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2026 Vermilion Festival of the Fish
Father’s Day Weekend | June 19–21, 2026
Theme: The Codfather – Sleeps with the Fishes!
Downtown Vermilion is going full mobster as our favorite events take on a legendary mafia twist, Crazy Craft Regatta/Race, Lighted Boat Event, Sandcastle Building Contest, and the Festival Parade, all inspired by the Codfather himself.
Expect a weekend filled with live music, incredible food vendors, arts & crafts, family fun, fireworks, and nonstop entertainment along the shores of Lake Erie and throughout Downtown Vermilion.
2026 FESTIVAL HOURS
• Friday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Presented by the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce, the Festival of the Fish celebrates 60 years of maritime heritage, small-town charm, and unforgettable community spirit.
Dress sharp, build bold, decorate big, and stay tuned for updates.
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Because around here… the Codfather is always watching.
Story Walk: Maple Sugaring
Read a book with a naturalist about how maple syrup is made, starting from the tree and ending at the breakfast table. Afterwards, take a short hike to look for some tapped trees.
Registration required. Register children only.
Eligibility
Registration Opens February 15, 9:30 a.m.
3 – 4 years w/ adult, register children only
Maple Sugaring at Rocky River Reservation
Experience a decades-old tradition for yourself at Maple Grove Picnic Area and learn all about the process of maple sugaring. Begin with a self-guided hike through the sugarbush, walk through our historical sugar-making stations, visit the sugarhouse, and wrap up your visit with a sample of our own maple syrup on a mini pancake.
- Food truck available on site while supplies last and weather permitting.
- Locally made maple candy will be for sale 3/$1.00 (cash only) while supplies last.
- Rocky River Nature Shop will be on-site at Maple Grove each day during the event selling Ravine's Edge maple syrup, while supplies last. 8 oz. bottles are $12.50. Ravine's Edge is made in Medina, OH. Proudly Veteran-Owned. Proudly Family-Operated. Proudly American Agriculture.
PARKING: Park at the Lagoon Picnic Area and follow the signs for a short walk to Maple Grove Picnic Area.
Terrain: natural surface, mud, ice
Maple Sugaring Weekend
Visitors enjoy a wagon ride to the Woodland Center to witness the process of producing maple syrup as sap is collected from 1,000 taps through a network of tubing and pumps. Follow the steps from collecting and boiling sap to producing maple syrup and candy. Discover how trees are tapped and see the tubing that connects the multiple taps together. Help gather sap from bucket taps and learn how to make maple syrup in your own backyard! Farmpark’s own maple syrup and candy will be for sale.
Pancake Breakfast
Pancakes served 10 am to 3 pm in the café. Adults $11 Youth $8
Breakfast includes: Pancakes • Potatoes • Bacon • Sausage with Farmpark maple syrup
Beverages $2: Coffee • Hot chocolate • Milk • Juice box • Can of soda • Bottled water
Click here for Feb. 28 & March 1 event program.
Click here for March 7 & 8 event program.
Maple Sugaring at Rocky River Reservation
Experience a decades-old tradition for yourself at Maple Grove Picnic Area and learn all about the process of maple sugaring. Begin with a self-guided hike through the sugarbush, walk through our historical sugar-making stations, visit the sugarhouse, and wrap up your visit with a sample of our own maple syrup on a mini pancake.
- Food truck available on site while supplies last and weather permitting.
- Locally made maple candy will be for sale 3/$1.00 (cash only) while supplies last.
- Rocky River Nature Shop will be on-site at Maple Grove each day during the event selling Ravine's Edge maple syrup, while supplies last. 8 oz. bottles are $12.50. Ravine's Edge is made in Medina, OH. Proudly Veteran-Owned. Proudly Family-Operated. Proudly American Agriculture.
PARKING: Park at the Lagoon Picnic Area and follow the signs for a short walk to Maple Grove Picnic Area.
Terrain: natural surface, mud, ice
Hand-feed a Chickadee
Stop by to hand-feed the chickadees. We will supply the black oil sunflower seeds and instructions that help make this experience one to remember. Hand-feed during designated program times only. Hand washing/sanitizer required after hand-feed.
Registration is not required. Please drop by Brecksville Nature Center anytime between: 10 a.m. – noon
Maple Sugaring Weekend
Visitors enjoy a wagon ride to the Woodland Center to witness the process of producing maple syrup as sap is collected from 1,000 taps through a network of tubing and pumps. Follow the steps from collecting and boiling sap to producing maple syrup and candy. Discover how trees are tapped and see the tubing that connects the multiple taps together. Help gather sap from bucket taps and learn how to make maple syrup in your own backyard! Farmpark’s own maple syrup and candy will be for sale.
Pancake Breakfast
Pancakes served 10 am to 3 pm in the café. Adults $11 Youth $8
Breakfast includes: Pancakes • Potatoes • Bacon • Sausage with Farmpark maple syrup
Beverages $2: Coffee • Hot chocolate • Milk • Juice box • Can of soda • Bottled water
Click here for Feb. 28 & March 1 event program.
Click here for March 7 & 8 event program.
Touch-A-Truck
Join us at LCCC for a free, family-friendly Touch-A-Truck event! Kids and adults alike can climb aboard, explore, and discover a wide variety of impressive trucks. Meet the skilled community professionals who operate them, learn how they work, and enjoy a hands-on experience that’s fun and educational for all ages.
To be held at LCCC Parking Lot 3, 1005 Abbe Rd. N, Elyria, OH 44035. RAIN or SHINE.
*Free to attend
*Sensory Friendly Hour 10:30am-11:30am (No lights, sirens, horns, or music)
Music will be provided by DJ, Jonathan Whitfield Sr. 11:30am-2pm
Food Vendors – Gullett Hotdogs, Jones Bones BBQ, CLE Chicken, Bone Appetit Creamery
Parks & Rec – Robot naming contest