Lorain County Community Development

Lorain County Community Development Community Development offers services in Planning, Zoning, Housing, Community & Economic Development

Our mission is to serve Lorain County residents through community development initiatives by striving to improve the quality of life; to foster smart growth; to promote economic vitality; to encourage development and redevelopment and to provide tools to community leaders for management and for making policy decisions.

08/25/2026

The August America 250-Ohio theme highlights the festivals that reflect the traditions and creativity found in communities across Ohio.

Founded in 2015 by FireFish Arts, Lorain's FireFish Festival transforms downtown with interactive art, live performances, local food, and a dramatic community procession that concludes with the ceremonial burning of a handcrafted wooden fish along the Black River.

Returning September 19, FireFish honors Lorain's industrial past while celebrating its vibrant creative future. America250

08/21/2026

The August America 250-Ohio theme celebrates county fairs alongside the local festivals that have connected Ohio communities for generations.

Dating back to 1846, the Lorain County Fair has grown into Ohio's second-largest county fair, welcoming families to Wellington for livestock shows, exhibits, grandstand entertainment, and midway attractions.

The 2026 fair runs August 23-30, continuing a legacy that has showcased Lorain County's agricultural heritage for nearly 180 years. America250

08/21/2026
08/19/2026

The August America 250-Ohio theme recognizes the local fairs and festivals that strengthen communities and preserve hometown traditions.

For decades, the Columbia Township Homecoming Festival has filled Columbia Park with carnival rides, live entertainment, food, and a community parade while raising funds for local parks and organizations.

It continues to celebrate Columbia Township's proud heritage as Lorain County's oldest settlement. America250

08/18/2026
08/17/2026

The August America 250-Ohio theme showcases local fairs and festivals that have become treasured community traditions across Ohio.

Since 1980, the Elyria Apple Festival has welcomed families to Ely Square for a weekend of apple-themed treats, entertainment, pageants, and hometown fun while honoring Lorain County's rich agricultural heritage and local orchards.

Join the celebration September 18-20, and experience a tradition that continues to bring generations together. City of Elyria, Ohio

08/17/2026
08/14/2026

The August America 250-Ohio theme highlights the local fairs and festivals that celebrate the stories and heritage of our communities.

Vermilion's Festival of the Fish was established in 1966 to honor the city's commercial fishing industry and its deep connection to Lake Erie.

Today, the Father's Day weekend tradition features the famous Crazy Craft races, a lighted boat parade, live entertainment, and fresh Lake Erie perch, keeping Vermilion's waterfront legacy alive for new generations.

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226 Middle Avenue
Elyria, OH
44035

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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