Ice A Fair Weekend in Vermilion: Where to Go, What to Do, and Who to See

Friday, January 31st, 2025

Special Events

German’s Villa Friday Feast
- Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: Germans Villa, 3330 Liberty Ave., Vermilion, OH 44089
- Description: A beloved winter tradition featuring a rotating menu of hearty comfort food to keep you warm during the colder months. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend! Read more about it in our full feature on Friday Feasts.

Athletic Events

Sailor Athletics: JV and Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Margaretta
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Vermilion High School, 1250 Sanford St., Vermilion, OH 44089
- Description: Cheer on the Vermilion Sailors as they face off in an exciting home game doubleheader.

Entertainment

Paper Moon Vineyards: Live Music with Art Michaud
- Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: Paper Moon Vineyards, 2008 State Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089
- Contact: (440) 967-2500
- Description: Enjoy an evening of live acoustic music and great wine at this scenic vineyard.
Vermilion Valley Vineyards: Book Club
- Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: Vermilion Valley Vineyards, 11005 Gore Orphanage Rd., Wakeman, OH 44889
- Contact: (440) 965-5202
- Description: For book lovers, this club provides a great opportunity to discuss your latest read with fellow enthusiasts.

Saturday, February 1st, 2025

Special Events

Main Street Vermilion Annual Ice A Fair
- Time: All day
- Location: Downtown Vermilion, OH
- Description: Ice-carving demonstrations, life-sized sculptures, horse-drawn carriage rides, and fire-and-ice performances make this event a must-see. Warm up with hot cocoa at various stations throughout town! For more details, visit our Ice A Fair article.
Ritter Public Library Chocolatefest
- Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Ritter Public Library, 5680 Liberty Ave., Vermilion, OH 44089
- Contact: (440) 967-3798
- Description: This sweet event offers chocolate-themed activities and treats while supporting literacy and library programs. More details can be found in this article on Chocolatefest.
Star Lab Experience
- Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
- Location: Mill Hollow, Vermilion River Reservation, 51211 North Ridge Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089
- Contact: (440) 967-7310
- Description: Step inside a portable planetarium to explore space and learn about unique astronomy topics. Perfect for stargazers of all ages!

Athletic Events

Firelands Girls Varsity Basketball: vs. Black River
- Time: 1:30 PM
- Location: Firelands High School, 10643 Vermilion Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074
- Description: Catch the Firelands Falcons as they take on Black River in an intense basketball showdown.

Entertainment

Paper Moon Vineyards: Live Music with Evan Hoffman
- Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: Paper Moon Vineyards, 2008 State Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089
- Contact: (440) 967-2500
- Description: Relax with live tunes and great wine at Paper Moon Vineyards.
Vermilion Valley Vineyards: Live Music with Jim Gill
- Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: Vermilion Valley Vineyards, 11005 Gore Orphanage Rd., Wakeman, OH 44889
- Contact: (440) 965-5202
- Description: Enjoy live music by Jim Gill along with delicious offerings from Your Last Chance BBQ & More Food Truck.

Sunday, February 2nd, 2025

Vermilion Valley Vineyards: Live Music with Grady Miller
- Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Vermilion Valley Vineyards, 11005 Gore Orphanage Rd., Wakeman, OH 44889
- Contact: (440) 965-5202

With so many events and tons of fun planned, this weekend in Vermilion is shaping up to be unforgettable! Get out there, explore, and enjoy everything our town has to offer! This is one of our biggest weekends of the year! Embrace the magic of Vermilion!