There is just something about visiting one of our Lake Erie Islands that puts a smile on your face. So grab some friends, pack up your family and spend a day or whole week at one of our wonderful Islands.
The sights and sounds of the Islands is sure to stick with you for a lifetime of memories.
Beginning in the spring and all through fall,
the population grows on this three
mile long island located in Ohio.
Passenger/ Car ferry service to the Lake Erie Island of Put-in-Bay (South Bass) and Middle Bass Island, Ohio depart from Catawba, the tip of Rt. 53 N. off Rt. 2. Enjoy an 18 minute ride to Put-in-Bay, ferries depart every half hour in summer, we offer free parking, plus children 5 years and younger ride free.
Island Bike & Cart Rental
2009 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay | 419.285.2016
Island Tour Train | 419.285.4855
Park Bike Rental and Cart Rental
216 Hartfoed Ave., Put-in-Bay | 419.285.2113
Blessing of the Fleet
Date: May 10, 2022
Time: 11am - 12:30 pm
Location: Fox's Docl, Bay View Avenue, Put-in-Bay Learn more.
Island Garage Sale
Date: May 14, 2022
Time: 1am-5pm
Location: Put-in-Bay Learn more.
Founder's Day
Date: June 11, 2022
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: DeRivera Park, Bayview Avenue, Put-in-Bay The annual Founders Day Celebration at Put-in-Bay will be held in the center of the village at DeRivera Park. This free, family-focused island event, is hosted by the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce, and celebrates the founding of Put-in-Bay by Hispanic merchant Jose DeRivera. Founders Day will feature St. Paul's traditional strawberry shortcakes & live entertainment playing popular tunes in a fair-type atmosphere. There will also be local crafters and jewelry makers selling their wares. Pick up a vintage Put-in-Bay souvenir, handcrafted items, tee-shirts, jewelry and more.
Pyrate Festival
Dates: June 24-26, 2022
Location: Put-in-Bay Learn more.
AHOY ye Scallywags, Pirates, Bucaneers, Mermaids, Corsairs, Wenches, and all common folk! Put-in-Bay's annual Pyrate Fest sees the return of the Pyrate King to find his stolen treasure. Fun for the whole family. Watch Pyrates invade the Put-in-Bay Harbor, a Pyrate Village, Faire Winds Circus, historic displays, re-enactors, costumer contests, Mermaid Tammy and so much more.
Jeep lovers gather at Put-in-Bay for camping, events & island fun. Check out their event page for more details. Interested in participating in the next Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion? Join their official Facebook page.
Featured Events, Saturday: The Jeep Show at Heineman's Winery from 10 am – 2 pm to benefit St. Paul's Episcopal Church food pantry. Blessing of the jeeps and parade around the island at 2 pm.
Middle Bass Island Music Festival
Date: July 16, 2022
Location: Middle Bass Island Take Miller Ferry from Catawba to Middle Bass Island for this one of a kind festival at the historic Lonz Winery. Enjoy live music with a Lake Erie view. Enjoy music from polka to modern age, zydeco, blues and jazz. Learn more.
Island Green Week
Dates: August 6-13, 2022
Location: Put-in-Bay A celebration of natural beauty, ecology, and history. The Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center, Lake Erie Islands Conservancy, OSU's Stone Laboratory and Put-in-Bay Township Park District will produce an array of events to support and highlight our islands Natural, Historical and Cultural Resources. Learn more.
Bash on the Bay 5
Dates: August 24-25, 2022
Brad Paisley - August 24th
Zac Brown Band - August 25th
Location: Put-in-Bay Airport
Put-in-Bay, OH
For additional information and ferry service click here.
Art in the Park
Date: September 10, 2022
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: DeRivera Park, Bayview Avenue, Put-in-Bay Learn more.
Put-in-Bay Music Festival
Date: September 17, 2022
Location: The Boathouse Bar and Grill Parking Lot
Put-in-Bay
For more information click here.
Island Wine Festival
Date: October 1, 2022
Time: 11am-5pm
Location: Put-in-Bay Learn more.
Oktoberfest Weekend
Dates: October 8-9, 2022
Time: Sat: 11am-7pm |
Sun Noon - 5pm
Location: DeRivera Park, Bayview Avenue, Put-in-Bay
Many island restaurants serve a large variety of German food, including: brats, weinerschnitzel, sauerkraut, potato pancakes, spatzel, apple dumplings, German Chocolate cake, cabbage rolls and sauerkraut balls. The festival also includes a selection of island wines from Put in Bay's Heineman Winery, German beers and German music. Get a discount when you buy the 2-day pass.
What a great way to spend a lazy afternoon with family and friends than enjoying a relaxing day of fishing and Ohio has some of the best fishing around. Rent a Charter Boat for Perch, Steelhead, or Walleye.
Ohio Wineries
There is nothing better than enjoying a glass of Ohio Wine. Ohio has the perfect temperature to grow some of the best wines in North America.
Ohio Festivals Plan your next getaway. NorthernOhioTourism.com is proud to bring to you the following listing of Ohio Festivals.
Adventure Ohio This year make Ohio your place for your next outdoor adventure. Whether you like to bicycle, golf, hike, fish, canoe, kayak, swim or take your best friend to a dog park, there is so much to enjoy.
Amish Country Ohio Amish Country is located in NE Ohio Geauga County, and Central Ohio Holmes,
Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties.
