The Full Moon Luau at The Keys, Put-in-Bay is fun for the whole family! Entertainment begins at 6:00p with West Side Steve; followed by Pacific Paradise Entertainment at 7:30 and 9:00p. Cost is $10 for adults (21 and over) and $5 for those under 21. Drink specials and food specials with be offered all night.

A global observance of Rangers across the world who died in the line of duty over the past 12 months. Many of these Rangers are from Africa, India and Southeast Asia. More than half of these deaths are at the hands of poachers and illegal miners and timber harvesters. Many more are killed by animals such as elephants, lions and bears. Flags from each country affected will be flown on the Park grounds.

Annual regatta held at Put-in-Bay for all I-LYA sailors.

This annual event connects the best of the Ohio Lake Erie Islands Island Green Week, 2019, will run from August 3 to August 14. The Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center, Lake Erie Islands Conservancy, OSU’s Stone Laboratory, the Put-in-Bay Township Park District, and, for the first time, the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society, have collaborated to produce a week of Ecotourism, Adventure Travel, Agritourism, and History sponsored by the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce, the Put-in-Bay Gazet...

11:00 am - 4:00pm Saturday, 11:00 am to 3:00pm on Sunday, Middle Bass Island; Cost - FREE. Participants will be able to tour the iconic Lonz Winery Cellars, Lonz Boat House, and the grounds of the Lonz Mansion as well as Middle Bass Island State Park and the newly renovated Lonz Winery Pavilions. The Sonny-S Boat Line Inc. is available from the Boardwalk at Put-in-Bay to the main dock on Middle Bass. Sonny S. The Sonny S Ferry Prices are; One-way fares, CASH ONLY. Adults (13+)- $6.00, Children...

12:00 p.m. on Middle Bass Island; Cost - $20 pre-registration $25 on site. Kayakers start and finish at the Middle Bass Island State Park west beach (No starts later than 1:00 pm). The paddle around the island includes three additional stops (the State Park Marina, the MBI East Point Preserve, and the Kuehnle State Wildlife Area/Petersen Woods Preserve). A welcome packet at the start has a description of the course and information about the stops. Stops are staffed with volunteers for safety a...

11:00 am - 4:00pm Saturday, 11:00 am to 3:00pm on Sunday, Middle Bass Island; Cost - FREE. Participants will be able to tour the iconic Lonz Winery Cellars, Lonz Boat House, and the grounds of the Lonz Mansion as well as Middle Bass Island State Park and the newly renovated Lonz Winery Pavilions. The Sonny-S Boat Line Inc. is available from the Boardwalk at Put-in-Bay to the main dock on Middle Bass. Sonny S. The Sonny S Ferry Prices are; One-way fares, CASH ONLY. Adults (13+)- $6.00, Children...

Sunday, August 4, 2:00pm. Cost – FREE Put-in-Bay Township Park District and their partners the Lake Erie Islands Conservancy will dedicate two new footbridges on the trail at the Middle Bass Island Forested Wetland Preserve on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 2;00pm. The new footbridges were purchased with funds raised by the Conservancy and the Middle Bass Dock Company at the Middle Bass Music Fest 2018. A ceremony will be held on site on Fox Rd. with a reception to follow.

Monday August 5 and Tuesday August 6 from 11am to 4pm; Cost- $20.00 adult, under 18 FREE, on South Bass Island. Participants may stop in at the Put-in-Bay Town Hall any time during these days to pick up their tour packets that will include maps, tour booklets, several goodies, freebies, and coupons from island businesses. This unique ramble and island tour will include over 32 fun nature and history related stops. Among the highlights planned are hiking Coopers Woods, seeing a natural cave, tour...

Pre-Purchase of Tickets Recommended. Cost - Adults: $20, Kids (3-10): $10 The ferry cruise will leave from the downtown Miller Boat Line dock on Put-in-Bay at sunset. The stars will light up the sky as Cleveland State University instructor and astronomer, Jay Reynolds, will engage with the guests sharing information about the night sky, planets, and stars. Passengers will have an amazing opportunity to enjoy the show from outer space as the ferry boat travels around the Lake Erie Islands. Heine...

Tuesday August 6 10:30am. Oak Point State Park will host the Lake Erie Islands Water Trail Dedication. Please join The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Lake Erie Islands Conservancy as we dedicate specific water trails around the islands in hopes of promoting safe and family friendly water activities on Lake Erie. New Brochures of the trails will be given out, along with other great information about Lake Erie and water activities available. First 20 people who sign up after the dedicati...

Monday August 5 and Tuesday August 6 from 11am to 4pm; Cost- $20.00 adult, under 18 FREE, on South Bass Island. Participants may stop in at the Put-in-Bay Town Hall any time during these days to pick up their tour packets that will include maps, tour booklets, several goodies, freebies, and coupons from island businesses. This unique ramble and island tour will include over 32 fun nature and history related stops. Among the highlights planned are hiking Coopers Woods, seeing a natural cave, tour...

Tuesday August 6 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm; Cost - FREE. South Bass Island State Park will host a Lantern Tour of the famous Hotel Victory grounds. This family event will start with a beautiful sunset at South Bass Island State Park and end at the Hotel Victory Swimming Pool Pavilion. The tour will highlight various still-existing features of the Hotel Victory, a history of the grounds, and exciting facts about life at the Hotel. Tour provided by Naturalist and Island Resident Renee Market.

I-LYA Powerboat Regatta on Lake Erie at Put-in-Bay, Ohio. The Put-in-Bay Yacht Club hosts the annual regatta activities.

*Pre-Purchase of Tickets Recommended Cost: $15 Pre-Purchased, $20 on site Participants will be treated to a slow spit-roasted hog with corn and baked potatoes along with tasty sides donated by The Goat Soup and Whiskey. Popular island entertainers feature performances of favorite songs. There will be a silent auction with a variety of unique island prizes such as: a biplane ride, ferry passes, gift certificates for local restaurants, baskets of goodies from local businesses, and hand-crafted a...

Thursday August 8 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Cost - $5.00. Tours are limited to the first 70 participants on a first come, first served basis. The two hour-long island tour will include a glimpse of the history and natural history of this island, including the historic Stone Laboratory and Cooke’s Castle. The Water Taxi to Gibraltar will leave from the Boardwalk ($3 Round Trip) Participants should plan to get there 15 minutes prior to tour time. Parking will be available at...

Lake Erie Islands Historic Society Auction!! Put-in-Bay Friday August 9. Viewing time 3:00pm to 5:00pm; The live auction is at 5:00pm at Heineman Winery on Put-in-Bay. The annual auction of the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society will feature a very impressive selection of items donated by Put-in-Bay residents and businesses, many of which focus on Put-in-Bay History. Cash Bar.

Friday August 9 at 6:00pm Cost - $20.00. Come to the beautifully renovated Lonz Pavilion for an evening of painting and history. We will supply the materials and Mother Nature will supply the subject matter. Island artists will guide you to capture your subject on canvas. Island Naturalist Renee Market will supply the rich island history while you paint and enjoy the spectacular view. This event is open to ages 13+. BYOB EVENT. Sign up at the Island General Store, Middle Bass Island Marina, or...

For more than seven decades hundreds of people have gathered to hear the Barbershop Singers perform a free concert at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial. Harmony and peace are perfect companions and the concert takes place on the back porch of the National Park’s Visitor Center. Some seating is provided but people are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to accommodate the large crowds that attend each year. Another event in the Park’s “peace through music” legacy.

Saturday August 10 from 11am to 5pm at the South Bass Island Lighthouse on Put-in-Bay; Cost - FREE. Guests will be able to tour the South Bass Island Lighthouse and learn about its history; climb its stairs up 60 feet to take in the stunning views of Put-in-Bay and Lake Erie from the top of the tower; and to walk the historic grounds that include a butterfly garden certified by Monarch Watch. On the National Register of Historic Places, this lighthouse is sure to impress. Some visitors who tra...

11:00 am - 4:00pm Saturday, 11:00 am to 3:00pm on Sunday, Middle Bass Island; Cost - FREE. Participants will be able to tour the iconic Lonz Winery Cellars, Lonz Boat House, and the grounds of the Lonz Mansion as well as Middle Bass Island State Park and the newly renovated Lonz Winery Pavilions. The Sonny-S Boat Line Inc. is available from the Boardwalk at Put-in-Bay to the main dock on Middle Bass. Sonny S. The Sonny S Ferry Prices are; One-way fares, CASH ONLY. Adults (13+)- $6.00, Children...

11:00 am - 4:00pm Saturday, 11:00 am to 3:00pm on Sunday, Middle Bass Island; Cost - FREE. Participants will be able to tour the iconic Lonz Winery Cellars, Lonz Boat House, and the grounds of the Lonz Mansion as well as Middle Bass Island State Park and the newly renovated Lonz Winery Pavilions. The Sonny-S Boat Line Inc. is available from the Boardwalk at Put-in-Bay to the main dock on Middle Bass. Sonny S. The Sonny S Ferry Prices are; One-way fares, CASH ONLY. Adults (13+)- $6.00, Children...

View the night sky from the Observation Deck at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial and learn how mariners navigated using the constellations and stars. NASA Ambassador Gene Zajac will present an astronomy program on the 317-foot tall open air Observation Deck. There is a $20 fee for adults and a $10 fee for kids (5-15) for the evening program and tickets can be purchased through the NPS Fee Portal, recreation.gov up until 48 hours prior to the event. Tickets must then be purchased ...

Put-in-Bay host to the Battle at the Bay Volleyball Tournament. For more than 25 years volleyball players have competed in they day long tournament. Divisions including Open, A, BB, B, C, and Recreational. This is a co-ed tournament. The event will take place at McCann Field, Toledo Ave. near downtown Put-in-Bay and on the high school softball field. There will be over 140 teams competing. The “Battle on Put-in-Bay” is hosted by Lakeview Beach Volleyball.   http://www.lakeviewvb.net/put-in-ba...

Weekend celebration of the 234th Anniversary of Oliver Hazard Perry’s birth on August 23, 1785 and the 200th Anniversary of his death at 34 on August 23, 1819. Listen to the Hero of Lake Erie as he discusses his life from the time he became a midshipman at age 13 to his victory over the British in the Battle of Lake Erie at age 28. Historic Firearms demonstrations will take place at 11 am, 3, and 5 pm. Carronade demonstrations will be given at noon, 2, and 4 pm. At 1 pm a Junior Ranger pro...

Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial celebrates the 103rd Anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service. Visitors will be able to ride the elevator to the 317-foot Observation Deck for a spectacular view of the Lake Erie Islands. Kids can also visit the “See Yourself as a Park Ranger” display where they can try on different Ranger uniforms and equipment and learn about the many different jobs Park Rangers can choose from.

Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial celebrates the 206th Anniversary of Oliver Hazard Perry’s defeat of the British fleet in The Battle of Lake Erie, September 10, 1813, and the enduring peace that has bound the United States, Great Britain and Canada in peace and as allies for more than 200 years. A Flag Retirement Ceremony is held Friday evening at 7 pm with Park Rangers, American Legion members and Boy Scouts retiring a flag from each country. Saturday begins with an 11 am Memori...

Local area and regional arts and crafts people display and sell their ORIGINAL art work and crafts. Many different mediums will be present, photography, watercolor, acrylic, glass, and many other mediums. Live demonstrations of wood carving and jewelry making will be shown through out the day. A silent auction will be held to benefit one of the local charities.   Please join us in DeRivera Park on September 7th from 10:00am - 5:00pm.

Th American flag and flags from each of the countries who lost citizens during the tragedies on September 11, 2001 will be installed around the Memorial column on the Upper Plaza in tribute to the victims of 9-11. At 8:46am when the first plane hit the World Trade Center and again at 10:28am when Flight 93 crashed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, church bells will ring and bagpipes will play on the Upper Plaza of the Memorial Column.

Come celebrate New Years - in September! Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce celebrate New Year's Eve with Monte Carlo style street games. Games and card tables will set up on Delaware Ave in front of the Round House Bar and Park Hotel. Wring in the "New Year" with a flare of Monte Carlo night fundraiser for the Chamber of Commerce. The event is from 6:00pm - 11:00pm there will be Champagne Toasts and a count down to Midnight inside local businesses.

Runners & walkers of all ages welcome! Attend this annual 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Saturday, September 21, 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 awa...

World Peace Day was established in 1981 by unanimous UN resolution. Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial will present a mini-series of Peace topics that includes the audience in the discussion. The series will be held in the Visitor Center at 1 pm and 3 pm. The Park’s International Flag Collection will circle the three flag poles and create a large peace symbol visible from the Observation Deck.

Celebrate the half-way mark to St. Patrick's Day. Hooligan's Irish Pub will sponsor a Drum and Bagpipe Band. Dress up, decorate your golf cart and join us for a parade through the downtown. Line up begins at 1:30 at Hooligans Irish Pub, an Irish Blessing will be given at 1:50 and the parade will begin at 2:00pm. Feast on your favorite Irish foods and celebrate with Irish spirits. May the luck of the Irish be with you.

For the 10th consecutive year, the sounds of the open exhausts of MGs, Porsches, Triumphs, Morgan Trikes, Turners and many other unique sports cars of the past will reverberate off the buildings along Delaware Avenue and the roads around the island which were the exact same course that the cars raced in the past. Much more than just a vintage race, the Put-in-Bay Road Races Reunion (PIBRRR) also welcomes owners/drivers of non-racing vintage sports cars of all types to come and participate in va...

Dress in your favorite team's colors, jerseys and gear. Join us for Tailgate Weekend at the Bay. You will find your favorite team playing on one of the many big screens on the island. Join in the fun at your local favorite, whether it's Frosty's, Joes Bar, the Boathouse, Fishbowl or any of the many fine viewing venues. The Lake Erie Island Browns Backers will host their annual Tailgating event.

To show you thanks for your continued support we hold an annual bash at the beginning and end of each season. The Fall Ball is the place to be each year during the first part of October. We bring together over 1000 people, 50 kegs and live entertainment to put on a party like you've never seen. There is even a large cookout on Saturday complete with burger, hot dogs and more. All you have to do to gain entry into the party is stay at one of the participating lodging partners. If you have never j...

Sample foreign and domestic wines and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of food and excellent wine. Join us at The Put-in-Bay Winery at the Doller Estate on Bayview Avenue from 11:00am - 5:00pm. Admission is $10 and it includes a souvenir wine glass and $4 in sample tickets. Additional sample tickets will be available for purchase for $1.00 and most of the samples are in the $2-$5 range. Winery tours will be available and a large silent auction to benefit the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society will b...

The 27th annual German - style Festival features; German food, hot spiced wine and cold beer. Oktoberfest is open on Saturday, October 12th at 11:00am-7:00pm and Sunday, October 13th from Noon - 5:00pm. Fantastic food including; brats, potato pancakes, apple dumplings, pierogi, cabbage and noodles, chicken paprikash and wonderful desserts. All provided by Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce member restaurants. Live polk music both days!

Come mourn the passing of another fun season at Put-in-Bay at the Round House Bar's annual "Wake". Be prepared to dress in black if you want in to attend the festivities. The Round House has sponsored this event for more than 30 years.

The Downtown taverns will be ready when the ghosts and goblins head to the Bay. It's a little spooky with a lot of fun! On Saturday people in costumes will flood the streets for Put-in-Bays Final Weekend of the 2019 season. A few of the local establishments will hold their own Costume Contests and give out prizes. Dress in your best costume to help us finish another amazing season on Put-in-Bay!