Welcome to LORAIN PORT AUTHORITY

Looking for ways to enjoy all that Northeast Ohio’s waterways have to offer? Visit Lorain, Ohio. There’s something to do all year round.

The Lorain Port Authority is your source for fun in Lorain with many outdoor activities for residents and visitors to enjoy.

At Black River Landing all summer long:

• Black River Concert Series (June 2 & 16, July 4 & 13, August 11 & 25)
• Jet Express trips to the Lake Erie Islands, Cleveland and local wine and beer tasting trips
• River tours (individual or group)
• Lighthouse tours

 Click on the “Events at Black River Landing” link above to get more information on these and other special events like:

• April 28            Lorain County Geocachers Spring Fling
• June 2              Labatt Blue Black River Concert Series with The Parrots of The Caribbean (Jimmy Buffet Tribute Concert)
• June 16            Labatt Blue Black River Concert Series act TBD
• June 22-24       Lorain International Festival
• July 4              Port Fest, Fireworks and Labatt Blue Black River Concert Series with headliner, Rare Earth and more all day long.
• July 4              River Tours begin for Wednesday and Thursdays through August
• July 13            Labatt Blue Black River Concert Series Hotel California (Eagles Tribute Concert)
• July 14            Easter Seals Walk With Me
• July 28            Black River Historical Societys' Taste of History
• August 7         Morning Journal Jog 5K Race
• August 11       Labatt Blue Black River Concert Series with Fayrewether
• August 18       Music by the Lake
• August 26       Labatt Blue Black River Concert Series with act TBD
• September 4   Organized Labor Festival
• AND MORE!

The Lorain Port is not only a great source for things to do in Lorain but is also an economic driver in our region through various financing and economic development projects. Click on our “Financing and Economic Development” link to the right to see how the Lorain Port is contributing to our local economy and how your business or organization can benefit.