Festivals & Fairs

One of the most heartfelt weekends of the summer is Founder’s Day. Jose DeRivera was a Hispanic merchant who purchased the South Bass, Middle Bass, Sugar, Gibraltar, Ballast, and Starve Islands for the sum of $44,000 in 1854. Then, Jose sold off parcels of the land to the community for a fraction of the price. He sold the school property for $1 and the St. Paul’s church property for $10. Founder’s Day is in place to celebrate the rich history, strong island heritage and the impact DeRivera’s good deeds had...View More

For over 10 years in a row pirates be invadin’ Put-in-Bay’s downtown harbor on Friday at 4:00 PM to open the Annual 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 for kids and adult full of fun activities. Make sure you don’t miss the Pirate Parade downtown and the best Costume Contest this side of Lake Erie. Adults and children are both encouraged to participate. Additionally, the best adult pirate costume wins a trip to...View More

Art In The Park is an excellent event in downtown Put-in-Bay during the Put-in-Bay Historical Weekend. DeRivera Park welcomes dozens of artisans and craftspeople to share their love of art with the community. You can come to the park and just enjoy their work and exhibits. There will also be works available for purchase that can act as the perfect souvenir to take home with you, either for yourself or as a gift for family. Art In The Park will also feature a silent auction. Beautiful pieces of island artwork...View More

Ready to celebrate like the Irish? At Put-In-Bay, we celebrate St. Patty’s day twice! Join Put-in-Bay for the celebration of the halfway mark to St. Patrick’s Day. The parade begins at 1:45 pm, sponsored by Hooligans Irish Pub. Of course, the parade features a drum and bagpipe marching band. Children and adults alike enjoy dressing up in green to join in the fun. Or, come dressed to impress in your traditional Irish garb. No matter what heritage you celebrate, you’re invited to be Irish for a day on Put-in-Bay! Celebrate...View More

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As much as you’d maybe like to, you probably aren’t going to manage to make it over to Germany for Oktoberfest. Now that’s a tough trip. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy your own little slice of Germany right in Ohio’s own backyard. Keep a trip to Bavaria on your bucket list for one more year and do Oktoberfest island-style instead! Join us for a weekend of fun, festive music, bratwurst, cabbage, and of course, plenty of beer! Island Oktoberfest is a Put-in-Bay tradition that can’t be beat!...View More

We don’t mean to put you on the clock, but if you haven’t made it up to Put-in-Bay this season, and it’s almost Halloween, you’re just about out of time! So grab that funny, spooky or clever costume, and get up to the island for the Halloween Boo Bash at the Bay! We’re expecting over 2,000 in attendance, and we will have the ice cold drinks to accommodate many more than that. There’s also going to be amazing live entertainment. It’s the best Halloween party in Ohio! But you had...View More

The Put-in-Bay Spring Fling 2024 at the Island Club has been a Saturday staple for over 20 years.  This party is our way to thank you, our guests, for staying with us while visiting the island.  Guests from the Island Club, Put-In-Bay Condos, and our premier Put in Bay Hotel Partners join forces to enjoy a weekend of live music, cold drinks and good friends. Spring Fling Put-in-Bay The OFFICIAL Put-in-Bay Spring Fling Party Is At Island Club Home Rentals! Winter is long for everybody up north, from New York...View More

Did you miss Mardi Gras week in New Orleans? Don’t fret we will bring Mardi Gras to Put-in-Bay instead? You know we are a bunch of suckers for a good party. Put-in-Bay will be celebrating an island-wide Mardi Gras weekend on the island. Get ready to collect some beads, because things are about to get crazy. Join your friends and head out to some of Put-in-Bay’s Best Bars for Mardi Gras-style celebrations. Mardi Gras Weekend Favorites The Reel Bar (check out this mouth-watering drink menu!) The Keys (where they have...View More