VENUE INFORMATION
421 Black River Lane, Lorain, OH 44052
Black River Landing is located one block East of Broadway in Downtown Lorain. Free parking is available in the Downtown Area and at the festival site during most events. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to the events for your comfort!

Directions
From the East
I-90/SR2 West to Broadway Ave/Middle Ridge Rd Exit
North on Broadway Ave to 8th St
East on 8th St, into Black River Landing Festival Site
North to free parking and docks

From the South
OH Turnpike West to Elyria exit at SR57
SR57 North to SR2
SR2 West to the Broadway Ave/Middle Ridge Rd exit
North on Broadway Ave to 8th St
East on 8th St, into Black River Landing Festival Site
North to free parking and docks

From the West
SR2 East to Broadway Ave/Middle Ridge Rd exit
North on Broadway Ave to 8th St
East on 8th St, into Black River Landing Festival Site
Head North to free parking and docks

Please contact us with any questions at (440) 204-2273.

Sunset Cruises
Fridays and Saturdays in July and August - Leaving from Jackalope Restaurant in Lorain, OH

Captain Ron and Captain Tom

Join us Friday and Saturday evenings for a romantic cruise on the Black River. Shuttle boats depart from the Jackalope Restaurant guest dock in Lorain Ohio Fridays and Saturdays at 6:00pm and 7:30pm.

Call (440) 204-2273 for more information.

Lighthouse Tours
Port of Lorain Foundation, Inc

Photo by Chris Ritchey

June 26th
1:00pm - 5:00pm

June 27th
1:00pm - 3:30pm

July 2
6:00pm - 8:00pm

July 17th
1:30-7:30pm

July 31st
1:30-7:30pm

August 6th
6-8pm

August 13th
6-8pm

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance. Call the Black River Historical Society at (440) 245-2563 M-F 10am-4:30pm, or Sun 1-4:30pm.

We will depart from Riverside Park for regularly scheduled tours. During festivals, we'll depart from both Riverside Park and Black River Landing. Ticket holders should arrive 15 minutes early. Those who need to purchase tickets the day of, please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure to check availability. Cash and checks are accepted.

Visit the Port of Lorain Foundation, Inc for more information.

Back to Lorain 2010
June 25-27 - Lorain International Festival at Black River Landing
Come Back to Lorain and visit with old friends, neighbors and coworkers. Celebrate the 44th annual Lorain International Festival and Bazaar and see what else Lorain has to offer. Great music, food, kids activities, boat tours to the Historical Lorain Lighthouse, take a guided nature tour up the Black River on one of the Lorain Port Authority's shuttle boats. While you're here plan a trip on the Jet Express IV to the Lake Erie Islands or to an Indians game and fireworks with your family and friends.

Click here to visit site

Families Count
April 10, 2010 - Black River Landing
United States Census 2010
Families Count 2010 Census Rally Come down to the Black River Landing on April 10 from 1-4pm to learn more about the 2010 Census. There will be live entertainment with
G-Force and Melissa "Cha Cha" Figueroa. There will also be food, beverages, games and fun for kids and families.
Our Future is in our Hands!

Black River Kayak/Canoe Day
July 25th - Black River Wharf 1355 Black River Parkway

Kayakers putting in at the Black River Wharf.

The Lorain Port Authority and the Lorain County Metroparks come together to offer a group kayak and canoe trip on the Black River. Put in at 9am and take a leisurely paddle on the Black River. Pull out at noon for a riverside picnic lunch at the beautiful Black River Wharf boat launch. After lunch return home or continue your day on the Black River. Black River Wharf is an official Ohio Water Trails Access Site. For more details and reservations call (440) 204-2273. Kayak rental will be available from Great Lakes Kayaking. Call (440) 396-5887 for details.

Black River Nature Tours
Beginning June 23, 2010 - The Black River Landing Dock located near the International Flagpoles
The LORAIN PORT AUTHORITY in partnership with the LORAIN COUNTY METROPARKS announces the Black River Tours for the 2010 season.

Our shuttle boats embark Wednesdays and Thursdays in June, July and August at 6:30pm from the Black River Landing Dock. Lorain Port Authority staff and Lorain County MetroParks naturalists will provide information on wildlife, flora and fauna, and landmarks of interest during the cruises.

Friday and Saturday sunset cruises from the Jackalope guest dock will also be running from 6-8pm. No naturalist will be available.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure an on-time departure. Passengers must be at least 30 lbs to come on board.

Private tours may be booked by calling the Lorain Port Authority at (440) 204-2273.

Bring your cameras and binoculars to enjoy the sights!

Group Tours
ALL SUMMER LONG
The Black River Landing Dock in Downtown Lorain

Regularly scheduled tours Wednesday through Saturday are $12 per passenger and private group tours of up 20 passengers per vessel are available. For more information please call the Port Offices at (440) 204-2273.

Export Today
April 16, 2010 - Stocker Foundation at 401 Broadway Avenue
The Lorain Port Authority presents Export Today! Export Today is a discussion of growing your business via exports. This month's forum will focus on government loan programs and export financing. Guest speakers will be Patrick Hayes, Regional Manager of the U.S. Small Business Administrations Export Solutions Group and Charlie Maier. Mr. Maier is from teh Ohio State's Treasurers Office and will present a path to more affordable business borrowing involving interest rate reductions. The meeting will begin at 7:30am and will conclude at 9am. Call (440) 204-2273 for more details.

July 4th Fireworks
July 4th - Black River Landing, Lakeside Landing

Sponsored by WNWV 107.3 FM and WEOL AM 930

Come Celebrate our Nation's birthday at Black River Landing or Lakeside Landing. Black River Landing will play host to a concert prior to the fireworks with Victory Highway at 7pm and Lakeside Landing will have Big Bill's DJ Service to entertain you. Both sites will offer food and beverage vendors. Visit www.victoryhighway.com for more band information. Fireworks will start at approximately 10pm. The rain date is July 5th

Jet Express
Summer 2010 - Black River Landing Dock
The Jet Express IV is slated to begin service from Black River Landing to the Lake Erie Islands May 29th, 2010. Tickets are:

- $26 for adults and $5 for children from Lorain to Kelleys Island one-way

- $29 for adults and $6 for children from Lorain to Put-In-Bay one-way

- $64 for adults and $14 for children round-trip island-hopping; free for children ages 5 and younger and additional fees apply for bicycle rentals

Service to Major sporting events in Cleveland with the Indians and the Browns. Check back for more details

For more information, visit jet-express.com for updates.

The Unsilencing of God Campaign
June 11th-12th 6pm-6pm - Black River Landing
The Lorain Church of Christ presents the Unsilencing of God Campaign on Friday, June 11th and Saturday June 12th in downtown Lorain. Come to the Black River Landing to support young people from around the area, who are reading the Bible on the Black River Landing Stage for 24 straight hours.

Black River Landing Farmers Market
Saturdays from July 3th through September 25th - Black River Landing
Come and check out farm fresh produce, baked goods, honey, herbs and more at our outdoor market every Saturday from 9am - 1pm.

Easter Seals Walk With Me Fundraiser
Friday, July 9th - Black River Landing
The Easter Seals will be sponsoring a Walk With Me fundraiser and steak fry Friday, July 9. For more information contact Denise Roe at Easter Seals Lorain, Ohio.

PORT FEST 2010
July 16th and 17th - Black River Landing

Sponsored by CenturyLink

Kids rides and games, nautical gifts, artwork and apparel, and your favorite festival foods all in celebration of Our Waterfront... Our Future!
Friday is V 107.3 Night! Click here to visit

Friday July 16, 2010 6pm-11pm
6:00pm-8:00pm
Wild Horses
8:30pm-11:00pm
Calabash

Saturday July 17, 2010 12pm-11pm
9:00-11:00pm
Nashville Recording Artist
Sarah Wilson

A Taste of History
July 31st, 2010 - Black River Landing

Sponsored by WNWV 107.3 FM and WEOL AM 930

The Black River Historical Society will be hosting “ A Taste of History” from noon until 9 p.m. and will include “A Taste of History” will be “Antiques, Arts and Crafts Show on the River” and “Ohio Wine on the Water” wine tasting. Admission is free for the “Antiques, Arts and Crafts Show on the River.” A few vendor spaces are still available. New vendors are welcome. For more information please call 440-245-2563.

The event is sponsored by the Lorain Port Authority and supported by the Lorain International Festival and Bazaar.

Proceeds to benefit the Black River Historical Society

Fayrewether in Concert
August 14th - Black River Landing

Sponsored by WNWV 107.3 FM and WEOL AM 930

Join Lorain's Favorite Son-Paul Fayrewether and his band at the Black River Landing live with Boom 107.3 FM.
Saturday, August 14th
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Lorain's favorite son, Paul Fayrewether, returns to the Black River Landing after a record setting performance in 2009. The show will begin at 7 pm with an opener to be announced. Fayrewether will then take the stage at 8pm. Visit Paul Fayrewether for more information.

DO THE RIGHT THING!!!
August 14th - Black River Landing
Our popular and FREE Back to School Festival will be held August 14th from 1-4pm. Guest can enjoy food, fun, entertainment, free school supplies, activities & games. For more information please contact the Lorain Police Department at (440) 204-2103.

Sponsored by the Lorain Police Department, The Morning Journal and the Lorain City Schools!

Pet Fest
August 21st and 22nd, 2010 - Black River Landing
Join us for our second year with an extra day of Pet Fest! Times are Saturday 11am-11pm and Sunday 12-6pm. This event will include pet products, food vendors, entertainment and more.

For more information contact Barbara Sipos at (440)864-2645 or visit the website at http://www.catforce.org/mission.html

ORGANIZED LABOR FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL
Sunday, September 5th - Black River Landing
Celebrate Labor Day with local union families and friends from 12-8pm. Enjoy entertainment, games, raffles, prizes & 25 cent hot dogs! Contact Kevin Zacovics at (440)282-7769 for more information.

The American Cancer Society Lorain Relay for Life
July 25th, 2009 - Black River Landing
The American Cancer Society Lorain Relay for Life will begin at noon, ending on Sunday July 25, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at the Black River Landing in Lorain. Relay for Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society. The theme this year is Holidays. There will be food, music, games and much, much more!

The Relay for Life is open to the Public. Please attend and show your support for the fight against cancer.

For more information on this event, please contact our Relay Chair, Mary Ann Campana @ 440.320.6414 or Suzi Piskur, American Cancer Society @ 888.227.6446 x1212