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Annual Jose DeRivera Founder’s Day Celebration

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…

Benson Ford Ship House Tour #1

If you’re lucky enough to be at the Bay on June 14th, you’ll have a chance to see the inside of an iconic Put-in-Bay landmark, not to mention one of the most unusual residences in the United States. At one time, the Benson Ford Ship House moved cargo across the waters for Henry Ford. Now, it overlooks the shore of Put-in-Bay atop a hill, cut in half and serving as a home! On June 14th, you can take a tour of this incredible home, and help raise money for Put-in-Bay…

Annual Pyrate Fest

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…

July 4th

Boom at the Bay – Fourth of July Fireworks

  Join us in downtown Put-in-Bay every year on the 4th of July at dusk for the annual fireworks show. Put-in-Bay businesses get together to sponsor this great display of pyrotechnics downtown in the harbor. Grab a seat on the lawn of Perry’s Monument or if you are lucky, sit at the Keys at an outdoor table. Fun for the whole family! While fireworks may seem like a very American tradition, especially on the Fourth of July, their origins go back centuries before the first Independence Day fireworks display in…

Put-in-Bay Cup 6v6 Soccer Tournament

Join us for one of the most highly anticipated events in Put-in-Bay’s event line up, The Put-in-Bay Cup. In essence, it’s one huge soccer party. Whether you come to play or to spectate this is sure to be a great time for fans on and off the field. The Put-in-Bay Cup has been organized by 6v6 Soccer for over a decade now and it has grown in popularity and attendance over the past several years. This soccer tournament is played on a much smaller field and only 6 players to…

Annual Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion

Bring your Jeep up to the Bay for the Annual Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion to show it off! There is a scavenger hunt, and the Jeeps will be joining the weekly antique car parade. You’ll get to see some awesome vintage Jeeps and other antique vehicles and have a fantastic weekend getaway at the Bay! Details and an itinerary for this year’s event are yet to come. Lodging Many people turn this into a camping weekend and camp out at the South Bass Island State Park. However, they’re already filled up for…

PIB Amphicar Days

The Amphicars Are Coming! These incredibly unique amphibious cars visit the Bay every year, and July 29-30 they’ll be here again. You’ll never see anything like these cars, which can drive right into the water and become boats. So if you’re at the Bay for these dates, bring a camera and maybe some swim trunks, if you’re lucky you might get to take a ride in one. If you’re not, you can still get some pictures! PIB Amphicar Days Schedule Until the 2024 itinerary arrives, take a look at what…

I-LYA Power Boating Regattas

The I-LYA Power Boating Regattas are a classic Put-in-Bay event that draws boaters from all over to compete in the many events. There is a full schedule of activities for the boaters. These include various dinners, putt-putt, a fishing contest, pub crawls, and much much more. All of this revolves around various power boating competitions. Additionally, there is a junior power boat competition. There’s also the Commodore’s Trophy which tests boaters in a number of yachting disciplines. Components of the Commodore’s Trophy at the I-LYA Power Boating Regattas Predicted Log…

Put In Bay Events

Volleyball Battle on Put-In-Bay

The Volleyball Battle on Put-in-Bay is a day long volleyball event that draws over 2,500 players to the island! This is a massive event with teams from all over descending on the Bay to compete and have a great time playing the sport they love. The organizer of the event is Lakeview Beach Volleyball. The website for the Volleyball Battle can be found here. We recommend that you check it out soon. This is a very popular event and it will eventually fill up. Teams of any ability level can enjoy…