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.

Holiday Craft Bazaar
November 28th, 2009 - Black River Landing Transportation Center
The Fifth Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 28th from 3pm - 7pm at the Black River Landing Transportation Center. This event is in conjunction with the Downtown Lorain Christmas Decorating Committee’s Light Up Lorain Celebration. For vendor applications or more information e-mail Ralph Bruening or call (440) 204-2273.

Black River Nature Tours
Starting June 13th, 2009 - 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 2009 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 evening cruises will also be running. 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

Tickets are $12 and group tours of up 20 passengers per vessel are available. For more information please call the Port Offices at (440) 204-2273.

Black River Landing Farmers Market
Saturdays from July 4th through September 26th
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.

DO THE RIGHT THING!!!
August 15th - Black River Landing
Our popular and FREE Back to School Festival will be held August 15th 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!

Friday Evening Cruises
Leaving from Jackalope Restaurant in Lorain, OH
Join us Friday evenings for a romantic cruise down the Black River Landing. Shuttle boats leave from the Jackalope Restaurant in Lorain Ohio Fridays at 6:00pm and 7:30pm.

Call (440) 204-2273 for ticket information.

Pet Fest
August 30th, 2009
Join us for a new event! Pet Fest from 11am-8pm. This event will include pet products, free spay and neutering, food vendors and entertainment.

Dont' miss Ball & Chain, a Janis Joplin tribute band from 5:00-6:00. Then it's Tomorrow's End, a classic rock band from 6:30-8:30pm.

For more information contact Barbara Sipos at (440)864-2645.

ORGANIZED LABOR FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL
Sunday, September 6th
Celebrate Labor Day with local union families and friends from 12-8pm. Enjoy entertainment, games, raffles, prizes & 25 cent hot dogs!

Jet Express
Summer 2009
The Jet Express IV is slated to begin service from Black River Landing to the Lake Erie Islands August 25th 2009. 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

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

A Taste of History
August 1st - Black River Landing
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

Saturday Night Concert Series
June 11th and August 15th
All summer concerts will be held at the Black River Landing. Concessions and beverages will be available. More dates and acts will be added. Concerts are sponsored by the Lorain Port Authority.

Saturday, July 11th
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Lorain County High School All Stars

Saturday, August 15th
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Lorain's favorite son, Fayrewether, returns to the Black River Landing after an extraordinary performance last year. The show will begin at 7 pm with an acoustic performance by "Jimmy-O" until 7:45pm. Fayrewether will then take the stage at 8pm. Visit Paul Fayrewether for more information.

Easter Seals Walk With Me Fundraiser
Friday, July 10th
The Easter Seals will be sponsoring a Walk With Me fundraiser and steak fry Friday, July 10. For more information contact Denise Roe at Easter Seals Lorain, Ohio.

Jazz on the River Concert Series
Jazz on the River is sponsored by LPA, WEOL & The Wave. For more information, please visit The Wave

Saturday, August 1st
6:00 - 9:00 pm
National recording keyboardist and jazz singer Joe McBride and his Dallas-based touring band will grace our stage with sounds "reflecting the many loves of his musical life," including gospel, Brazilian samba and the music of South Africa.

PORT FEST BBQ 2009
July 17th - July 19th - Black River Landing

Rare Earth

Kids rides and games, nautical gifts, artwork and apparel, and your favorite festival foods all in celebration of Our Waterfront... Our Future!

Friday July 17, 2009 6pm-11pm
6:00pm-8:00pm
Naked Monkeys - Island Party Music
Naked Monkeys Official Website

8:30pm-11:00pm
Brigid’s Cross - Celtic Rock Music
Brigid's Cross Official Website

Saturday July 18, 2009 12pm-11pm
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Children’s Learning Activities
Little Lighthouse Play and Learn Obstacle Course sponsored and operated by Little Lighthouse Learning Center.

4:00pm – 5:45pm
Voletta - Hard Rock

6:00pm – 8:30pm
KG Blues - Blues/RB

9:00pm-11:00pm
Rare Earth - National Motown Recording Artist
Rare Earth Official Website

Fireworks start at 10pm

Sunday July 19, 2009 12pm-6pm

12:00pm- 2:30pm
Vinyl Groovzz - Motown/Oldies

12:00pm – 4:00pm
Children’s Learning Activities
Little Lighthouse Play and Learn Obstacle Course sponsored and operated by Little Lighthouse Learning Center.

3:00pm – 6:00pm
Bel Airs - Motown/Oldies

Thank you sponsors!
CenturyTel is a proud sponsor of Port Fest 2009
Call CenturyTel for all your communications needs - Voice. TV. Broadband.

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 26, 2009 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 Carnival. 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

Lighthouse Tours
Port of Lorain Foundation, Inc
July 10th and 17th
6:00pm - 7:30pm

July 18th and 19th
12:00pm - 3:30pm

August 1st
12:00pm - 2:30pm

August 7th and 14th
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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 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.