FIVE FESTIVALS TO CATCH (WITHOUT LEAVING OHIO)

BASH ON THE BAY (AUGUST 13 & 14 |PUT-IN-BAY AIRPORT

Bash on the Bay is a two-day country music festival taking place at Put-in-Bay Airport in Put-in-Bay, OH, on August 13th and 14th, 2025.

Held Wednesday, August 13 and Thursday, August 14, the event regularly draws 35-40,000 people to the island over two days.
Put-In-Bay is a hopping summer getaway for Ohioans and Beyond, and folks will undoubtedly travel from great distances to hop The Jet Express to the island this summer!! Coupled with country megastars headlining the event, Luke Bryan and Sam Hunt, with an awesome front-end lineup as well. Today, Put-in-Bay thrives as a popular tourist spot, particularly during the summer months. Visitors can explore the charming downtown area, delve into historical sites, engage in various water activities, and enjoy the lively nightlife. Golf carts serve as a prevalent mode of transportation, adding to the island’s distinctive character. Often referred to as the “Key West of the North,” Put-in-Bay provides a relaxed, island atmosphere, attracting families and party animals alike!

August 13: Luke Bryan, Ashley McBryde, Kin Faux, Alex Miller

Luke Bryan has amassed a total of 22.6 Billion global streams, 11.5 Million global album sales and 55.5M track sales worldwide. He is the most digital single RIAA certified country artist of all time with 96.5M digital single units and 18M album certified units for a total of 114.5M. Luke has hosted the ACM Awards five times and the CMA Awards four times and has won 50+ major music awards including five wins as Entertainer of the Year.

Opening for Luke Bryan on Wednesday is Ashley McBryde. Ashley is a multi-award-winning country artist whose hits include “One Night Standards,” “Never Wanted to be That Girl,” and “Martha Divine,” among many more. Afternoon artists include Kin Faux and Alex Miller.

August 14: Sam Hunt, Russell Dickerson, Bret Michaels, Austin Williams, Preston Cooper.

Sam Hunt is a five-time GRAMMY-nominated, Diamond-selling, award-winning hitmaker. He scored his 10th No. 1 with a two-week chart-topping, Platinum-selling hit, “Outskirts,” featured on his 2024 four-track EP, LOCKED UP. LOCKED UP is the follow-up to Hunt’s sophomore album SOUTHSIDE, which debuted to critical acclaim landing at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.

Supporting Sam Hunt on Thursday are Russell Dickerson and Bret Michaels. Russell Dickerson is a country pop singer-songwriter known for such hits as “Yours,” “Blue Tacoma,” “Every Little Thing,” and “God Gave Me a Girl.” Bret Michaels is a mega star, with three generations of fans from both country and rock.

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Due to limited hotel availability on Put-in-Bay, it is recommended you book rooms as early as possible. Late night ferry service to the mainland is available both nights of the concert through the Jet Express and the Miller Ferry.