It's Lorain County Fair Week!

Yummy, Yummy Fair Week...elephant ears, cotton candy, caramel apples! In addition to the fair staples, the Lorain County Fair is actually a great way to sample some of Lorain County's restaurants. Bread N Brew, Mama Jo's Pies, Midway Oh-Boy, and others are on hand to show you their specialties.

Photos by Barb Bickel

The Fair goes through August 24th, 2008. Here is the remaining schedule of activities:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2008
7:30 a.m. Gates Open--Veterans & Seniors Free Admission
8:30 a.m. Jr. Fair – Rabbit ShowmanshipShow Barn #15
9:00 a.m. Jr. Fair Judging – Beef Showmanship – Show Barn #15
9:00 a.m. Pony Pull
9:00 a.m. 4-H Open Mini Horse Fun Show – RingA
9 – 11 a.m. County Fair Kids Fun ShowRing # 9
12:00 noon Open to the World Draft Horse & Pony Hitch – Grandstand
1:00 p.m. Jr. Fair Auction:Meat Chickens, Mkt. Goats, Turkeys, Mkt. Lambs, Meat Rabbits 3:00 p.m. Open Class Pygmy Goat Show
6:30 p.m. Jr. Fair NightParade & ProgramShow Barn #4
7:00 p.m. Horse Pull

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008
7:30 a.m. Gates Open
9:00 a.m. Jr. Fair Dairy Judging – Jr. Fair Show Barn#4
9:00 a.m. Horse Pull
9:00 a.m. Open Class – Goats
9:00 a.m. Open Class Judging – Miniature Horses
12:00 p.m. Rooster Crowing, Turkey Calling and Fowl Race Contest
2:30 p.m. Jr. Fair Small Animal Sweepstakes Showmanship
4:30 p.m. Jr. Fair Large Animal Sweepstakes Showmanship
5:00 p.m. Cookie Baking Contest – Home Ec Bldg. #14
6:00 p.m. NTPA Tractor Pull
9:00 p.m. FBY Square DanceShow Barn #4

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23,2008
7:30 a.m. Gates Open
8:30 a.m. Jr. Fair Livestock Auction – Market Beef#9
9:00 a.m. Tractor Pull Lorain County Residents Only
9:00 a.m. Open Class Judging – Beef Cattle
10:00 a.m. Pony Fun Show
12:30 p.m. Jr. Fair Auction:Market Hogs#9
2:00 p.m. Kiddie Pedal Pull
3:00 p.m. Draft Horse/Draft Pony Fun Pull (stabled entries only)
4:00 p.m. Fiddle Contest – Pavilion 2
6:00 p.m. 4-H Band Concert in Bldg #11
7:00 p.m. Combine Derby

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2008
7:30 a.m. Gates Open
7:30 a.m. Mass – Church ServicePav 1
8:30 a.m. Church ServicesBldg. #14
9:00 a.m. Motocross Races
10:00 – 3:00 p.m. Spinners & WeaversPav 2
2:00 & 4:00 p.m. 4-H Band & Alumni Concert – Bldg. #11
4:30 p.m. Style Show4-H State Fair Participants - #14
6:00 p.m. Demolition Derby
8:30 p.m. Demolition Derby

While you're at the fair, stop by the Lorain County Visitors Bureau booth in building 23 to pick up an Events Calendars and Visitors Guide, we'll be there all week!

PSA's World Youth Soccer Tournament

There’s still time left to attend the World Youth Tournament at Premier Soccer Academies in Lorain! Not only will you get to watch youth soccer at its best, but you’ll get an up-close look at the Premier Soccer Academies’ world-class facilities.

Spectators at the World Youth Soccer Tournament's Opening Ceremonies on Sunday, August 10th, 2008 at Brad Friedel's Premier Soccer Academies.

Team Rush Select from Colorado line up for opening ceremony introductions.

Our local Team PSA after the opening ceremonies.

Team Chivas gets ready to play their first match of the tournament.

First match of the tournament: Chivas vs Rush Select

The Kneaded Touch helps the PSA team loosen up.

Team Chile took in a match to check out their competition.

Eight different teams from around the world will compete for a spot in the championship match taking place Sunday, August 17th at 1:30pm. Here’s the rest of the tournament schedule: Tickets can be purchased at the gate.

Thursday, August 14th 4:30pm: Match #9
6:30pm: Match #10

Friday, August 15th 4:30pm: Match #11
6:30pm: Match #12

Saturday, August 16th 11:30am: Match #13
1:30pm: Match #14

Sunday, August 17th 11:30am: Match #15
1:30pm: Match #16

Closing Ceremonies follow the championship match.

While you're at the soccer tournament, stop by the Lorain County Visitors Bureau booth to pick up our Visitors Guide, Events Calendar and other brochures! See you at the tournament!!

Meet the Commemorative Air Force - Cleveland Wing

The Commemorative Air Force - Cleveland Wing graciously donated to the Lorain County Visitors Bureau an opportunity to ride in their World War II SNJ-4 trainer aircraft, known as the “Texan”. They wanted us to experience the thrill and excitement for ourselves so we could better promote them as a LCVB member. Well, we are definitely doing what we can to promote the Commemorative Air Force - Cleveland Wing and their flight experience package, but we thought our hardworking friends at the Lorain Coast Guard Station deserved the free ride instead. (OK, truth is, I get queasy just riding in a car!) But I did go to the Lorain County Airport to watch in person.

Pilot Richard Whelan of the Commemorative Air Force-Cleveland Wing, Mike Yokubaitus from USCG Station Lorain, and Lynne Lisner of the Lorain County Visitors Bureau.

Not only did I get to see the Texan aircraft up close, but they had quite a few unique items in their gallery.

Commemorative Air Force - Cleveland Wing hangar at the Lorain County Airport.

I would like to introduce to you a few gentlemen I had a chance to meet while visiting the hangar.

CAF members Tom Muller, Pilot Richard Whelan, and Robert Koran, CAF Finance Officer/Photographer.

They are all part of this organization that preserves and presents the heritage of World War II aviation. Membership to the CAF is open to anyone with a sincere interest in the preservation of World War II aircraft; you don’t have to be a pilot or military veteran. The CAF- Cleveland Wing meets once a month at the Lorain County Airport in Elyria and they appear at many regional air shows and events. You can even schedule them to appear at your own event!

For a tax deductable donation, you can experience a 30 minute flight in this beautifully preserved and well maintained historic military aircraft. If flying is not your thing, what a unique gift this would be!

Jason Fouse and his family traveled from PA for the Flight Experience. Photo by Bob Koran.

Thanks again to the Commemorative Air Force - Cleveland Wing for showing us one of Lorain County's most exciting and unique attractions!