Events

PIB Road Race

PIB Road Race

Put-in-Bay Road Race Reunion Visit Put-in-Bay For The Vintage Road Races September 20th-23rd! Put-in-Bay Road Race Classic sports car owners recreate the post-WWII road races around the island from 1952-1959 and again in 1963. Put-in-Bay was one of only two places in...

July 4th Fireworks

July 4th Fireworks

Independence Day at Put-in-Bay on July 4th!  One of the most popular days of the year is the Put-in-Bay Independence Day celebration. Island businesses and residents work together to sponsor one of the best fireworks displays on Lake Erie. Always held on July 4th by...

Fathers Day

Fathers Day

Fathers Day at Put-in-Bay! Bring Dad over for his special day at Put-in-Bay! Tour the island by renting a Put-in-Bay Golf Cart, treat him to a round of golf at our 9-hole course at Saunders Golf Course, or a family game of Putt-Putt. Many of the popular Put-in-Bay...

Pirate Fest

Pirate Fest

Put-in-Bay Pirate Fest 16th Annual Put-in-Bay Pirate Fest Join us for Pirate Fest in downtown Put-in-Bay Ohio’s DeRivera Park, and prepare to relive the Pirate Fest era. On Friday evening, Authentic Pirates invade the downtown Put-in-Bay harbor to hoist the Pirate...

Founders Day

Founders Day

Founders Day Weekend One of the most prominent family weekends of the summer is Founders Day. Jose DeRivera was a Hispanic merchant who purchased the South Bass, Middle Bass, Sugar, Gibraltar, Ballast, and Starve Islands for the sum of $44,000 in 1854. Jose DeRivera...

Whiskey Light

Whiskey Light

The  Whiskey Light, over the Round House Bar Entrance is one of the most symbolic treasures of Put-in-Bay. When the Whiskey light is lit, local islanders, visitors, and boaters know that ‘the Roundhouse is officially open’ and the season has officially begun. This...

Ohio State Band At Put-in-Bay

Ohio State Band At Put-in-Bay

Returning in 2023, The Ohio State Band At Put-in-Bay Put-in-Bay is thrilled to announce the return of The Best Damn Band In The Land, the Ohio State Marching Band, on September 3rd, 2023. This iconic band is a source of pride for not only the Ohio State University but...

Put-in-Bay Amphicar Days

Put-in-Bay Amphicar Days

Put-in-Bay Amphicar Days Particulars Since 1999, the Put-in-Bay Amphicar Days Reunion has been a special summer event at Put-in-Bay. The rare and fascinating 1960s "swimming sportscars" gather at the island on Monday and Tuesday, with additional weekly visits. As a...

Kayak Rendezvous

Kayak Rendezvous

Put-in-Bay Kayak Rendezvous Particulars The Put-in-Bay Kayak Rendezvous held on South Bass Island in Ohio is Lake Erie's most prestigious kayaking event. With more than 100 kayakers from the tri-state region and beyond, it offers a unique opportunity for paddling,...

Spring Fling Party

Spring Fling Party

26th Annual Official Put-in-Bay Spring Fling! 2024 marks our 26th year for this spectacular fun-filled weekend on May 5th & 6th! Join over 1000 people as we welcome in the summer season with the Official Put-in-Bay Spring Fling party! For over two decades, more...