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About the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society The Auction for History is an annual auction that benefits the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum and begins at 6:30 PM. The Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum is a pillar in the community. This museum shares Put-in-Bay's rich history with locals... View More

I-LYA Power Boating Regattas Races Stay tuned for more power boating details as we receive them. This time of year we see the I-LYA Junior Sail Regatta where Junior Sailors compete for points towards national competition in various racing classes. There is also the Deep Water Sailing Races where skippers... View More

Last year, there was a slight breeze for the Stargazing Cruise, about 75 degrees at sunset, there was a nice lightning show to the south of us but we had extraordinary clear skies for viewing the stars! Around 200 people came aboard the Miller Boat Line's MV South Bass to... View More

Wild Tuesday Presented by Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center The purpose of Wild Tuesdays is to educate visitors on Ohio's native wildlife. This event provides an up-close and often hands-on interactive experience. There is always an amazing group of speakers who come out for each individual topic. Weekly... View More

Put-in-Bay Volleyball Battle For more than 25 years, volleyball players have competed in this day-long tournament that is so big, it is held both at McCann Field on Toledo Avenue near downtown Put-in-Bay and over on the high school softball field. Over 2,500 players compete at The Volleyball Battle in... View More

This day honors and celebrates our older visitors who enjoy coming to the island year after year. Many are snowbirds and enjoy the warm temperate Lake Erie summers before going down to Florida to get some more sun while the island gets all icy. This is a great day to... View More

Put-in-Bay, Ohio, located on Lake Erie, is a popular summer resort. But, it also has a growing pilot population and residents who are enthusiastic about antique cars. Aviation meets stylish automobiles at the Annual 3W2 Fly-in at from 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The island's weekly Sunday antique car parade... View More

Labor Day Bash The end of summer is almost upon us and this is one of the biggest going away parties you will find. Kids are getting ready for classes and this is often the last best chance for families to enjoy a summer vacation to the beautiful island of... View More

Put-in-Bay celebrates the anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie on this most historical of weekends. This is a celebration of history, art, and music. The island also celebrates Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory over the British. Since then, there have been two centuries of peace shared by the... View More