Visit Canton Partner Huddle | September 19th | 2-5 PM

The Visit Canton Partner Huddle is a mini-conference created for you - our travel industry partners! Two quick sessions, with time for Q&A, will provide you with an overview of Visit Canton's Services and 2024 Grants & Co-op Programs. Local media representatives will also be in attendance. Stop by their booths to learn more and start planning 2024 marketing strategies. Then, after the sessions, stick around for casual networking with tourism colleagues and media partners.

2:15-3:00 PM AND 3:15-4:00 PM

Session A - Visit Canton 101: Get an overview of Visit Canton's programs for industry partners and be sure you're participating in free promotional opportunities and event support services.

Session B - Grants & Co-ops: Learn more about the process and guidelines to apply for Visit Canton's 2024 marketing programs and grant opportunities.

4:00-5:00 PM

Networking: Enjoy light appetizers and a cash bar as you get to know the Visit Canton staff, community stakeholders, local and regional media representatives, and industry partners that make Stark County, "America's Playing Field!".

October Roundtable | October 19th

Join us on Zoom for a Visit Canton Partner Roundtable to catch updates from our team and share your updates with us and other tourism partners. The goal of these meetings is to have a casual forum to discuss updates and news from our Visit Canton team and our tourism partners! Tell us what you're up to, ask us any questions you might have, and network with fellow tourism partners.

Merry Mixer | November 16th

Save the date to celebrate the end of a great year with our annual 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 at an incredible new attraction, the Ohio Christmas Factory!

*Pay less than you did last year with 10% Early Bird Savings*

Reserve your space by September 20th for Early Bird Savings!

The Official Visit Canton Travel Guide is Visit Canton’s #1 print fulfillment piece. The annual magazine is distributed at hotels and attractions throughout Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and Amish Country. It’s also delivered by request to interested visitors, distributed at special events, and shared with tournament and conference planners.

This year 75,000 guides AND 125,000 maps will be printed and delivered, from March 2024 through February 2025.

Ad Space Reservation Deadline | October 16th

Artwork Due | November 15th

*Early Bird rates and bonus benefits applicable only for Stark County industry partners.

Contact Nichole Cardinale at ncardinale@ohiomagazine.com

to reserve your space today!

Ohio.org | September 28th Deadline

Now is the time to promote your destinations on Ohio.org and in the 2024 Ohio Travel Guide.  The deadline to verify the accuracy of your listings and events is Thursday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. Verify your information by Sept. 28th to be included in the 2024 Ohio Travel Guide and on Ohio.org.

Start Planning for Solar Eclipse Events!

On April 8, 2024, a rare total solar eclipse of the sun will happen across a portion of the United States, including here in Stark County, Ohio!

To capitalize on this rare event that hasn’t happened in Ohio in over 200 years, TourismOhio will launch new eclipse content on Ohio.org that educates visitors about the best viewing locations, accommodations, attractions, and activities to make the most of their eclipse viewing experience.

Here’s what you can do:

1. Add your eclipse event listing to Ohio.org. We want visitors to know that Ohio is the place where they can have the best eclipse experience. Festivals and events are consistently among the most searched subjects on Ohio.org so the more information we have here, the better! You can learn more about adding your event here or contact jesse.dotson@development.ohio.gov if you have questions. 
2. Add Ohio, The Heart of it All as a co-host for your events on Facebook. This will allow your event to appear on our followers’ news feeds and on the events section of our page. Win-win!
3. Share our content. TourismOhio will be issuing press releases this September and October promoting the April 8 eclipse in Ohio. If you have an event in our database, help amplify our message and promote your event by sharing our releases and associated social media postings with your audiences.

Mark your calendars for Oct. 4-6, 2023. The conference will be held in Wooster at the CFAES Wooster Campus Conference Center and Events Venue.

Travel and tourism is a powerful force contributing to communities across Ohio. If you represent an attraction, museum, lodging, restaurant, retail shop, DMO, ferryboat or other industry sectors, then the Ohio Conference on Travel is not to be missed.

Get the latest on tourism trends. Learn from experts in travel marketing, influencer markets, data and social media. Be inspired through best practices, award winners and thought-provoking ideas from tomorrow’s industry leaders. Connect with industry colleagues. Build your tribe. Thrive.

Christa Kozy from Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery was featured in the Canton Repository!

Thurman Munson Stadium, renovated in 2022, has held over 600 games this summer! Learn more about their recent come back!

Leather Helmet Grille is now open and is located next to the Canton Palace Theatre!

Bally Sports Great Lakes show, Cruise-In featured the Canton Classic Car Museum last month!

Marnie Schneider, the author of "Football Freddie and the Fumble Dog: Gameday in Canton", was featured on GameDay!

September 7-8 | Downtown Canton Music Fest

Centennial Plaza

September 8 | Second Fridays

Downtown Louisville

September 9 | Pro Football Hall of Fame 60th Anniversary Community Day

Pro Football Hall of Fame

September 9 | Sidestreet MKTS

Oakwood Square Plaza

September 9 | Louisville Business Expo Showcase

Louisville F.O.E.

September 9-10 | Great Lakes Alliance Fall Crossover Weekend

ForeverLawn Sports Complex

September 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, & 24 | Yankee Peddler Festival

Clay's Resort Jellystone Park

September 14 | Vintage Canton

Downtown Canton

September 14 | "Camera Girl" Author Talk & Book Signing with Carl Sferrazza Anthony

First Ladies National Historic Site

September 15 | Say Yes to the FREE Dress Cocktail Event with Monte Durham

Gervasi Vineyard

September 16 | The Cars are the Stars

The Roxy Theatre

September 16 | Monte Durham Talks "Gossip, Scandals, & Delicious Details"

First Ladies National Historic Site

September 16 | John W. Carlson - Exhibition Reception

Massillon Museum

September 16 | Ten Point Perspective - Exhibition Reception

Massillon Museum

September 18-24 | Downtown Canton Restaurant Week

Downtown Canton

September 21 | Red Carpet Spectacular

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

September 23 | Mount Union ArtFest and Carnation City Food Truck Rally

University of Mount Union Campus Lakes

September 23 | Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market

September 23 | GrillFest Sale & BBQ Competition

Hartville Hardware

September 23 | 720 SEPT MKT

North Canton City Square

September 23 | Amish Door Village Harvest Festival

Amish Door Village

September 23-24 | Girls' WolfPack Fall Best of the Best College Showcase

Willig Fields Complex & Weis Park

September 27 | Fall Fest - North Canton Farmers Market

North Canton Civic Center

September 30 | Hall of Fame City Comic Con

Canton Memorial Civic Center

September 30 | Hartville Toy and Comic Show

Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market

September 30 | Canton Latino Fest

Centennial Plaza

VIEW EVENTS ON VISITCANTON.COM/PARTNERS