Home Page    Contact Us    Order Guide    Weather   Meetings/Conventions   Groups


 

Information Sources  |  Attractions  |  Islands  |  Fishing  |  Boating  |  Golf
Natural Areas  |  Shopping  |  Dining  |  Getaways  |  Events  |  Lodging

August Events

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

 

8/1/2008    

Gazebo Concert Series

12 - 1:30 pm

Washington Park Gazebo, Sandusky

419-627-5886 or 419-627-5803 www.ci.sandusky.oh.us

 

8/1/2008- 8/3/2008

ILYA Senior Sailing Races

Put-in-Bay

419-285-2832 www.put-in-bay.com

 

8/1/2008- 8/2/2008

"Viva Italia" Italian Fest

Sandusky Bay Pavilion, 605 E. Water Street, Sandusky

419-627-5886 or 419-627-5803 www.ci.sandusky.oh.us

 

8/1/2008- 8/29/2008

Marblehead Lighthouse Tour

1 - 4:45 pm

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park, Marblehead

Lighthouse and on-site museum is open daily Monday thru Friday for tours.

800-441-1271 www.marbleheadpeninsula.com

Admission: Free

 

8/1/2008- 8/2/2008

Riverfront Live!

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Stensen Memorial Plaza, N Madison St., Port Clinton

Live outdoor concert every Friday and Saturday evening.

800-441-1271 www.portclintonchamber.com

Admission: Free

 

8/1/2008- 8/2/2008

New Year's Weekend

East Harbor Sate Park, 1169 N. Buck Rd., Marblehead

Join us to ring in the New Year, including a DROP on Friday night.

419-734-4424 ext. 2 or 419-732-3677 www.eastharborstatepark.org

 

8/1/2008- 8/31/2008

"Patterns from the Past: Quilts of Northern Ohio"

9 am - 5 pm

Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, corner of Hayes & Buckland Avenues, Fremont

An exclusive Hayes Museum exhibit of 19th -century quilts made by residents of northern Ohio. Every quilt features information about the people responsible for its creation.

419-332-2081 or 800-998-7737 www.rbhayes.org

Admission: $6/Adult, $2/Children 6 - 12

 

8/1/2008- 8/31/2008

A Light in the Harbor - Art Exhibition

Various locations throughout downtown, Sandusky

This public art exhibition of 20 six- foot tall lighthouses, each individually designed by local artists, will be on display in different locations. Maps will be available at the Sandusky Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center and other businesses beginning in May.

419-626-6111 www.alightintheharbor.com

 

8/1/2008    

Party at the Plaza & Historic Cruise-In

5 - 9 pm

Schade-Mylander Plaza, downtown, Sandusky

419-627-5844

 

8/2/2008    

American Bass Angler Bassmasters Weekend Series 1

Shelby Street Boat Launch, Sandusky

419-627-5886 or 419-627-5803

 

8/2/2008    

Boppin' on the Basin

6 pm

Huron Boat Basin & Amphitheater, corner of Main St. & Cleveland Rd., Huron

K-96 Summer Jam.

419-433-8487 www.huronparks.org

 

8/2/2008    

Lakeside Symphony Orchestra with Pointe of Departure Ballet

8:15 pm

Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside

419-798-4461 www.lakesideohio.com

 

8/2/2008           

Historical Art Show

11 am - 4 pm

Old Stone Church, Kelleys Island

Kelleys Island artists display and sell art; watercolors, fabrics, ceramics, oils, jewelry and notecards.

419-746-2360 www.kelleysidlandchamber.com

 

8/2/2008- 8/3/2008

Arts in the Park

10 am - 5 pm

Lakeview Park, Port Clinton

This is the 52nd year for the show which features fine art and original, handcrafted work from over 150 vendors.

800-441-1271 www.portclintonchamber.com

 

8/2/2008    

AC Delco Night Under Fire

Summit Racing Equipment MotorSports Park, Norwalk

419-668-5555 www.SummitMotorSportsPark.com

 

8/2/2008    

Farmer's Market

8 am - 12 pm

City parking lot at Market & Hancock streets, Sandusky

419-627-5942 www.ci.sandusky.oh.us

 

8/2/2008    

Family Day

8 am - 4 pm

Jamie's Flea Market, SR 113, Amherst

Contest, giveaway, entertainment and great shopping.

440-986-4402

 

8/2/2008    

The Local Market

2 - 6 pm

Victory Park, Vermilion

A wide variety of local vendors sell their wares. Look for organic foods, flowers and more.

440-967-4477 www.DiscoverVermilion.com

 

8/2/2008           

Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Jerry Lippus Memorial Classic Car & Truck Show

10 am - 3 pm

Downtown, Madison St., Port Clinton

Over 120 vehicles line the streets of downtown Port Clinton as proud owners display their classic cars and trucks. Food, music and fun.

800-441-1271 www.portclintonchamber.com

 

8/2/2008- 8/3/2008

Basket Festival

Sat: 10 am - 10 pm, Sun: 11am - 9 pm

Corner of Center St. and Main St., Berlin Heights

Family-oriented festival featuring basket-making demonstrations, flower show, craft show, flea market, entertainment, food and a 5 K Run on Sunday.

419-433-5461

 

8/2/2008    

Antiques, Collectibles and Artists in the Park - 35th Annual

9 am - 4 pm

Historic Exchange Park, Rt. 6 and 60, Vermilion

Enjoy nautical exhibits, arts, crafts, antiques, music, antique cars, and more in the historic Farmers Place Exchange on the banks of the Vermilion River.

440-967-4262 www.DiscoverVermilion.com

 

8/3/2008    

Philippine Sunday

12 Noon

Sorrowful Mother Shrine, 4106 SR 269, Bellevue

A day filled with festivities, prayers and a procession to the Filipino Shrine in honor of Our Lady of Grace.

419-483-3435 www.sorrowfulmothershrine.com

 

8/3/2008    

Concert in the Park

Victory Park, Vermilion

Country with Kenny Clark

440-967-4477 www.DiscoverVermilion.com

 

8/3/2008    

Arts at the Amphitheater

7 pm

Huron Boat Basin & Amphitheater, corner of Main St. & Cleveland Rd., Huron

Have fun watching the Erie County OSU Alumni Band.

419-433-8487 www.huronparks.org 

 

8/4/2008    

Grandparents Monday

9 am - 5 pm

Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, corner of Hayes & Buckland Avenues, Fremont

For all grandparents visiting with their grandchildren, half-price admission is available.

419-332-2081 or 800-998-7737 www.rbhayes.org

 

8/4/2008- 8/7/2008

Nature Camp at the Bay

9 am - 12 pm

Put-in-Bay

Environmental Camp for ages 11 and up. A complete schedule with meeting locations will be mailed after registration is received. Call 419.285.5811 or e-mail leic_bsc@cros.net for information. LEIC BSC=Lake Erie Islands Chapter of the Black Swamp Conservancy

Admission: $75

 

8/4/2008    

Free Stress-Buster Sample Classes

6:30 pm

Osborn Park, Frost Center, Huron

Here is an opportunity to experience different styles of fitness: strength training with aerobics. 

Bring light hand weights.

419-625-7783 www.eriemetroparks.org

 

8/4/2008- 8/5/2008

Kelly Miller Circus

4 pm & 7 pm

Kelleys Island Village Pavilion, Kelleys Island

Enjoy a fun-filled family event. The circus is an annual event and is a traditional "old style" circus.

419-746-2360 www.kelleysidlandchamber.com

 

8/5/2008- 8/10/2008

Erie County Fair

Erie County Fairgrounds, 3110 Columbus Ave., Sandusky

Enjoy food, games, rides, animals, pageants, and tons of fun all week long.  

info@eriecountyohiofair.com

419-626-1020

 

8/5/2008    

Lakeside Symphony Orchestra

8:15 pm

Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside

"Peter and the Wolf"

419-798-4461 www.lakesideohio.com

 

8/6/2008    

Movies by the River

Dusk

Huron Boat Basin & Amphitheater, corner of Main St. & Cleveland Rd., Huron

419-433-8487 www.huronparks.org

 

8/6/2008           

Victorian Tea

1 - 3 pm

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center - Dillon House, Fremont

Experience the elegance of a formal Victorian-era tea hosted in the grandeur of an 1873 historic home. Costumed wait staff see to every need, while piano music plays in the background. Featured entertainer - Nikki Locker presents Lucy Webb Hayes.

419-332-2081 or 800-998-7737 www.rbhayes.org

Admission: $20/person - reservations required.

 

8/6/2008- 8/20/2008

Annual Lakeside Photography Show

Hoover Lobby, Lakeside

419-798-4461 www.lakesideohio.com

 

8/7/2008    

Huron Farmers Market

3:30 - 6:30 pm

Huron Boat Basin & Amphitheater, corner of Main St. & Cleveland Rd., Huron

Shop locally for produce and other summer goodies.

419-433-8487 www.huronparks.org

 

8/7/2008    

Concert in the Park

7 pm

Washington Park Gazebo, Sandusky

Entertainment by The Patriot Band.

419-627-5886 or 419-627-5803 www.ci.sandusky.oh.us

 

8/7/2008    

Lake Erie Islands Historical Society North Bass Island Tour

Various locations, North Bass Island

Travel to the island for this historical tour of the smallest of the Lake Erie Bass Islands. Includes ferry passage and lunch on North Bass.

800-441-1271

 

8/7/2008    

Lakeside presents Chris Brubeck & Triple Play

8:15 pm

Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside

This dynamic ensemble plays everything from jazz to folk, to blues and classics.

419-798-4461 www.lakesideohio.com

 

8/8/2008- 8/9/2008

Rotary Rib Burn-Off Festival

Huron Boat Basin & Amphitheater, corner of Main St. & Cleveland Rd., Huron

Rotary sponsored event offering good ribs and music.

419-433-8487 www.huronparks.org

 

8/8/2008- 8/10/2008

Outdoor Film Festival

Dusk

Kelleys Island Pavilion, Kelleys Island

Schedule: Fri: ET, Sat: early show - Grease, late show – Casablanca, Sun: Shrek.

www.kifilmfest.com

 

8/8/2008- 8/10/2008

Tri Power Pontiac Nationals

Summit Racing Equipment MotorSports Park, Norwalk

419-668-5555 www.SummitMotorSportsPark.com

 

8/8/2008- 8/9/2008

Riverfront Live!

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Stensen Memorial Plaza, N Madison St., Port Clinton

Live outdoor concert every Friday and Saturday evening.

800-441-1271 www.portclintonchamber.com

Admission: Free

 

8/8/2008    

Pelee Island Dinner/Wine Tasting

Depart Port Clinton: 5 pm, arrive back at Port Clinton: 11 pm

Jet Express Dock, Port Clinton

Cruise to Pelee Island, Canada on the Jet Express and take a tram to the Pelee Island Winery (www.peleeisland.com). A casual reception with wine tasting of an assortment of island wines and hors d' oeuvres. Picnic style dinner with appetizers featuring a pig roast and BBQ chicken legs, veggies and dessert - it is a truly unique dining experience. The evening includes live entertainment as well as opportunities to tour the vineyard. Explore the island on your own by taxi or enjoy the Pelee Fest (www.pelee.org) activities ($5 cover charge). Reservations: 800-245-1538 ext 236

800-245-1538 www.jet-express.com

Admission: $85/person

 

8/8/2008    

Nature Camp at the Bay

9 am - 12 pm

Put-in-Bay

Discover Snorkel for ages 9 and up. A complete schedule with meeting locations will be mailed after registration is received. Call 419.285.5811 or e-mail leic_bsc@cros.net for information. LEIC BSC=Lake Erie Islands Chapter of the Black Swamp Conservancy

Admission: $25

 

8/8/2008- 8/11/2008

Light Up Lakeside Weekend

Lakeside Association, Marblehead

419-798-4461 www.lakesideohio.com

Admission: Lakeside gate fees

 

8/8/2008    

Barbershop Quartets Concert

7 pm

Perry's Visitors Center, Put-in-Bay

419-285-2832 www.put-in-bay.com

 

8/8/2008    

Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Concert

8:15 pm

Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside

Featuring "Prookfieff Piano Concerto No. 1" with pianist Daniel Wang.

419-798-4461 www.lakesideohio.com

 

8/8/2008    

Gazebo Concert Series

12 - 1:30 pm

Washington Park Gazebo, Sandusky

419-627-5886 or 419-627-5803 www.ci.sandusky.oh.us

 

8/9/2008    

Community Gospel Festival

11 am - 5 pm

Shoreline Park, Sandusky

419-627-5886 or 419-627-5803

 

8/9/2008- 8/10/2008

Huron Rotary Arts Festival

Huron Boat Basin & Amphitheater, corner of Main St. & Cleveland Rd., Huron

419-433-8487 www.huronparks.org

 

8/9/2008    

Marblehead Lighthouse Tour

10 am - 3 pm

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park, Marblehead

Lighthouse and on-site museum is open for tours.

800-441-1271 www.marbleheadpeninsula.com

Admission: Free

 

8/9/2008    

Farmer's Market

8 am - 12 pm

City parking lot at Market & Hancock streets, Sandusky

419-627-5942 www.ci.sandusky.oh.us

 

8/9/2008           

Kathy Mattea

8:15 pm

Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside

Famous for her big hit "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses," this Grammy Award winner's voice "stands out as a rare blend of warmth and power.

419-798-4461 www.lakesideohio.com

 

8/9/2008    

The Local Market

2 - 6 pm

Victory Park, Vermilion

A wide variety of local vendors sell their wares. Look for organic foods, flowers and more.

440-967-4477 www.DiscoverVermilion.com

 

8/10/2008  

Concert in the Park

Victory Park, Vermilion

Big Band music by Windjammer Big Band.

440-967-4477 www.DiscoverVermilion.com

 

8/11/2008  

Look Who's Walking

6:30 pm

Various parks, Sandusky

Plan to get healthy in 2008! Join in walking for health every other Monday through August 25 at various locations in the area.

419-625-7783 www.eriemetroparks.org

 

8/11/2008  

Lakeside Symphony Candlelight Showcase

8 pm

Hoover Lobby, Lakeside

419-798-4461 www.lakesideohio.com

 

8/11/2008  

Grandparents Monday

9 am - 5 pm

Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, corner of Hayes & Buckland Avenues, Fremont

For all grandparents visiting with their grandchildren, half-price admission is available.

419-332-2081 or 800-998-7737 www.rbhayes.org

 

8/12/2008- 8/17/2008

Huron County Fair

8 am -10 pm (11 pm on weekend)

940 Fair Rd., Norwalk

Mon/Tues: Harness Racing, Wed: OSTPA, Thurs: Josh Gracin, Fri: Rough Truck Contest, Sat: Demo Derby.

419-744-2225

Admission: $6, special events- additional fee

 

8/13/2008  

Outdoor Verandah Concert & Ice Cream Social

6:45 - 8 pm

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont

The verandah of the home of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes becomes the stage for an outdoor summer concert. "Bring your own seat" and enjoy music on the front lawn of the historic home. Concert is preceded by an old fashioned ice cream social.

419-332-2081 or 800-998-7737 www.rbhayes.org

Admission: Free

 

8/13/2008  

Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Concert

8:15 pm

Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside

Concert with violinist Lames Baird.

419-798-4461 www.lakesideohio.com

 

8/13/2008- 8/14/2008

"High School Musical"

7:30 pm

Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky

The musical will be performed by local students.

419-626-1950 www.sanduskystate.com

Admission: $11

 

8/13/2008  

Children's Tea

1 - 3 pm

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center - Dillon House, Fremont

Learning need not stop when schools close for the summer. Fun is the top priority of this afternoon event that unites adults and children in a historical environment.

419-332-2081 or 800-998-7737 www.rbhayes.org

Admission: $20/adult, $12/children

 

8/14/2008  

Explore the Estuary by Canoe

6 - 8 pm

Old Woman Creek Visitor Center, 2514 Cleveland Rd East, Huron

An excellent opportunity for up-close viewing of wetland birds and plants. Staff-guided. Pre-registration required- a limited number of canoes and personal flotation devices are available. Call for age requirements.

www.oldwomancreek.org

 

8/14/2008  

Huron Farmers Market

3:30 - 6:30 pm

Huron Boat Basin & Amphitheater, corner of Main St. & Cleveland Rd., Huron

Shop locally for produce and other summer goodies.

419-433-8487 www.huronparks.org

 

8/14/2008  

Celtic Tenors

8:15 pm

Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside

The Celtic Tenors are the most successful classical crossover artists ever to have come out of Ireland.

419-798-4461 www.lakesideohio.com

 

8/14/2008- 8/15/2008

Assumption of the Mother of God

11 am Mass on Sun, 4:30 pm Mass Vigil

Sorrowful Mother Shrine, 4106 SR 269, Bellevue

Thursday evening Vigil Mass at 4:30; confessions available. Dining room will also be open.

419-483-3435 www.sorrowfulmothershrine.com

 

8/14/2008  

Concert in the Park

7 pm

Washington Park Gazebo, Sandusky

Entertainment by Northcoast Big Band

419-627-5886 or 419-627-5803 www.ci.sandusky.oh.us

 

8/15/2008- 8/16/2008

Riverfront Live!

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Stensen Memorial Plaza, N Madison St., Port Clinton

Live outdoor concert every Friday and Saturday evening.

800-441-1271 www.portclintonchamber.com

Admission: Free

 

8/15/2008  

Lakeside presents Phil Dirt and the Dozers

8:15 pm

Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside

Ohio's favorite band returns for a fun night of great music from the 50s - 70s.

419-798-4461 www.lakesideohio.com

 

8/15/2008  

Gazebo Concert Series

12 - 1:30 pm

Washington Park Gazebo, Sandusky

419-627-5886 or 419-627-5803 www.ci.sandusky.oh.us

 

8/16/2008  

The Local Market

2 - 6 pm

Victory Park, Vermilion

A wide variety of local vendors sell their wares. Look for organic foods, flowers and more.

440-967-4477 www.DiscoverVermilion.com

 

8/16/2008  

Sketch Class Art Show

10 am - 12 pm

Old Woman Creek Visitor Center, 2514 Cleveland Rd East, Huron

View the work of the Old Woman Creek Sketch Class through October 5, 2008. Viewing times: Wed – Sun: 1 - 5 pm.

www.oldwomancreek.org

 

8/16/2008  

Farmer's Market

8 am - 12 pm

City parking lot at Market & Hancock streets, Sandusky

419-627-5942 www.ci.sandusky.oh.us

 

8/16/2008  

Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Concert

8:15 pm

Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside

Performing "Night at the Proms"

419-798-4461 www.lakesideohio.com

 

8/16/2008  

Toast of Ohio

11 am - 8 pm

Sandusky Bay Pavilion in Historic Downtown, Sandusky

Wine Festival featuring award-winning wines, entertainment, family fun activities at local museums and great gourmet foods. Wine tasting glasses will vary by vendor but start at $3. Food offerings will range from $1 - 5.  The Sandusky Main Street Trolley will be available during the day to transport festival patrons around town and to the museums.

419-624-0274

Admission: $1 admission fee, $ .50 and $1 tickets will be available for exchange of wine tastings and food purchases.

 

8/16/2008  

Full Program, Half Scale Drag/Bear Mtr JD

Summit Racing Equipment MotorSports Park, Norwalk

419-668-5555 www.SummitMotorSportsPark.com

 

8/16/2008  

6th Annual Middle Bass Island Volleyball Tournament

Middle Bass Island

Volleyball players will descend on the island for the second time this season to battle for a tournament title. Play is at St. Hazard's Beach Resort.

419-285-2832 www.put-in-bay.com

 

8/16/2008- 8/17/2008

Flea Market

9 am - 4 pm

Seneca County Fairgrounds, 100 Hopewell Ave, Tiffin

The Tiffin Flea Market sponsored by the Seneca County Jr. Fair Foundation is in its 31st year of operation. Find sports and other collectible cards and memorabilia, sporting equipment, model car, NASCAR, Hot Wheels, die-cast, collectibles, farm toys - new and old, coins, electronics, apparel, racing/antique/racing kits, trains, comic books, china, glass and many more other collectibles. There are 8 weekend flea market shows scheduled from May thru October.

888-736-3221 www.tiffinfleamarket.com

 

8/16/2008  

Peach Festival

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Marblehead

800-441-1271

 

8/16/2008  

Boppin' on the Basin: All Classics Weekend

Huron Boat Basin & Amphitheater, corner of Main St. & Cleveland Rd., Huron

All classics weekend: wooden boats and Dazey Chain.

419-433-8487 www.huronparks.org

 

8/16/2008  

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour of Historic Sandusky

11 am

Tours begin at the Maritime Museum, Sandusky

Event features a narrated trolley tour of existing sites in the Sandusky area. Reservations required.

419-624-0274

Admission: $5

 

8/16/2008  

Conservation Day

East Harbor Sate Park, 1169 N. Buck Rd., Marblehead

Celebrate Lake Erie with fun and educational "hands on" activities to improve our environment.

419-734-4424 ext. 2 or 419-732-3677 www.eastharborstatepark.org

 

8/16/2008- 8/17/2008

Lakeside Gladiolus Show

Lakeside Association, Marblehead

419-798-4461 www.lakesideohio.com