Five Great Reasons To Come To Put-in-Bay in June!
We’re heading into June, which we can properly call summertime at Put-in-Bay! And with the increase in temperature and the increase in island visitors, there’s also an increase in events on the Put-in-Bay calendar! Read on to find out about the big occasions coming up at the Bay in June!
Pyrate Fest: June 26-28
A grand Put-in-Bay tradition spanning over a decade, Pyrate Fest is one of the biggest weekends on the Put-in-Bay calendar. Organized events include a pub crawl, a “pirate encampment”, kids activities in DeRivera Park, magic, stage fighting workshops, black powder demonstrations and more.
And of course the grandest part of this weekend’s appeal is dressing up like a pirate and knocking back some rum with the mateys! It’s a kid-friendly weekend during the day, but a huge party weekend at night.
Benson Ford Ship House Tour: June 14
The Benson Ford Ship House will be opening its doors to the public twice in 2026, and the first opportunity to tour this iconic Put-in-Bay landmark is on June 14th. We’ve been hosting this tour for a few years now, and it’s a simple self-guided tour that people really seem to enjoy. It helps that the Ship House is one of America’s most unique homes!
Visit putinbay.com/tour for tickets and info. If you can’t make it June 14th, the second tour date is August 9th.
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Ohio's Island Wine Festival: June 20
On Sunday, June 20th, Heineman’s Winery hosts Ohio’s Island Wine Festival, an annual event put on by the Ohio Wine Producers Association. Wineries from all over the state will descend on the bay with their wares.
Tickets include sample tastings, and there is a silent auction on site. Friend of the Page Bob Gatewood will be performing from noon to 4pm as well. If you’re interested in attending, you can get tickets at this link!
Even More June Events
That’s not all happening at PIB in June. Pyrate Fest weekend also has a Flag Football tournament on the schedule. The month starts off with a massive boating event, the Invitational Mills Trophy Race. Put-in-Bay’s Pride celebration on June 8th will include a 5k run and a comedy show by SNL alum Molly Kearney.
Saturday, June 13th has double billing, with Founder’s Day celebrating the Jose DeRivera, the founder of Put-in-Bay, with historical-themed events, as well as the beloved Put-in-Bay Pooch Parade. It’s a huge month at the Bay!
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The Joy Of A Summer Day At The Bay!
Of all the things happening at Put-in-Bay in June, the most important one doesn’t have a calendar date attached to it. It’s heating up! We have some warm, sunny days in May to be sure, but plenty of chilly, rainy ones as well. June is when Put-in-Bay becomes the summer island paradise we all love!
So while there’s a full calendar of great events on the docket in June, you don’t need an excuse to come spend a day, or even better, a few nights at the Bay! All you need is some sunscreen and a cold drink or two to have an incredible June at Put-in-Bay!