Events + Fundraisers
The Partnership hosts a variety of fundraisers & events throughout the year aimed at bettering your Presque Isle experience. From the newly introduced Presque Isle Lights drive-through light show to the annual Discover Presque Isle celebration, we are always focused on making your next visit the most enjoyable throughout the seasons.
Click any of the items below to become engaged and help make a difference at YOUR park!
Ride Presque Isle E-Bike Raffle
Drawing on October, 4, 2026
Donate to Win a pair of MOKWHEEL Basalt ST 2.0 E-Bikes plus deluxe accessories & hitch rack
UPMC Sunset Music Series
Wednesday Evenings | Jun. 17 - Jul. 22, 2026
The UPMC Sunset Music Series creates our area's BEST beachfront music venue.
Discover Presque Isle
Jul. 20-26, 2026
Discover Presque Isle celebrates & highlights all that the park naturally offers and so much more!
Daily Discoveries
July 20th - July 26th, 2026
Enjoy these Presque Isle mainstays when planning your park discovery!
Discover Presque Isle Environmental Programs
July 20th - July 25th, 2026
Learn about Presque Isle wildlife, history and more!
Discover Presque Isle Beach Yoga, Pilates, & Yogilates
Monday, July 20th - Saturday, July 26th, 2026
Free beach yoga every sunrise and sunset during Discover Presque Isle!
Discover Presque Isle Craft & Vendor Fair
Friday July 24th, Saturday 25th, and Sunday 26th, 2026
Join us in welcoming dozens of local and regional artisans, food trucks and environmental partners to Beach 11, Friday thru Sunday!
UPMC Sunset Music Series Finale Concert
Wednesday, July 22nd 5:30PM
The finale to the 2026 UPMC Sunset Music Series where there will be a giant beach bonfire and fire dancers to celebrate the end of the season.
Discover Presque Isle Pancake Breakfast
July 25th & July 26th, 2026
Breakfast is served on Saturday and Sunday mornings! Come all and enjoy breakfast at the park.
Discover Presque Isle Volleyball Challenge
July 25th, 2026
Assemble your team for the annual Presque Isle Volleyball Challenge!
Beach Illumination
Friday, July 24, 2026
Prepare to be wowed by the colorful lights, windsocks and other lighted creations after enjoying a world-class sunset!
Sunset Point Kite Fliers
Friday, July 24th & Saturday, July 25th
The Sunset Point Kite Flyers will be flying their kites at Sunset Point! Stop by to relax and marvel at the kites at Presque Isle.
Floating Art Exhibition
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
Sailboats adorned with painted sails will parade along Presque Isle Bay
Sand Jam!
Jul. 24 & 25, 2026
Sand Jam! at Beach 11 brings live professional sand sculpting, a free community sand sculpture competition, and family-friendly beach fun to Discover Presque Isle.
DCNR Monthly Programs
Monthly
Explore, learn, and connect with nature – enjoy these DCNR sponsored programs hosted by park environmental specialists.
Presque Isle Sunrise Ride
July 26, 2026
Join in on the Lake Erie Cyclefest fun with this sunrise ride around the park.
Presque Isle Triathlon
Aug. 1, 2026
A high-quality, fun, safe and exciting multi-sport experience for all levels of competitors.
Presque Isle Poker Pedal
Oct. 4, 2026
Geared for all ages, this Presque Isle bike ride includes a friendly game of poker, ending with a picnic lunch at the park.
Presque Isle Lights
Fri. - Sun. Nov. 27 - Dec. 27, 2026
Experience Presque Isle after dark with a self-guided driving tour of seasonal light displays.
Winter Discovery Day
Feb. 7, 2026
Take part in the unique offerings at Presque Isle in the winter.
Presque Isle Poker Paddle
Jun. 6, 2026
Explore the waterways of Presque Isle while trying to draw the best 5-card poker hand.