What's New In Canton and Stark County?

Mar 06, 2025

Explore all of the new and exciting reasons to visit the Canton area. Read up on news from local businesses and events in the destination.

Press releases, news and updates about the things to do, places to visit, and special events in Canton and the surrounding Stark County, Ohio.

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March 16, 2025 - Quonset Hut, a Canton staple for over 50 years, is now under new ownership! Look for an expanded variety of items to shop, while enjoying their traditional hippie vibes and items such as vinyl records, incense, smoke shop, disc golf and pickleball equipment. Read More...

March 16, 2025 - Sarah Trescott, owner of 6Mixx Social, a new modern and intimate event venue in North Canton, was recently featured in the Canton Repository. The new event space is great for small meetings, parties, and celebrations!

March 3, 2025 - The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the headlining artist for the 2025 Concert for Legends as Nickelback! The concert is scheduled for August 3, 2025 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

March 2, 2025 - Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa is no stranger when it comes to winning awards, and now they can add another accolade to the list! The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard has been named "Most Beautiful in Ohio" from LoveFood.com.

Feb. 25, 2025 - Partner Spotlight: Mike Carvajal of Mike's Pizza, was featured in Voyage Ohio on Jan. 28th - and if you weren't hungry before reading it, we know you are now!

Feb. 25, 2025 - Foodies get ready - Savor Stark Restaurant Month begins on March 1st! Enjoy exclusive specials at over 35 locally owned restaurants, wineries, breweries, and unique dining spots across Stark County March 1-30, 2025. Enjoy exclusive three-course menu pairings starting at just $25!

Feb. 24, 2025 - Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., today announced it will be opening a new crew base at the Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) starting this summer. Read More...

Feb. 24 - Tickets are now on sale for the "Clash at The Classic" game, the culminating event of the four-day Black College Hall of Fame Classic celebration. On Sunday, Aug. 31, the Virginia Union University Panthers take on the Miles College Golden Bears at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

Feb. 22, 2025 - The North Canton Chamber of Commerce is rebranding and expanding their annual beer festival. This summer, on June 7th, they will host the refreshed event, "North Canton Brews, Bourbon & BBQ Festival," at MAPS Air Museum. More Details...

Feb. 17, 2025 - The Hall of Fame Village has announced Armored MMA (AMMA), the viral sensation blending medieval combat with modern mixed martial arts, will bring its 2025 AMMA Tour to Canton on June 7, 2025.

Feb. 15, 2025 - The Troll Hole Museum has gone down under! The Troll Hole Museum in Alliance was featured on "The Morning Show," Australia's #1 morning show with hosts Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies. View it here!

Feb. 14, 2025 - Visit Canton and ArtsinStark have partnered to create the Stark Stories: America 250 Grants, designed to further support and enhance these projects, leading to the once-in-a-lifetime celebration in 2026. Read More...

Feb. 13, 2025 - Congratulations to Gervasi Vineyard’s Villas & Casa and Doubletree by Hilton Canton Downtown who have been named as two of the Top 25 Hotels in Ohio by the U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA for 2025!

Feb. 11, 2025 - The National Premier Soccer League has announced the addition of a Canton franchise team, Ambassadors FC Ohio, which will begin play at Malone University this year.

Feb. 10, 2025 - Hall of Fame Village announced the highly anticipated Cinco de Mayo Festival, featuring the return of the Tacos & Tequila Music Fest and the exciting debut of Chihuahua Fest, set to take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Hall of Fame Village.

Jan. 31, 2025 -– The National Football League announced the NFL Flag Championships Presented by Toyota will return to Canton on July 17-20.

Jan. 31, 2025 - Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa has announced the completion of an elegant remodel and refresh of its award-winning Villas. This enhancement further elevates the guest experience, blending timeless Tuscan-inspired luxury with modern sophistication. See More...

Jan. 30, 2025 - UnHitched Brewing Co. has welcomed Head Chef Kenzie Kraft to their team!

Jan. 28, 2025 - The Hall of Fame Village, in partnership with Nouns Esports, proudly presents the inaugural Nouns Bowl 2025, a premier Super Smash Bros. tournament happening April 26–27, 2025. Read More...

Jan. 28, 2025 - A new four-court indoor Pickleball facility is opening in Stark County called Dink Shots, affectionately nicknamed the Pickle Palace!

Jan. 15, 2025 - Congratulations to The Spa at the Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa, for achieving an impressive No. 7 spot on the Spa's of America Top 100 List for 2024.

Jan. 9, 2025 - The McKinley Presidential Library and Museum has a new addition! A Hurricane Simulator has been installed in Discover World, the museum's interactive science center.

Jan. 7, 2025 - The National First Ladies Library & Museum has announced the construction of an outdoor wedding venue! The venue will be conveniently located one block from the DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown.

Dec. 9 , 2024 - Fannie May Chocolates in North Canton makes Columbus Monthly's list of fun, family-friendly factory tours around Ohio.

Dec. 5, 2024 - Congratulations to Bender's Tavern on being named by the Ohio Restaurant Association as the Top Restaurant in Northern Ohio!

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