Put-in-Bay Historical Weekend
Put-in-Bay Ohio celebrates the annual anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie on this Put-in-Bay Historical Weekend. This is a celebration of history, art and music and also a celebration of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s naval victory over the British in the War of 1812. Since then, there have been over two centuries of peace…
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Area and regional arts and craftspeople display and sell their original works during Art in the Park. Photography, watercolor, acrylic, pottery, silversmithing, glass, stained glass, fabric, wood and paper are just some of the mediums seen in an open-air exhibit in downtown Put-in-Bay. Live demonstrations and a silent auction that benefits the Put-in-Bay Arts Council…
More InformationHistorical Weekend Grand Parade
Local and regional dignitaries gather on Put-in-Bay to join approximately 1,200 scouts as they parade through the streets of downtown Put-in-Bay Ohio. Joining them are antique and classic cars as well as regional high school marching bands, providing some great marching band music, The captain of the USS Lake Erie, area veterans and 1812 re-enactors…
More InformationMuffins vs. Mossbacks Historical Base Ball Game
This annual historical base ball game is played at the softball field on Concord Avenue next to the school and church. The Ohio Historical Society Muffins challenge the Put-in-Bay Mossbacks every year using the original rules of base ball. Fun Fact: historically, “base ball” was two words! This family friendly game begins at 2:00 PM…
More InformationAnnual Miller Boat Line 5K Race
Join more than 800 runners in the Annual Miller Boat Line 5K at Put in Bay on Saturday. This is a challenging race around the most picturesque island in Lake Erie. Miller Boat Line sponsors this 5K race and One Mile Family Fun Walk that begins and ends at the Boathouse Restaurant in downtown Put-in-Bay.…
More InformationHalfway To St. Patty’s Day
Come visit us for the Annual celebration of the halfway to St. Patty’s Day. Join in the fun and festivities and celebrate the Irish with Put-in-Bay businesses promoting Irish food and beverages. There is a traditional Irish parade at 1:45 PM on Saturday that kids and adults enjoy with most dressing up in green or…
More InformationAnnual Put-in-Bay Road Race Reunion
Classic sports car owners recreate the post WWII road race around the island from 1952-1959 and again in 1963. Put-in-Bay Ohio was one of only two places in the U.S. where public roads were closed and lined with bales of hay to provide a sports car racing circuit. Many well-known sports car racers of that…
More InformationSale Away Weekend
2020 was a great year to reinvent some of our favorite weekends! Sale Away Weekend will feature all your favorite yard sale stops, plus special sales at the local retail shops. Stop in to the Island Shops to see what end of the season sales they will have. The Island Wide Garage Sale map will…
More InformationPut-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Departments 5 Alarm Texas Hold Em Tournament
Island firefighters hold the annual Texas Holdem Tournaments to raise funds for equipment upgrades for the island department. Two tournaments, one at 12:00 PM and the second at 6:00 PM are held at the fire station on Concord Avenue. Refreshments will be available. Texas hold ’em (also known as Texas holdem, hold ’em, and holdem)…
More InformationAnnual Put-in-Bay Fire Department Clambake
The Annual island style Clam Bake is sponsored by the Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Department. The event is held Saturday afternoon from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Fire Station on Concord Avenue behind the Senior Center. The Clambake “plate” includes a dozen clams, 1/2 chicken, corn, potato, fresh fruit and vegetables. Carry out is…
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