Hey there… it’s been a loooong week and this is the first official weekend of summer. in a blink of an eye it’s going to be back to the cold frozen tundra of Northeast Ohio so get out and have some fun.

Here’s a list of some of the events going on in and around our area.

FRIDAY June 24

• International Festival 2011 kicks off the food booths and outdoor entertainment (Link)
• NHRA Summit Nationals Qualifying at Norwalk (Link)
• Lake Erie Crushers vs Beach Bums, Fireworks Night! (Link)
• Lorain Lighthouse boat tour (Link)

Saturday

• NHRA Qualifying at Norwalk. this is premier drag racing. (Link)
• Downtown Oberlin has their annual chalk walk.
• The Ohio Scottish Games will be at the Lorain County Fairgrounds in Wellington (Link)
• Great tasting food at the Lorain International Festival (Link)
• The Black River 5k will be held in Spencer
• Cleveland Gladiators vs San Jose Sabercats (Link)
• The US War Dog Association Fundraiser (Link)

Sunday

• International Festival features great food and music in downtown Lorain, also the International Parade (Link)
• The 6th Annual Columbia Half Marathon (Link)
• 12-8pm The Elyria Eagles hosts a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Fundraiser. (Link)
• The Finals at Norwalk, best drivers in the country come together for the NHRA Summit Nationals (Link)