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April 2020
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 tradition dates for several decades and is one of the most anticipated weekends [...]
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Since ancient times ports around the world have gathered their vessels together for a blessing of the fleet for another year of safe travels. Put-in-Bay gathers our Put-in-Bay Ferry boats, Life Flight helicopters, Coast Guard, EMS, Water Taxi’s and other vessels each year for a blessing of the fleet by clergy from our Put-in-Bay Churchs. This [...]
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Put-in-Bay Victoria Day weekend! Celebrate with our neighbors to the north their Canadian Independence Day weekend! This special weekend Put-in-Bay Ohio celebrates over 2 centuries of peace between the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. Historical activities will take place in and around the Perry Peace Memorial Monument, and if you are more adventurous then you [...]
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The Perry Peace Memorial will open for the 2020 season on Saturday, May 16th, at 10 am with a musket firing demonstration by participants dressed in 1812 era uniforms. This year marks the 105th year of operation. The Perry Victory and International Peace Memorial monument was closed for the 2017 season while the monument underwent an [...]
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At Put-in-Bay, this three-day weekend has grown to be one of the busiest and most popular weekends of the year. Marking many families end of the school year and start of summer vacations, Put-in-Bay's most popular entertainers return to the island to perform Memorial Day weekend, many with multiple shows! You can see who is playing [...]
Find out moreJune 2020
Founders Day Weekend- Visit Put-in-Bay Ohio on Saturday, June 13th for the 46th annual celebration of the islands founding fathers. Put-in-Bay History is celebrated in DeRivera Park, downtown Put-in-Bay from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. This family-oriented free event will feature live entertainment, arts & crafts from local and area vendors, vintage Put-in-Bay memorabilia and handcrafted [...]
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Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial Rangers and volunteers present a Maritime Exposition that will combine the history of the Lake Erie Islands, science and the environment. Youth participating in the camp will learn about Boating Safety from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and try their hand at climbing the U.S. Brig Niagara's "Royal Yard" Demonstrations on rope making, knot tying [...]
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The Brig Niagara Returns! The Put-in-Bay Visitors & Convention Bureau is pleased to announce that the sleek and colorful U.S. Brig Niagara will once again return to Put-in-Bay Ohio as part of the Pirate Fest weekend. The Niagara Ship will be docked at the downtown Put-in-Bay Docks for public viewing. Visitors will have the opportunity to [...]
Find out moreAugust 2020
Brig Niagara Returns To Put-in-Bay The Brig Niagara makes her homeport in Erie Pa and is a replica of the relief ship of Colonol Oliver Hazzard Perry. His famous words, "We have met the enemy, and they are ours," marked a turn in the War of 1812 and control of the Great Lakes. Brig Niagara Will [...]
Find out moreSeptember 2020
Put-in-Bay Historical Weekend- Join us as we celebrate Put-in-Bay History and the 205th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie and Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s naval victory over the British. The Historical Weekend is a family-oriented event that features art in the park on Saturday where well known regional craftspeople display and sell their wood and [...]
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