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Do you happen to be craving a Cheeseburger in Paradise? Well, you're in luck because we have just the thing to fix you up! Join us at Put-in-Bay for Phlocking of the Phaithful, the annual Jimmy Buffet tribute weekend. Find yourself 'wasting away again in Margaritaville' and join other Parrot... View More

All across the country, families look forward to Memorial Day weekend as a launching point for summer vacations! Put-in-Bay looks forward to this highly anticipated three-day weekend also. In fact, it's one of the most popular times to visit South Bass Island. During Memorial Day weekend some of Put-in-Bay’s favorite... View More

How far are you willing to go for a great bargain? Are you willing to come to Put-in-Bay for one? We sure hope so because we are having an island-wide garage sale on Saturday. In a nutshell, it's the biggest treasure hunt of the year! Put-in-Bay store owners and residents... View More

For many years in a row, pirates have been invadin' Put-in-Bay’s downtown harbor on Friday at 4:00 PM to open the Put-in-Bay Pyrate Fest. Grab your wooden leg and your pet parrot, because you're going to need them. Saturday will be an exciting day full of fun activities. Make sure... View More

Put-in-Bay offers a week-long arts program for children of all ages each summer called Arts on Erie. The children meet on the back porch at Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial Visitor Center and participate in various crafts and art-based activities. Each day the child will create a craft during... View More

There is no better feeling than bringing your fur-baby along for a little adventure. Join us for our annual Put-in-Bay Pooch Parade. Registration begins at 9:30 am at the DeRivera Park gazebo and this long-standing island event promptly starts at 10:00 am. Your dog can enter the parade for a... View More

The Mills Trophy Race, sponsored by the Toledo Yacht Club, is known as 'THE' sailing race of the Lake Erie islands. Dating back to 1907 the original intention of the event was to merely test the navigational skills of the Lake Erie locals. Since then the race has been honored... View More

Love to run? Bring your running shoes to Put-in-Bay for the Annual Miller Boat Line 5k! Join over 800 other runners in a scenic race to the finish. This picturesque racecourse weaves through the scenic roads of South Bass Island. Breathe in the fresh island air and enjoy the scenery... View More

Seafarers from across generations have all taken part in a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony in days gone by. There is something mystifying about the time-honored traditions passed down from generation to generation within the seaport communities. Put-in-Bay locals and visitors alike join together to offer a blessing to the... View More