Lorain International Association Festival & Bazaar

06/01/2026

🎶 Calling All Church Choirs & Sacred Music Performers! 🎶

The Lorain International Festival is seeking church choirs, vocal ensembles, and sacred music performers to participate in our upcoming Sacred Music Event.

This special celebration will bring together diverse faith traditions and musical cultures to share the beauty, inspiration, and unity found through sacred music. We invite choirs and performers of all backgrounds to apply and showcase their gifts before our community.

This is a FREE event and will be held Tuesday June 23, 2026 beginning at 7:00pm St. Peter Parish, 3655 Oberlin Avenue Lorain, OH 44053

Interested in participating? Apply today or contact Tamara Jones for more information-- [email protected]

Please share this post with your choir directors, music ministers, and faith communities!

https://forms.gle/LxWw67xUGStbkJWj7

05/22/2026

🌍 Join us for the Lorain International Kick-Off Breakfast! 🌍

📅 Wednesday, June 24 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Germans Villa 3330 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 44089
Start your morning with great conversation, community connections, and excitement for this year’s Lorain International festivities.

🎟️ Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance. There will be no sales at the door. Tickets can be purchased online: https://square.link/u/Kw1XcI7e OR in person, just send us a message!

A special thank you to our event sponsors, American Legion Post 30, and Kiedrowski's Simply Delicious Bakery, for their generous support of this event!

We look forward to celebrating together and kicking off another incredible season of culture, community, and tradition!

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05/19/2026

🎉 Volunteers Needed for the Lorain International Festival! 🎉

Come be part of one of Lorain’s biggest celebrations by volunteering at our entry gates!🎟️

This is a great opportunity for individuals, businesses, and organizations to get involved in the community while having fun at the festival!
🎟️ Volunteers will receive FREE all-day admission on the day they volunteer!
✨ Volunteers are welcome to wear gear from their business or organization.
📣 Organizations providing 10 or more volunteers will receive:
• A shout out from the main stage
• Pictures shared on social media

The last remaining shift to fill is Sunday, 6/28, from 2:00pm-4:30pm

We’d love to have you join us and help make this year’s festival a success! 🌎🎶🍴

📩 Contact Selena Vazquez at [email protected] for more information.

05/11/2026

🌍 Join us for the Lorain International Kick-Off Breakfast! 🌍

📅 Wednesday, June 24 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Germans Villa 3330 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 44089

Start your morning with great conversation, community connections, and excitement for this year’s Lorain International festivities.

🎟️ Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance. There will be no sales at the door. Tickets can be purchased online: https://square.link/u/Kw1XcI7e OR in person, just send us a message!

A special thank you to our event sponsors, American Legion Post 30, and Kiedrowski's Simply Delicious Bakery, for their generous support of this event!

We look forward to celebrating together and kicking off another incredible season of culture, community, and tradition!

05/07/2026

🌍 Calling All Ethnic Craft Vendors! 🌍

As we continue to plan the festival layout, we still have room for more talented ethnic craft vendors to join us!

Do you create handmade goods that reflect your heritage or cultural traditions? Whether it’s textiles, jewelry, pottery, artwork, or specialty items, we’d love to showcase your work!

📅 Date: Friday June 26 through Sunday June 28, 2026
📍 Location: Lorain International Festival located at Black River Landing in Lorain, Ohio

📩 Interested vendors, complete the craft vendor application: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260406460140141

05/06/2026

Consider attending the Holocaust Memorial Program on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This free community event will be held at the Lorain Palace Theater - we hope to see you there!

https://lorainpalace.com/holocaust-memorial-program-thursday-may-7th-at-700-pm/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARnc0RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeODTQ0MWPlK2lJ_AJ0PPnWz4G9VOOkaodF0_dMUflxiRK34P78FjbxKyosCk_aem_3rEOiyCxJb-FGjX0HQ1syg

Join us for a powerful and moving evening of remembrance at the Holocaust Memorial Program on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Held at the historic Lorain Palace Theatre, this free community event offers a rare and meaningful opportunity to hear firsthand testimony from a Holocaust survivor. Throu...

05/01/2026

Thank you for allowing our princesses to visit and for your continued support of the Lorain International Festival! We’re proud to be part of Lorain’s impressive history that the Lorain Historical Society works tirelessly to honor and preserve.

04/27/2026

🎉 The Parade Application is NOW LIVE! 🎉

Be part of the excitement at the Lorain International Festival Parade! 🌍✨ Whether you're representing a cultural group, organization, or just want to join in the celebration, now’s your chance to participate!

🗓️ Parade Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
⏰ Kickoff Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Route: Broadway Ave in downtown Lorain

Don’t miss out—submit your application today and help us showcase the incredible diversity and spirit of our community!

📅 Apply now and secure your spot in one of Lorain’s most vibrant traditions! https://forms.gle/ZRU4m2risJcCDkFW8

04/26/2026

We are thrilled to continue our amazing partnership with LorMet Community Federal Credit Union this year!

04/26/2026

Introducing the 2026 Lorain International Princesses!

Thank you to all attendees for your support at last night’s Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner.