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Put in Bay 2010 Calendar
Welcome to Put-in-Bay Ohio Summer season 2010. Review the schedule of events where every weekend at Put in Bay is a new reason to have fun! Special events at Put in Bay start in April and run thru late October on the island.
| 6th Annual Put-in-Bay Days in Key West at Sloppy Joes! | Key West Florida welcomes their friends from the north for Put-in-Bay Days at Sloppy Joes! Put-in-Bay's best entertainers perform alongside Key West's most popular performers. Scheduled to perform this year are Mike "Mad Dog" Adams, the infamous Bob Gatewood, Pete and Wayne, Ray Fogg, the Killer Flamingos and Patrick Houston Dailey. Be sure to book your Key West hotel reservations early as rooms are hard to find! This event is a great way to put some Put-in-Bay fun into a long winter season. | |
| St. Patrick's Day at Put-in-Bay | It's St. Patrick's Day and everyone is Irish today! We invite you to join us at Put-in-Bay for some Irish Brew and a song or two. | |
| Perry's Victory Visitor's Center opens | On the weekends, the Perry's Victory Visitor Center opens 10 am to 6 pm. Guided tours of the Monument will be given every hour during weekend hours. The Visitor Center begins daily operations April 23. One of the most popular attractions at Put-in-Bay. Sign up at the Visitor Center for tours. | |
| OPEN FOR THE SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!! Spring is finally here and it’s always a great time to break the winter doldrums and head to Put-in-Bay! April weekends are bonus weekends at the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center, Bay Lodging Resort, Edgewater Hotel. Enjoy great weekend entertainment and if fishing is your sport of choice there is no better Walleye fishing than the waters surrounding Put-in-Bay Enjoy reduced rates at Put-in-Bay Ohio's most popular hotels! Just click a link above and book your Spring trip today!! |
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| Mr. Ed's 4th Annual Island PJ Party | Itching to kick start the season at Put-in-Bay? Then let your hair down, get those old sexy pj's out of the closet, and bring them out to Mr. Ed's 4th Annual Island Pajama (PJ) Party! Lots of prizes and with this exciting weekend comes special low discounted rate on hotel rooms at the islands most popular hotels! | |
| Perry's Victory Visitor Center Opens Daily | Perry's Victory Visitor Center and the Monument begin daily operations from 10 am to 6 pm. | |
| Junior Ranger Jamboree | Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial along with the Lake Erie Islands Chapter of the Black Swamp Conservancy will be holding a fun filled day of activities celebrating Mother Nature. The Junior Ranger Jamboree will begin at 1 pm. | |
| Put-in-Bay Meet & Greet for Associate Members | The annual spring "networking" perch fry will be hosted by the Put-in-bay Chamber of Commerce. This event will be held at the Put-in-Bay Yacht Club located on Bayview Ave. For discounted room rates contact the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center or Bay Lodging Resort at 1-888-PIB-STAY | |
| Put-in-Bay Blessing of the Fleet | Celebrate the 24th annual gathering of boats and aircraft that service the island to be blessed for the upcoming season. Held at the Jet Express dock downtown Put in Bay, the ceremony starts at 11:00 AM. Coffee, Hot Chocolate, cookies and donuts served on the dock. | |
| Putinbay.com's 12th annual Spring Fling! | The kickoff to the Put in Bay summer season is the annual Spring Fling. This event is hosted for guests of the Island Club, Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center, Commodore Resort, Bay Lodging Resort, and the Edgewater Hotel only. You must be a registered guest at on of these establishments to attend. No exceptions will be made! Be sure to reserve early as this weekend books up fast! Join over 1700 people for 2 days of free food and adult beverages, live entertainment and start the season off right! Numerous island businesses offer great discounts for party attendees! Book EARLY as this weekend fills fast! For Hotel reservations call 888-742-7829. For home rentals call 216-898-9951. |
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| Derby Day Weekend! | Celebrate the annual running of the Kentucky Derby with a mint julep at your favorite Put-in-Bay bar! Live Coverage on over 20 large TV's at Mr. Ed's Bar & Grill. Drink and food specials with live entertainment after the big race! | |
| Put-in-Bay's Mardi Gras weekend! | Bachelor & Bachelorette party weekend! Celebrate this great southern tradition Put-in-Bay Island Style on the north coast!. One of the three most popular weekends for those about to be married to celebrate their upcoming nuptials at Put-in-Bay. | |
| Ohio's Largest Corn hole Tournament! | Compete for cash and prizes in the first annual Best of Ohio Corn hole Tournament at Put-in-Bay. Sponsored by the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center and Bay Lodging Resort. When staying at one of the above lodging facilities entry is FREE and we have over $2000 in cash and prizes including a $500.00 first prize, weekend getaway packages, Jet Express tickets, dinner packages and more! Saturday night after the Kings (or Queens) of Corn hole are crowned, Everyone is invited to Mr Ed's Bar & Grill for an all night party with live entertainment, reduced drink prices and a cookout! For additional information and entry form e mail pibohmark@putinbayresort.com or call 1-888-742-7829 |
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| Queen Victoria's Birthday celebration! | Join us for the 6th annual Victoria Weekend "Put-in-Bay Downtown Scavenger Hunt". Scavenger Hunt from 1 to 3 pm on Saturday. All taking place on golf carts! Be sure to reserve your golf cart on line by visiting Delaware Carts website https://www.putinbayrentals.com/secure/cartrental.php Lots of great prizes including Put-in-Bay mini-vacations for two people, including lodging, transportation, meals, attractions and souvenirs. One of the best kept secrets on the island for fun and large prizes compared to the small entry fee. Registration will take place at Delaware Carts located at the Edgewater Hotel on Delaware Ave downtown. |
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| Cultural Festival | Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial will host a Cultural Festival where participants can learn about the differences and similarities between the US, the UK and Canada through song, dance and art. | |
| "Kids Salute to the Troops" | Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial will host a "Kids Salute to the Troops" to pay tribute to Ohio's service men and women currently serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Games, Music and inspirational speakers will be featured on the back lawn of the Visitor Center from 10 am to 3 pm. The Red Horse Squadron at Camp Perry, near Port Clinton, OH has more than 200 families affected by a recent deployment to Iraq. They will be invited to participate. A great family oriented event. | |
| Island Wide Garage Sale | Downtown Put-in-Bay businesses and island residents join together for one gigantic sale on Saturday. Take advantage of great discounts on merchandise and various island treasures. The sale starts at 10 am and ends at 5 pm. Maps with locations of the garage sales will be distributed the day of the event. | |
| Memorial Day weekend Bash at the Bay! | One of the most popular weekends of the year, this three day weekend features Put-in-Bay's most popular entertainers, many with multiple shows! Book your hotel reservations early! Memorial Day Services honoring our Veterans to be held at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial visitors center plaza. There will also be a Memorial Day Parade featuring antique and classic cars. | |
| Bachelor/Bachelorette Weekend | The third of three great weekends to celebrate upcoming nuptials with your friends. Enjoy a great poolside party at the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center's heated pool with swim up bar or the Island Club pool! | |
| 103rd Annual Mills Trophy race week | More than 1000 sailors are expected to participate in this race that originates from the Toledo Yacht Club via an Invitational Sailing race from Toledo to Put in Bay. | |
| Ohio bike week at Put-in-Bay! | Bikers participating in the 2010 Ohio Bike Week's North Coast Thunder Rally will enjoy a chance to tour Put-in-Bay and participate in a scavenger hunt. More than 500 bikes are expected to make the trip to the island. The Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center and Bay Lodging Resort are the host hotels for the event and will be offering secure paved parking for bikers and their families. For additional information on Put-in-Bay Ohio bike week visit http://www.ohiobikeweek.com or call 888-742-7829. The Scavenger hunt will begin Sunday at 3:00 pm from the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center and conclude at 5:30. A Hog Roast & Pool Party will be held at the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center's swim up bar starting Sunday night at 5:00 pm featuring food by Z's Texas BBQ an island tradition. The hog roast is $10.00 per person. Enjoy live music downtown on Bayview Ave along the harbor along with numerous vendors. Hotel rooms are limited for this huge event so book early by calling 888-742-7829 |
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| 16th Annual Phlocking of the Phaithful | The Annual Phlocking of the Phaithful Jimmy Buffet Parrot head weekend at Put-in-Bay. This event is hosted by the Commodore Resort, Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center and Island Club and the Bay Lodging Resort. Join in with over 1500 Jimmy Buffet fans for three days and nights of fun food and festivities. Entertainment all day and night! You must be registered at the Phlocking website. For hotel reservations call 1-888-742-7829. | |
| 7th Annual Put-in-Bay Pooch parade | Bring the family and the dog for the sixth annual Put-in-Bay Pooch Parade to benefit Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. $10 entry fee per pooch. There are prizes for cutest, smallest, largest, most talented, individual best dressed, group best dressed, dog & owner look-a-like and most unique. Each entrant receives a "doggy goodie bag". Registration starts at 10am at the DeRivera Park gazebo, parade & contest begins at 10:30. | |
| 35th Annual Founder's Day Weekend Celebration | A celebration of the founding of the island village of Put in Bay by Jose DeRivera. Founder's Day means great food and lots of fun for the entire family. Held in DeRivera Park downtown from 11 am to 5 pm. Island entertainer Ray Fogg will perform a free concert from 12:30 to 2 pm. The Put-in-Bay Hog Roasters will provide a roast beef picnic lunch. Shop for fantastic bargains at one of the many sale tables and pick up information on one of our non-profit groups that rely on the support of our community and visitors. |
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| Q-FM 96 Wags & Elliott Show live from Put-in-Bay | QFM 96 Breakfast Club at Put-in-Bay. Live broadcast featuring the famous Wags & Elliot show from Columbus Ohio at the Boardwalk Restaurant on the waterfront, downtown Put-in-Bay. The live broadcast takes place on Friday morning. This event is sponsored by the Jet Express, and the official lodging headquarters Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center. Call 1-888-PIB-STAY or visit the hotel website to book on line. | |
| 7th Annual Lake Erie Islands Browns Backers Rib Cook-off | The Lake Erie Islands Browns Backers host the 7th annual Rib Cook-Off from 11 to 5 pm Saturday at the Skyway. Meet former players from the Cleveland Browns along with The Bone Lady, Big Dawg, Mobile Dawg, Charlie's Fryes and Brownie the Elf. Guests are available for autographs and pictures. Great food and live entertainment are also big reasons to attend. Your entry to the event includes drawing for fantastic door prizes. There will also be a raffle for some great Cleveland Browns prizes, including game jerseys. Games and prizes, children 11 and younger are admitted free. Proceeds from this event benefit the Browns Foundation for Children, Put-in-Bay island scholarship programs, local non-profit community groups and civic groups. Official Lodging headquarters are the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center and the Bay Lodging Resort for reservations call 1-888-742-7829 |
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| Put-in-Bay Cup Soccer Challenge | Put-in-Bay's fifth annual "Soccer Challenge" will be held at the McCann Field near downtown. This amateur adult soccer tournament is a 6 on 6 match with rosters limited to 10 players. The tournament will be played on a 60 by 40 pitch with no offside. Goals are 6 by 12 feet and a size 4 ball is used. The Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center and the Bay Lodging Resort are recommended hotels for the tournament. Players from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, West Virginia and Canada are expected to compete. Divisions include men's open, B, 30+ & 40+; women's open, B & 30+; coed open & recreational. Coed teams are required to have two female players on the field at all times. Tournament weekends include a three-game guarantee. For more information, contact Jeff Foster at 614-619-0858. |
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| 5th annual Lake Erie Islands Historical Society's Island "Auction for History" | Crescent Tavern Pavilion downtown Put-in-Bay will host this annual fundraiser for the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society. Auction items include artwork, vehicles, gift certificates and packages, antiques, furniture, appliances, island memorabilia and more. All proceeds benefit the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum located at Put-in-Bay. The auction begins at 10 a.m. Items may be previewed that morning. Call 419-285-2408 for more information |
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| I-LYA Junior Sail Regatta | Junior Sailors compete for points towards national competition in various racing classes. Activities are based at the Put-in-Bay Yacht Club. | |
| Christmas in July Weekend! | BOOK EARLY!!! 888-742-7829 Island businesses decorate for the holiday season. Food and beverage specials in a Christmas theme are featured throughout the island. This event is one of the busiest weekends of the year so be sure to make your hotel reservations early! Great live entertainment and nearly the entire downtown area is decorated for Christmas. Land Parade starts at 9 pm. The Jet Express offers late night ferry service. |
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| Power Boat Regatta | Put-in-Bay welcomes the annual gathering of the I-LYA Power Boat Regatta. Central headquarters for activities is located at the Put-in-Bay Yacht Club. | |
| Deep Water Sailing Regatta | Deep water sailing races begin | |
| I-LYA Senior Sail regatta | This event has been an Island tradition for over 100 years! Races start Monday and can be seen off the western shore of Put-in-Bay Stop by the downtown harbor for a colorful display of sails and sleek racing craft. | |
| Roundhouse Bar Bartender Olympics | Sponsored by the Roundhouse Bar, this popular island event is held on the main strip Delaware Avenue and inside the red round bar. Competition begins at 7 pm with a parade and the lighting of the Olympic torch. Local bars and restaurants perform unique skits and zany theatrics. | |
| Island Getaway Weekend! | Wow! Only a few weeks until school starts! Have you made your escape to Put-in-Bay? Book a room now by calling 1-888-742-7829 | |
| Barber Shop Quartets Concert | The annual performance on the island by the Barber shoppers will take place at 7 pm at Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial plaza in the downtown area. Over 20 quartets performing are expected to perform. | |
| The return of the US Brig Niagara to Put-in-Bay | The Brig Niagara returns to Put-in-Bay for a long weekend! Tours of this historical vessel are offered along with 5 hour day sails. | |
| Put-in-Bay Volleyball Classic | For more than 25 years volleyball players have competed in this day long tournament held the last few years at McCann Field on Toledo Avenue near downtown Put-in-Bay. Over 2500 players compete in numerous divisions. Hotel reservations should be made early for this large event by calling 888-742-7829 or for home rentals call 216-898-9951. | |
| 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 and look for Mike "Mad Dog" Adams, Pete & Wayne, Ray Fogg and Pat Dailey. | |
| Labor Day weekend Bash at the BAY!! | Invite your friends and family for this three day weekend at Put-in-Bay! Many of the islands most popular entertainers appear for multiple venues and be sure to book your lodging early as this weekend books fast! | |
| Put-in-Bay Historical weekend | This family oriented weekend offers a wide variety of family activities including the Grand Parade on Saturday at 2:15 p.m. with antique and classic cars, numerous area bands and dignitaries. Boy Scout Camp-O-Ree at the Perry Memorial. Musket & Cannon firing demonstrations. Art in the Park featuring regional artists, photographers, potters, painters, silversmiths, and displays, downtown DeRivera Park on Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. | |
| Put-in-Bay Art in the Park and Historical Saturday Grand Parade | Art in the Park Downtown DeRivera Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a wide variety of area and regional artist displaying and selling their work. The Grand Parade starts at 2:15 pm on the main street in downtown Put-in-Bay. The Toledo Symphony's first concert of the 2010 season will commence at 6:30 pm on the lawn behind the Perry's Victory Visitors Center. |
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| Stone Lab Open House | The Friends of Stone Lab will be hosting the 12th annual one day Open House for the public from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the laboratory on Gibraltar Island. Free transportation will be offered from The Ohio State University Research Building at 879 Bay View Avenue to Gibraltar Island. The Stone Lab is the oldest fresh water biological field station in the United States. This is a free event and includes tours of the South Bass Island Lighthouse, Stone Lab and the Aquatic Resource Center as well as lectures and laboratory sessions on Gibraltar. For additional information contact OSU at 419-285-1800 |
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| 37th Annual New Year's Eve at the BAY!!! | Put-in-Bay welcomes you to enjoy holiday festivities including the very popular Monte Carlo casino style gambling downtown Put-in-Bay on Delaware Avenue from 6 pm to 11 pm on Saturday night. The boats in the Put-in-Bay harbor decorate for this fun festive occasion. Book your hotel or home rental accommodations early as this is one of the year's most popular weekends! | |
| Dive Put-in-Bay Harbor Clean up | Monday, September 20th, (9 am to 2 pm) divers from across Ohio gather at Put-in-Bay for the 18th annual clean-up of Put-in-Bay's downtown harbor. More than 70 divers and an anticipated 300 land support volunteers will help in this project which is a joint venture between the Put-in-Bay community, Ohio State University's Stone Lab, Port Clinton's New Wave Dive Center and Patrix Scuba and the Ohio Council of Skin and Scuba Divers, Inc.,the Village of Put-in-Bay, the DeRivera Park Trust and the Put-in-Bay Chamber and many island and mainland businesses are also sponsors of the event. | |
| 35th Annual PIBFD Island Style Clam Bake | 34th annual island style Clam Bake sponsored by the Put-in-Bay Volunteer fire department. The event is held Saturday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Fire Station on Concord Avenue. Bake includes a dozen clams, 1/2 chicken, and corn. Potato, fresh fruit and vegetables. Carry out is available! Tickets are $23.00 per person. Proceeds are used to update equipment for the Put-in-Bay island fire department. Call 419-285-7805 to place your carryout order or fax your order to 419-285-3709 | |
| Half-way to St. Patty's Day at the Bay! | 10th annual celebration of the half-way mark to St. Patrick's Day. Join in the fun and festivities and celebrate the Irish with Put-in-Bay Businesses promoting Irish food and beverages. A great weekend to enjoy the fall colors at Put-in-Bay Ohio. | |
| Putinbay.com Fall Ball Customer Appreciation weekend | This annual 2 day event is the biggest event of the fall season! This event is for the guest's of the Island Club, Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center, Bay Lodging Resort the Edgewater Hotel and the Commodore Resort This annual bash is the beginning of the end to the Put in Bay fall season. You must be a registered guest at one of these establishments to attend. No exceptions can be made! Be sure to book your reservations early as this weekend books up fast! Join over 1500 people for 2 days of free food and frosty cold adult beverages, live entertainment and great family fun. Many island businesses offer great discounts for party attendees! Book EARLY as this weekend fills fast! For Hotel reservations call 888-742-7829 |
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| 8th Annual Island Wine festival | The 8th annual Put-in-Bay Island Wine Festival takes place on Saturday from 11:00 am to 6 pm under a large tent on Toledo Avenue near the downtown depot. Over 200 wines are on display along with informative displays on the history of island wineries. Souvenir wine sampling glass with admission. Silent Auction for charity. Wines will be available for retail sale. | |
| 31st Annual Fall Put-in-Bay Regatta | Enjoy the fall colors and watch these colorful boats race to Put-in-Bay! 31st season of sailing vessels arriving on the island. | |
| 16th Annual Island Oktoberfest | This Put-in-Bay family tradition celebrates Oktoberfest with lots of food and live entertainment by the Maxx Band. Great family fun Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Enjoy a wide variety of German foods including spatzel, cabbage rolls, brats, sauerbraten, Wiener schnitzel and all your favorite German sweets! This event is held under a large tent located on Toledo Avenue near the downtown depot. Entry is $4.00 or $6.00 for a 2 day pass. Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. |
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| THE WAKE! At the Roundhouse Bar | This long time Put-in-Bay tradition celebrates the passing of another summer season. Join friends and islanders for a fun filled weekend, one of the last of the season! | |
| Halloween Bash at the BAY!! | What do you get when you mix over 1000 people in costume, frosty cold adult beverages, and great live entertainment? Ohio's largest island Halloween Party and a great time! Costume Contest's with numerous prizes! Downtown bars and taverns decorate with a haunting theme!. Book early, the islands last big weekend of the year! | |