Event: May 15–17, 2026

Prepare to hoist the Jolly Roger! The legendary Tri-County Treasure Hunt returns for 2026, and it’s bigger and bolder than ever (free to enter; must be age 18+). This unique weekend adventure spans across Licking, Perry, and Fairfield counties, inviting scallywags of all ages to collect bounty from local businesses by land or by sea!

How to Join the Hunt

Grab Your Map: 5,000 FREE o􀆯icial Treasure Maps will be distributed while supplies last! Pick yours up at:

Port Royal located at Big Stan’s Bar & Grill 8635 Blackbird Lane, Thornville, OH 43076
Participating local area businesses around the lake.
Digital Navigation: Treasure Hunt locations will also be published right here on our website.
Follow the Red X: Your two-sided map identifies 30+ business locations marked with a Red X.

Collect Your Bounty

Every “X” on the map marks a spot for treasure! At each participating location, you can enter a drawing for a customized Treasure Chest filled with unique booty curated by that specific business.

Navigate Your Way

Whether you’re a sailor or a landlubber, you can reach the loot! The hunt is accessible by:

Boat & Pontoon
Golf Cart
Car
Motorcycle
Weekend Festivities

The hunt is just the beginning!

As you navigate the tri-county area, enjoy:

Live Music at various stops.
“Scurvy Dog” Food Specials and themed refreshments.
Costume Contests: Come dressed in your finest seafaring attire, steampunk gear, or mermaid scales!

Your goal is to visit as many locations as you can during Pirate Fest May 15-17, 2026 to register to win the Treasure Chest at each location and shop, enjoy dining and other opportunities at each business venue.

Come for the Treasure ~ Stay for the Fun!

Maps To The Treasure Chests!

Treasure Maps will be distributed at 40 participating Treasure Hunt locations in the Buckeye Lake area; while supplies last.

Port Royal will be the primary location where maps will be distributed. There will be Treasure Chests at Port Royal that you may register to win. Your challenge is to ﬁnd them!

You must be at least 18 years old to register and only 1 entry per person is allowed at each location. You may register to win multiple Treasure Chests however registrants will be limited to winning only 1 Treasure Chest. Other rules apply and will be posted at each Treasure Hunt location and online.

Each participating location will have set open hours to accept registration forms during Pirate Fest May 15-17, 2026. Check the Treasure Map for their open registration entry hours at each business.

Location of Port Royal