Monthly Archives: July 2026

A Happy Fourth From Downtown Dave! So last week was all about the bands. This week will be all about a huge Birthday Party going on Saturday. Next week it will be back to regular thoughts of the week.So America turns 250 years old Saturday. That really seems old but considering it is 2026 it is not really that old. Many accurate history books go back 1000s of years. Now a clarification the Declaration of Independence was not actually signed till August 2nd. More about that in a future Downtown Dave post. But let focus on this weekend. I really...More Information

What a Holiday Weekend! Wow the 4th of July was absolutely packed. So many people having a great time celebrating Americas 250th Birthday I saw a line for cars to get off the island on Sunday that stretched to the airport. That would be over a 3 hour wait to get on the boat for cars. So if you bring a car over when you stay try to get in line before 9 am when the line is shorter.Check out the live music schedule, and then my thoughts for the week! Put-in-Bay Live Music Schedule 7/3-7/14 Mr. Ed’sThurs July 9th...More Information

Downtown Dave Had A Great Week! This was another fun week. So a quick recap. I played 5 games of softball, saw some great live bands Thursday Friday and Saturday night. Then to top it off the local TV station came out to do an interview with me that aired on there morning show. on Thursday. I had a great week. I did because I refuse to just sit back and not do the things that I want to do. Plus I do things that make me happy.So this weeks thoughts are all about Happiness, and you can find them...More Information

putinbayohio.com is proud to present the following article from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! DeWine Highlights Lake Erie’s Economic Impact Gov. Mike DeWine used what will be his final Fish Ohio Day as governor to highlight Lake Erie’s role as more than just a world-class fishing destination. He said the lake serves as a major economic engine for communities along Ohio’s north coast, including Put-in-Bay. Speaking Tuesday during the Fish Ohio Day luncheon at the Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center in Port Clinton, DeWine said Lake...More Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDeclaration 250 Opens with the Sound of Put-in-Bay: Bob Gatewood & Calabash to WELCOME AMERICA Before both ASIA and Jefferson Starship PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio —July 31 and August 1, 2026 — Every great celebration begins with a hometown tradition.When thousands gather beneath Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial for Declaration250, the first music they hear will come from an artist whose songs have echoed across Put-in-Bayand Lake Erie for decades.Bob Gatewood & Calabash will open the Declaration 250 concert series before legendary rockbands ASIA and Jefferson Starship, giving visitors from across the country a true taste of theisland’s musical...More Information