Mark your calendars for the return of our Ohio City Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 3rd, from 12 – 8 pm at Market Square Park for an afternoon packed with crisp brews, delicious local eats, fun family-friendly games, and live music!
Ohio City Inc. has had an exciting and busy 2026!
Join us next Wednesday, September 23, for the Ohio City Inc. 2026 Annual Meeting. The evening will include community updates, a review of our Programmatic year, and discussion of opportunities for 2027.
You will also hear from the candidates running for Ohio City Inc.'s Board of Trustees before our election on October 27th.
Please RSVP at the link below if you plan to attend
Ohio City Inc. and Near West Partners are accepting applications for our 2026 Senior Home Repair Program open to Ohio City Residents ages 55+. We can help with Porch Steps, Handrail Installation, Gutters, Minor Roof Repair, Windows, Electrical, Painting and more!
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Prost, Ohio City! Oktoberfest is back!
Join us on Saturday, October 3 | 12–8 PM at Market Square Park for a day filled with local brews, delicious eats, family-friendly fun, and live music from Die Unpronouncables. 🎶
Grab a stein, test your skills in the Pretzel Toss and Steinholding Competitions, and enjoy the best of Ohio City with friends and family. 🍺
This event is FREE and open to all ages!
Want to be part of the fun? We’re currently seeking vendors, sponsors, and volunteers. Email contact@ohiocity.org to get involved.
Ohio City’s got a lot going on this weekend! Treasures on Lorain and OCI Family Movie Night both kick off tonight — swing by, bring the kids, bring your friends, and enjoy the neighborhood all weekend long with even more events coming up!
Become a Member of Ohio City Incorporated!
Membership is free and open to anyone who cares about Ohio City — residents, businesses, institutions, and community stakeholders.
As a member, you can help shape neighborhood priorities, vote in Board elections (if eligible), run for a Board seat, and stay in the loop on community news and events. Our Board is resident-elected and majority resident-led, so leadership reflects the neighborhood it serves.
Board of Trustees Application: September 13
Annual Meeting: September 23
Board Election: October 27
Membership Options
Resident – live in Ohio City → votes
Associate (Individual) – live outside Ohio City → doesn`t vote
Business – located in Ohio City → votes
Institution – nonprofit located in Ohio City → votes
Associate (Org) – business/nonprofit outside Ohio City → doesn`t vote
Note: Businesses and institutions get one organizational vote. If you also live in Ohio City, you can vote as a resident too.
Join today: ohiocity.org/membership
Applications close this Sunday 9/13!
Ohio City Incorporated is resident-driven — most of our Board of Trustees is elected by neighborhood residents, giving you the chance to vote or run for a seat. Board members help shape decisions on community development, housing, small business support, equity, public space & more.
Why run?
Advocate for your neighbors
Bring your lived experience to the table
Shape the neighborhood`s future
Connect with community stakeholders
2026 Board Election Timeline
Aug 14 – Nominations open
Sept 13 – Candidate applications due
Sept 23 – Annual Meeting: meet the candidates
Oct 27 – Annual Board Election
Nov 18 – New Trustees seated
To run or vote, you must be a free OCI member & Ohio City resident. Apply at the link in our bio or ohiocity.org!
Due to weather concerns, tonight’s @the_spazmatics Concert at Market Square Park will be cancelled.
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events, Treasures on Lorain, Novak Park Movie Nights, and the return of The Ohio City Oktoberfest!
