Historic Ashtabula Harbor

06/26/2026

Please use caution traveling on Bridge Street this weekend during the Ashtabula Harbor Beach Glass Festival! We’ll see you here Saturday, 6/27 from 10am-5pm and Sunday, 6/28 from 10am-3pm!

🚦🚙 This year’s parking restrictions for the weekend!! 🚙🚦

🚫🛑WE ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY PAID PARKING AREAS, IF YOU FIND BUSINESSES AND/OR PRIVATE LOT OWNERS OFFERING PARKING FOR A PRICE THAT IS BETWEEN YOU AND THEM!🛑🚫

🧭🧭I understand the directional information may not be the easiest for everyone, especially if you’re from out of town - look for signs! If no one else is parked on that side of a street you probably haven’t discovered a new magical area, you’re just not supposed to be there!

✅🅿️ YOU CAN PARK AT THE OLD CIRCLE K AND GREAT LAKES LOTS ON THE CORNER OF LAKE/LAKE (W9TH) FOR SHUTTLE SERVICE🅿️✅

✅🅿️YOU CAN PARK IN THE LAKEWAY RESTAURANT PLAZA ON LAKE FOR SHUTTLE SERVICE🅿️✅

✅🅿️YOU CAN PARK AT THE MOTHER OF SORROWS SCHOOL AND CHURCH LOTS ON COYNE BETWEEN W6TH & 8TH🅿️✅

🪧🪧SIGNS🪧🪧 will be posted on corners with shuttle stops and the incredible team from Sunset Transportation will be carting around picking people up. Stops are being centralized on side streets so you may still need to walk a block or two, but you will avoid most hill work! Expect each stop to be hit on a 20 minute cycle, but times may vary depending on traffic and mobility in the neighborhood! As always, the Sunset Transportation crew will pick you up along the way as well whenever they have seating available.

🪧LAKE/LAKE(W9th)
🪧JOSEPH AVE & W 9TH
🪧JOSEPH AVE & W 6TH
🪧LAKE AVE & W6TH
🪧BRIDGE/FRANKLIN - FESTIVAL ENTRANCE

💰💵Please consider tipping the shuttle drivers when/if you can! They are giving their weekend to ensure yours is better and easier! Express your gratitude verbally if you’re unable with a small financial contribution! 💵💰

🏡💐Be respectful of the homes, driveways and homeowners in the area. They are tolerating an influx of vehicles and congestion that are making maneuvering around their daily lives a little more difficult. DO NOT BLOCK DRIVES! REMAIN AN ASSURED DISTANCE FROM STOP SIGNS AND CORNERS! DO NOT WALK THROUGH YARDS OR TRAMPLE FLOWERS AND LANDSCAPING.

☀️Employ common sense and kindness when in doubt!☀️

SEE YOU SOON!

06/25/2026

Meet Harbor Gardens, the Historic Ashtabula Harbor’s local food market built on community resilience and sustainability! Hosting over 50 local vendors and featuring fresh produce from regional growers, the business is celebrating its 5th year on Bridge Street. Co-owned by Gallo and Sarah Brower, Harbor Gardens has made a green impact!

Gallo, a Grand Valley graduate, moved away after high school, going to college, and eventually landing in California. Just as Gallo was finishing her doctoral degree to become a nurse practitioner, she got a call that her mom back home was sick and she decided to return home temporarily. During those years, Gallo met Sarah who lived in Ashtabula, fell in love, and decided to stay permanently.

During the pandemic, Gallo and Sarah, who was an experienced grower, started an online program talking about the health benefits of eating and growing local food. While the program grew, a building went up for sale on Bridge Street. Gallo had long ago heard about a gay bar in the harbor, but never found it before it closed and, when this particular storefront came up for sale, something about it just felt right. Eventually, the couple found out the building they bought was the gay bar they had heard about.

Harbor Gardens started as the idea of marrying healthcare and local food access, bringing together the expertise of both Gallo and Sarah. The couple were closely involved with the local farmer’s markets and had relationships with growers around the area and Harbor Gardens was the perfect outlet to bring those products to the community. Now, the store hosts over 50 local vendors and over 15 growers that regularly supply products.

Harbor Gardens sells sourdough, garlic, bean sprouts, asparagus, lettuce, hazelnuts, cheese, eggs, plant starts and so much more that is all grown and produced locally. The market also hosts events and programs in its demonstration kitchen. Many of the local restaurants utilize Harbor Gardens for the seasonal fresh produce, including Three Sisters Cafe! Located at 1022 Bridge Street, Harbor Gardens is open six days a week. Learn more about Harbor Gardens and find resources about local food at harborgardens.org 🥬🍅🫐

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from the Historic Ashtabula Harbor to all the incredible dads out there! Bring dad out to the 77th Annual Blessing of the Fleet today, June 21, at noon for our nautical tradition!

06/20/2026

Today is the day! Join us in the Historic Ashtabula Harbor for a Slice of Summer from 10am-3pm on Saturday, June 20! We can’t wait to see you all here!

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth from the Historic Ashtabula Harbor!

We are proud to be home to the The Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum. Built in the early 1840s and one of the final stops on the Underground Railroad where freedom seekers found refuge on their journey to Canada, the Hubbard House is a powerful reminder of our local history.

Today we honor freedom, history, and the incredible stories right here in our community. Stop in and see it yourself this summer!

06/18/2026

Enjoy a Slice of Summer in the Historic Ashtabula Harbor THIS Saturday, June 20th from 10am-3pm at the Goodwill Greenspace.

Featuring bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, a tie dye tent, a bubble show, food trucks and a live animal encounter with Jungle Terry! FREE and fun for all ages!

06/17/2026

Don’t miss the 77th Annual Blessing of the Fleet! Join us this Sunday, June 21 at noon from land (public dock area) or sea (river!) for a non-denominational service to help carry on this centuries-old tradition!

06/16/2026

Don’t know what to get the Dad who has it all? Here’s an easy Father’s Day Gift Guide in the Historic Ashtabula Harbor!

✅A tour of the Ashtabula Maritime & Surface Transportation Museum
✅A custom printed shirt from Made In Ohio
✅ Truffles and fudge from Marianne's Chocolates
✅A massage from Vital Spa
✅A night’s stay at the Riverbend Hotel and Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
✅Ashtabula-themed merch or Bridge Street Bucks from Carlisle's Home in the Harbor
✅A bag of freshly roasted beans from Harbor Perk Coffeehouse & Roasting Company
✅A 3-pack of to-go craft beer cans from Cloven Hoof Brewing Co.
✅And much much more