Monthly Archives: September 2026

Well only a few more posts to go for the 2026 season on Put in Bay.So last Saturday night I stayed home. This was the first Saturday night all season at Put in Bay that I decided not to go out. I am surprised that nobody called me to see if I was feeling okay. LOL. But it was a very busy week and I just felt that I needed a nice quiet night. Or maybe after watching Ohio State lose I was bummed. But I determined many years ago that I would not let a sports team that I...More Information

Five Great Reasons To Come To Put-in-Bay in October! We are on the cusp of October, and with it comes our final monthly preview blog of 2026. There won’t be a “What’s Happening in November” blog, because unfortunately, the answer is nothing! So let’s take advantage of the October we’ve got and highlight the last big events on the 2026 Put-in-Bay calendar for you to enjoy! The good news is we’ve got some great stuff to close out 2026, so it shouldn’t be hard at all for you to find a great event to make one more PIB trip happen...More Information

So as the season comes to a close soon so must the Downtown Dave posts. I will do one more to close out the year in a few weeks. I am going to list the next 3 weeks of music this week before the year end post to wrap up the 2026 season.So this week’s thoughts are about making plans and setting goals. So this week has been busy and I have almost a sold out house all week and weekend. Most of the guests are staying for 5 days this week. That gave me time to start planning my...More Information

Get Ready For Labor Day at the Bay Time for Labor Day weekend. This is the last 3 day weekend of 2026. Still time to visit us on Put in Bay. Great entertainment schedule this weekend. But 1st what is Labor Day?It is observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. Before it was a federal...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! Declaration 250 Event Celebrated America's True Date of Freedom The first weekend of August, Put-in-Bay celebrated its unique heritage with a special Declaration 250 event. Unfortunately, less-than-ideal summer weather kept the anticipated crowds from materializing, but those who attended were treated to a full weekend of activities, entertainment and patriotic celebrations. At Freedom Village, visitors could pick up a Patriot’s Passport and stroll along a pathway lined with signs featuring images and information...More Information