03/19/2025
Bash on the Bay Unveils Highly Anticipated Lineup for Two-Day Country Music Festival
Island music fest features headliners Luke Bryan and Sam Hunt
Supporting Acts include Ashley McBryde, Russell Dickerson, and Bret Michaels
SHORES & ISLANDS OHIO (March 17, 2025) โ The wait is finally over! Bash on the Bay 8, northern Ohioโs premier country music festival, is excited to announce its much-anticipated lineup for this yearโs two-day event on August 13 and 14 at Put-in-Bay. Bringing together a mix of legendary country stars and rising talent, the festival promises unforgettable performances, heart-pumping excitement, and a celebration of everything music fans love, mixed with a little island magic.
614 Events Limited, owners of Bash on the Bay, are thrilled to announce that they are bringing back
multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and television personality Luke Bryan, returning after a disappointing weather-related cancellation in 2023. Bryan will headline the show on Wednesday, August 13. He has been belting out country anthems since 2007 and has five times been named the country entertainer of the year. Known also for being a judge on American Idol, Bryanโs hits include โCrash My Party,โ โDrink a Beer,โ โRain is a Good Thing,โ โCountry Girl (Shake it for Me),โ and โSunrise, Sunburn, Sunset,โ among others.
Opening for Luke Bryan on Wednesday is Ashley McBryde. Ashley is a multi-award-winning country artist whose hits include โOne Night Standards,โ โNever Wanted to be That Girl,โ and โMartha Divine,โ among many more. Afternoon artists include Kin Faux and Alex Miller.
The Thursday, August 14 lineup features headliner Sam Hunt. Hunt has written and performed numerous number 1 songs since he burst into the country music scene. Well-known hits include โBody Like a Back Road,โ โHouse Party,โ โBreak Up in a Small Town,โ and โKinfolks.โ
Supporting Sam Hunt on Thursday are Russell Dickerson and Bret Michaels. Russell Dickerson is a country pop singer-songwriter known for such hits as โYours,โ โBlue Tacoma,โ โEvery Little Thing,โ and โGod Gave Me a Girl.โ Bret Michaels is a mega star, with three generations of fans from both country and rock. After a summer 2022 stadium tour with his band Poison, he embarked on the two-year Parti-Gras Tour, making an appearance last summer in Sandusky at Ohio Bike Week. Now heโs bringing his big hits and legendary energy to Put-in-Bay. His smashes include โEvery Rose Has Its Thorn,โ โGo That Far,โ and the iconic โNothing But A Good Time.โ
Joining these powerhouses are Austin Williams and Preston Cooper.
Bash on the Bay 8
August 13 lineup: Luke Bryan, Ashley McBryde, Kin Faux, Alex Miller
August 14 lineup: Sam Hunt, Russell Dickerson, Bret Michaels, Austin Williams, Preston Cooper
Bash on the Bay 8, owned by 614 Events, Inc., is an outdoor music festival at the Put-in-Bay Airport on South Bass Island, and will feature two full days of music. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 10 am through eTix.com.
Held Wednesday, August 13 and Thursday, August 14, the event regularly draws 35-40,000 people to the island over two days. Due to limited hotel availability on Put-in-Bay, it is recommended you book rooms as early as possible. Late night ferry service to the mainland is available both nights of the concert through the Jet Express and the Miller Ferry.
Hotel options and more information about Put-in-Bay can be found at VisitPutinBay.com. Extend your stay and explore the entire Shores & Islands Ohio region, home to Cedar Point Amusement Park, several water parks, historical attractions, and spectacular views โ SHORESandISLANDS.com will give you plenty of ideas on how to enjoy your Bash on the Bay getaway. Get additional concert details at BashontheBay.com.
The Island Port is a waterfront bar located in the Jet Express passenger waiting terminal overlooking the Portage River and Portage Drawbridge.
