The Anchor Lane Inn

Rental & Event Calendar

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Event	Date/Time
Rented	Jul 14, 2013
Perry’s Victory Visitor Center Closes for Season	Oct 28, 2012
Halloween at the Bay	Oct 27, 2012
Downtown taverns decorate with a theme for Halloween. Hundreds of people in costume flood the streets for Put-in-Bay’s final weekend of the season. Some establishments have costume contests and give cash prizes.
The Wake	Oct 20, 2012
Traditional end of the season, “back in the old days” when you wouldn’t be admitted if not wearing black to mourn the passing of another year at Put-in-Bay.
19th Annual Island Oktoberfest	Oct 14, 2012
19th Annual Island Oktoberfest	Oct 13, 2012
German-style festival that features German food, hot spiced wine and cold beer. Festival is Put-in-Bay’s Homecoming Weekend. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Live polka and German music both days. Souvenir apparel for sale and some great raffle items.
10th Island Wine Festival	Oct 6, 2012
Sample more than 350 foreign and domestic wines, including island wines from Heineman Winery and Put-in-Bay Winery, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of good food, and excellent wine. Sample tickets are $1 and most samples are in the $1-$4 range. Purchase a full bottle to take home. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in DeRivera Park downtown.
PIBVFD 5 Alarm Texas Holdem Tournament	Sep 29, 2012
Island firefighters hold annual Texas Holdem Tournaments to raise funds for equipment upgrades for the island department. Two tournaments, one at noon and the second at 6 p.m. held at the fire station on Concord Avenue. Refreshments available.
35th Annual Put-in-Bay Fire Department Clambake	Sep 22, 2012
This traditional island-style clambake is held at the fire station on Concord Avenue and benefits the Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Department. Bake includes clams, chicken, corn, potato, fresh fruit and vegetables. 3 to 7 p.m. Carry out is available. Tickets are $25 per person.
9th Annual Miller Boat Line 5K Race	Sep 22, 2012
Join more than 600 runners in a challenging race around the island. Miller Boat Line sponsors this 5K race and One Mile Family Fun Walk that begins and ends at the Boathouse Restaurant downtown Put-in-Bay. 77 unique “trophies” for 12 age groups. Visit 5KatPutinBay.com for more information.
Half-Way to St. Patty’s	Sep 22, 2012
Celebrate the half-way mark to St. Patrick’s Day with a parade at 1:30 p.m. Hooligan’s Irish Pub sponsors a Drum and Bagpipe Marching Band for the parade. Island restaurants serve Irish food and beverages.
Put-in-Bay Road Race Reunion	Sep 22, 2012
Put-in-Bay Road Race Reunion	Sep 21, 2012
Put-in-Bay Road Race Reunion	Sep 20, 2012
Classic sports car owners recreate the post WWII road races around the island from 1952-1959 and again in 1963. Put-in-Bay was one of only two places in the U.S. where public roads were closed and lined with bales of hay to provide a sports car racing circuit. For more information, visit pibroadrace.com.
New Year’s Eve at the Bay	Sep 15, 2012
Island businesses celebrate New Year’s Eve with Monte Carlo street games from 6 to 11 p.m. and many establishments hand out traditional party hats and accessories. Fireworks at dark.
Muffins vs. Mossbacks Historical Baseball Game	Sep 9, 2012
Annual match played at the ball field on Concord Avenue. The Ohio Historical Society Muffins challenge the Put-in-Bay Mossbacks using the original rules of baseball. Game begins at 2 p.m. Refreshments available with all proceeds benefitting the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum. Sponsored by Miller Boat Line.
Historical Weekend	Sep 9, 2012
Historical Weekend	Sep 8, 2012
Stone Lab Open House	Sep 8, 2012
Annual open house hosted by The Ohio State University’s Stone Lab on Gibraltar Island. Tour the island’s biology campus. Free transportation to Gibraltar Island from the Boardwalk.
Toledo Symphony	Sep 8, 2012
Free concert at Perry’s Victory visitor center at 6:30 p.m. Bring a cushion, lawn chair or blanket. Fireworks at dark.
Art in the Park	Sep 8, 2012
Area and regional arts and craftspeople display and sell their original works in photography, watercolor, acrylic, pottery, silver smithing, glass, stained glass, fabric, wood and paper. Live demonstrations and silent auction that benefits the Put-in-Bay Arts Council. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in DeRivera Park.
Historical Weekend Grand Parade	Sep 8, 2012
Local and regional dignitaries join 1200 scouts, classic cars, four high school marching bands, the captain of the USS Lake Erie, area veterans and 1812 re-enactors for the annual Grand Parade at 2:15 p.m.
Historical Weekend	Sep 7, 2012
The 199th Anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie is a celebration of history, art and music and also a celebration of Perry’s naval victory and the nearly two centuries of peace shared by the United States, Canada and Great Britain. A War of 1812 Military encampment all weekend and 1,200 Boy Scouts camp on the memorial’s east lawn for their annual camporee. Contact Port Clinton, OH Boy Scout Troop #360 for information about the camporee. Fireworks Saturday at dark.
Labor Day	Sep 3, 2012
“Battle at the Bay” Volleyball Tournament	Aug 18, 2012
More than 1,500 players in 6-person teams compete in different divisions during the tournament. Most games played on McCann Field near downtown Put-in-Bay.
Twilight Concert Series	Aug 16, 2012
Final free Thursday night concerts held at Perry’s Victory Visitor Center, 7 p.m. This series is sponsored by the Put-in-Bay Arts Council.
Roundhouse Bartender Olympics	Aug 14, 2012
The Roundhouse Bar sponsors the annual Bartender Olympics. Events held on Delaware Avenue and inside the Put-in-Bay landmark. Parade and lighting of the Olympic torch begins about 7 p.m.
Museum Auction	Aug 11, 2012
Annual auction benefitting the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum, 4 p.m. Live and silent auction items.
Barber Shoppers Concerts	Aug 11, 2012
Barber Shoppers Concerts	Aug 10, 2012
The annual performance on the island by the Barber shoppers will take place at 7 p.m. at the Perry’s Victory Visitor Center on Friday and at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Middle Bass Island Town Hall.

EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Many events listed on this page are held on Put-In-Bay island. Always confirm the date, time, and location of any event listed on this page.