Buckeye Lake PirateFest
Treasure Hunt

May 15-17, 2026

5000 Maps Will Be Distributed

30 Treasure Chests by Land and Sea

Conratulations To The Winners of the 2026 PirateFest Treasure Hunt!

Beach House Pub	Shelby Maraugha
Big Stans	Khlea Sumani
Bluebird Meadow Llama Farm	Emma Bowman
Boatyard at Buckeye Lake	Jose Del Aguila
Buckeye Lake Hardware	Gayle Duris
Blue Heron Kitchen and Pub	Angela Raake
Buckeye Lake Magaritas	Scott Adams
Buckeye Lake Marina	Jamey Kuhn
Buckeye Lake Boater Training	Kellie Link
Buffalo Lick	Milessa Dolby
Chef Shack	Chris Cremeans
Cherokee Vally Bison Ranch	Ken Stanchin
Crabtree’s Millersport Hardware	Curt Gutridge
Creno’s Pizza	Rhonda Stevens
Dockside Donuts	Lauri White
Easy Squeeze Lemonade Stand	Hannah Sapp
Escape to Buckeye Lake	Rebecca Gobson
EYECARE about YOU	Courtney Shaner
Fishers Marina	Pam Kunselman
Horvath’s Harbor	Matt Huebner
Island House	Frankie Folk
Lake’s End/Special T’s	Susan Howard
Mill Dam Corner Grille	Randi Mclaughlin
Northern Exposure Landship	Tanya Prestage
Ohio Pirate Con	Larry Clapper
OX-B’s	Steve Tatum
Papa Boo’s	Michelle Vendley
Peoples State Bank	Amy Diggins
Pizza Cottage	Brian Ballmann
Port Lounge & Smokehouse	Valerie Hakes
R & R Bait and Tackle	Derek Upp
Roadhouse Cycles-Buckeye Lake	Linda Koller
Si Senor Margaritas	Jim Drumm
The Dirty Oar	Kelley Jude
The Pines at Buckeye Ridge	Robert Falter
Trece Tequilas	Shannon Anthony
Waterfront on Buckeye Lake	Bree Beabout

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.

Click For An Online Map

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 official 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.

You must be age 18+ to enter drawing.

The Tri-County Pirate Treasure Hunt is Just the Beginning!
Come for the Treasure ~ Stay for the Pleasure!

As you navigate the tri-county area, enjoy:

Live Music at various stops.
“Scurvy Dog” Food Specials and themed refreshments.
Enjoy the Captain’s Carbliss Grog at participating pubs over the weekend.

Plus, more special Pirate Treasure Tours!

Join the adventure with your fellow mateys on a series of special Pirate Treasure Hunt Tours happening throughout the festival weekend. Show up at the hours listed, pick up your exclusive tour‑only treasure map, and enjoy hours of swashbuckling fun across Buckeye Lake and the Tri‑County region. While supplies last.

Whether you’re a sailor or a landlubber, you can reach the treasure! Different sections of the Pirate Treasure Hunt are accessible by: Foot & Bicycle, ATV / Side‑by‑Side, Boat & Pontoon, Golf Car, Car and Motorcycle.

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 30+ 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 Click For An Online Map

Treasure Hunt Drink Specials Featuring the Captain’s Carbliss Grog

Many participating Treasure Hunt locations will be offering exclusive Pirate Fest drink specials, including the limited‑edition Captain’s Carbliss Grog. This signature festival drink blends dark rum with Carbliss Lemon Lime on ice, finished with a dramatic black‑salt rim that will become a favorite among Pirate festivalgoers.

Guests can enjoy the Captain’s Grog at select bars, restaurants, and taverns throughout the Treasure Hunt route. Each participating location may feature its own twist or pairing, giving visitors a chance to sample unique variations as they explore Buckeye Lake.

These specials add an extra layer of fun to the Treasure Hunt experience and give guests a refreshing way to celebrate their progress on their map.