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    Winterfest 2026

    Featured Winterfest
    North Shore Park Buckeye Lake, OH, United States

    Visit Buckeye Lake for the biggest party of the year! Join “Benny the Bass” on Saturday, January 25 to see if he takes the bait and predicts and early spring or refuses breakfast, which means 6 more weeks of winter. Regardless of the outcome, Buckeye Lake celebrates Winterfest with fireworks, activities around the late, live music, art shows, food and drink specials, food trucks and more. Winterfest festivities begin at 6:30 a.m. at North Shore Ramp in Buckeye Lake.

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    Ohio Party Bus: Winterfest 2026 Shuttle Services

    Winterfest
    North Shore Park Buckeye Lake, OH, United States

    Registration is now open for the 10th Annual BLRCC Winterfest 2025 extravaganza at Buckeye Lake! Purchase a shuttle ticket here for the event, bring your printed ticket or keep it on your phone and the QR code will scanned for check-in and provide you will be provided with a wristband!

    $50

  • Polar Plunge at Buckeye Lake Winery

    Buckeye Lake Winery 13750 Rosewood Rd NE, Thornville, United States

    Visit Buckeye Lake Winery on Sunday, February 1st at 11 a.m. to be part of the 12th annual Polar Plunge! At this event, participants will jump into the chilly water of Buckeye Lake; all proceeds from the event will go to the United Way Foundation.

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    East End Mardi Gras Pub Crawl

    Thornville AMVETS: Post 51 9293 Thornville Township RD 79, Thornville, OH, United States +5 more

    Kick off the weekend on February 28th with the third annual East End Mardi Gras Pub Crawl!  Enjoy food and drink specials, live entertainment, and prizes at multiple local businesses (TBA)! Check Facebook for updates and additional info!

  • Buckeye lake Pirate Fest event graphic, May 15-17 2026

    Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest

    Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest

    Get ready to hoist the mainsail! The Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest is back and bigger than ever, setting course for a thrilling three-day event from May 15th to 17th, 2026. Welcoming pirates, mermaids, steampunk enthusiasts, and the public of all ages, this family-friendly festival promises a weekend filled with treasure hunting, lively entertainment, and a… Continue Reading Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest

  • Promotional image for BLASST the Buckeye lake Area Star Spangles Tradition

    Fireworks at Buckeye Lake (BLASST)

    Fairfield Beach / South Shore Fairfield Beach / South Shore, Lake Shore Dr NE, Thornville, OH, United States

    Save the date for fireworks on the lake! On July 3rd, join Buckeye Lake Area Star Spangled Tradition, or BLASST, for a night of fun and to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday with a spectacular fireworks display on the water! Stay tuned for more celebration details and fun!   Learn more or follow this event on Facebook.

  • Competitors bicycling beside lake.

    Tour de Buckeye Lake

    Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Grounds 2900 Chautauqua Blvd, Millersport, OH

    The 10th Annual Bike Buckeye Lake returns with beautiful lake views, rolling countryside, and a festive post-ride celebration. Cyclists can choose from curated routes of 11, 27, or 63 miles, each fully marked and supported with stocked rest stops along the way. After the ride, participants can enjoy a Post-Ride Festival featuring live music, local craft brews, food trucks, and vendor displays. Team… Continue Reading Tour de Buckeye Lake

  • Promotional image for the Lost Lands Festival in Thornville

    Lost Lands Festival 2026

    Legend Valley Concert Venue and Campground 7585 Kindle Road, Thornville, OH, United States

    Headbangers, head back to the Lost Lands Festival on September 18th - 20th, 2026 in Thornville! Tickets go on sale January 16th at 3 p.m. ET. Sign up for SMS updates and get your tickets on the Lost Lands Festival website. All subscribers will be entered to win 1 of 5 Lost Lands 2026 tickets!… Continue Reading Lost Lands Festival 2026