Visit Canton has scheduled all Partner Events for the second half of 2024! Please see the dates below and add them to your calendar now. More details and registration links will be sent as these events near.

Partner Huddles

Visit Canton Partner Huddles are quick meetings for you to catch up on Visit Canton news and share your updates with us and other partners in your sector. Tourism Partners have valuable conversations and make important connections during these calls so we encourage you to join us for the Huddles that suite your attraction! If you would like to receive an invitation or have a suggestion for a small group meeting, please email Allison Gromofsky.

• Museum Directors | Thursday, July 18 at 10 AM – Virtual

• Stark County Parks | Friday, August 16 at 1 PM – Beech Creek Gardens

• Fairs, Festivals & Live Music Venues | Tuesday, October 8 at 12 PM – Virtual

• Museum Directors | Thursday, October 17 at 10 AM – Virtual 

Visit Canton Industry Development Day | Thursday, September 12

Join us for a tourism conference! Details are shaping up for a half-day educational event which includes a luncheon with a keynote presentation plus a full afternoon of educational breakouts, networking, and and announcements on Visit Canton Marketing Co-Ops and Grant Programs for 2025.

We encourage tourism partners to send at least two representatives to the event to ensure you get the most out of the presentations! Stay tuned for more information!

Columbus Sales Luncheon | Tuesday, September 24

Would you like to meet association and corporate event planners? Join us to mix and mingle with state association planners and corporate events planners from the Columbus area! Email Leslianne Lake, Sales Manager, if you're interested in attending.

Merry Mixer | Tuesday, November 12, at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

Mark your calendar for our annual partner networking event, the Merry Mixer! This event is our end-of-year celebration and thank you to our industry partners for another great year of partnership. It is always a fantastic evening so save the date!

Pigskin's Pals Kickoff to the Holidays Party | Wednesday, November 20

Families that earn 100 Points on the Pigskin's Pals Adventure Pass will score an invite to kick off the holidays with an exclusive Pigskin's Pals private movie screening with giveaways, mascot friends, and kid-friendly entertainment at the Canton Palace Theatre on Wednesday, November 20th.

Visit Canton Partners will be invited to participate in pre-movie entertainment, holiday goodie bags, mascot appearances, and promotional activations.

Want to be involved? Email Allison Gromofsky, Community Promotions Manager.

Host an Ohio Open Doors Event

September 6-15, 2024

Help Ohioans discover your community’s amazing heritage. Become a host site for Ohio Open Doors – a 10-day event when Ohio historic buildings and landmarks open their doors for special tours and events. Create a special event for your neighbors — think of your event as an opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors inside your doors to share your site’s unique stories.

Stipends are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Organizations with an annual budget of $50,000 or less, or three or fewer paid staff, are considered eligible to request a marketing costs stipend. Please complete the marketing costs stipend request form and accompanying W9 form. Note: A signature is required on page 2 of the W9 form. 

Arts-related stipends, sponsored by the Ohio Arts Council, to add an arts component to your event like live music, a storyteller or other performer, or enhanced graphics. Please complete the arts related stipend request form and accompanying W9 form. Note: A signature is required on page 2 of the W9 form. 

Guest Service Specialists:

Part-time Guest Service Specialists work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, at Visit Canton's Welcome Centers located in Downtown Canton and Hall of Fame Village.

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

Grant Writing

June 11th at 3:30 PM In-Person at the Green Branch Library

Registration

June 7 - 8 | Boys 14U, 16U, 19U Slow-Pitch State Championship & National Qualifier

Willig Fields

June 7 - 8 | National Sevens Youth Rugby Championships

Walsh University

June 7 - 9 | National High School Football Hall of Fame Weekend

Timken Auditorium

June 7 - 9 | Bowen Memorial Tournament

Jackson North Park

June 8 | The McKinley Kennel Club Dog Show

Stark County Fairgrounds

June 8 | Gut Check 5K

Downtown Canton

June 13 - 16 | Nations Baseball Five Tool 12U Ohio State Championships

Willig Fields

June 28 - 30 | D1 Nation East Coast Spring National Championships

Downtown Canton

June 29 | Monster Fest 2

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Canton

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