2026 Vermilion Festival of the Fish
Queen & Court Brunch Invitation
The family is gathering… and the Codfather is calling.
The 2026 Vermilion Festival of the Fish proudly presents this year’s theme:
CODFATHER
Where tradition runs deep, the fish are legendary, and festival royalty gathers like family for a weekend of celebration along the shores of Lake Erie.
On behalf of the Festival and our reigning 2025 Festival of the Fish Queen, Marissa Torres, we cordially invite your Queen and her court to join us for our annual Festival Queen & Court Brunch, a morning where festival royalty gathers before the parade and festivities begin.
WHERE
WHEN
Sunday, June 21, 2026
8:30 AM sharp
THE BREAKFAST TABLE
Before the parade rolls through Vermilion, we gather around the table.
Enjoy a breakfast spread worthy of festival royalty including fresh fruit, orange juice, sausage and bacon, eggs, French toast, pastries, and beverages to fuel a full day of festival fun.
ADMISSION
OFEA Queens – Complimentary breakfast.
If the Queen is unable to attend, the complimentary meal does not transfer to another member of the court.
Chaperones, Court Members, Non-OFEA Queens, and Guests – $18 per person.
Reservation and parade entry forms must be returned by June 5, 2026 to reserve your seat.
POST-BRUNCH PARADE PREP
After brunch, the Vermilion Police will escort visiting Queens and their parade vehicles from German’s Villa to the parade lineup.
The escort departs German’s Villa at 11:00 AM.
You will have time to decorate floats and vehicles once you arrive at the lineup area.
THE MAIN EVENT
The Festival of the Fish Parade begins at 12:00 PM.
Bring your floats, convertibles, and parade rides, but for safety, no rooftop riding and no candy tossing.
CENTER STAGE
Following the parade, visiting Queens will be invited to the Main Stage to introduce themselves and enjoy the excitement of the Festival of the Fish.
THE PAGEANT
Join us for the Festival of the Fish Pageant on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM on the Main Street Stage.
Reserved seating is available…please call to reserve your seat.
Questions?
Call 440-967-4477
or email info@vermilionohio.com
So gather your crowns, assemble your court, and join the family for a weekend filled with tradition, celebration, and festival fun.
Because when the Codfather calls…
…it’s an invitation you can’t refuse.
With festival pride,
Carolyn Blackmon
Queen Coordinator
Vermilion Chamber of Commerce – Festival of the Fish
$18.00 Per Person