Lorain County's Farmers Markets

Lorain County is known for its agriculture; so naturally, we have some excellent farmer's markets. A recent trip to Spiegelberg Orchards in Lorain yielded fresh produce and a variety of apples including caramel apples.

For some reason, the apples always taste better from local orchards than from the grocery store. Maybe it’s because the apples are fresher and because you know it’s good for our local economy--buying directly from family farmers helps them stay in business.

In addition to apples, Spiegelberg Orchards features maple syrup, grapes and other fresh produce. They are located at 6161 Middle Ridge Road, Lorain, OH 44053.

For a listing of additional Lorain County farmers’ markets, gardens and orchards, visit the Lorain County Visitors Bureau website.

Congrats Lorain County Beautiful Winners!

The 2008 Lorain County Beautiful Award winners were announced at the banquet on October 29th. Congratulations to this year's finalists and winners!
New Russia Township Cemetery Service Shelter (New Building-up to $750,000), Morningside at Martin's Run - Oster Homes (Landscaping), Joe Skodny Family Project in Lorain (Community Service)



Interlocking Railroad Tower in Grafton (Historical Rehabilitation), Marsha L. Heinke, CPA, Inc. Property in Grafton (Renovation)

The Pipe Yard - City of Lorain Parks & Rec (Renovation), Lakeview Park Bathhouse - Lorain County Metro Parks (New Building over $750,000), Lorain County Transportation Building (Historical Rehabilitation)


Centennial Estates - Norris Builders (Green Building), Copper Creek of Amherst - R.J. Perritt Homes (Green Building)

Winners not pictured: Currant Village - Gamellia Homes (Landscaping), Elyria Veterans' Memorial (Community Service).

For more information about the Lorain County Beautiful Awards including a complete list of finalists and the finalists slideshow, visit www.visitloraincounty.com/lorain-county-beautiful.