Come see what our Island Artisans have to showcase! Baked goods, Homegrown & canned jams and sauces, Handmade Crafts and Art, Jewelry, Skin & Body Care, & Healing Remedies.

The 6th Annual Perry’s Victory Triathlon, 5k and Family Races will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Put-in-Bay, Ohio (South Bass Island). Perry’s Victory Triathlon is a great opportunity to challenge yourself before the end of the summer season and enjoy a day on beautiful South Bass Island. The route has been designed to take you on a scenic tour of historic Put-in-Bay with the hub of the race being held on the lawn of the Peace Garden at Perry’s Victory and International Peace M...

Come see what our Island Artisans have to showcase! Baked goods, Homegrown & canned jams and sauces, Handmade Crafts and Art, Jewelry, Skin & Body Care, & Healing Remedies.

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.

The Harbor Illumination celebrates over 200 years of peace with Canada and Great Britain.  This is an event that continues to capture the imagination and memories of islanders and visitors, something that connects us s to our history.  This spectacular annual event will take place at dusk on the Saturday of Historic Weekend.  From the Monument property to Stone Lab and along the shores of Gibraltar and Middle Bass, flares will be deployed every 15 feet. If you are interested in supporting thi...

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...

This is a dinner you won't want to miss!  The Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Departments 42nd Annual Clam Bake. This dinner sells out fast!! The dinner includes: Chicken, 1 Dozen Clams, Clam Chowder, Corn, Potatoes, Vegetables, Rolls, and much more!!! It's recommended that you reserve tickets in advanced and you can do so by calling 419-285-7805, easily text orders to 419-606-5197 and faxing orders to 419-285-3709 ****ALL RESERVED TICKETS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 3PM AT THE DAY OF CLAM BAKE**...

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.