PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio (August, 2008) – Put-in-Bay has plenty in store for travelers looking to spend a relaxing weekend away from home this fall. From Oktoberfest to an island wine festival to an annual regatta, the island destination is the perfect location for a fall getaway.

“Fall is a great time of year to visit Put-in-Bay,” said Julene Market, marketing manager, Miller Boat Line. “Visitors find the wide variety of events, relaxed atmosphere and vibrant fall foliage to be the perfect mix for a memorable island weekend.”

Below is a sampling of Put-in-Bay’s fall events:

Arts & Culture

   Art in the Park & Toledo Symphony Concert, September 6

Stroll through DeRivera Park to view and purchase diverse art from local and regional artists before spending a relaxing evening at the Perry Victory Visitor Center listening to the musical stylings of the Toledo Symphony.

Fifth Annual Island Wine Festival, October 4

Savor the taste of more than 300 wines while enjoying an array of cheeses, sandwiches and desserts.

15^th Annual Island Oktoberfest, October 11 - 12

Celebrate the German heritage with everything Deutschland from beer and wine to spatzels and Polka.

Historical

Historical Weekend, September 6 - 7

Commemorate the “Battle of Lake Erie” at Perry’s International Peace Memorial beginning with the grand parade, which features local dignitaries and antique cars. The parade is followed by musket and cannon firing demonstrations, a War of 1812 military encampment and a Boy Scout camporee.

Sports

Fifth Miller Boat Line 5K, September 20

Join more than 400 runners in a challenging race around the shoreline of the island.

Fall Bay Regatta, October 4 - 5

Surround yourself with the island’s breathtaking fall foliage while watching the 28^th annual sailing race.

Island Holidays

35^th Annual New Year’s Eve at the Bay, September 13

Ring in the New Year early with Monte Carlo Casino-style street games and an evening of holiday festivities.

Half-way to St. Patty’s Day, September 27

Embrace Irish festivities during the eighth annual half-way mark to St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Halloween at the Bay, October 25

Celebrate the ghostly holiday and the island’s last big weekend by visiting downtown Put-in-Bay where taverns are transformed into haunted hollows and hundreds wear costumes.

About Miller Boat Line

Miller Boat Line has been family owned and operated since its beginning in 1905. Started as a fishing charter, water taxi and ice harvesting business, the company has grown to become the largest ferry service on Lake Erie. Along with carrying passengers, Miller Boat Line is the only scheduled means of transporting freight, cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles to the islands of Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass. Miller Boat Line currently operates four vessels. For more information, visit www.MillerFerry.com.