PUT-IN-BAY – Bash on the Bay, northern Ohio’s premier country music festival, is here. With just weeks to go, final preparations are being made to welcome country music megastars Luke Bryan and Sam Hunt along with supporting acts and thousands of fans, to Put-in-Bay for Bash on the Bay 8.

Bash on the Bay, owned by 614 Events, Inc., will be held at Put-in-Bay Airport on South Bass Island over two days, Aug. 13 and 14. Bringing together a mix of country superstars and rising talent, the festival annually features unforgettable performances, heart-pumping excitement, and a celebration of everything music fans love, mixed with a little island magic. For tickets and information go to the Bash on the Bay website at www.bashonthebay.com. Multi-day and individual day tickets are still available at eTix.com.

Five-time Entertainer of the Year and American Idol celebrity judge Luke Bryan headlines the show on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Opening for Bryan is Ashley McBryde. Wednesday’s supporting acts include Kin Faux and Alex Miller.

The Thursday, Aug. 14 lineup features Diamond-selling, award-winning hitmaker Sam Hunt. Supporting Hunt on Thursday are Russell Dickerson and Bret Michaels. Joining these powerhouses are Austin Williams and Preston Cooper.

Concert-goers should note that gates open each day at 3:30 p.m. with the first act starting at 4 p.m. (this is different than in years past). The Langram Rd. entrance will be for ADA ticket holders only; all other patrons should enter at either the north or south runway gates. Golf cart parking and limited car parking is available at the south end of the airport runway; a $10 fee supports local civic groups. While food, beverage and merchandise vendors will accept credit cards, cash is preferred. This event will use the NFL bag policy available at: www.nfl.com/allclear. In case of inclement weather, the official Bash on the Bay radio station, K-100 Toledo will provide updates.

A very limited number of rooms are still available at Put-in-Bay. There are also many lodging options in mainland communities located near the ferry terminals. Both the Jet Express (Jet-Express.com) and Miller Ferries (MillerFerry.com) will be running late night service from Put-in-Bay to their mainland ports. Visit these websites for more details.

For lodging assistance, contact Shores & Islands Ohio at 800.441.1271. Area information is available at SHORESandISLANDS.com and Put-in-Bay information can be found at VisitPutinBay.com.