Superstar Toby Keith to Headline Bash on the Bay

 PUT-IN-BAY, OHIO (June 16, 2017) – Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands will be rocking and rolling this fall thanks to a new music festival and an international music superstar!On August 31, COPS Productions, in conjunction with the Put-in-Bay Port Authority will host its’ first-ever Bash on the Bay Country Music Fest featuring music mega-star Toby Keith! The performance is a part of Toby Keith’s 2017 Interstates and Tailgates tour, presented by Ford F-Series.

The festival will take place at the Put-in-Bay Airport after the annual Put-in-Bay Road Races, August 28-30. Gates will open at 3 p.m. Four additional bands will play before Keith takes the stage.

“To get a world-renowned performer such as Toby Keith at our Bash on the Bay is incredible,” stated Tim Niese, festival organizer and local businessperson. “This will be unlike anything else this island has ever seen!”

Tickets for the festival concert go on sale Monday, June 19 at 9 a.m. through Etix.com. Miller Ferry and Jet Express will provide late night boat service to and from Put-in-Bay. Limited car parking will be available and there will be ample parking for golf carts at the airport. After the event taxis and the downtown bus will be staged at the north end of the runway to transport concert attendee’s downtown. Numerous food trucks will be on site with all sorts of menu choices.

Overnight packages which include concert tickets will be offered by Islander Inn, Grand Islander Hotel, and Bayshore Resort. Additional concert information can be found at BashontheBay.com.

Information on Put-in-Bay and other area attractions and lodging is available at SHORESandISLANDS.com.