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Shores & Islands Ohio

Shores & Islands Ohio is not just a place...it's a feeling. It's the memories people have from unforgettable experiences here that live in their hearts for a lifetime. Boundless adventures and discoveries await. Shores & Islands Ohio embodies the excitement felt from the very first time you visit, to becoming a seasoned regular or a part of the community. It's where you find your Lake Erie Love. Start planning your next Lake Erie vacation.

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Jul 30

"1776" The Musical

HURON

Jul 30

Declaration 250 Commemoration

Put-in-Bay

Aug 01

Chalk It Up!

Victory Park
Vermilion

Aug 01

Great Lakes Rockabilly Road Trip Music Festival

Port Clinton

Aug 01

Kelleys Island Film Fest

Kelleys Island

Aug 14

Big Splash Raffle

Maritime Museum of Sandusky
Sandusky

Aug 25

Time Traveler History Talks: Ladies' Aid Society of Northern Ohio

Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center - East
Sandusky

Sep 05

Strongman Champions League USA

Recurring daily
Sandusky

Sep 12

Treasure Island Day

Kelleys Island

Sep 20

Vintage Baseball Game: Spiegel Grove Squires vs. Edison Sparks

Sep 21

Restaurant Week

Kelleys Island

Sep 26

Big Day at the Bay

Put-in-Bay

Oct 02

Oastoberfest 2026

Recurring daily
Twin Oast Brewery
Port Clinton

Oct 10

Oak Harbor Apple Festival

Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce
Oak Harbor

Oct 10

PIB Oktoberfest

DeRivera Park
Put-in-Bay

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Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour Casts Off in Sandusky This August

The nation's top professional bass anglers are making their way to the Walleye Capital of the World, but this time , they're chasing bass. From August 6-9, 2026, Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour… Learn More — Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour Casts Off in Sandusky This August

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Summer's Grand Finale: Your Guide to 25 Can't-Miss August Events

August is one of the most exciting times to experience Shores & Islands Ohio! Fittingly, the America 250-Ohio theme for the month is "Ohio Goes to the Fair: The Ohio State Fair, County Fairs, and… Learn More — Summer's Grand Finale: Your Guide to 25 Can't-Miss August Events

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Sandusky History Museum at the Follett House Celebrates 50th Anniversary With New Name

Formerly the Follett House Museum, an icon of Sandusky heritage is celebrating 50 years of preserving and sharing the region’s rich history with a new brand. The museum, which is operated by the Sandusky… Learn More — Sandusky History Museum at the Follett House Celebrates 50th Anniversary With New Name

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