Shores & Islands Fun Festivities

Ushering in another amazing summer in Shores & Islands Ohio. Get ready for a season full of excitement, as festival time is underway, seasonal attractions are opening their doors, and island-hopping is back on the agenda! Here are 20 of the top area events for May and June, as you start planning out your “can’t miss the fun” calendar.

CollossolconLake Front Market

June 9-10, HURON - Lake Front Park. An openair market place featuring Ohio-based vendors at one of Huron’s most scenic beaches. Featuring food trucks, live music, kids’ activities, and numerous vendors of authentic goods.

49th Founder’s Day!

June 10, DeRivera Park, Put-in-Bay

Celebrate the 49th anniversary of the founding of Put-in-Bay by Hispanic merchant Jose DeRivera in DeRivera Park with many vendors and lots of fun for everyone!

Arts & Crafts Festival

June 10, PORT CLINTON - Waterworks Park, happening just steps away from beautiful Lake Erie, the Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council Arts & Crafts Festival is one of the area’s biggest arts and crafts shows of the year.

Toast of Ohio Wine Festival

June 10, SANDUSKY - Jackson Street Pier, Benefitting the Merry-Go-Round Museum, this wine festival features Ohio wineries, food trucks, and live entertainment. Located right on the water with great views!

Festival of the Fish

Jun 16-18, VERMILION -The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce and the Festival of the Fish committee present the 2023 festival theme, as they step back in time to the year 1969 Woodstock era with, “Fishstock…3 days of peace, music & perch!” Events include festival parade, crazy craft race, lighted boat parade, fireworks, sandcastle-building contest, food, fun, live entertainment, and more!

Ohio’s Island Wine Festival

Jun 17, PUT-IN_BAY - Ohio wineries showcase their wines just for you at Heineman’s Winery!

Pyrate Fest XV

Jun 23-25, PUT IN BAY - The Pyrate King returns to DeRivera Park to find his stolen treasure. Dress as a pyrate and join in the fun!