Legacy Reports

Important “Bash on the Bay 7” Information

Miller Boat Line kindly presents important “Bash on the Bay 7” information:

Bash on the Bay Country Music Festival will be at the Put-in-Bay Airport on August 21 and 22, 2024. Take Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay and arrive minutes from the concert location. You’ll be able to hear the music from the sound checks as you walk off the ferry! The Put-in-Bay Airport is within walking distance (approximately 1/4 mile) of the Miller Ferry Put-in-Bay Dock. Miller Ferry will also be running late ferries off the island after the concert.

Later Trips from Put-in-Bay:

After the concert, Miller Ferry will have trips leaving Put-in-Bay as frequently as every 20 minutes, until approximately 12:00 am/midnight, to transport passengers off the island.  Concertgoers are asked to return to the ferry immediately following the concert.

No personal vehicles will be transported off the island after 8:00 pm on August 21 or August 22.
No same day, round trip personal vehicles August 20 through August 22.

Where to Purchase Advance Miller Ferry Passenger Tickets:

Online at MillerFerry.com.  Pre-purchase at the Catawba Ticket Booth and use any time during the Miller Ferry 2024 season.
Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Centers, GPS: 770 SE Catawba Rd. (SR 53), Port Clinton, OH 43452.
Ferry Tickets can also be purchased the day of the concert at the Miller Ferry ticket booths.

Miller Ferry Parking Information:

Miller Ferry offers five free parking lots.
Paid parking will also be available near the Miller Ferry Dock.
We strongly suggest car pooling, as parking on Catawba will be limited.

Mainland Taxi Information:

A+ Steiny’s Cab Company 419-734-9480
After Hours Taxi 419-732-6151
Check your Uber or Lyft App for local drivers

Miller Ferry Dock Locations:

Catawba (Mainland) GPS: 5174 E. Water St., Port Clinton, OH 43452
Put-in-Bay, Lime Kiln Dock (Island) GPS: 2190 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Traffic and Safety:

Heavy traffic is expected. Please plan your travel accordingly.