There are plenty of things to do in Put in Bay that you are sure to love. Whether you are in town for a holiday weekend or a special festival, there is always something to celebrate on the island. This small town loves to celebrate big when it comes to weekend events. Visitors have the opportunity to join an island-wide block party, or learn about the area’s rich history during a a number of annual historic events.

This is the event archive for anything and everything regarding holiday attractions. Join us for any of the following events below! Come out on Canada Day for some cake, visit a few bars and a restaurant or two on St. Patrick’s Day, gamble and play poker on Boaters’ New Years at the Bay, or grab some friends and celebrate the Annual Labor Day Bash at the Bay with some pool time at the MIST Bar. Whatever the Put in Bay attraction or event is, you can bet that we will be celebrating it island style!

Island Mardi Gras Weekend
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Island Mardi Gras Weekend
May 10 - 12

Did you miss Mardi Gras week in New Orleans? Don’t fret, we will bring Mardi Gras to Put-in-Bay Ohio instead! You know we are a bunch of suckers for a good party. Put-in-Bay will be celebrating an island-wide Mardi Gras weekend in early May. Get ready to collect some beads, because things are about to get crazy. Join your friends and head out to some of Put-in-Bay’s Best Bars for Mardi Gras-style celebrations. “Mardi Gras” translates from French as “Fat Tuesday,” a name that captures the essence of indulging in rich, fatty foods on the last night before the Lenten...

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Mother’s Day at Put-in-Bay
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Mother’s Day at Put-in-Bay
May 12

Where would we be without our Moms? Step back from the daily grind and sneak your Mom away for a surprise Put-in-Bay Ohio weekend. Mother’s Day weekend is one of the most anticipated weekends on the island. You will find that most of all of the Put-in-Bay establishments are open for the season and great deals are everywhere. Shops begin the season by offering special promotions and discounts on brand new Put-in-Bay gear and clothing also. Enjoy all the Put-in-Bay fun, food, and scenery while celebrating the woman that brought you into this wonderful world. The modern celebration of Mother’s...

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Queen Victoria Day at the Bay

Queen Victoria Day at the Bay
May 17

For the past 200 years, there has been peace between The United States, Great Britain, and Canada. There is no better way to honor Victoria Day than with a weekend getaway at Put-in-Bay Ohio! Visit Perry’s Monument and join all the other visitors in educational activities about the history of this holiday. Once you’ve gained new knowledge, take a shot at the annual Victoria Weekend “Put-in-Bay Downtown Scavenger Hunt”. From 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, on Saturday, the scavenger hunt will be underway. This isn’t the standard scavenger hunt, either, we compete on golf carts! Make sure to book your...

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Memorial Day at the Bay Weekend
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Memorial Day at the Bay Weekend
May 24 - 27

All across the country, families look forward to Memorial Day weekend as a launching point for summer vacations! Put-in-Bay looks forward to this highly anticipated three-day weekend also. In fact, it’s one of the most popular times to visit South Bass Island. During Memorial Day weekend some of Put-in-Bay’s favorite entertainers return to the island ready to entertain the crowds with multiple shows. You will also find Memorial Day Services honoring our Veterans are held at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor’s Center Plaza. The event will take place near the Memorial column’s rotunda, the sacred place where three...

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Annual Labor Day Bash at the Bay Weekend
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Annual Labor Day Bash at the Bay Weekend
- Sep 02

Labor Day weekend is the last long weekend of the summer. It’s typically the last opportunity for a warm-weather getaway. So as you can imagine, this weekend is HUGE at Put-in-Bay Ohio. Hop on a Put in Bay ferry and join us for one of the summer’s best parties during the Labor Day Bash at the Bay! The bars and restaurants of Put-in-Bay are always prepared for this party weekend with drinks specials. They’ll be fully staffed to keep things flowing. Many will have live entertainment, and there will be an exciting adventure everywhere you look downtown. The sights at...

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Half-Way To St. Patrick’s Day
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Half-Way To St. Patrick’s Day
Sep 14

St. Patrick’s Day is a beloved party day all over America. Don’t you wish it came more than once a year? Well at Put-in-Bay Ohio it does! Join us the third weekend of September for Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day! There is a parade with a marching band and bagpipes, everyone dresses in green, it’s just like the original St. Patrick’s day in March, just spreading the love to September! Hooligans Irish Pub sponsors the parade and is also the headquarters for the St. Patrick’s Day festivities! Hooligans is the place to be for food and drinks, and a big...

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Come and join us for the next holiday coming up! Plan a trip, come up on a Put in Bay ferry and stay the night at one of our rentals or condos and enjoy the Lake Erie Island celebration!