EXPERIENCE OTTAWA COUNTY
Thursday, August 15th
The Boardwalk – Main Deck
Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Cost | $75 per person
(*Includes dinner and travel costs.)
NOTE | $100 per person for both evening event and a tour.
Experience Ottawa County (EOC) is hosted every year in August by the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation. It is our premier marketing event for Ottawa County. The purpose of EOC is to showcase why Ottawa County is a great place to expand existing business and relocate new business.
We do this by hosting Experience Ottawa County at different locations so that guests can experience something new each year. Past EOC events have included business tours and an invitation for local businesses to participate as vendors.
At Experience Ottawa County, guests have an opportunity to enjoy an evening of high-level networking with local business owners, area partners and developers. Accompanied with tasty refreshments, this event sparks exciting conversations, ideas and investment opportunities.
CHOOSE 1 OF 3 TOURS
This year’s EOC will be held on beautiful South Bass Island – so it just made sense to
host, not one, but THREE island tours. Each tour is on a first come, first serve basis due to capacity, thus, either or all tours can close at any point in time leading up to August 15th.
Cost | $35 per person
(*Includes tour, lunch and travel costs.)
To register for one of the tours, click the EOC registration link below.
Middle Bass Island Tour
Hop on board the Sonny S and head on over to quaint Middle Bass Island! Guests will gather at the historic site of Lonz Winery for lunch provided by Middle Bass General Store with a presentation from the Ohio State Parks Foundation. Afterwards, ODNR will provide a tour of the winery followed by project highlights from Middle Bass’s own Island Grind.
Overview
Guests will depart the Jet Express Port Clinton dock to Put-in-Bay. Afterwards, guests will the board the Sonny S over to Middle Bass Island for lunch at the Middle Bass State Park pavilion.
AGENDA
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Ohio State Parks Foundation | an overview of supported projects, activities & programs.
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Historic Lonz Winery Tour | Ohio Department of Natural Resources will speak about the historic site and take guests through the wine cellar.
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Island Grind Cafe | learn about the cafe, the new ‘speak easy’ & other island attractions.
Timeframe | 10:15AM – 3:00PM
*itinerary provided after registration
Gibraltar Island Tour
Departing the Boardwalk, guests will take a short ride on the water taxi over to the gem of Lake Erie – Gibraltar Island. Guests will gather at the Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory for lunch and hear about Stone Lab programs, followed by a guided walking tour of the island including stops at Perry’s Lookout, the glacial grooves and historic Cooke Castle.
Overview
Guests will depart the Jet Express Port Clinton dock to Put-in-Bay. From the Boardwalk, guests will the board the water taxi over to Gibraltar Island for lunch at the Dining Hall.
AGENDA
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Ohio Sea Grant & Stone Laboratory | a guided walking science and history tour of Gibraltar Island featuring stops at Perry’s Lookout, the glacial grooves and historic Cooke Castle (outdoor tour only; historical markers are not opened to the public). Guests will learn about Stone Lab programs that focus on critical issues facing Lake Erie.
Timeframe | 10:15AM – 3:00PM
*itinerary provided after registration
South Bass Island Tour
Boats, trolleys and an International Peace Memorial – there’s no place like Put-in-Bay, Ohio! Guests will board the Island Tour Train for a one-hour narrated historical tour around the island, followed by lunch at the Chicken Patio. Afterwards, guests will head over to the visitor center to explore all of the exhibits and will have the opportunity to go atop Perry’s Monument.
Overview
Guests will depart the Jet Express Port Clinton dock to Put-in-Bay. Upon arrival, guests will the board the island trolley around South Bass Island followed by lunch at the Chicken Patio.
AGENDA
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Put-in-Bay Tour Train | tour of South Bass Island including popular attractions along the way. The tour guide will provide detailed information about the island’s important role in the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie.
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Perry’s Victory and International Peace Monument & Visitor Center | guests will depart at the visitors center for a chance to view the exhibits that revisit the War of 1812 and Commodore Perry’s role in the war. Guests will receive comp tickets for an opportunity to go atop the monument and view the surrounding islands on both the United States and Canadian sides.
Timeframe | 10:15AM-3:00PM
*itinerary provided after registration
Don’t delay – register for this years’ EOC today!
