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

The U.S. Route 6 (Erie Ave.) bridge will be closed June 4 through August 28. As an alternate route please use OH-611 to OH-57 (Broadway) and turn right on Broadway.

The bridge will be open three weekends this summer:
June 27-29 for The International Festival
July 3-5 for the 4th of July Fireworks
July 18-20 for Port Fest

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

Group Tours
ALL SUMMER LONG - The Black River Landing Dock in Downtown Lorain
If you are interested in a group tour of up 20 passengers per vessel, please call the Port Offices at (440) 204-2273.

Black River Nature Tours
Wednesdays starting June 18 through August 27th - The Black River Landing Dock located near the International Flagpoles
The LORAIN PORT AUTHORITY in partnership with the LORAIN COUNTY METROPARKS announces the return of the BLACK RIVER NATURE TOURS for 2008!

A variety of wildlife can be seen on the tours, including osprey, eagles, herons and deer. Lorain Port Authority staff and Lorain County MetroParks naturalists will provide information on wildlife, flora and fauna, and landmarks of interest during the cruises.

The vessel departs at approximately 6:30pm from the Black River Landing dock located near the International Flagpoles. Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure an on-time departure.

Parking is available throughout the festival site.

Please contact the Lorain Port Authority at (440) 204-2273 for $12 tickets. Passengers must be at least 30 lbs to come onboard.

Bring your cameras and binoculars to enjoy the sights!

Lighthouse Tours
Tentitive Dates - Port of Lorain Foundation, Inc Lighthouse
Tentitive dates include:
May 24th
June 14th, 28th & 29th
July 5th, 19th & 20th
August 9th, 16th & 30th

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

We will depart from Riverside Park. Please arrive 15 minutes early if you already have tickets. If you 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.

Special International Spotlight Industry Tour
June 22nd, 2008 - The Black River Landing Dock located near the International Flagpoles
International Week starts with the International Spotlight Industry Tours brought to you by the LORAIN PORT AUTHORITY and the LORAIN COUNTY METROPARKS!

Call the Lorain Port Authority at (440) 204-2273 for more information!

LORAIN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AND BAZAAR
June 27th - 29th - Black River Landing and Transportation Center (Grove Site)
Celebrate Lorain's rich ethnic history with international cuisine at 40 food booths and 22 hours of NON-STOP ethnic and contemporary entertainment.

Friday 5-11pm
Saturday 12-11pm
Sunday 12-6pm

See classic oldies and new designs at the Lorain Growth Corporation and Kohlmyers Sporting Goods car show, Sunday 2-5pm.

Check out the Lorain International website or call
(440)244-6808 for more details

Movies Under the Stars
Wednesdays in July and August
Our Movies Under the Stars is back! Join us Wednesday evenings starting July 2nd through August 20th!

**FREE** AT THE BLACK RIVER LANDING

Daddy Day Camp - July 2nd, 9:15-10:45pm
Rated PG for mild bodily humor & language

Happy Feet - July 9th, 9:15-10:30pm
Rated PG for some mild peril & rude humor

Are We Done Yet? - July 16th, 9:15-10:15pm
Rated PG for some innuendos and brief lanuguage

Shark Tale - July 23rd, 9:00-10:30pm
Rated PG for some mild language and crude humor

Charlotte's Web - July 30th, 9:00-10:45pm
Rated G

The Golden Compass - August 6th, 8:45-10:30pm
Rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - August 13th, 8:45-10:30
Rate PG for language, mild thematic elements

Spider-Man 3 - August 20th, 6:30-10:45
Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense action violence

Special thanks to the Lorain Palace Theater

Summer Concert Series
June 14th, July 4th, 5th, & 12th and August 16th, 23rd, & 24th
Concerts are sponsored by the Lorain Port Authority and the Lorain Palace Theater.

Friday, July 4th
OFF THE RECORD - Blues/Rock/Dance at the Black River Landing

BIG BILLS' DJ SERVICE at Lakeside Landing

Saturday, July 5th
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED ORCHESTRA - 60's Tribute Band

Saturday, July 12th
BROKEN ROAD - Rascal Flatts Tribute Band

Saturday, August 16
FAYREWEATHER - Lorain's favorite son returns home for an amazing evening featuring the sounds of Genesis, Alex Harvey, Steely Dan and more!

Saturday, August 23
FINS TO THE LEFT - Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band

Concessions start at 5pm with shows starting at 6pm.

July 4th Lorain Port Authority Fireworks Celebration
July 4th - Black River Landing
The Fireworks start at 10pm, but come early and enjoy either Big Bills DJ Service at 6pm at the Lakeside Landing, or relax and check out some blues, rock & dance from Off The Record at the Black River Landing from 6-10pm

Call the Port Authority for more information!

Black River Landing Farmers Market
Every Saturday from July 5th through September 27th
Come and check out farm fresh produce, baked goods, honey, herbs and more at our indoor market every Saturday from 9am - 1pm. Cooking demonstrations will also be featured.

PORT FEST 2008
July 18th - July 20th - Black River Landing
Kids rides and games, nautical gifts, artwork and apparel, and your favorite festival foods all in celebration of Our Waterfront and Our Future!

Friday 6-11pm

Saturday 12-11pm
Fireworks start at 10pm

Sunday 12-6pm
Car Show from 2-5pm brought to you by Lorain Growth Corporation and Kohlmyers Sporting Goods

Concert Schedule:
FRIDAY
6pm Wild Avenue (70s, 80s Rock)
8pm The Girls (Motown, Big Band)

SATURDAY
2pm Logan Wells w/ Tim Tucker (Country)
4pm Howlin' Cats (Power Rock)
6pm Kentucky Thunder (Country)
8pm The Bomb Squad (Funk, Disco)

SUNDAY
2pm 45 RPM (Oldies to Classic Rock)
4pm The Bel Airs (Oldies and Motown)

Appledore V Public Sailing
July 18th - July 20th - Black River Landing Dock
Join us aboard the 65' APPLEDORE V and enjoy the rare opportunity to sail aboard a two-masted schooner!

Help the crew sail or relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of sailing on Lake Erie!

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

The American Cancer Society Lorain Relay for Life
July 26, 2008 - Black River Landing
The American Cancer Society Lorain Relay for Life will be held Saturday July 26, 2008 beginning at noon and ending on Sunday July 27, 2008 at 9:00 AM at the Black River Landing in Lorain. Relay for Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society. The theme this year is Carnival. There will be food, music, games and much, much more!

Schedule of Events on Saturday, July 26, 2008:

Noon - Survivor Registration
2:00PM Survivor Ceremony & Lap to Kick off the Event
4:30PM - 6:00PM Survivor Dinner
6:00PM Celebration Ceremony, featuring Team Banner Lap, led by Survivors
9:00PM Luminary Ceremony

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

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

Total Extreme MAX Velocity Challenge
August 2nd - Black River Landing

• Auto barrel racing with over $5,000 in prizes


• BMX & Skateboarding including rides with the pros


• Live music from MUSHROOMHEAD


• Dare 2 Wear Swimwear Competition. Cash prizes will be awarded!

  Don't miss the grand finale immediately following performed by the Dukes of Hazard proessional stunt team.

  Amateur BMX competition, Pro BMX and Skateboarding demos, and great food.

  See the Original General Lee from the famed TV series the Dukes of Hazard and the Dukes interactive trailer.

  Visit Total Extremes Max Velocity Challenge for more information.
  

  
  

  A Taste of History
  August 9th - Black River Landing
  Come on down for our 2nd annual Ohio Wines on the Water wine tasting event featuring eight Ohio vineyards.

  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

  
  

  DO THE RIGHT THING!!!
  August 16th - The Black River Landing
  Our popular and FREE Back to School Festival will be held August 16th from 1-4pm. Guest can enjoy food, fun, entertainment, free school supplies, activities & games.

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

  
  

  ORGANIZED LABOR FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL
  Sunday, August 31st
  Celebrate Labor Day with local union families and friends from 12-8pm. Enjoy entertainment, games, raffles, prizes & 25 cent hot dogs!

  
  

  Black River Landing Holiday Craft Bazaar
  December 6th 2008
  Details to follow...