Monday May 28, 2018 is Memorial Day.  From Friday through Monday active duty service persons and veterans get discounts at many local businesses.  Both Ferries will be giving special discounts on Memorial Day.

This family friendly festival brings bluegrass, new grass, folk, zydeco, pop, rhythm & blues to the stage for a FREE day-long concert at Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial here on South Bass Island. Miller Boat Line sponsors the event it is a collaboration between many partners, including the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce, the National Park Service, the Perry Group (Perry’s Victory’s Friends Group), The Ohio Arts Council and the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society.

The Put-in-Bay community is excited to announce the tall ship U.S. Brig Niagara will be visiting the Put-in-Bay harbor on several occasions during the 2018 season. The Put-in-Bay Community formed the Friends of the Niagara committee to raise funds to secure dates of visits.  The magnificent sailing warship is famed for her pivotal role int he Battle of Lake Erie when Commodore Oliver H. Perry defeated the British Fleet and won control over the lower Great Lakes. Visitors can see the Niagar...

The 12th Annual Island Pooch Parade will be held Saturday June 16 in DeRivera Park. Dogs of all kinds and sizes are encouraged to bring their owners and participate in the fun.  Registration for this amusing fun event will open in the Park Gazebo at 10 a.m.., followed by the children led traditional “doggie stroll” around the Park at 10:30.  Judging will immediately follow the parade.  The $10 entry fee makes your closest friend qualified to compete for prizes in one or more of the following...

The annual Founders Day Celebration at Put-in-Bay will be held in the center of the village at DeRivera Park from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. This free, family-focused island event, is hosted by the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce, and celebrates the founding of Put-in-Bay by Hispanic merchant Jose DeRivera. Founders Day will feature live entertainment, playing popular tunes in a fair-type atmosphere. Put-in-Bay’s EMTs will bring the miniature Life Flight helicopter for the kids to ride, and hand out saf...

Pyrate Fest Is an all inclusive family friendly event designed to bring free entertainment, education, and adventure to visitors from the midwest. Event features parades, costume contest, education, living re-enactment, 5K run/walk and more. With free admission, this is the perfect family event!

The Put-in-Bay community is excited to announce the tall ship U.S. Brig Niagara will be visiting the Put-in-Bay harbor on several occasions during the 2018 season. The Put-in-Bay Community formed the Friends of the Niagara committee to raise funds to secure dates of visits.  The magnificent sailing warship is famed for her pivotal role int he Battle of Lake Erie when Commodore Oliver H. Perry defeated the British Fleet and won control over the lower Great Lakes. Visitors can see the Niagar...

A Freedom Concert will be held at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. A Fireworks display, provided by Put-in-Bay businesses and Friends of the Bay, will begin at dusk. The fireworks will be shot off of a barge in the downtown harbor. Everyone is welcome to view the fireworks from the lawn of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. Parking will be available at the Peace Garden Lot on the corner of Park Ave

The Put-In-Bay Cup Register your team here: http://www.6v6soccer.com/sign-up.html When:  July 14 & 15, 2018 Site:     McCann Fields Where: Langram Rd, Put-in-Bay, OH  43456 Cost:    $350.00.  Registration is on a limited basis after June 20th.  A deposit is required to hold your spot for the Put-in-Bay Cup as we sell out every year.  You can still register, but if you choose not to pay another team can take your spot if they pay before you do. The Put-in-Bay Cup is a highly anticipat...

Hundreds of Junior Sailors ages 13-18 from the region come to the bay to race sailboats.  Hosted at PIB Yacht Club.

Garden Club Home and Garden Tour. Watch putinbaygardenclub.com for details in 2018.

The 125th running of the annual race week including the "deepwater" race from Sandusky to Put-in-Bay on Thursday night.  Hosted at the Put-in-Bay Yacht Club.

The Lake Erie Islands Nature and Wildlife Center, the Lake Erie Conservancy and the Put-in-Bay Township Park District work together to present a week of activities to highlight the green side of the islands.

Explore the waters surrounding Middle Bass Island and vie for some great prizes during the Middle Bass Island Poker Kayak Day on Saturday, August 4th. The kayakers will start and finish at the Middle Bass Island State Park camping area. Participants will paddle the island shores of Lake Erie around Middle Bass Island stopping at two preserves and the State Park. There will be lunch at the final stop including hot dogs, chips, fruit and water. Everyone is welcome and the cost is $10.00. Whether y...

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Participants can meet at the Put-in-Bay Town Hall any time from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on August 6th to pick up the tour packet. This includes maps, tour booklet, several goodies, freebies, and coupons from island businesses. This unique ramble and island tour will include many fun nature related stops. Among the highlights planned will be hiking Coopers Woods and seeing a natural cave and a visit to Historic Gibraltar Island. Go inside a 1912 historic island home with a 75-gallon fresh water aquari...

The stars will light up the sky as island resident, retired teacher, and astronomer Jay Reynolds will engage the guests about the night sky, planets, and stars. This will allow you an opportunity to enjoy a show from outer space from the ferry boat. Heineman’s Winery is donating wine, and there will also be snacks provided. Tickets prices are: Adults $20 and Kids $10. The cruise will leave from the downtown Miller Boat Line Dock on Bayview Ave. at 9:00 pm. Please be at the dock at 8:45 pm to loa...

The 125th running of the annual power boat regatta at the PIB Yacht Club.

More information to come Summer of 2018.  

Annual Fundraiser for the Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center. Tickets are $20.00  

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30+ teams play a one day co-ed tournament on the Urge Family Field across from the PitStop Gas Station. To register go to volleyballassocates.com

More information available Summer of 2018, in conjunction with Island Green Week

More information to follow Summer of 2018, in conjunction with Island Green Week

Organized by Lakeview Beach Volleyball this tournament bring in over 120 teams. To register got to  http://www.lakeviewvb.net/put-in-bay

The Put-in-Bay community is excited to announce the tall ship U.S. Brig Niagara will be visiting the Put-in-Bay harbor on several occasions during the 2018 season. The Put-in-Bay Community formed the Friends of the Niagara committee to raise funds to secure dates of visits.  The magnificent sailing warship is famed for her pivotal role int he Battle of Lake Erie when Commodore Oliver H. Perry defeated the British Fleet and won control over the lower Great Lakes. Visitors can see the Niagar...

The 205th Anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie is a celebration of history, art and music.  It is also a celebration of Perry's naval victory and two centuries of peace shared by the United States, Canada and Great Britain.  A War of 1812 Military encampment will take place all weekend and 1200 BoyScouts camp out on the Memorial's East lawn for their annual camporee

The annual Art in the Park Festival is an area and regional arts and craftspeople gathering to display and sell their original works in photography, watercolor, acrylic, pottery, glass, stained glass, fabric, wood and paper. Live demonstrations and silent auction that benefits Put-in-Bay Arts. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in DeRivera Park.

Runners & walkers of all ages welcome! Attend this annual 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Saturday, September 15 at Put-in-Bay, Ohio. The race begins near The Boathouse Restaurant downtown. A scenic course, much of it winding along the island shoreline, participants consider this to be one of the most beautiful runs in Ohio. Preregister for discount, family discount also available. Registrants receive a discounted fare aboard Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay. Prizes & unique engraved Lake Erie stones awar...

Come celebrate New Year's Eve! The Island businesses will celebrate New Year's Eve with a Monte Carlo style street party. With games like Big Six, Texas Hold'em, Blackjack, High and Low and other casino style games. Some of the business establishments will hand out traditional New Year's Party Hats and accessories. Event will be held on Delaware Avenue in downtown Put-in-Bay from 6:00pm - 10:00pm.

Celebrate the half-way mark to St. Patrick's Day with a Parade at Hooligan's Irish Pub.  Hooligan's sponsors a Drum and Bagpipe Marching Band for the parade. Island restaurants will serve Irish food and beverages.  

Over 100 vintage sports cars will converge on Put-in-Bay for three days of Activities. Racing events will take place at the Put-in-Bay Airport. Qualifying starts on Monday afternoon then the island "Road Race" Parade will take place Monday evening with a ceremonial lap around the original Put-in-Bay street course. Then all the racing takes place on Tuesday with the "King of the Rock" Cup Race wrapping up a full day of racing. Wednesday the cars will be on display for a car show. Come view the ra...

Sample Foreign and Domestic wines, including Island Wines.  Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of good food, and excellent wine.  Admission ($10) includes a souvenir wine glass. Sample tickets are $1 and most of the samples are in the $2-$5 range.  Purchase a full bottle to take home.

The 25th annual German-style festival features German food, hot spiced wine and cold beer. Fantastic food including brats, potato pancakes, apple dumplings, stuffed cabbage, pierogi, cabbage and noodles, schnitzel, pies and German Chocolate cake provided by Put-in-Bay Chamber Member Restaurants. Live polka and German music and German dancers will be there to entertain both days.

We welcome back old friends and co-workers from past years.  There will be a bar crawl competition and a mourning of the end of another great season at Put-in-Bay. This event is open to anyone who has worked a summer anywhere on the islands, so please invite your friends!

Halloween is a spooky time on Put-in-Bay. Downtown businesses decorate with Halloween decor! Hundreds of people dressed in costume will flood the streets of downtown Put-in-Bay for the final weekend of the season. Witches, goblins, vampires, princesses and more are all welcome. Come dressed to impress in your favorite costume some of the establishments will have costume contests and prizes.