Pat Dailey Celebration of Life Sunday Aug. 18 at 1PM
14 Aug, 2024
Celebration of Life for Pat Dailey at the Boathouse Bar: A Tribute to a Put-in-Bay Icon Put-in-Bay, Ohio — This Sunday, August 18, 2024, the Boathouse Bar on Put-in-Bay will host a Celebration of Life in honor of the beloved island entertainer Pat Dailey, who passed away last month. The event, set to start at 1 PM, hopes to be a fitting tribute to a man who left a permanent mark on the Put-in-Bay community. Remembering Pat Dailey: A Legacy... more information
What To Do This Weekend At PIB! (7/26-28)
25 Jul, 2024
Welcome to the weekend! Put-in-Bay 7/26-28 It’s going to be a great weekend at the Bay, with what looks like some pretty phenomenal weather. If you’re joining us up on the island, we can’t wait to have you here! There’s not much going on this weekend in terms of specific events, no Jeep Invasion, no PyrateFest, nothing like that, but as any PIB veteran knows, a summer July weekend, there’s no event required for Put-in-Bay to be packed, because Put-in-Bay... more information
Joe’s Bar Announces Premium Cigar Sales
30 Jun, 2024
The Put-in-Bay and Joe’s Bar Community Remember Richard Warren Richard Warren was a well-known and respected tobacconist in Put-in-Bay, Ohio, who had built a successful business supplying high-quality cigars locally. Known for his discerning palate and dedication to his craft, Richard sourced his cigars from the finest producers in the Dominican Republic, a country renowned for its premium tobacco. His shop in Put-in-Bay became a favorite destination for cigar aficionados and casual smokers alike, drawn by his expert recommendations and... more information
Bob Adamov PIB Mystery Novel eBook Giveaway!
19 Jun, 2024
A Gift from Put-in-Bay Author Bob Adamov Free Kindle Download on Amazon June 19th – 23rd Rainbow’s End 20th Anniversary Edition Don’t miss this free download of Bob’s first novel. It’s the rewritten edition and filled with Put-in-Bay locations that you will easily remember. The first part deals with a Confederate raiding party from Canada. They commandeer a Lake Erie ferry boat in Put-in-Bay to free 2,000 Confederate prisoners on nearby Johnson Island while a spy schemes to destroy the... more information
Bob Adamov: Put-in-Bay’s Mystery Adventure Novelist!
12 Jun, 2024
Put-in-Bay Mystery/Adventure Novels Rekindle Fond Island Memories When you think of Put-in-Bay mysteries, award-winning island author Bob Adamov quickly comes to mind. He fell in love with our island paradise when, as an 18-year-old, he visited the island for the first time. He became addicted to Put-in-Bay over the years. So, it was natural for him to base his 19 novels here. Emerson Moore, the unyielding investigative reporter at the heart of the series, makes his home on East Point,... more information
Shiphouse Vodka Is Back At Noble Cut, and Ship House Tour Around The Corner
16 May, 2024
Everything’s Coming Up Ship House! These days, the Benson Ford Ship House is front of mind at putinbay.com! Not one, but two big upcoming events revolving around the Ship House are in the offing in the next couple of weeks, and we’re going to tell you all about them! First up is this weekend, when the famous Shiphouse Vodka, with its magnificent bottle modeled after the Ship House, goes back on sale on the island with Noble Cut Distillery opening... more information
What’s Happening At The Bay In May?
10 May, 2024
What’s Happening At The Bay in May So we may not be in full summer mode just yet, there may not be swim up bars packed shoulder to shoulder and you may not need to break out the sunscreen just yet. But with multiple holiday weekends, and some incredible island occasions, it’s months like May that make Put-in-Bay the incredible ‘everyday island getaway’ that we all know and love! So what’s in store this month? Check it out! If You... more information
Reel ‘Em In! Fishing At The Bay In 2024
10 Apr, 2024
Put-in-Bay Is Fishing Paradise In Spring! Springtime marks the beginning of the walleye season, and Lake Erie is renowned for its abundance of walleye. Lake Erie offers the perfect habitat for walleye to thrive, and the spring walleye spawn is happening in the waters surrounding the Bay as we speak. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to hook into some walleye. Putinbay.com cannot wait to welcome you up to South Bass Island in... more information
Do’s And Don’ts For Bash On The Bay 2024!
20 Mar, 2024
Bash On The Bay Do’s And Don’ts! We’ve got a showstopping event coming to Bay in just a few short months. Bash On The Bay 2024, hosted by 614 Events, brings country music titans Jelly Roll and Hardy to Put-in-Bay, along with tens of thousands of country music fans from all over the Midwest! If you’ve got it in your mind to be one of them, the first thing you’ll need is tickets, which you can get from the official... more information
All About Our Put-in-Bay Webcams!
23 Feb, 2024
Our Six Put-in-Bay Webcams Give You Unique Perspectives Of South Bass Island We’re realists here at putinbay.com. As much as we’d like you all to drop everything you’re doing and come see us every weekend, we know that for most people, one trip to Put-in-Bay is the most we’re going to get out of you. And we get it, which is why we want to be able to bring you as much of the island we all love, all of... more information
It’s Time For Burning Snowman!
14 Feb, 2024
The End Of Winter Means The Beginning Of Put-in-Bay! Things To Do At Put-in-Bay 2024 Put-in-Bay Event Calendar Our Favorite Places To Eat At PIB Put-in-Bay Ferry Service Say Goodbye To Winter At Burning Snowman! Are you ready to tell winter to get lost in the clearest way possible? Look no further than the annual Burning Snowman event in Port Clinton, Ohio! This lively celebration, held at Dock’s Beach House, has become the highlight of the winter season, drawing crowds... more information
2024 Bash On The Bay 7 Running Blog – All The Information As We Get It! – (Upd. 9/6/23)
6 Sep, 2023
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The Ford Tri-Motor Comes To Put-in-Bay This Weekend!
2 Aug, 2023
Ford Tri-Motor Tour Visits The Bay It’s a special occasion this weekend, as Put-in-Bay welcomes back a yearly-ish visitor, and one of the coolest visitors it gets all year. The Tin Goose, aka the Ford Tri-Motor will be at the Bay this weekend! This amazing piece of aviation history will be operating out of the Put-in-Bay Airport this Friday through Sunday. The Ford Tri-Motor was the world’s first mass-produced airliner, and this particular plane has been in service since 1928!... more information
Try Shiphouse Vodka Today!
19 Apr, 2023
Shiphouse Vodka – The Taste Of The Bay Allow us to introduce you to Shiphouse Vodka, a spirit that is as unique as the historical island it hails from – Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Anchored in rich heritage, Shiphouse Vodka is a true testament to the craftsmanship and ingenuity that can only be found on the shores of South Bass Island, where the iconic Benson Ford Ship House stands, delighting island visitors. Shiphouse Vodka is a premium vodka brand that has been... more information
Windowpane Ice On PIB’s Shores
18 Jan, 2023
Putinbay.com is your resource for all things Put-in-Bay! Check out these quick links or read on: Our top lodging choices can be found here! Check out the 2023 Put-in-Bay event calendar! What’s there to do at Put-in-Bay? buy doxycycline online imed.isid.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/png/doxycycline.html no prescription pharmacy So much you won’t even believe it! An Amazing Weather Phenomenon Comes To The Bay The weather this past weekend led to an awesome weather event called windowpane ice. When the weather gets juuuuust cold enough... more information
2025 Benson Ford Ship House Public Tours
11 Aug, 2022
2025 BENSON FORD SHIP HOUSE PUBLIC TOURS WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 8TH AND AUGUST 17TH, 2025!!! FOR TICKETS TO THE JUNE 8TH TOUR, VISIT: http://bensonfordjune8.eventbrite.com/ FOR TICKETS TO THE AUGUST 17TH TOUR, VISIT: http://bensonfordaugust17.eventbrite.com/ We hope you can join us for one of the public tours of the Benson Ford Ship House in 2025. If you missed out last year, it’s time to jump on the rare opportunity to see inside this amazing Put-in-Bay landmark. To get an idea... more information
3/12/21: THE FERRY IS RUNNING!
12 Mar, 2021
PIB NEWS ALERT: THE FERRY IS RUNNING! It’s one of our favorite days of the year here at putinbay.com, as the Miller Ferry made its first trip to Put-in-Bay in 2021 this morning. A sign that Spring has officially sprung, it also means that the 2021 Put-in-Bay season is right around the corner! Pretty soon the sidewalks of downtown Put-in-Bay will be filled with family vacations, bachelorette parties, sightseers and daytrippers, and WE CAN’T WAIT! In honor of the occasion... more information
Put-in-Bay COVID-19 Update: Second Round Of Vaccinations Complete
3 Feb, 2021
Put-in-Bay COVID Response We spoke to Patrick and Tina Rodgers to get an update on the island’s vaccination efforts, which are going very well. Tina currently serves as the Event Coordinator for the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce, as well as a volunteer EMT. Patrick is the manager of the island’s Emergency Medical Services. Updates On Put-in-Bay Vaccination Efforts In our last COVID-19 update we mentioned that the first round of vaccinations for EMS, police and fire, and select other high-exposure... more information
Put-in-Bay COVID-19 Update: Vaccinations begin at the Bay
8 Jan, 2021
Put-in-Bay COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin This week’s big news out of Put-in-Bay is on a topic that’s big news all around the world. The first Put-in-Bay COVID-19 vaccinations have begun to roll out on the island. This past Tuesday saw the first island residents receiving vaccines. They were, of course, Put-in-Bay’s first responders. Members of the Fire Department, Police Department, EMS and a handful of teachers received their vaccines. Updates From Fire Department and EMS Kelly Mohn, of Put-in-Bay EMS, told... more information
Hotel Victory: Put-in-Bay’s “Grandest” Memory
11 Nov, 2020
The crown jewel of the Lake Erie Islands is Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island). The island offers a rich history, and tourists have been visiting Put-in-Bay for more than 200 years. The Hotel Victory is one of many stops that guests have made. It was from Put-in-Bay that Commodore Perry and his fleet found victory over the British in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. And ever since then, Put-in-Bay has come to represent freedom, joy, and... more information
What Might Have Been: Bash on the Bay 2020
27 Aug, 2020
Thursday, August 27th 2020 is a pretty quiet day at the Bay. There are some people who were lucky enough to get Friday off from work who came up a day early for a long weekend, but for the most part, things are pretty calm in advance of a summer weekend. But this is not how it was supposed to be, not at all. In another universe, Keith Urban’s set is winding down, and everyone is heading out to enjoy... more information
Cameo Pizza – An Island Favorite
15 Jul, 2020
Cameo Pizza – An Island Favorite Put-in-Bay Cameo Pizza joined the South Bass Island and Put-in-Bay community in 2006 and quickly became an island staple. Cameo Pizza is proudly located on Delaware Avenue inside Mr. Ed’s Bar. These two businesses joined forces in 2018 and now provide the South Bass Island community and Put-in-Bay with a classic and loved combination of delicious beer and pizza. Late night, Cameo Pizza offers ready to go, whole, large pepperoni pizza as well as... more information
Put-in-Bay Birding Bliss
18 Feb, 2020
Birding on Put-In-Bay is an excellent way to see the incredible wildlife that visits and calls the island home. The varied flora and fauna is ever-changing. Many migratory birds stop by South Bass Island and the other Lake Erie Islands. Furthermore, the abundance of parks and greenspace on Put in Bay provides many places to take it all in. Biggest Week in American Birding 2020 The Biggest Week in American Birding location is the wonderful Northwest Ohio region. This year... more information
Golf Cart Rental 101
11 Feb, 2020
Golf Cart Rental Put-In-Bay BOOK NOW! Golf Cart Rental Put-In-Bay is the way to see the island. In fact, getting a golf cart to explore and see all of the great sights is the a must for most. The demand for rental golf carts is so high that they often sell out! Read on to learn about where to Rent a Put-In-Bay Golf Cart, how to Reserve a Cart and All Things about Renting a Golf Cart. Top 3 Put-in-Bay... more information
Put-in-Bay’s Most Frequently Asked Questions
14 Oct, 2019
People often call us with random Put-in-Bay questions so we decided to make a list of Put-in-Bay’s Most Frequently Asked Questions. buy bactroban online www.pearsonchiropractic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/png/bactroban.html no prescription pharmacy These range from topics such as what is the name of the monument, when do the ferries run, how much is a house rental, are golf carts allowed, is it ok for kids… ? We’ve come up with a few lists of questions and answers to help you! Here is the first:... more information
New putinbay.com Website Launched
1 May, 2019
Attention, Attention… New putinbay.com Website Launched!!! The year 2019 marks a major milestone for putinbay.com LLC and their website. We have re-launched our flagship website with a fresh modern look and hope that you enjoy it! Every section has had a facelift and we urge you to search for your favorite Put-in-Bay information. From Attractions to Shopping, Restaurants to Events, even our Entertainment section has been updated. Did you know that there is a musical talent on the island somewhere... more information
Put-in-Bay Island Club Pavilions
15 Nov, 2018
Put-in-Bay is a popular vacation spot just 2 miles offshore of mainland Northwest Ohio in Lake Erie. buy propecia online www.tvaxbiomedical.com/css/css/propecia.html no prescription pharmacy While “Put-in-Bay” is technically the name of the village on South Bass Island, the name commonly is inadvertently used to refer to the entire island. A summer resort since the mid-1800’s, the village can be considered the hub of tourism among the Lake Erie Islands, with its numerous taverns, wineries, restaurants, waterfront condos, rental homes, and... more information
Vintage Sports Car Racers Return to Put-in-Bay
24 Jun, 2017
Put-in-Bay, Ohio – The Put-in-Bay Road Races Reunion for the ninth straight year will again wake up the residents of sleepy South Bass Island (off Ohio’s North Coast near Sandusky, OH) with the sights, sounds and smells of vintage sports cars roaring through its quaint streets and around its airport, much the same as it was on the island for one weekend a year back in the 1950s and early ‘60s. This year’s event takes place from Monday, August 28... more information
Put-in-Bay Music Festival Bands
14 Mar, 2017
Put-in-Bay is bringing bluegrass, new grass, folk, zydeco and rhythm & blues to island visitors free this spring as we kick off 2017 with the first Put-in-Bay Music Festival on Saturday, June 10, at Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial on South Bass Island. “The music festival continues Perry’s Victory’s ongoing celebration of peace through music at the National Park,” said Park Superintendent Barbara Fearon. “We’re looking forward to hosting this event annually at the park.” This year’s Put in... more information
Put-in-Bay Ranked #14
17 Apr, 2015
Put-in-Bay has made the list again in 2015! We are #14 in the USA according to the Smithsonian Magazine. This tiny village on South Bass Island played an important role in the War of 1812 – its bay was the base for U.S. naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry and his fleet during the pivotal battle of Lake Erie, now commemorated with the only peace memorial in the National Park system. Located five miles from the Canadian-American border, Perry’s Victory and... more information