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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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Jun 19

Vermilion Festival of the Fish 60th Anniversary

Vermilion Chamber of Commerce
Vermilion

Jun 20

Ohio's Island Wine Festival

Put-in-Bay

Jun 26

Pyrate Fest XVIII 2026

Put-in-Bay

Jun 28

Old House Guild Summer Garden Tour

Sandusky

Jun 29

Star-Spangled Celebration

Cedar Point Amusement Park
Sandusky

Jun 30

Time Traveler History Talks: History of Osborn MetroPark

Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center - East
Sandusky

Jul 02

America 250 Community Showcase: Pier into the Past

Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center - East
Sandusky

Jul 02

Party at the Pier featuring Straight On: Tribute to the Music of Heart

Sandusky

Jul 10

World's Largest Rubber Duck

Put-in-Bay

Jul 11

All Washed Up: Vermilion's Driftwood Art Contest

Main Street Vermilion, Inc.
Vermilion

Jul 17

IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio

Jackson Street Pier
Sandusky

Jul 18

Island Fest

Recurring daily
Kelleys Island

Jul 30

"1776" The Musical

HURON

Aug 01

Chalk It Up!

Victory Park
Vermilion

Aug 01

Great Lakes Rockabilly Road Trip Music Festival

Port Clinton

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Plan the Perfect Family Reunion in Shores & Islands Ohio

Looking for a spot for your next family reunion? Consider Shores & Islands Ohio for your next reunion as the destination has fun for all ages and a mix of accommodations. Read on for some tips to keep in mind… Learn More — Plan the Perfect Family Reunion in Shores & Islands Ohio

Party at the Pier Jackson Street Pier Sandusky

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July is Heating Up: 25 Ways to Celebrate Summer in Shores & Islands Ohio

Long days, warm nights, and a calendar full of excitement—welcome to July in Shores & Islands Ohio! Across the region, you'll find events celebrating everything from our nation's 250th… Learn More — July is Heating Up: 25 Ways to Celebrate Summer in Shores & Islands Ohio

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The Benson Ford and How it Became the Coolest Private Home in Ohio

For those who have traveled to South Bass Island (commonly referred to by the name of the village Put-In-Bay) aboard the Jet Express, you have perhaps had a sighting of what looks like the bow of a cargo ship… Learn More — The Benson Ford and How it Became the Coolest Private Home in Ohio

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