Put-in-Bay finalizes 2026 events calendar

PUT-IN-BAY — The Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau recently announced the 2026 calendar of events. Among some highlights: • New this season is the Put-in-Bay Dog Bowl and the Declaration 250 event celebrating America 250. • The big rubber duck is also coming back during Jeep Fest Weekend. • Big Day at the Bay has gotten bigger with the new kids carnival and more. "When planning your next everyday island getaway, be sure to check the calendar of events on the island's official website, www.visitputinbay.com, for event details," according to a chamber statement. 2026 schedule of events • May 12 — Blessing of the Fleet • May 16 — Island-wide Garage Sale • May 29-30 — Put-in-Bay Dog Bowl • June 8 — Put-in-Bay Pride • June 13 — 52nd Founder's Day • June 14 and Aug. 9 — Benson Ford Shiphouse Tours • June 20 — Ohio's Island Wine Festival • June 26-28 — Pyrate Fest • July 4 — Boom at the Bay • July 10-12 — Put-in-Bay Jeep Fest with an appearance from the World's Largest Rubber Duck • Aug. 1-2 — Declaration 250 • Sept. 11-13 — Historic Weekend/Broncos on the Bay/Art in the Park • Sept. 19 — Halfway to St. Patrick's Day/Monarch Fest • Sept. 26 — Big Day at the Bay • Oct. 10-11 — Oktoberfest • Oct. 17 — Put-in-BAy Skelly Hunt • Oct. 24 — Halloween at the Bay