Founder's Day will once again be held in DeRiveraPark on Sunday, June 12, from 11am to 5pm. This is the 42ndannual celebration of the founding of Put-in-Bay by Spanish merchant Jose DeRivera and we thank the DeRivera Park Trust for allowing us to hold this event in the park that bears his name.

We are emailing you to invite you to attend this year's event. Tables are free of charge but are limited to two 8-foot tables per vendor. If you have special set-up requirements you must contact the Put-in-Bay Chamber office in advance to discuss your space needs.

If you plan to attend, please email me at by Monday, June 8, to confirm your attendance and space needed.

We will not provide a large tent this year since inclement weather will cancel the event. You may bring your own 10x10 popup tent if you wish for shade. You must be at the park by 10am to set-up. It is only fair to other vendors and our island visitors and community that you are here and ready to go before 11am.

Mainland vendors are responsible for their own transportation to and from the island and to and from the ferry docks. You can visit jet-express.com and millerferry.com for current ferry schedules.

This year local singing legend Bob Gatewood will provide 90 minutes of musical entertainment from 12:30 to 2pm. The kids will have fun playing a variety of fun games. There are a lot of fun prizes to win too. Games will be open from noon to 3pm.

At 2:30pm the weekly Sunday Afternoon Parade of antique, vintage and classic cars will wind around the park.

Our Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Department will be selling hot dogs, brats, Italian sausage, chips, and soft drinks. Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church will sell pulled beef sandwiches and corn on the cob, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church will sell their famous strawberry shortcake.

The Hog Roasters have retired after nearly 37 years of doing the Ox Roast lunch. We plan to provide gyros to offer another option for fair goers.

If you have any questions you can contact me at the email address above and at 419-285-2832. Our current office hours are 10-6 Monday through Friday, 10-4 on Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday.

We appreciate your interest in attending our annual Founder's Day celebration and look forward to seeing you on Sunday, June 12.

Sincerely,

Peter Huston

Island Ambassador

Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau