Discover Vermilion

You don't need to be an artist in any measure to enjoy this colorful experience. Vermilion Arts Guild has added this class to be taught by Sandi Morse. You'll love her whimsical, colorful style as she guides you through the abstract process...and you'll leave with some of your own creations.

Vermilion In Bloom Ladies Night, hosted by Vermilion in Bloom and Main Street Vermilion, takes place on Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 7 pm to 9 pm at Vermilion Boat Club at 5416 Liberty Avenue in Vermilion, Ohio.

Cruise To Murder takes place on Friday, February 28, 2020 from 6 pm to 10 pm at German's Villa, 3330 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, Ohio. A murderously good time will support the Victoria Woodhull project. Join in a night of murderously good fun when Priceless Productions, in cooperation with Mysteries by Moushey, presents Cruise to Murder.

The Vermilion Arts Guild, a program of Main Street Vermilion, is a collective of local artists and craftsmen working together to provide opportunities that promote and identify Vermilion as an exciting art community.

The Vermilion Arts Guild, a program of Main Street Vermilion, is a collective of local artists and craftsmen working together to provide opportunities that promote and identify Vermilion as an exciting art community.

Paint-A-Slate, hosted by Brownhelm Historical Association, takes place on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 1 pm to 3 pm at Mill Hollow & Bacon Woods Reservation in Vermilion, Ohio. The Brownhelm Historical Association, in partnership with the Lorain County Metro Parks, is offering the annual Paint-A-Slate event once again.

Professional Home Business Show is coming to German's Villa in Vermilion, Ohio on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

The 12th Annual Main Street Vermilion Ice-A-Fair, in downtown Vermilion, takes place on Saturday, February 1, 2020. It's a day of fun, ice sculptures and more. The day begins with chocolate! Ritter Public Library’s open the doors to their 2020 Chocolate Festival at 10 am.

Ice A Fair Meltdown Party, hosted by Main Street Vermilion and Vermilion Boat Club, takes place on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 7 pm to 10 pm at Vermilion Boat Club, 5416 Liberty Avenue in Vermilion, Ohio. You're invited to "Meltdown" following Ice A Fair.

Friends of Ritter Public Library's annual Chocolate Festival is Saturday, February 1, 2020 during Vermilion's Ice-A-Fair. The public is invited to sample delicious homemade treats for just 50 cents a taste, then vote for their favorite and help crown the new Chocolate Champion.

Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 2:30 pm the 80-member Amherst Community Chorus sings its uplifting spring show at Ritter Library in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. Enjoy a new series of musical events at Ritter Public Library this year.

The 2020 Herb Fair will be held April 25-26, from 10 am until 4 pm, at the historic Mill Hollow Carriage Barn in Vermilion River Reservation. This popular "kick-off-to-spring" draws hundreds of visitors at 51211 North Ridge Road.

The Vermilion Arts Guild, a program of Main Street Vermilion, is a collective of local artists and craftsmen working together to provide opportunities that promote and identify Vermilion as an exciting art community.

The Vermilion Arts Guild, a program of Main Street Vermilion, is a collective of local artists and craftsmen working together to provide opportunities that promote and identify Vermilion as an exciting art community.

Guys in Bloom: Wine + Cigars, hosted by Main Street Vermilion and Vermilion in Bloom, takes place on Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 7 pm to 9 pm. Tickets are available at www.mainstreetvermilion.org.

Don't miss Vermilion in Bloom Gardener's Fair, hosted by Vermilion in Bloom, on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 9 am to 3 pm at Sailorway Middle School, 5355 Sailorway Drive in Vermilion, Ohio. Everyone will receive a tree sapling from the Vermilion Tree Commission.

The 2019 Vermilion Chamber Chocolate & Wine Walk Tickets are on sale now at www.vermilionohio.com. These make great gifts, birthday gifts, Valentine Day gifts. Get them fast, this April 2019 event sells out usually a month in advance or sooner.

A Vermilion Film Festival will be held on April 26, 2019 at 6:30 pm at Vermilion High School. 2019 is the 4th year for this festival. This event is a student film festival.

Grandma's Attic Sale, hosted by Brownhelm Historical Association, takes place on April 26 and April 27 2019 from 9 am to 3 pm in the Historic Brownhelm School at 1940 North Ridge Road in Vermilion, Ohio. Come on out and see the treasures Brownhelm has to offer!

Vermilion's Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt takes place on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Victory Park in downtown Vermilion beginning at 1 pm. Children, toddlers to ten years old, are invited to visit the Easter Bunny and hunt for goodies.

The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce and the Festival of the Fish Committee bring you a flavor of Bourbon Street from New Orleans for the 54th Annual Festival of the Fish June 19th to June 21st, 2020. Celebrate Mardi Gras in downtown Vermilion, Ohio at Victory Park, 687 Main Street. An amazing entertainment line-up will be offered. Start planning for a Mardi Gras theme for the Fish Fest Sand Castle Contest, Crazy Craft Race, Parade and Lighted Boat Parade.

E5C4P3 - Escape The Journey Tribute performs live at Festival of the Fish hosted by Vermilion Chamber on Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 8 pm to 11 pm at Victory Park, 687 Main Street in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. E5C4P3 was formed in June of 1993. From that year through 1999 E5C4P3 traveled nationwide.

Ace Molar Band, with Fox 8 Todd Meany, performs at the 2020 Festival of the Fish hosted by Vermilion Chamber on Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 3 pm to 6 pm at Victory Park, 687 Main Street in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. Ace Molar features Fox 8 TV personality Todd Meany with Ken Cali, Greg Lapsevich, Mike Collar and Gary Stulak.

Disco Inferno performs at the 2020 Festival of the Fish hosted by Vermilion Chamber on Friday, June 19, 2020 from 7 pm to 11 pm at Victory Park, 687 Main Street in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. Disco Inferno is Sonny D. Lite, Joey "Hollywood" D. Lite, Bjorn Z. Free, and Rocky Bucacci. They are all a cast of professional entertainers from Perfect World Entertainment.

The Vermilion Arts Guild, a program of Main Street Vermilion, is a collective of local artists and craftsmen working together to provide opportunities that promote and identify Vermilion as an exciting art community.

Join in the 2nd Annual Vermilion Port Authority Paddle Fest Poker Run on Sunday, June 16, 2019. This is a non-alcoholic, fun family event. This year's theme is Hawaiian Luau, dressing up is encouraged.

Looking for something to do on a Thursday evening? Stroll through historic downtown Vermilion while being serenaded. Vermilion has become known throughout the region for its fabulous Third Thursday Music, Flowers & A Sunset concerts.

The Friends of Ritter’s Annual Book Sale is open to the public Wednesday and Thursday, June 19 and 20, from 10 am to 8 pm, and Friday, June 21 from 10 am to 5 pm. The sale ends this year on Saturday, June 22 from 10 am to 2 pm.

Service in the Sonshine takes place on Sunday, June 16, 2019 from 10 am to 1 pm at Vermilion River Reservation's Mill Hollow in Vermilion, Ohio.

A June Potluck Picnic and Auction will take place on June 5 at 6 pm at the Historic Brownhelm School & Museum. This year there will be a variety of wonderful auction items. There will be some of the usual ‘fun’ white elephant items.

Mill Hollow Summer Concert Series takes place Sunday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at Vermilion River Reservation's Bacon Woods Amphitheater. Join Vermilion River Reservation Sunday evenings each summer for outdoor musical performances.

Vermilion Lions Club Reverse Raffle takes place on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 11 pm at German's Villa, 3330 Liberty Avenue in Vermilion, Ohio. Join in a chance to win $1,500.

Looking for something to do on a Thursday evening? Stroll through historic downtown Vermilion while being serenaded. Vermilion has become known throughout the region for its fabulous Third Thursday Music, Flowers & A Sunset concerts.

Watch as the roads and walks along Vermilion's Main Street fill up with bright chalk drawings created by local artistic talent every August in Vermilion, Ohio. The 5th Annual Chalk it Up! returns to the Vermilion Community August 1, 2020.

Each year Vermilion celebrates the summer with free outdoor concerts beginning at 7 pm every Sunday July through August. Concerts are held at beautiful Victory Park in historic downtown Vermilion (Rt. 60/Main and Ohio Street on the Village Green.) 2020 Concerts in the Park dates are July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, and August 30, 2020 in Victory Park from 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm.

The Vermilion Arts Guild, a program of Main Street Vermilion, is a collective of local artists and craftsmen working together to provide opportunities that promote and identify Vermilion as an exciting art community.

Art and creativity play an important part in historic downtown Vermilion. The Main Street Vermilion Arts Guild inspires and encourages artistic expression through their members—all local artists and craftsmen who display their work at the gallery inside the Main Street Vermilion Building.

The 12th Annual Vermilion Harbour Triathlon & Duathlon takes place on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 9 am and Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 7 am at Sherod Park on West Lake Road in Vermilion, Ohio. Hundreds of athletes and spectators descend upon Vermilion, Ohio.

The region's largest, annual car show takes place at Vermilion Reservation - Millow Hollow from 11 am to 3 pm on August 11, 2019. Thousands of muscle cars, hotrods, vintage and custom trucks, ‘vettes, vans and more are on display. With ongoing entertainment, kids’ games and door prizes.

All Washed Up is your opportunity to create something unique using materials found in abundance on local beaches. The event takes place on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 10 am to 4 pm at Friendship Park, in the heart of downtown Vermilion.

The 2019 Blind Dog Highlander takes place on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 10 am to 2:30 pm at Showse Park in Vermilion, Ohio. This is the world's best Highlander gathering.

Mill Hollow Summer Concert Series takes place Sunday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at Vermilion River Reservation's Bacon Woods Amphitheater. Join Vermilion River Reservation Sunday evenings each summer for outdoor musical performances at the Bacon Woods amphitheater!

The 49th Annual Antiques, Collectibles & Artisan Show, a one day event, takes place on Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 10 am to 5 pm in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. This original market event offers a selection of antiques, collectibles, vintage linens, a wide variety of beautiful jewelry, baked goods, homemade jarred items, and fresh from the farm produce.

Be a part of the annual Vermilion Beach Market at Sherod Park, Friday, August 2 (3 pm to 8 pm) and Saturday, August 3 (9 am to 4 pm) 2019. Shop by the beach from over 80 vendors for vintage, shabby and chic decor including furniture, architectural salvage, as well as handmade goods including home décor.

The Vermilion Fox 8 Woollybear Festival is the largest one day festival in the state of Ohio. Be a part of the fun as the annual Woollybear Parade & Festival takes over Vermilion, Ohio. The festival is held every year around October 1 on a Sunday on which the Cleveland Browns have an away game. The 2020 Woollybear Festival in downtown Vermilion Tentative Dates are October 3 and October 10, 2020.

The Vermilion Arts Guild, a program of Main Street Vermilion, is a collective of local artists and craftsmen working together to provide opportunities that promote and identify Vermilion as an exciting art community.

Art and creativity play an important part in historic downtown Vermilion. The Main Street Vermilion Arts Guild inspires and encourages artistic expression through their members—all local artists and craftsmen who display their work at the gallery inside the Main Street Vermilion Building.

Vermilion Community Prayer Breakfast takes place on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 7:45 am to 9 am at German's Villa, 3330 Liberty Avenue in Vermilion, Ohio. The Vermilion Community Prayer Breakfast is hosted by the Vermilion Ministerial Association and the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce.

The Brownhelm Historical Association, in partnership with the Lorain County Metro Parks, hosts the Annual Civil War Days at Mill Hollow in the Vermilion River Reservation on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 10 am to 4 pm. Bring the whole family down to the park for loads of fun and learning about America's Civil War.

South Shore Plaza's Annual Children's Halloween Costume & Candy Parade takes place on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 1 pm to 2 pm. Join in the fun with a climbing rock wall (closed-toe shoes), a bouncy house (must wear socks) and Happy Meals for $1.99.

The Annual If Tombstones Could Talk Cemetery Walk takes place on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 3 pm to 6 pm at Brownhelm Cemetery. As you stroll through the Brownhelm Cemetery you will walk back in time and meet some of Brownhelm’s earliest pioneers and residents.

Trunk or Treat, hosted by Vermilion E&R Church, takes place on Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 4 pm to 6 pm at Vermilion E&R Church, 752 Grand Street in Vermilion, Ohio. Dress up in your favorite costume and come join the fun.

Blocktober Party, hosted by First Baptist Church of Vermilion, takes place on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Join in the family fun with barrel train rides, an inflatable jump house, an inflatable rock climb wall with slide, an inflatable obstacle course, scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating.

Vermilion Ohio’s Citywide Trick or Treat takes place on October 31, 2019 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Please turn porch light on if handing out treats.

Friends of Harbour Town Halloween Festival, hosted by The Friends of Harbour Town 1837, takes place on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 7 pm to 10 pm at 995 State Street in Vermilion, Ohio. The kid and family friendly Halloween Festival will feature kid games, pumpkin painting.

Join the Vermilion Family YMCA for a spooky fun filled night at the Annual Halloween Fun Fair on October 19, 2018 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Wear your costume and come have a spooky fun filled evening. The event features carnival games, face painting, cookie decorating and more.

Concert features the seasonal sounds of the Vermilion Community Music Association band at Ritter Library in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. Enjoy a new series of musical events at Ritter Public Library this year.

Vermilion is dressing up for the holidays! Light Up Vermilion! takes place December 3, 2020 from 1 pm to 10 pm in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. During the 6th annual Light Up Vermilion, local businesses invite you in for extended shopping hours.

The Vermilion Arts Guild, a program of Main Street Vermilion, is a collective of local artists and craftsmen working together to provide opportunities that promote and identify Vermilion as an exciting art community.

The Vermilion Fire Company, Inc., the social club for firefighters, will host the annual Santa On The Fire Truck on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Vermilion On The Lake and surrounding areas - including Woodlands, Highbridge, and the Elberta Beach area. Children will have an opportunity to meet Santa and receive a treat bag.

The Christmas Tree Ship sails into Vermilion, Ohio on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 10:30 am to noon at McGarvey’s Landing in downtown, Vermilion. No other community can boast a Christmas tradition like this one. Main Street Vermilion invites everyone, young and old, to bundle up and gather riverside at McGarvey's Landing (5150 Liberty Avenue) for the arrival of The Christmas Tree Ship, a vintage icebreaker loaded with Christmas trees.

Safe Harbor Animal Resue MilkBone Mania, hosted by Safe Harbor Animal Rescue, takes place on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 11 am to 3 pm at German's Villa, 3330 Liberty Avenue in Vermilion, Ohio. Have fun and help save dogs!

Fresh cut trees will be delivered the week of Thanksgiving to the Christmas Tree Lot in downtown Vermilion. The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lot is open November 29 thru December 23, 2019. The Tree Lot is located behind Tiffany’s Flowers at 686 Main Street in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. Buy a tree and help a local charity.

Join Brownhelm Historical Association for an Old-Fashioned Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting and caroling. Enjoy a Soup Supper while reminiscing about past Community Christmases and Brownhelm Santas. After supper the Brownhelm Christmas Tree will be lit, as everyone sings a few Christmas carols then heads back in for cookies, hot cocoa, and coffee. Santa will visit.

Brownhelm's Old Fashioned Holiday at The Benjamin Bacon House, hosted by Brownhelm Historical Association (BHA), takes place Saturday, December 7, 2019 and Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Benjamin Bacon Museum at Mill Hollow Park in Vermilion, Ohio. Travel back in time to 1862 for a holiday gathering at the Benjamin Bacon House.

Brownhelm Community Christmas takes place December 24th, annually. Santas visit all homes in Old Brownhelm delivering gifts, candy and fruit. 20 Santas visit all homes in Old Brownhelm, the area originally served by the Brownhelm School before it was consolidated with Firelands Schools.

Christmas at the Brownhelm Heritage Museum takes place on December 4, 2019 at Brownhelm Heritage Museum, 1355 Claus Road in Vermilion, Ohio. It will be a festive evening to socialize with friends at the little white country church, sing carols, and bid friends a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Join Brownhelm Historical Association for the last meeting of the year at the Brownhelm Heritage Museum. Doors open at 6 pm. A brief business meeting takes place at 6:30 pm with a program and refreshments to follow.

On Sunday, December 1, 2019, Riddle Funeral Home will be sharing with the community the 20th Annual “Tree of Remembrance Ceremony ”. The program will begin at 12:30 pm in Victory Park, located on the corner of Main and Ohio Streets in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. The event will be honoring family by remembering loved ones in a special tree decorating ceremony.