Middle Bass Music Festival July 16th, 2022
Middle Bass Island State Park and Lonz Winery Patio and Pavilion will be rockin’ and a rollin’, jumpin’ and a jivin’ and generally a fun place to be on Saturday, July 16th, when the Middle Bass Music Festival rolls into town. It’s going to be a great time with live music, an artist tent, food trucks, beer, wine and all your neighbors hanging out enjoying some Middle Bass Island charm.
Headlining this year’s event will be the Shootouts in support of their recent release Bullseyevia Soundly Music. The Shootouts’ deep love of traditional country music forms the bedrock of their signature sound and have since grown into the unique blend that make up The Shootouts – equal parts vintage Nashville, Texas swing, and Bakersfield bravado. The Shootouts are a fantastic local recording act and worth seeing in person.
Local island talent Lucas Guy will be bringing his band Lucky Fools to the festival this year playing some of his familiar favorites as well as music from their newly released EP. Due to popular demand the Chardon Polka Band is BACK for another appearance at our music fest. – A wildly entertaining look at polkas in the modern age; They were so fun last year, you couldn’t stop laughing. We are also bringing in Latin City Soul, a unique ten (10) piece band that demonstrates their versatility to interpret a masterful songbook from Salsa to Rhythm and Blues to Latin Jazz. Rounding out the lineup for this year is festival favorites The North Coast Goats playing their interpretation of classic rock, blues and country music.
When you get hungry you can enjoy the BBQ from Jimmy G’s or Rosie’s Rolling Food Truck, and to quench your thirst get some beer from Catawba Island Brewing Company, and wine from Heineman’s.
The Middle Bass Music Fest is brought to you by The Middle Bass Dock Company, The Middle Bass State Park & Ohio Department of Natural Resources, The Island Grind at the Lonz Winery Presshouse, Lake Erie Shores and Islands, Ohio Arts Council, Middle Bass Men’s Club and your Lake Erie Islands Conservancy www.lakeerieislandsconservancy.org Lake Erie Islands Conservancy will be the recipient of any proceeds from this event. They will also be selling tee shirts, tote bags and handing out a variety of information on our island activities and preserves. Learn about how you can help preserve island property for future generations.
During the music fest we’ll need volunteers to help serve beer, sell tee shirts and tickets, set up, clean up, coordinate the art tent and generally pitch in for a good time and a good cause. Please email Ann Hicks at hicksagma@gmail.comto volunteer an hour or 2 of your time to help us with the festival. We will have tables available for local artists to sell their creations-contact Lisa Brohl at 419-366-2087 or at leiconservancy@gmail.com to reserve a table.
There will be an extra Miller ferry at 7 p.m. from Middle Bass to take back attendees (no cars).
Benny on Bass will be making an appearance again as our music fest icon.
How Do You Get to Middle Bass Island?
There are several ways to get to Middle Bass Island that don’t involve your own boat. The best option is Miller Ferry from Catawba (Www.millerferry.com). Take the 10:15 a.m. or 12:15 p.m. from Catawba to Middle Bass. Return to Catawba at 5:15 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Or From Port Clinton take the Jet Express to Put-in-Bay. Then, hop on the Sonny S water taxi to Middle Bass from downtown Put-in-Bay.
Miller Ferry from Catawba Island to Middle Bass. The last Miller Ferry back to catawba on Saturday is at 7 p.m. Website: https://www.millerferry.com/
Jet Express from Port Clinton to Put-in-Bay. This is another great option from the mainland. As mentioned above, to get to the show, first take the Jet Express to Put-in-Bay. From there, get the Sonny S to Middle Bass Island. When returning this route also works well because the Jet Express runs boats back to Port Clinton late into the night.
Website: https://jet-express.com/the- jet-express/
Check the boat company websites for more details.
Hope to see you on Middle Bass Island. It’s going to be a fun day-and a great way to support the Conservancy!
Middle Bass Music Festival Needs You!
The Middle Bass Island Music Festival to benefit the Lake Erie Islands Conservancy will be Saturday, July 16th, and we need you to volunteer! It will be a fun filled day with great bands and food!
Many of you volunteered in the past and found it to be a very rewarding experience. Once again we will be needing gatekeepers, tee shirt and raffle ticket sales and table cleaners. The festival will be July 16 from noon to 7:00 pm. If you are interested and can donate 2 hours of your time, please let me know.
Thank you in advance. We’re looking forward to another successful and fun festival!
Ann Hicks
Festival Volunteer Manager
hicksagma@gmail.com
614 595-2917
If you are interested in having a vendor or artist table at the Music Festival, please contact Lisa Brohl at 419-366-2087. Non profits are free, vendors are $20.
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