What's New In Canton and Stark County?

Feb 21, 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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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!