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Welcome to Put-in-Bay (Put in Bay) &
put-in-bay.com
Put in Bay is a fun and
unique vacation destination that appeals to 1.5 million plus visitors
each year.
Located on South Bass Island in Lake Erie's western basin,
Put n Bay offers a large variety of live musical entertainment,
historical sites, a museum, taverns, recreational activities, island tours,
RV & camping, cave tours, antique cars, shopping and dining.
There are many Put-in-Bay events and activities scheduled throughout the
summer, including a golf tournament, an art show, historical
weekend, an island wine and food festival, and Oktoberfest.
We are proud to be the home of Perry's Victory and International Peace
Memorial and one of the richest walleye, bass and perch fishing
areas in the country.
Put in Bay is a great island community and we look forward to your visit.
Put in Bay's website has information on Put-in-Bay hotels,
cottages, private homes, rooms and suites, condos and bed and
breakfasts.
You'll also find information on Put in Bay restaurants, taverns,
entertainment, shopping, historic sites, museums, transportation,
fishing, dockage, kids activities, festivals and events, Put-in-Bay
Island Tours, recreation, camping and unique attractions.
See you at the Bay!
You can
reach us by phone at 419-285-2832
Our
Spring office hours are currently
Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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22nd Annual Blessing of the Fleet will be
held
Tuesday, April 29, on Fox's Dock at Put-in-Bay
Sailors, ferry boat
operators, emergency service personnel and island residents will
gather on Fox's Dock at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, for the 22nd
Annual Blessing of the Fleet.
Clergy from three island churches will perform the blessings from
the dock.
Rev. Dan Keck, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, said he is
looking forward to assisting in the annual tradition.
"I didn't get the opportunity to attend last year and I am happy to
be able to assist in this year's ceremony," Rev. Keck said.
Rev. Webster Maughn, pastor at St. Paul's Episcopal Church and
Father Ron Brickner from Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, will
share blessing duties with Rev. Keck.
Captain Pat Chrysler will once again be the water co-ordinator.
"This is something we all look forward to," said Put-in-Bay Chamber
of Commerce President Anita McCann. "The Blessing of the Fleet
really signals the start of the new season for us. For some it means
being open for business, for others it's the start to getting
ready."
Mrs. McCann, who has co-chaired this spring tradition for the
chamber for many years, said rain, cold and blowing sleet has failed
to dampen the importance of the event.
The chamber of commerce scheduled the event later in April about
three years ago after years of poor weather.
"We had nice weather last year and those hardy souls who have
always braved the elements for this event got a real treat," said
Maggie Beckford, director of the island chamber.
The Put-in-Bay School Choir, under the direction of Gay Pippert,
will perform at the ceremony.
Refreshments will be served on the dock following the Blessings.
Mrs. McCann said ferry boats from Miller Boat Line, the Jet Express
and the Sonny S are expected to attend along with emergency and
rescue watercraft and possibly several aircraft.
It has been a time honored tradition around the world that those
who make their living on the water, or who transport passengers,
have their vessels blessed each spring to keep them safe during
their season on the water.
May events include
scavenger hunt & garage sales
Victoria Day Weekend
promises another fun-filled day of fun and games and a chance to
pick up some bargains at one of the island's many garage sales.
The 6th Annual Queen Victoria Games will take place on
Saturday, May 17, and winners will receive a prize package that
includes Put in Bay accommodations, transportation, food, tickets to
attractions and souvenirs for two people.
The annual "scavenger hunt" begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 3
p.m. Players search for clues and the answers to a series of
questions. Registration begins at 12:30 at the white concession
trailer on Delaware Avenue, across from Frosty's.
Cost is $15 per two-person team.
Following the scavenger hunt is the annual "poker run," scheduled
from 4 to 6 p.m. Two-person teams pay $15 for a poker hand and
travel around the island to various businesses drawing cards.
The final card is drawn at Frosty's and players get an opportunity
to toss a card and purchase one last chance for $5.
Poker run players also win an island stay for two people.
Players who want to participate in both events can do so for $25 if they
pre-register for the poker run at the same time they register for
the scavenger hunt.
Also on Saturday, Put-in-Bay's annual Island Wide Garage Sale will be
held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The chamber will distribute garage sale maps the morning of the sale.
Islanders can get their sale location listed on the map for free by
calling June at Frosty's, at 419-285-4741 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
weekdays.
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