Lake Erie Shores & Islands Calendar of Events
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"The War of 1812 on the Ohio Frontier" Exhibit
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont
419.332.2081
rbhayes.org
Feb 13, 2013 - Oct 7, 2013
Tues-Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm
$7.50/adult, $6.50/senior (60+), $3/child (6-12)
In commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, the Hayes Museum presents an exclusive exhibit detailing how Northwest Ohio was pivotal in turning the War of 1812 from a defeat to victory. Artifacts and manuscripts from the Hayes Presidential Center Collections, area museums and historical societies, and the private collection of Lou Schultz offer insights into the war's battles fought on the Ohio frontier.
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"Spring Warblers of Eastern North America" Photography Exhibit by Brian Zweibel
Sportsmans Migratory Bird Center, 13229 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor
419.898.0960
friendsofmageemarsh.org
Apr 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013
Free
Exhibit presented by the National Center for Nature Photography.
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May 2013
"A Response to Nature: The Art of David Wolff"
Grace Episcopal Church, 315 Wayne St., Sandusky
419.625.6919
gracesandusky.org
May 5, 2013 - Jun 7, 2013
Mon-Wed 11 am-4 pm, Thurs 11 am-5:30 pm, Sun 11:30 am-3 pm
Free
This exhibit features art work of the landscape in oils, acrylics, chalk pastels, oil pastels and lithography. The collection abounds in color, light and shadows.
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Main Street Port Clinton Walleye Festival
Water Works Park, Port Clinton
419.734.5503
walleyefestival.com
May 23, 2013 - May 27, 2013
Thur-Fri 5-11 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am-11 pm, Mon 11 am-5 pm
Free
The 3rd annual Main Street Port Clinton Walleye Festival gets underway at picturesque Waterworks Park (Perry Street) on the shores of beautiful Lake Erie in Port Clinton. An array of free live concerts, kids fishing derby, parade, educational programs and activities, carnival rides, and more than 130 vendors from around the nation help make this event one of Ohio's premier outdoor weekend celebrations. Never in short supply, delicious food and beverages will be enjoyed by all. This is the perfect summer kick-off!
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Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial Exhibit 1813-2013
Maritime Museum of Sandusky, 125 Meigs St., Sandusky
419.624.0274
sanduskymaritime.org
May 24, 2013 - May 26, 2013; May 31, 2013 - Jun 2, 2013; Jun 7, 2013 - Jun 9, 2013; Jun 14, 2013 - Jun 15, 2013
Fri-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm
$4/adult, $3/child
Come see the full-size replica of Oliver Hazard Perry's longboat which will be used in the Battle of Lake Erie reenactment and ceremonies later this summer. The exhibit will also feature historic artifacts, memorabilia, and kid-friendly activities.
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Friday Night Party Cruise
Goodtime I, Jackson St. Pier, Sandusky
800.446.3140
goodtimeboat.com
May 24, 2013; May 31, 2013; Jun 7, 2013; Jun 14, 2013; Jun 21, 2013; Jun 28, 2013; Jul 5, 2013; Jul 12, 2013; Jul 19, 2013; Jul 26, 2013; Aug 2, 2013; Aug 9, 2013; Aug 16, 2013; Aug 23, 2013; Aug 30, 2013
7:30 pm
$25/person
The Goodtime I departs from the Jackson Street Pier in downtown Sandusky and heads for Kelleys Island. Onboard is a DJ and 250 party animals. Once on Kelleys, bar hop until your departure time. Must be 21 and over and have proper ID.
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Lighted Boat Parade
Portage River, Port Clinton
419.734.5503
walleyefestival.com
May 24, 2013
9:30 pm
$20 for participants; spectators are free
Head over to the Portage River in Port Clinton and see the cleverly decorated boats as they parade out to Lake Erie. If you have a boat that you would like to enter, please call to get a registration form and schedule. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!
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Live Music
Paper Moon Vineyards, 2008 State Rd., Vermilion
440.967.2500
papermoonvineyards.com
May 24, 2013 - May 25, 2013; May 31, 2013 - Jun 1, 2013; Jun 7, 2013 - Jun 8, 2013; Jun 14, 2013 - Jun 15, 2013
6-9 pm
May 10: David Lester, May 11: Jeff Sherman, May 16: Angel Foss, May 17: John Burrow, May 18: Bob Lawitzke, May 24-25: Dan Robertson, May 31: Bob Lawitzki, Jun 1: Jeff Sherman, Jun 7-8: Angel Foss, Jun 14: Acoustic Scotty, and Jun 15: The Patriots Band.
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Oak Harbor Chamber Golf Outing
Oak Harbor Golf Club, 10433 W. Oak Harbor Southeast Rd., Oak Harbor
419.898.0479
oakharborohio.net
May 24, 2013
8 am
$340/team, $80/golfer
4-man scramble followed by a steak dinner and prize drawings. Proceeds benefit local scholarships and community events and projects.
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