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Put in Bay 2012 Events Calendar

Welcome to Put-in-Bay Ohio Summer season 2012. Review the schedule of events where every weekend at Put in Bay is a new reason to have fun! Special events at Put in Bay start in April and run thru late October on the island.

FEBRUARY 2012
February 10-11	8th Annual Put-in-Bay Days in Key West at Sloppy Joes	Key West Florida welcomes their friends from the north for Put-in-Bay Days at Sloppy Joes! Put-in-Bay's best entertainers perform alongside Key West's most popular performers. Scheduled to perform this year are Mike "Mad Dog" Adams, the infamous Bob Gatewood, Pete and Wayne, Ray Fogg, the Killer Flamingos and Patrick Houston Dailey. Be sure to book your Key West hotel reservations early as rooms are hard to find! This event is a great way to put some Put-in-Bay fun into a long winter season.
MARCH 2012
March 16th	St. Patrick's Day at the Bay!	Join your friends and islanders for a Irish themed day at the Bay! Enjoy an Irish brew (or two!) and Irish folk music. The Bay Lodging Resort will be open for guests for this traditional holiday. To book call 888-742-7829
APRIL 2012
OPEN FOR THE SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!! Spring is finally here and it's always a great time to break the winter doldrums and head back to Put-in-Bay! April weekends are bonus weekends at the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center, Bay Lodging Resort, Edgewater Hotel, and Put-in-Bay Villas. It is also Fishermen Weekends at the Island Club. For Hotel reservations call 888-742-7829 for Island Club home rentals call 216-898-9951 Enjoy great weekend entertainment and if fishing is your sport of choice there is no better Walleye fishing than the waters surrounding Put-in-Bay. Enjoy reduced rates at Put-in-Bay Ohio's most popular hotels! Just click a link above and book your Spring fun trip today!!
April 6-7	Easter Weekend at the Bay	Pack up the family and head to Put-in-Bay for a fun filled spring getaway weekend. Enjoy pre season discounted hotel rates.
April 13-14	Mr. Ed's Season Opener	Cover Model band playing Mr. Ed's opening weekend on April 13th & 14th, from 10pm-2am. Remember: Nobody's ugly after 2!!!! And for being a loyal and faithful Putinbay.com member, we are offering $69 hotel rooms at the Commodore Hotel for April 13th & 14th. Call 419-285-3101. Mention this post on putinbay.com to get your specially discounted rate!
April 15th	Whiskey Light at the Roundhouse Bar	Join friends and islanders in the long time tradition of the Lighting of the Whiskey light welcoming in the 2012 Season. The Fun starts at 2:00 p.m. Visit our entertainment page for additional information.
April 20-21	Mr Ed's 6th Annual Island Pajama Party	Ready to start the season at Put-in-Bay? Break out those sexy, funny, or unique PJ'S and head to the bay for Mr. Ed's 5th annual pajama party weekend! Great prizes, contests, and entertainment! The host, Commodore Hotel, offers discounted rates and you can book by calling 419-285-3101.
April 20-21	Bachelor/Bachelorette Weekend #1	One of the most popular weekends for celebrating upcoming nuptials with friends. The pools at the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center, Island Club and the Bay Lodging Resort are open and heated!
April 20	Perry's Victory Visitor Center	Open Daily starting today!
April 23	Earth Day & Junior Ranger Jamboree	Activities and programs celebrating Mother Nature begin at 9 a.m. at Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial. Sponsored by the National Park Service and the Lake Erie Islands Chapter of the Black Swamp Conservancy.
April 27-28	Bachelor/Bachelorette Weekend #2	The second of two popular weekends to gather with friends and family to celebrate upcoming weddings. Be sure to book early!
April 27	Arbor Day	The Village Tree Commission celebrates Arbor Day with a tree planting at 4 p.m. Location to be announced.
MAY 2012
May 4-5	Putinbay.com's 14th annual Put-in-Bay Spring Fling Customer Appreciation weekend!	The kickoff to the Put in Bay summer season is the annual Spring Fling. This event is hosted for guests of the Island Club, Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center, Commodore Resort, Bay Lodging Resort, Put-in-Bay Villas and the Edgewater Hotel only. You must be a registered guest at on of these establishments to attend. No exceptions will be made! Be sure to reserve early as this weekend books up fast! Join over 1700 people for 2 days of free food and adult beverages, live entertainment and start the season off right! Many island businesses offer great discounts for party attendees! Book EARLY as this weekend fills fast! For Hotel reservations call 888-742-7829. For home rentals call 216-898-9951.
May 8th	Blessing of the Fleet	Join us in celebrating the 26th annual gathering of boats and aircraft that service the island to be blessed for the 2012 season. The ceremony starts at the Jet Express Dock located in downtown Put in Bay at 11:00 a.m. Pastors from all three island churches will be participating. Hot Chocolate, coffee, cookies and donuts will be served.
May 11-12	Ohio's largest Corn Hole Tournament!	Compete for cash and prizes in the third annual Best of Ohio Corn hole Tournament at Put-in-Bay. Sponsored by the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center and Bay Lodging Resort. When staying at one of the above lodging facilities entry is FREE and we have over $2000 in cash and prizes including a $500.00 first prize, weekend getaway packages, Jet Express tickets, dinner packages and more! Saturday night after the Kings (or Queens) of Corn hole are crowned, Everyone is invited to Mr Ed's Bar & Grill for an all night party with live entertainment and reduced drink prices! For additional information and entry form e-mail pibohmark@putinbayresort.com or call 1-888-742-7829
May 12	Put-in-Bay Mardi Gras	Break out the beads and your traditional yellow, green and purple for the annual Mardi Gras at the BAY! Bachelor & Bachelorette party weekend! Celebrate this great southern tradition Put-in-Bay Island Style on the north coast!. One of the popular weekends for those about to be married to celebrate their upcoming nuptials at Put-in-Bay.
May 12	Plant Exchange	Bring plants to exchange with other gardeners in the morning at the Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center on Meechen Road. Sponsored by the nature center and the Put-in-Bay Garden Club.
May 18-19	Victoria Day Weekend	Join us for the 8th annual Victoria Weekend "Put-in-Bay Downtown Scavenger Hunt". Scavenger Hunt from 1 to 3 pm on Saturday. All taking place on golf carts! Be sure to reserve your golf cart on line by visiting Delaware Carts website https://www.putinbayrentals.com/secure/cartrental.php Lots of great prizes including Put-in-Bay mini-vacations for two people, including lodging, transportation, meals, attractions and souvenirs. One of the best kept secrets on the island for fun and large prizes compared to the small entry fee. Registration will take place at Delaware Carts located at the Edgewater Hotel on Delaware Ave downtown.
May 19th	Island Wide Garage Sale	Downtown Put-in-Bay businesses and island residents join together for one gigantic sale on Saturday. Take advantage of great discounts on merchandise and various island treasures. The annual sale starts at 10 am and ends at 5 pm. Maps with locations of the garage sales will be distributed the day of the event.
May 25-28	Annual Memorial Day weekend Bash at the BAY!	One of the most popular weekends of the year at Put-in-Bay, this three day weekend features Put-in-Bay's most popular entertainers, many with multiple shows! Book your hotel reservations early! Memorial Day Services honoring our Veterans to be held at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial visitors center plaza. There will also be a Memorial Day Parade featuring antique and classic cars. Perry Memorial opens daily and offers kids programs daily at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Rangers give evening programs every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Musket firing demonstrations every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitor Center summer hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 10. A.m. to 5 p.m. April 20-May 24 and September 3-October 28.
JUNE 2012
June 1-3	Ohio Bike weeks 3rd annual Rally on the Rock	Bikers participating in the 2012 Ohio Bike Week's North Coast Thunder Rally will enjoy a chance to tour Put-in-Bay and participate in a scavenger hunt, vendors show, along with many contests and live entertainment. More than 500 bikes are expected to make the trip to the island. For additional information on Put-in-Bay Ohio bike call 888-742-7829. The Scavenger hunt will begin Sunday at 3:00 pm from the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center and conclude at 5:30. Enjoy live music downtown on Bayview Ave along the harbor along with numerous vendors. Hotel rooms are limited for this huge event so book early by calling 888-742-7829
June 7-10	The 18th annual Phlocking of the Phaithful	The Annual Phlocking of the Phaithful Jimmy Buffet Parrot head weekend at Put-in-Bay. This event is hosted by the Commodore Resort, Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center and Island Club and the Bay Lodging Resort. Join in with over 1500 Jimmy Buffet fans for three days and nights of fun food and festivities. Entertainment all day and night! You must be registered at the Phlocking website. For hotel reservations call 1-888-742-7829.
June 8-10	105th Mills Cup Trophy Race	More than 1500 sailors are expected to participate in this race that originates from the Toledo Yacht Club via an Invitational Sailing race from Toledo to Put in Bay.
June 9th	The 18th Annual 5-iron Classic Golf Tournament	Take home $10,000 in cash if you sink a hole-in-one or one of three other great prizes! Plus prize packages for each of the nine holes at the 17th Annual 5-Iron Classic sponsored by E-Z-GO Golf Carts. Four-player teams are permitted to use just a 5-iron and a putter to compete for more than $25,000 in prizes, including a new golf cart, golf bags, clubs and more. Also great raffle prizes, a picnic lunch, beverages and greens fees. Everything is included in $120 fee per team.
June 15th	Q-FM 96 Wags & Elloitt Show Live from Put-in-Bay	The annual QFM 96 Breakfast Club at Put-in-Bay! Live broadcast featuring the famous Wags & Elliot show from Columbus Ohio at the Boardwalk Restaurant on the waterfront, downtown Put-in-Bay. The live broadcast takes place on Friday morning. This event is sponsored by the Jet Express, and the official lodging headquarters Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center. Call 1-888-PIB-STAY or visit the hotel website to book on line.
June 16th	Put-in-Bay Pooch Parade	Put-in-Bay Pooch Parade to benefit Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the DeRivera Park gazebo, parade & contest starts at 10:30. Prizes for cutest, smallest, largest, most talented, individual best dressed, group best dressed, dog that looks most like its owner. Cats are not invited. Always a great time.
June 17th	The 38th Annual Jose DeRivera Founders Day Celebration	A celebration of the founding of the island village of Put in Bay by Jose DeRivera. Founder's Day means great food and lots of fun for the entire family. Held in DeRivera Park downtown from 11 am to 5 pm. Island entertainment will perform a free concert from 12:30 to 2 pm. The Put-in-Bay Hog Roasters will provide a roast beef picnic lunch. Shop for fantastic bargains at one of the many sale tables and pick up information on one of our non-profit groups that rely on the support of our community and visitors.
June 22-25	The 4th Annual Pyrate Fest weekend at the Bay	Pyrates invade Put-in-Bay's downtown harbor Friday at 4 p.m. to open the 2012 Put-in-Bay Pirate Fest. Saturday has a Pirate Parade and Costume Contest for kids and adults, Pyrate marketplace and displays, A Kids fun fest and black powder firing demonstrations. Monday is the infamous Cardboard Boat Races at 6 p.m. in the downtown harbor. Reenactors demonstrate sword fighting techniques and the art of skullduggary. Fireworks Saturday at dark. Official Lodging headquarters are the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center, Island Club, and the Bay Lodging Resort for reservations call 1-888-742-7829
June 25-30	Arts on Erie	A Week-long arts programs for Children learning various crafts and activities at Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial Visitor Center. Week kicks off with a Family Night Concert at the Perry Memorial visitor center at 7 p.m.
JULY 2012
July 1st	Canada Day	Celebrate Canada with cake and learn about our partnership with Canada and the long-lasting peace between our countries for almost 200 years at the Perry's Victory Visitor Center.
July 1st	Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra Freedom Concert	The Central Ohio Symphony will perform at 6 p.m. on the porch at Perry's Victory Visitor Center. The concert is open to the general public and is free. The symphony's performance is part of Put-in-Bay's Community Independence Day Celebration.
July 4th	Fourth of July Fireworks	The island business owners and friends of the Bay will sponsor a spectacular fireworks program at dark (10pm). Fireworks will be over the downtown harbor. Enjoy a great view from the memorial and surrounding lawn. Bring a chair or a blanket.
July 5th	Twilight Concert Series	One of four free Thursday night concerts held at Perry's Victory Visitor Center, 7 p.m. This series is sponsored by the Put-in-Bay Arts Council.
July 13-14	Put-in-Bay Cup Soccer Challenge	Put-in-Bay's seventh annual "Soccer Challenge" will be held at the McCann Field near downtown. This amateur adult soccer tournament is a 6 on 6 match with rosters limited to 10 players. The tournament will be played on a 60 by 40 pitch with no offside. Goals are 6 by 12 feet and a size 4 ball is used. The Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center, Island Club and the Bay Lodging Resort are recommended hotels for the tournament. Players from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, West Virginia and Canada are expected to compete. Divisions include men's open, B, 30+ & 40+; women's open, B & 30+; coed open & recreational. Coed teams are required to have two female players on the field at all times. Tournament weekends include a three-game guarantee. For more information, contact Jeff Foster at 614-619-0858.
July 18-22	Put-in-Bay Power Boat Regatta	Put-in-Bay welcomes the annual I-LYA Power Boat Regatta. Four days of activities based at Put-in-Bay Yacht Club.
July 19th	Twilight Concert Series	The second of four free Thursday night concerts held at Perry's Victory Visitor Center, 7 p.m. This series is sponsored by the Put-in-Bay Arts Council.
July 22-26	I-LYA Junior Sail Regatta	Junior Sailors compete for points towards national competition in various racing classes. Activities are based at the Put-in-Bay Yacht Club.
July 26-29	Christmas In July!	BOOK EARLY!!! 888-742-7829 Island businesses decorate for the holiday season. Food and beverage specials in a Christmas theme are featured throughout the island. This event is one of the busiest weekends of the year so be sure to make your Put in Bay hotel reservations early! Great live entertainment and nearly the entire downtown area is decorated for Christmas. Land Parade starts at 9 pm. The Jet Express offers late night ferry service.
AUGUST 2012
August 1-2	Deep Water Sailing Races	An island tradition, the deep water sailing races compete by classes at Put-in-Bay
August 2	Twilight Concert Series	Twilight Concert Series Third of four free Thursday night concerts held at Perry's Victory Visitor Center, 7 p.m. This series is sponsored by the Put-in-Bay Arts Council.
August 3-5	I-LYA Senior Sail Regatta	This event has been an Island tradition for over 100 years! Races can be seen off the western shore of Put-in-Bay Stop by the downtown harbor for a colorful display of sails and sleek racing craft
August 10-11	Barber Shop Quartets Concert at Put-in-Bay	The annual performance on the island by the Barber shoppers will take place at 7 pm at Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial plaza in the downtown area. Over 20 quartets performing are expected to perform.
August 11th	The 7th Annual Lake Erie Islands Historical Society's island "Auction for History"	Crescent Tavern Pavilion downtown Put-in-Bay will host this annual fundraiser for the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society. Auction items include artwork, vehicles, gift certificates and packages, antiques, furniture, appliances, island memorabilia and more. All proceeds benefit the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum located at Put-in-Bay. The viewing begins at 1 p.m. and the auction begins at 4 p.m. Silent auction items will be offered from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 419-285-2408 for more information
August 14th	Roundhouse Bars Bartender Olympics!	Sponsored by the Roundhouse Bar, this popular island event is held on the main strip Delaware Avenue and inside the red round bar. Competition begins at 7 pm with a parade and the lighting of the Olympic torch. Local bars and restaurants perform unique skits and zany theatrics.
August 16th	Twilight Concert Series	Final free Thursday night concerts held at Perry's Victory Visitor Center, 7 p.m. This series is sponsored by the Put-in-Bay Arts Council.
August 17-18	VOLLEYBALL BATTLE ON PUT-in-BAY	For more than 25 years volleyball players have competed in this day long tournament held the last few years at McCann Field on Toledo Avenue near downtown Put-in-Bay. Over 2500 players compete in numerous divisions. Hotel reservations should be made early for this large event by calling 888-742-7829 or for home rentals call 216-898-9951.
August 24-25	Key West Days at Put-in-Bay	Island entertainers who perform on Put-in-Bay in the summer and in Key West in the winter will participate in the annual "Key West Days at Put-in-Bay." Key West held its first "Put-in-Bay Days" in February of 2005 with a huge turnout of northerners seeking to escape the winter cold. Check our entertainment page for schedules and look for Mike "Mad Dog" Adams, Pete & Wayne, Ray Fogg and Pat Dailey!
Aug 31 - Sept 3	Annual Labor Day Bash at the Bay weekend	Invite your friends and family for this three day weekend at Put-in-Bay! Many of the islands most popular entertainers appear for multiple venues and be sure to book your lodging early as this weekend books fast! Stay for Monday nights "White Spider Night" the annual "waving off" of the last ferry of the day but not the season complete with fireworks and live entertainment.
SEPTEMBER 2012
September 7-8-9	Historical Weekend at Put-in-Bay	This family oriented weekend offers a wide variety of family activities including the Grand Parade on Saturday at 2:15 p.m. with antique and classic cars, numerous area bands and dignitaries. Boy Scout Camp-O-Ree at the Perry Memorial. Musket & Cannon firing demonstrations. Art in the Park featuring regional artists, photographers, potters, painters, silversmiths, and displays, downtown DeRivera Park on Saturday. Art in the Park Downtown DeRivera Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a wide variety of area and regional artist displaying and selling their work. The Grand Parade starts at 2:15 pm on the main street in downtown Put-in-Bay. The Toledo Symphony's first concert of the 2012 season will commence at 6:30 pm on the lawn behind the Perry's Victory Visitors Center.
September 8	Historical Weekend Grand Parade	Local and regional dignitaries join 1200 scouts, classic cars, four high school marching bands, the captain of the USS Lake Erie, area veterans and 1812 re-enactors for the annual Grand Parade at 2:15 p.m.
September 8	Art in the Park	Area and regional arts and craftspeople display and sell their original works in photography, watercolor, acrylic, pottery, silver smithing, glass, stained glass, fabric, wood and paper. Live demonstrations and silent auction that benefits the Put-in-Bay Arts Council. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in DeRivera Park.
September 8	Toledo Symphony	Free concert at Perry's Victory visitor center at 6:30 p.m. Bring a cushion, lawn chair or blanket. Fireworks at dark.
September 8	Stone Lab Open House	Annual open house hosted by The Ohio State University's Stone Lab on Gibraltar Island. Tour the island's biology campus. Free transportation to Gibraltar Island from the Boardwalk.
September 9	Muffins vs. Mossbacks Historical Baseball Game	Annual match played at the ball field on Concord Avenue. The Ohio Historical Society Muffins challenge the Put-in-Bay Mossbacks using the original rules of baseball. Game begins at 2 p.m. Refreshments available with all proceeds benefitting the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum. Sponsored by Miller Boat Line.
September 14-15	The 39th Annual new Years at the BAY!!	Put-in-Bay welcomes you to enjoy holiday festivities including the very popular Monte Carlo casino style gambling downtown Put-in-Bay on Delaware Avenue from 6 pm to 11 pm on Saturday night. The boats in the Put-in-Bay harbor decorate for this fun festive occasion. Book your Put-in-Bay hotel or home rental accommodations early as this is one of the year's most popular weekends!
September 20-22	Put-in-Bay Road Race Reunion	Classic sports car owners recreate the post WWII road races around the island from 1952-1959 and again in 1963. Put-in-Bay was one of only two places in the U.S. where public roads were closed and lined with bales of hay to provide a sports car racing circuit. For more information, visit pibroadrace.com. For hotel information contact the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center at 888-742-7829
September 22	Half-Way to St. Patty's Day!	12th annual celebration of the half-way mark to St. Patrick's Day. Join in the fun and festivities and celebrate the Irish with Put-in-Bay Businesses promoting Irish food and beverages. A great weekend to enjoy the fall colors at Put-in-Bay Ohio.
September 22	9th Annual Miller Boat Line 5K Race.	Join more than 600 runners in a challenging race around the island. Come root for your favorite runner or walker. Proceeds benefit Mother of Sorrows Church. The 5K will begin and end at the Boathouse Bar & Grill again this year. Hermes Sports of Cleveland is taking pre-registrations. Click the link below to register. One Mile Family Fun Walk begins 9:15 am at the Boathouse Restaurant, Downtown Put-in-Bay. Register through Hermes Sports. Discounted rooms for participants are offered at the Bay Lodging Resort and may be made by calling 888-742-7829
September 22	The 37th Annual Put-in-Bay Fire Department Clambake	36th annual island style Clam Bake sponsored by the Put-in-Bay Volunteer fire department. The event is held Saturday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Fire Station on Concord Avenue. Bake includes a dozen clams, 1/2 chicken, and corn. Potato, fresh fruit and vegetables. Carry out is available! Tickets are $25.00 per person. Proceeds are used to update equipment for the Put-in-Bay island fire department. Call 419-285-7805 to place your carryout order or fax your order to 419-285-3709
September 28-29	Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Departments 5 Alarm Texas Hold Em Tournament	Island firefighters hold annual Texas Holdem Tournaments to raise funds for equipment upgrades for the island department. Two tournaments, one at noon and the second at 6 p.m. held at the fire station on Concord Avenue. Refreshments available.
OCTOBER 2012
October 5-6	Putinbay.com's 14th annual Put in Bay Fall Ball Customer Appreciation Weekend!	This annual 2 day event is the biggest event of the fall season! This event is for the guest's of the Island Club, Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center, Put-in-Bay Villas, Bay Lodging Resort the Edgewater Hotel and the Commodore Resort This annual bash is the beginning of the end to the Put in Bay fall season. You must be a registered guest at one of these establishments to attend. No exceptions can be made! Be sure to book your reservations early as this weekend books up fast! Join over 1500 people for 2 days of free food and frosty cold adult beverages, live entertainment and great family fun. Many island businesses offer great discounts for party attendees! Book EARLY as this weekend fills fast! For Hotel reservations call 888-742-7829
October 6th	The 10th annual Island Wine Festival	Sample more than 350 foreign and domestic wines, including island wines from Heineman Winery and Put-in-Bay Winery, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of good food, and excellent wine. Sample tickets are $1 and most samples are in the $1-$4 range. Purchase a full bottle to take home. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in DeRivera Park downtown.
October TBA	33rd Annual Fall Bay Regatta	Enjoy the stunning Fall Bay Colors and watch these colorful boats race to Put-in-Bay. 32rd season of sailing vessels arriving on the island.
October 12-13	The 18th annual Island Oktoberfest	This Put-in-Bay family tradition celebrates Oktoberfest with lots of food and live entertainment by the Maxx Band. Great family fun Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Enjoy a wide variety of German foods including spatzel, cabbage rolls, brats, sauerbraten, Wiener schnitzel and all your favorite German sweets! This event is held under a large tent located on Toledo Avenue near the downtown depot. Entry is $4.00 or $6.00 for a 2 day pass. Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult.
October 19-20	The Wake at the Roundhouse Bar	This long time Put-in-Bay tradition celebrates the passing of another summer season. Join friends and islanders for a fun filled weekend, one of the last of the season! A 31 year tradition.
October 26-27	Halloween Boo bash at the BAY!!	What do you get when you mix over 2000 people in costume, frosty cold adult beverages, and great live entertainment? Ohio's largest island Halloween Party and a great time! Costume Contest's with numerous prizes cash prizes! Downtown bars and taverns decorate with a haunting theme!. Book early, the islands last big weekend of the year!