Events

We can’t help you find the right person, but once you do, we can help you find the perfect place to celebrate them. Lake Erie sets the scene for love stories of every kind, from sunset proposals to once-in-a-lifetime “I do’s.” With sparkling water views, historic lighthouses and charming island backdrops, it’s where dream days…

We are pleased to announce the 2023 lineup for the iconic Bash on the Bay music festival will feature a star studded lineup. The two day event has been one of the most popular yearly favorites from fans of both the island lifestyle and great music. This year is no different! We are excited to…

Mark Your Calendars! Our friends at the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce have just released the official Calendar of Events for the 2023 season! From Pirates and Antique Car Racing, to A-list concerts and vibrant festivals, there’s so much to do and see on Put-in-Bay throughout the summer! It’s a great way to embark on an…

The annual festival with German food, hot spiced wine, and cold beer. Oktoberfest is open on Saturday from 11am-7pm and on Sunday from 12pm-5pm. Fantastic food including, brats, potato pancakes, apple dumplings, pierogi, cabbage and noodles, chicken paprikash and wonderful desserts provided by Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce member restaurants including beer from the Put-in-Bay Brewery.  Live polka…

Join us for the first ever Island Hops and Vine Festival! This family-friendly fall themed festival will feature wine and beer tasting, food and a whole lot of fun! This tented event will take place in DeRivera Park. The Jet Express provides ferry service DIRECTLY to downtown Put-in-Bay, where this event is taking place! Plan ahead and…

Join us in DeRivera Park as island businesses celebrate New Year’s Eve on Put-in-Bay with Monte Carlo street games. The Big Day also features a clambake and Sale Away Weekend! The Jet Express provides ferry service DIRECTLY to downtown Put-in-Bay! We dock just across the street from these events! Plan ahead, and get your ferry tickets HERE!

Celebrate peace through music, great food, fun and games at this family-friendly music festival. The music festival will take place in downtown Put-in-Bay at the Boathouse Bar and Grill parking lot. Check back later for more information including the lineup of bands for the festival! The Jet Express provides ferry service DIRECTLY to downtown Put-in-Bay, just across the…

Art in the Park Put-in-Bay! Regional arts and craftspeople display and sell their original works in photography, watercolor, acrylic, pottery, glass and many other mediums. There will be live demonstrations and a silent auction for charity. Join us from 10am to 5pm in DeRivera Park. Art in the Park Put-in-Bay! The Jet Express provides ferry service DIRECTLY to downtown Put-in-Bay!…

Historic Weekend Put-in-Bay! Annual commemoration of the Battle of Lake Erie at Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Each year on and around September 10, we celebrate the anniversary of Oliver Hazard Perry’s defeat of the British fleet in The Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813, and the enduring peace between the United States, the United Kingdom,…

Benson Ford Shiphouse Tours! Would you like to see the inside of the famous Benson Ford Shiphouse? Now is your chance! Tours are open to the public, with limited tickets available. The Benson Ford is one of the most unique and interesting homes in America, and since it is privately owned, it is rare to get a glimpse inside….