BLESSING OF THE FLEET
Date: May 7, 2019
Time: 11AM-1PM
Location: Fox’s Dock, Bay View Avenue 
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456 United States

The annual blessing of boats and aircraft servicing the Bass Islands will be held in the Put-in-Bay Harbor off Fox’s Dock. Local clergy will bless the vessels, a centuries old tradition in ports worldwide. Ferry boats, water taxis, rescue vessels, commercial watercraft, commercial aircraft, and medical helicopters will be blessed for the 2019 season by clergy representing the island’s three congregations from Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and St. John’s Lutheran Church.

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Put-in-Bay Island Wide Garage Sale
Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 10AM-4PM
Put-in-Bay businesses and island residents join together for one huge island-wide garage sale on Saturday. Great discounts on merchandise and various island treasures. The annual sale starts at 10:00 AM, and ends at 4:00 PM. Maps with locations of the garage sales will be distributed the day of the event at Put-in-Bay Ferries and various restaurants. You can also reserve your Put-in-Bay Golf Cart and pick up a map when you arrive. For those who enjoy shopping it's a can't miss event! This weekend also marks the reopening of the Perry International Peace Memorial for the 2019 season.

MUSKET & CARRONADE WEEKEND
Date: May 25-26, 2019
Time: 11AM-5PM
Location: Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, 93 Delaware Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Park Rangers and volunteers will demonstrate firing Historic Firearms and the Park’s carronade throughout the day. Ranger programs will cover the nuances of the 1812 military uniform, the proper handling of black powder and the steps to firing a musket. The carronade, a small short-barrel gun like those used IN THE Battle of Lake Erie, will be fired by the Park’s Gun Crew. The Carronade program will discuss the proper steps in firing the short range gun and its limitations during the Battle of Lake Erie. Historic Firearms demonstrations will take place at 11 am, 3, and 5 pm. Carronade demonstrations will be given at noon, 2, and 4 pm. There will be a 1 pm Junior Ranger program: “Join the Army.”

Contact Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial for details at 419-285-2184.

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Founder's Day
Date: June 8, 2019
Time: 11AM - 4PM
Location: DeRivera Park, Put-in-Bay
Admission: FREE

The annual Founders Day Celebration at Put-in-Bay will be held in the center of the village at DeRivera Park from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. 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 live entertainment, playing popular tunes in a fair-type atmosphere. Children's games will be available from noon to 2:00 pm. There will also be local crafters and jewlery makers selling their wares. Pick up a vintage Put-in-Bay souvenir, handcrafted items, tee-shirts, jewelry and more.

Memorial Day Weekend Discounts for Active Military & American Veterans, May 25-27

Active U.S. Military Personnel and American Veterans will receive free passenger fare aboard Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay or Middle Bass Island on Saturday, May 25 through Memorial Day, May 27 with military identification.

Can't make it to the islands Memorial Day Weekend? Don't worry, Miller Ferry offers a discount all year. U.S. Military Personnel & U.S. Veterans can save $2 Off Your Adult Round Trip Fare when you present your card/ID.

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial will honor our fallen veterans, including the three American and three British Naval Officers interned beneath the Memorial Column's Rotunda, at a Memorial Day Service on the lower plaza at 11 am. The Memorial Day Procession will depart the Park's Visitor Center at 11 am and make its way to the Column. After the program, a Wreath of Remembrance will be placed over the stone marking the final resting place of the six veterans buried here. Bagpipes will play Taps and Amazing Grace before a musket and rifle volley and firing of the carronade. Area veterans are invited to attend the Memorial Service.

PUT-IN-BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: June 8, 2019
Time: NOON - 7PM
Location: Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, 93 Delaware Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial celebrates peace through music by hosting the third annual Put-in-Bay Music Festival. A collaboration between the National Park, the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society and title sponsor Miller Boat Line, the free concert is also supported with a grant from the Ohio Arts Council and a marketing grant from Lake Erie Shores and Islands. Attendees will enjoy playing the Battle of Lake Erie Corn Toss, kids music crafts and yard games, Music Workshops on drumming, and beginner and advanced ukulele, and a Guitar Hero tent. Rangers also will have a living history display. Food, beer and soft drinks will be available on site.

Miller Boat Line is again the Put-in-Bay Music Festival’s lead sponsor. Go to Miller Boat Line’s website, millerferry.com, to check their schedule and start planning your visit. Information about Put-in-Bay, including lodging, dining and live entertainment can be found at the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce website, visitputinbay.com. The chamber operates Put-in-Bay’s official information website that is supported by the island business community.

The Put-in-Bay Music Festival and all programs at the park are free and open to the public. Food, beverages, souvenirs and other amenities require a fee.

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MUSKET & CARRONADE WEEKEND
Date: June 15-16, 2019
Time: 11AM-5PM
Location: Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, 93 Delaware Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Park Rangers and volunteers will demonstrate firing Historic Firearms and the Park’s carronade throughout the day. Ranger programs will cover the nuances of the 1812 military uniform, the proper handling of black powder and the steps to firing a musket. The carronade, a small short-barrel gun like those used IN THE Battle of Lake Erie, will be fired by the Park’s Gun Crew. The Carronade program will discuss the proper steps in firing the short range gun and its limitations during the Battle of Lake Erie. Historic Firearms demonstrations will take place at 11 am, 3, and 5 pm. Carronade demonstrations will be given at noon, 2, and 4 pm. There will be a 1 pm Junior Ranger program: “Join the Army.”

Contact Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial for details at 419-285-2184.

Need a ride to the Island? Miller Ferries can get you there.

PYRATE FESTIVAL
Date: June 21-23, 2019
Time: 11AM-5PM
Location: Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Put-in-Bay’s annual Pyrate Fest sees the return of the Pyrate King to find his stolen treasure. Fun for the whole family with costume contests for kids and adults, cardboard boat races, watch Pyrates invade the Put-in-Bay Harbor, a 5k Run, a Pyrate Village, Faire Winds Circus, historic displays, re-enactors and so much more!

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Independence Day, July 4 - FREE
Happy Independence Day! Put-in-Bay will celebrate America's independence and many years of operations for Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial with various festivities, celebrations and fireworks.

11:00 am New American Citizens take their Citizenship Oath on the lower plaza of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial in a Naturalization Ceremony on Independence Day.
6:00 pm – The Patriots Symphonic Band, a 60-piece non-profit band based in Lorain County, OH, will perform a selection of Patriotic music during a 90-minute Freedom Concert on the plaza of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. The Patriots bring back memories of a hometown band playing in the community square at the July 4th picnic. The concert is free and open to the general public.
Dusk (10:00 pm) – 4th of July Fireworks! Sponsored by the Put-in-Bay Business Owners and Friends of the Bay.Whether you are on land or at anchor you will enjoy the spectacular fireworks reflecting over the harbor of Put-in-Bay at dusk. Everyone is welcome to view the fireworks from Perry's Monument grounds. There will be parking for guests in the Peace Garden Lot and the east lawn of the park adjacent to Park Ave. Miller Boat Line is a proud sponsor of the Put-in-Bay Fireworks Show.

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Historic Weekend
Dates: September 6-8, 2019
Location: Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial
Put-in-Bay
Admission: FREE

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial celebrates the 206th Anniversary of Oliver Hazard Perry's defeat of the British fleet in The Battle of Lake Erie, September 10, 1813, and the enduring peace that has bound the United States, Great Britain and Canada in peace and as allies for more than 200 years. Historic weekend is full of education, history, fun & more. Art in the Park, a military encampment, THE Ohio State University's Stone Lab Open House, Grand Parade, live music, old fashion baseball, a harbor illumination & more.

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Miller Boat Line 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Walk
Date: September 21, 2019
Location: Put-in-Bay

Runners & walkers of all ages welcome! Attend this annual 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Saturday, September 21 at Put-in-Bay, Ohio. The race begins near The Boathouse Restaurant downtown. A scenic course, much of it winding along the island shoreline, participants consider this to be one of the most beautiful runs in Ohio. Preregister for discount, family discount also available. Registrants receive a discounted fare aboard Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay. Prizes & unique engraved Lake Erie stones awarded to several age levels, male & female. Sign up at www.hermescleveland.com/ or www.5katputinbay.com/. Make it a day (or more) with friends & family on the Island. Bring the family, spend the entire weekend. Proceeds benefit Mother of Sorrows Church. This event is sponsored by Miller Boat Line. Participating runners will get discount off adult round trip ferry passage to Put-in-Bay on the day of the race.

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Oktoberfest
Dates: October 12-13, 2019
Times: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday and
noon to 5:00 pm on Sunday.
Location: DeRivera Park, Put-in-Bay

he festival is held under tent in DeRivera Park on the corner of Delaware Avenue and Hartford Avenue in Downtown, Put-in-Bay. The festival is open 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday and noon to 5:00 pm on Sunday.
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.

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