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Port Fest 2008 Schedule

A celebration of OUR waterfront, OUR future!
July 18, 19, and 20 - Black River Landing
This year’s major attractions include:

• Sailing on the Appledore V, a 65' two-masted schooner!
• Car Show brought to you by the Lorain Growth Corporation and Kohlmyers Sporting Goods!
Lorain Lighthouse Tours Saturday & Sunday!
• Amazing bands during ALL hours of the festival on the Black River Landing stage!
• Spectacular on-site fireworks display Saturday night!

Check back often for additional details and updates!

FREE Admission • FREE Parking

Festival Hours & Location:
Friday 6-11pm • Saturday 12-11pm • Sunday 12-6pm
Port Fest will be hosted at Black River Landing, one block East of Broadway in Downtown Lorain. Free parking is available throughout Downtown Lorain.


Special Events
Fireworks
Saturday at 10pm

Black River Landing Farmer’s Market
Farm-fresh produce, baked goods, honey, herbs and more!
9am - 2pm in the brick building

Classic Car Show
Car Show sponsored by the Lorain Growth Corporation & Kohlmyers Sporting Goods from 2:00 - 5:00PM SUNDAY
Featuring 45 RPM (Oldies & Classic Rock) and THE BEL AIRS (Oldies & Motown)
Dash plaques • Premium on-site parking for classic cars

Vendor Booths
Nautical Giftware • Apparel • Artwork
Lorain Lighthouse Items • Photography

Appledore V
Join us aboard the 65' APPLEDORE V and enjoy the rare opportunity to sail aboard a two-masted schooner!

Public Sails will run ALL three days at
11:00am - 12:30pm
1:00pm - 2:30pm
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students
Children under 5 will sail free (limit 1 child per adult ticket)

Sunset Sails will run July 18th & 19th at
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tickets are $50 for adults and $40 for students

To purchase your tickets or to learn more call
(989) 895-5193


Kids’ Entertainment
More details to come!


Shopping
Nautical Giftware • Apparel • Artwork
Lorain Lighthouse Items • Photography


Musical Entertainment Schedule
Friday July 18th
6:00pm WILD AVENUE - 70 & 80s Rock
8:00pm THE GIRLS - Motown/Big Band

Saturday July 19th
12:00pm G-Force
2:00pm LOGAN WELLS w/ TIM TUCKER - Jazz/Country/Pop/Folk
4:00pm HOWLIN' CATS - Power Rock
6:00pm KENTUCKY THUNDER - Country
8:00pm THE BOMB SQUAD - Funk, Disco, Motown

Sunday July 20th
12:00pm Vinyl Groovzz
2:00pm 45 RPM - Oldies/Classic Rock
4:00pm THE BEL AIRS - Oldies/Motown


Food Vendors
Chubby’s Family BBQ
Jack, Susan Kubicki (216) 210-0186
13201 Vermilion Rd.
Amherst, Ohio 44001
Ribs, Chicken, Sno Cones, Pulled pork, Hot dogs, Cabbage and Noodles

Let’s Go Nut’s
Cindy Mohr (419) 836-6139
6520 N. Genoa Clay center Rd.
Curtice, Ohio 43412
Roasted Nuts, Espresso, Coffee and Smoothies

Hershey’s Ice Cream and More
Ray Spishak (440) 365-2121
38535 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
Sloppy Joes, Paprikash, Hard Ice Cream and Root Beer Floats

Auntie Marie’s
Mike Beatty (440) 242-7997
1335 W. 5th St.
Lorain, Ohio 44052
Dessert Cake Rolls Topped w/ Iced Cream

Fabyan’s
Phyllis Fabyan (440) 244-4227
401 Broadway Avenue
Lorain, Ohio 44052
Nut, Poppyseed and Cream Cheese Rolls, Hungarian Double Decker and Nut Torte

Marco’s Pizza
Kevin Cook (440) 282-3000
2130 Leavitt Rd.
Lorain, Ohio 44053
Pizza and Cheesy Bread

Potato Pancake Factory
Dennis Proy (440) 960-1979
1608 Redbud Place
Lorain, Ohio 44053
Soft Serve Ice Cream Cones, Sundaes, Floats, Flurries and Shakes

Grillin ‘n Chillin
Pam, Jeff Smith (440) 935-0950
508 W. 29th St.
Lorain, Ohio 44052
BBQ Ribs and Chicken

Bailey’s Boardwalk Fries
Greg Cuiffo (216) 534-6694
3293 Bridgeport Dr.
N. Olmsted, Ohio 44070
French Fries and Funnel Cakes

City Cafe
George Elias (440) 781-9199
200 W. Erie
Lorain, Ohio 44052
Lebanese Food, Paninis, Baklava and Smoothies

Emmanuel and Nick’s Gyros
Emmanuel Tsambounieris (216) 323-5894
2558 Scranton Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Gyros, Chicken Pitas and Baklava

DeChellis Concessions
Lori Dechellis (330) 507-5522
425 Bradford Dr.
Canfield, Ohio 44406
Stromboli Rolls and Lemon Shakes

Vidumsky Foods
Carol Vidumsky (440) 282-2155
4161 Cambridge Ave.
Lorain, Ohio 44052
Deep Fried Candy and Coffee

Kurtz Concessions
Jack Kurtz (330) 667-2085
7514 Vandemark Rd.
Lodi, Ohio 44254
Fried Veggies, Onion Rings, Bloomin Onions and Fried Pickles
French Fries, French Fries Supreme w/Chili, Cheese and Bacon Bits
Steak Sandwich, Tacos, Burritos, Taco Salads, Walking Tacos and Mexican Pizza

Petrucci’s Italian Ice
Andrea Ghinga (440) 934-3423
5330 Abbe Rd.
Sheffield, Ohio 44035
Italian Ice, Baked Goods and Soft Pretzels

DeLuca’s Catering
Len DeLuca (440) 233-7272
6075 Middle Ridge Rd.
Lorain, Ohio 44053
Italian Sausage, Pulled Pork and Roast Beef w/Cheddar Sandwiches

Midway Oh Boy Inc.
David Disbrow (440) 324-3711
6620 Lake Ave,
Elyria, Ohio 44035
Oh Boy Burgers, French Fries and Snack Platters

Kettle Korn
Bob Quarick (216) 221-1716
1502 Victoria
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Kettle Korn

Bethel Chapel
Michelle Parsons (440) 233-4403
4322 Clifton Ave.
Lorain, Ohio 44055
Pepperoni rolls, Kielbasa & Kraut. Cheesecake


Committee
Jeff Bommer, IBEW Local 129
Allan Cornwell, Lorain Police Department
Jason Deptula, Maple Creek Carpentry
Jim Malick, Lorain Police Auxiliary
Richard Novak, Lorain Port Authority
Geri Pastor, Lorain International Board of Trustees
Alan Pollock, Rex Pipe and Supply
Brian Poyle, Brian Poyle Builders
Dave Selent, Dave's Snow Plowing
Gerry Sifter, Lorain International Board of Trustees
Frank Sipkovsky, Black River Historical Society
Carolyn Sipkovsky, Black River Historical Society
Ralph Bruening, Lorain Port Authority

Thank you to our committee for putting in many months of work to make this event possible!


Sponsors
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Bath Fitter
Brian Poyle Builders
CenturyTel
City of Lorain
Dave's Snow Plowing
Community Health Partners
EMH Regional Healthcare System
H&R Block
IBEW Local 129
Kuno Creative Group
Lake Erie Living Good Life on a Great Lake. That's what Lake Erie Living is all about. For people who live on the lake, who aspire to live on its coast -- or who simple play there on weekends, Lake Erie Living is the only magazine dedicated to the lifestyle, places, events and people of the Lake Erie region.

LorainCounty.com
Lorain County Community College
Lorain County Solid Waste The Lorain County Solid Waste Management District implements litter prevention, recycling, and waste reduction programs throughout Lorain County. Our programs include but are not limited to participation in festivals, fairs, public speaking engagements and educational presentations within local schools. We strive to promote these programs to the residents and local businesses of Lorain County. Our office also awards Community Grants within the county to help the communities with the costs of running their recycling programs.For complete details on our collection event schedule such as dates, locations and items accepted, please visit our website.

REDUCE * REUSE * RECYCLE

Lorain County Organized Labor Family Celebration
Page Equipment
The Morning Journal
USA Waterproofing
WEOL AM930 "The News Station"
WKFM 96.1 "Your Kind of Country"
WOBL 1320AM "Real Country” & WDLW 1380AM "Kool Kat Oldies"
Lorain National Bank
The Gutter Cover Company
Impressive Basement Systems
Oasis Sunrooms
Lorain County Labor Day Festival
Lighthouse Village
CHP Regional Medical Center
Better Living and Patio

Lorain Port Authority
611 Broadway
Lorain, Ohio 44052
Phone: (440) 204-2269
Fax: (440) 244-1872
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