Pirates & Mermaids Festival isn’t just a celebration of fantasy and fun — it’s rooted in a deep commitment to protecting the waters that inspire it. Set along the Lake Huron shoreline, the festival brings awareness to critical environmental issues facing our Great Lakes, including PFAS contamination, often called “forever chemicals”, which threaten drinking water, wildlife and long-term ecosystem health.

Through clean water advocacy, waste reduction efforts and partnerships with local environmental groups, the festival encourages both vendors and guests to take an active role in preserving our natural resources. Because the magic of mermaids and the spirit of the sea can only endure if we protect the waters they call home.

For more information, visit the festival webpage HERE.