Put-in-Bay Pride returns on Monday, June 8, 2026, for a full day celebrating love, inclusivity, entertainment, and community on the island. Sponsored by Shores & Islands Ohio, this annual event brings together visitors, residents, and allies for one of the most colorful and welcoming weekends of the summer.
The day begins with the Colorful 5K Run, Walk & Jog at 10 AM behind the Round House Bar (look for the firetruck and flag at the starting line.). Open to all ages, participants will make their way through bursts of rainbow powder during this fun and energetic event. Guests arriving from the mainland can catch the 8:30 AM Jet Express or 9 AM Miller Ferry to make race time. The event will also feature starting words from Jim Obergefell, pioneering LGBTQ+ rights activist and plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges.
Throughout the afternoon, guests can take part in the Pride Scavenger Hunt from 1 PM to 3 PM. Participants will search around the island for clues revealing the hidden letters in P-R-I-D-E before finishing at Mojito Bay for a prize. The scavenger hunt is open to all ages and encourages visitors to explore Put-in-Bay in a fun and interactive way.
The celebration continues with a live comedy show at The Boathouse featuring Molly Kearney from Saturday Night Live and CBS’s DMV. Doors open at 3 PM, with the show beginning at 5 PM. Kearney brings a one-night-only homecoming performance to the island as part of the Pride festivities. General admission tickets are $25 and available during Pride events throughout the day. Seating is first come, first served. This event is 21+.
The evening wraps up with the annual Pride Drag Show at the Round House Bar beginning at 9 PM. Island employees trade in their day jobs for wigs, heels, and fierce alter egos as they compete for the crown in one of Put-in-Bay’s most anticipated Pride traditions. No ticket is required for the drag show. This event is 21+.
From the Colorful 5K and scavenger hunt to live comedy and the iconic drag show, Put-in-Bay Pride offers a full day of celebration, entertainment, and community for everyone to enjoy.
