Winterfest 2025

One of the biggest parties of the year at Buckeye Lake, join Benny the Bass on January 25, 2025 before the sun rises to see if he “takes the bait” and predicts an early spring or refuses, which means 6 more weeks of winter! Regardless, celebrate Winterfest with fireworks, activities around the lake, live music, art shows, food and drink specials, food trucks, and more – held every year on the last Saturday in January.

10th ANNUAL

WINTERFEST 2025
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25TH


Sign up for the 11th Annual Polar Plunge on Sunday, January 26th at the Buckeye Lake Winery! 

Winterfest 2025

All-Day Music Lineup:

  • David Spires- 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.
  • Katie and The Red Hots- 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Dwane Haggy- 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Acoustic Super Friends- 7 – 11 p.m.

Lake visitors can find it all right here! This fun tavern offers live entertainment and food trucks, or cool off with a sweet treat from Dips on the Lake. You can also come here to arrange for a boat dock rental or store your boat for the winter.

Winterfest 2025

HOURS: 6a.m. – 1p.m.

Specials: Giveaways, drinks, food, T-shirts, Buckeye Lake promotional items + a TV raffle!

Activities: Free photo booth + raffles

Buckeye Lighthouse knows that you are ready to roll! They have a fleet of bicycles, longboards, scooters, and kid bikes geared up for you and your gang to have fun while you explore Buckeye Lake! ​In addition to popular rentals, The Lighthouse offers a selection of lake-themed merchandise, gifts, and home décor with great style and prices.

If you’re looking to experience lake-life as a local, ask for their comprehensive list of homes for sale.  They help buyers and sellers all around Buckeye Lake make the move!

Winterfest 2025

HOURS 6AM-9PM

Visit Benny the Bass in his fish tank outside of the building!

This casual kitchen is located inside the Buckeye Lake Brewery. They offer a constantly evolving made-from-scratch menu that pairs perfectly with your craft brew!

4675 Walnut Rd, Buckeye Lake OH 43008

Winterfest 2025

HOURS: 7a.m. – 4p.m.

Breakfast meal deal, off-menu items specials + local artists will be setup in dining area!

Stay tuned for details about the vender show!

Get your caffeine fix at Coffee Shack Coffee Roasters & Café in Buckeye Lake! This coffee shop is only a short distance from the North Shore and features organically grown, delicious coffee and treats. The location also offers a full breakfast and lunch menu for when you need a little more sustenance in your busy day-to-day!

Winterfest 2025

01/24 (Friday): 

  • Winterfest Kick-Off Party with Roxy Janes Trio at 6 p.m.

Hereinafter is a cocktail tavern with a mission to democratize great cocktails in a stylish, tavern setting.  Serving classic cocktails alongside food, wine, and beer, Hereinafter intends to create a sacred ground where guests can bond with neighbors over great food and drink.

Enjoy brunch on Sunday during the summer months.

Winterfest 2025

HOURS: 9a.m. – 11:30p.m.

Specials:

  • Hawaiian inspired food
  • Drink specials
  • Free leis

Music Lineup:

  • Sweet Misery 11a.m. – 3p.m.
  • Clubber Lang 4p.m. – 8p.m.

Stop by our cocktail bar to enjoy a broad selection of wines, craft brews, bourbons or request one of our talented bartenders to create a lively concoction for you! Once your drink is in hand, stroll out back and relax by the fire in an Adirondack chair.

Buckeye Lake

Winterfest 2025

Lake shuttle services are available all-weekend starting Friday, 1/24/25 – Sunday, 1/26/25

Specials:

  • Unlimited ride shuttle services around the entire Buckeye Lake region during the primary day of Winterfest Saturday 1/25/25, as well as, private charter services, where groups can rent out vehicles from their fleet and one of their professional, fun, friendly, sober drivers will take them around the lake region to all the various fun places!
  • Benny the Bass cups, T-shirts, and other souvenirs.

For more info on how to book a ride, or utilize the continuously running shuttle services, or info on how to book your own private exclusive charter package, reach out them directly via email at sales@ohiopartybus.com or call or text their office during normal business hours Monday – Friday 8a.m. to 5p.m. at (740) 527-0275 or toll-free at (833) 322-4FUN (4386)

Do you need a ride, designated driver, airport shuttle, or shuttle service for a private event? The Ohio Party Bus/Lake Area Transport Services offers a wide variety of transportation services in the Buckeye Lake area and surrounding communities. They offer easy payment options and fast, friendly service.

Winterfest 2025

HOURS: 6AM-TBD

Specials:

  • $5 drink with Winterfest Cup, $7 without the cup.
  • $7 Breakfast sandwiches
  • $6 Biscuits and Gravy
  • $35 10th Anniversary commemorative crewneck sweatshirt

Activities:

  • Prize spin wheel
  • Free Winterfest koozie while supplies last
  • Silent auction + 50/50 raffle
  • Mateisch and Carbliss tasting

Music Lineup:

  • 6:30 a.m.- Lee Gnatt
  • 10:30 a.m.- Big Bad Stache
  • 3:30 p.m.- CT4
  • 8 p.m.- DJ

 

Papa Boo’s is the lakeside place for fun and good food! They have live music, delicious food, and a full bar, all located right on the water of Buckeye Lake. Find their menu and entertainment schedule at PapaBoos.com

Please check the Papa Boo’s website for their seasonal hours. 

Winterfest 2025

HOURS: 8AM-12AM

Specials:

  • Winterfest Drink – $6
  • Hangry City is serving brunch at 8 a.m.

Music Lineup:

  • Rock This Way 01/24 at 7 p.m. (Friday Kickoff)
  • Scott Barnett  01/25 at 8:30am
  • The Lost Boyz 01/25 at noon
  • Alan Carl & Band 01/25 at 5:30 p.m.
  • DJ Legend 01/25 – All Day

 

Visit Buckeye Lake’s latest and greatest lakeside pub. Come relax by the water with a cold drink & help yourself to some dinner from one of our tasty food trucks. Visit the website for the live music schedule!

4600 Ridgley Tract Road
Heath

Winterfest 2025

HOURS: 9:30AM-1AM

Entertainment/Activities:

  • Billiards
  • Virtual Golf
  • Darts
  • Poker or cards available upon request

The Mastodon Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 71 golf course located in a country-like setting between Hebron and Heath, Ohio.

Winterfest 2025

Hillbilly Deluxe on stage from 11 am to 3 pm during Winterfest!

Lakefront sports bar with great food, live music, cold beer, and good times!

Check out their live music schedule here.

4675 Walnut Road
Buckeye Lake

WINTERFEST 2024

HOURS: 7AM-3PM

Located in the popular Blue Heron shopping strip, sip and shop at the Yellow Sundress Resale Boutique and enjoy 20% off purchases over $25!  The boutique will also be offering festive drinks and appetizers.

Yellow Sundress Resale Boutique is a new store in the Buckeye Lake area featuring a variety of styles to spruce up your wardrobe. Browse cute clothes, fun accessories, and essential home décor items.