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!

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 2nd, 16th. 30th

Special International Spotlight Industry Tour
June 22nd, 2008 - The Black River Landing Dock located near the International Flagpoles
Kick off International Week 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)
Enjoy 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 www.loraininternational.com 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

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

Summer Concert Series
July 4th, 5th, & 12th and August 16th & 23rd
Saturday, July 12th
Broken Road, Rascal Flatts tribute band

Concessions start at 5pm with shows starting at 6pm. More details to come!

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 8pm at the Lakeside Laning, relax and check out a free concert at the Black River Landing from 8-10pm

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.

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
8pm The Girls

SATURDAY
2pm Logan Wells w/ Tim Tucker
8on The Bomb Squad

More to come!

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

Total Extreme MAX Velocity Challenge
August 2nd - Black River Landing
Auto barrel racing developed by Hollywood stuntman Corey Eubanks. 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.

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!