The Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage 7 on Lake Erie was a record-breaking success for Sandusky, Ohio. From August 6–9, 2026, 51 of the world's top professional anglers brought excitement to Sandusky and Lake Erie for the Bass Pro Tour Suzuki Marine Stage 7 presented by B&W Trailer…
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October is almost here, bringing a full calendar of fall festivals, seasonal celebrations, and spooky fun to Shores & Islands Ohio! From apple festivals, Oktoberfest celebrations, live music, and colorful autumn traditions to ghostly tours, witches, skeleton hunts, and Halloween happenings, the…
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In the early 1900s commerce on Lake Erie centered around fishing and freight. Technology was advancing in transportation, and other sectors were feeling a trickle-down effect. For example, people started to enjoy the idea of pleasure travel or vacationing. Families did not have to arrange expensive…
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September brings the best of both seasons to Shores & Islands Ohio, with plenty of late-summer fun mixed with the first signs of fall. From beloved traditions like the Milan Melon Festival and Historic Weekend at Put-in-Bay to strongman competitions, vintage road races, harvest celebrations, outdoor…
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Unbelievable feats of strength are returning to the Lake Erie shoreline! Shores & Islands Ohio is thrilled to announce that the Strongman Champions League will once again bring its international strength competition back to Ohio, exclusively in the Shores & Islands Ohio region. The competition will…
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Shores & Islands Ohio is excited to welcome the North American Council of MG Registers to the region August 23-27 th , 2026! North America is home to four major MG Car clubs: The North American MMM Register (1929-1936), The New England MGT Register (1935-1955), the North American MGA Register…
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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 Stage 7 comes to Lake Erie in Sandusky, bringing four days of world-class competition to one of the…
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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 Festivals," highlighting the gatherings that have brought Ohio communities together for generations…
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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 Library, is part of a whole new look for the library and its affiliates. The new logo and brand…
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Some races are all about speed. The Kelleys Island Amazing Race is all about adventure. Described as a "weekend on wheels," this unique summer event invites participants to experience Kelleys Island in an entirely new way. Whether you ride a skateboard, longboard, bicycle, inline skates, or a…
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