Put-in-Bay Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

At Put-in-Bay, this three-day weekend has grown to be one of the busiest and most popular weekends of the year. Marking many families end of the school year and the start of summer vacations, Put-in-Bay’s most popular entertainers return to the island to perform Memorial Day weekend, many with multiple shows! You can see who is playing whereby visiting our Put-in-Bay Ohio Entertainment Page. Active Duty service members and Veterans will receive discounts on the Put-in-Bay Ferry (Free passage on both ferries on Monday only)and many Put-in-Bay Merchants.

On May 29th & 30th Tourists will enjoy the demonstration of Historic Firearms and the Park’s Carronade throughout the day by Park Rangers & Volunteers.  Ranger programs will cover the nuances of the 1812 military uniform, the proper handling of black powder, and the steps to firing a musket.

Historic Firearms demonstrations will take place at  11:00 am 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

Carronade demonstrations will be given at Noon, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm.

There will be a 1:00p m Junior Ranger program “Join the Army”

Memorial Day Services will be held on May 31st in the lower plaza of the Perry Victory and International Peace Memorial at 11:00 am to honor our Veterans past and present at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial visitors center plaza Both Sunday and Monday feature an antique car parade started years ago by island legend Skip Duggan. The car parade generally starts around 2:30 pm and at times features over 100 antique and classic cars. A big hit with the kids is the candy truck at the end tossing a treat to the children.

Put-in-Bay Golf Cart Rentals will be the popular mode to get around to all of the events so be sure to reserve early by booking online.

The Put-in-Bay Resorts award-winning pool and swim-up bar the Blue Marlin will be the daily hot spot serving up great music, fun times, and awesome food and drinks. Be sure to reserve your Put-in-Bay Resort or Hotel room early as this weekend means FUN! Reservations for hotels and resorts can be made online or by calling 1-888-742-7829. Put-in-Bay Rental Homes can be booked online or by calling 419-285-7427