STARK COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS' BUREAU

Join Us at the Merry Mixer

Celebrate the end of a great year at the annual Visit Canton Merry Mixer! Join us for an evening of jingling and mingling with the Visit Canton team, our community stakeholders, and your fellow tourism industry colleagues. Plus, explore the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum's new exhibits, catch a planetarium show, and enjoy the holiday decor!

Merry Mixer

Tuesday, November 12th

4:00 - 6:00 PM

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

RSVP

Promote Your Holiday Happenings

Visit Canton is hosting an event to kick off the holidays on Wednesday, November 20th! The Pigskin's Pals Kickoff to the Holidays party will feature an exclusive FREE movie screening of "The Grinch (2018)" with giveaways, mascot friends, and kid-friendly entertainment at the Canton Palace Theatre.

WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE? Visit Canton will be promoting this FREE community event to those that are signed up for the Pigskin's Pals Adventure Pass, local residents, and drive market families. Show off your attraction to locals looking for holiday special events and activities with a variety of FREE ways to be involved! Details & Sign Up Here!

Small Staffed Tabletop with Giveaways (5:00PM-6:30PM)
Provide Your Upcoming Holiday Happening Graphics to run on the screen before the movie
Provide Door Prizes, Giveaways and Coupons

Marketing Opportunities

Travel Guide | Special Events

NEW in 2025: Promote your 2025 Special Events in the Visit Canton Travel Guide! The new three-page Special Event section in the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter guide includes a description & photo for only $550.

Your event will also be featured in the digital guide online at VisitCanton.com and OhioMagazine.com.

Contact Nichole Cardinale to reserve your event listing by October 15th. NCardinale@GLPublishing.com

Request for Content

Our team is planning editorial content for the holiday season and the year ahead for placement on VisitCanton.com, social media posts, and Travel Guide inclusion. Topics will include:

What's New in 2025
Dog Friendly Attractions
Holiday & Seasonal Highlights

Please submit your content and ideas to WillisB@VisitCanton.com

ExploreBoard Network

Promote your business on the ExploreBoard Network of 25 visitor information touchscreens located in hotels and attractions throughout Stark County, including the Akron Canton Airport, Belden Village Mall, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Gervasi Vineyard, and the Hartville Kitchen.

These tourism information kiosks display your business profile AND your event listings to in-market visitors for just $550/year.

Savor Stark Restaurant Month

Savor Stark Restaurant Month, March 1-30, 2025, will feature the tastes of Stark County's local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and culinary experiences for foodies!

Become a Participating Restaurant: All restaurant month offers are due on January 17th.

Restaurants, create offers for participants to indulge in special prix fixe menus at a set-price with our "Three for $25," "Three for $35," or "Three for $45" format. This is a great opportunity to celebrate your culinary expertise, highlight creative dishes, and showcase the diverse food scene our communities have to offer!

The more creative, deal-worthy, and exclusive your Restaurant Month special is, the more enticing it will be for guests.

DETAILS & SIGN UP

Grant Funding & Coffee Chats

Visit Canton offers a variety of grant programs to provide support to initiatives that create economic development to the region and increase visitation to Stark County. Applications are now open for Cultural Tourism Grants, Event Support Grants, and Marketing Co-Ops.

All applications for 2025 funding are open and the first round closes on Nov. 1, 2024.

GRANT DETAILS

Have Questions? Schedule a 30-minute in-person meeting with Allison Gromofsky, Visit Canton Community Promotions Manager, to ask questions about Visit Canton grant opportunities, marketing co-ops, and share about your 2024 destination marketing initiatives! Click Here to view available dates and reserve your meeting time!

Visit Canton is Hiring

PART-TIME POSITIONS:

Welcome Center - Guest Service Specialists | Visit Canton is currently hiring permanent, part-time staff for its retail sales and visitor information centers located in downtown Canton and the Hall of Fame Village.

Guest Service Internship | Visit Canton is currently hiring Fall, Spring, and Summer interns. This role assists with outreach and customer service support for visitors and event attendees.

MORE INFO

Educational Opportunities

Don't miss your opportunity to gain valuable knowledge at these FREE and local SCORE Workshops!

Contemporary Marketing

Oct. 22 at 2:00 PM | Virtual

Registration

How AI Changes the Search Landscape of Reaching Your Website

Oct. 31st at 1:00 PM | Virtual

Registration

Partners in the News

Taggart's Ice Cream recently suffered building damage, however their mighty team has re-opened for carry-out orders while they prepare to rebuild.

MAPS Air Museum formally dedicated a new exhibit honoring the F-100 Super Sabre, its pilots, and crew. The permanent display is located on the 2nd Floor of the hangar and a restored F-100 Super Sabre is on view outside.

Read more about the 14 new murals and their artists that were unveiled at MuralFest in Downtown Canton on September 28th.

Artist, Tracy Dawn Brewer, has opened Brewtifully, an art gallery, gift shop, and classroom space in Oakwood Square!

Northeast Ohio's 28 Best Wineries: Dining Guide' from Cleveland Magazine features two Stark County Wineries. Congratulations to Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa and Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery!

Actress, Carrie Coon, talked about the HBO Series, 'Gilded Age,' at Canton Palace Theatre and Massillon Museum events.

The National First Ladies Library & Museum was recently featured on Spectrum News 1.

Congratulations to the Factory of Terror on being named one of the "Top 50 Haunts" in the US by the Haunted Attraction Association.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has broken ground on a 7,500 square foot expansion of the Nash Family Event & Conference Center.

Upcoming Tournaments, Conferences & Events

Oct. 26 - 27 | Tyrant Wrestling Gridiron Duals & Open

Oct. 26 - 27 | Graveyard Lacrosse Girls Tournament

Oct. 27 | Haunted Graveyard Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

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October eNews

Check out Visit Canton's October eNews for more information on spring fun and upcoming special events.

READ IT HERE

@VISITCANTON