JF Walleye’s 5K
J.F. Walleye’s will kick off the Annual 5k run on the first Saturday of August on Middle Bass Island. The race will begin between J.F. Walleye’s and historic Lonz Winery with views of the Put-in-Bay harbor and Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial. The race will take you across Middle Bass Island and finishes at…
More InformationIsland Green Week
Island Green Week on Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Islands this summer will make you remember what you loved most about the islands as a kid – water, rocks, cliffs, caves, kayaking, meteor showers, moss, moonlit nights, beach bonfires, cozy camping, swimming, beach combing, cottaging with your family, ferry rides, staying the night at the lake…
More InformationAnnual Lake Erie Islands Historical Society’s “Auction for History”
This annual auction for history benefits the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum and begins at 6:30 PM. Viewing of the items for auction begins at 4:00 PM. Bidders can preview live auction items and bid on silent auction items Thursday night, at 4:00 PM at the Event and Convention Center. The auction will be…
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Stay tuned for more details as we receive them about the best power boating regatta on Lake Erie. This time of year we see the I-LYA Junior Sail Regatta where Junior Sailors compete for points towards national competition in various racing classes. There is also the Deep Water Sailing Races where skippers compete by classes…
More InformationAnnual Key West Days at Put-in-Bay
Island entertainers who perform on Put-in-Bay in the summer and in Key West in the winter will participate in the annual “Key West Days at Put-in-Bay.” Key West held its first “Put-in-Bay Days” in February of 2005 with a huge turnout of northerners seeking to escape the winter cold. Check our entertainment page for schedules…
More InformationVolleyball Battle on Put-In-Bay
For more than 25 years, volleyball players have competed in this day long tournament that is so big, it is held both at McCann Field on Toledo Avenue near downtown Put-in-Bay and overflow on the high school softball field. Over 2,500 players compete in numerous divisions including Open, A, BB, B, C, “Rec”reational. Quick Info…
More InformationSenior Citizens Day
As a postlude to Key West Days, this day honors and celebrates our older visitors who enjoy coming to Put-in-Bay island year after year. Many are snow birds and they enjoy the warm temperate Lake Erie summers before going down to Florida to get some more sun while the island gets all icy. This is…
More InformationAnnual Put-in-Bay 3W2 FLY-IN
Put-in-Bay, Ohio, located on Lake Erie, is a popular summer resort. But, it also has a growing pilot population and residents who are enthusiastic about antique cars. On the fourth Sunday of August, aviation meets stylish automobiles at the Annual 3W2 Fly-in at from 12:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The island’s weekly Sunday antique car…
More InformationLuke Bryan and Sam Hunt | Bash On The Bay 8
8th Annual Bash on the Bay August 13 and 14, 2025 Luke Bryan Headlines August 13, Sam Hunt Headlines August 14 For places to stay, check out our top picks! Island Club Rentals (islandclub.com) – 216-898-9951 Put-in-Bay Condos (putinbaycondos.com) – 216-898-1105 Commodore Resort (commodoreresort.com) – 419-285-3101 Victory Station Hotel (putinbayvictorystation.com) – 419-285-0120 Bird’s Nest Resort…
More InformationAnnual Labor Day Bash on the Bay Weekend
The end of summer is almost upon us and Labor Day Weekend is one of the biggest going away parties you will find. Kids are getting ready for classes and this is often the last best chance for families to enjoy a summer vacation to the beautiful island of Put-in-Bay. It is also the biggest…
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