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Cultural Tourism Grant Applications Due October 10th
Have a project, special event, or campaign happening or kicking off between January 1 and June 30, 2026? Cycle 1 of the Cultural Tourism Grants, in partnership with ArtsinStark, is due by 5:00 PM this Friday, October 10th!
Learn more about eligibility, criteria, and how to apply on the Visit Canton Grant Landing Page.
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Visit Canton Merry Mixer | November 13
📅 Date: Thursday, November 13th | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Social at the Stone House
Celebrate the Season with Visit Canton!
Join us for the Visit Canton Merry Mixer at Social at the Stone House in Massillon, honored as a USA Today Best Restaurant of the Year! Sip, mingle, and toast the holidays with fellow partners, enjoy festive bites and drinks, and soak in the holiday spirit.
Bonus: All partners in attendance will be entered to win the Ultimate Holiday Experience prize pack! This festive giveaway includes an ornament and tickets from the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, comedy club tickets from Krackpots, a $50 gift card to Social at the Stone House, and tour passes to the First Ladies Museum.
Don’t miss out—register now to secure your spot and celebrate the season with us!
Have a question about the day? Reach out to Visit Canton Partner Relations Coordinator, Katy Madden, katym@visitcanton.com.
2026 Visit Canton Grant Opportunities
Visit Canton’s Grant Programs provide funding to support events, projects, and initiatives that attract visitors to Stark County. Applications for 2026 projects open September 10th, giving partners the chance to strengthen tourism impact and create memorable experiences. Learn more about eligibility, criteria, and how to apply on the Visit Canton Grant Landing Page.
2026 Cultural Tourism Grants
The ArtsinStark/Visit Canton Cultural Tourism Grant program will invest up to $200,000 in 2026 to support arts and cultural events, programming, and marketing initiatives that drive regional visitation and visitor spending.
Grant Program Highlights:
- Competitive awards of up to $20,000 per project (max $20,000 per organization per cycle).
- Projects must increase attendance from outside Stark County, enhance events with arts & cultural elements, and foster collaboration.
- Applications must be submitted 90 days before project execution; projects must be completed in 2026.
Visit Canton’s Event Support Grant program is designed to increase regional visitation and economic impact through visitor spending by supporting sporting events & tournaments, conferences, professional meetings, expos, and complementary experiences tied to qualifying events.
Grant Program Highlights:
- Events must have a minimum commitment of 125 Stark County hotel room nights and/or 400-day visitors from outside of Stark County.
- Competitive awards of up to $10,000 per event, pending available funds.
- Applications must be submitted at least 90 days before the scheduled event.
- Events must be hosted within the 2026 calendar year.
Reserve Space in the 2026 Travel Guide
Reserve your space by September 19th for Early Bird Savings!
Visitor spending has reached $1.37 billion annually in Stark County, with over 1.5 million overnight stays! Visit Canton’s Official Travel Guide is the publication to reach this growing customer base.
2026 Guide Features
- Visit Canton will publish two publications to highlight seasonal attractions, special events, and holiday happenings.
- Spring/Summer guides will be published in February 2026
- Fall/Winter guides will be published in September 2026.
- One rate includes advertisements in both guides with the opportunity to update ad creative.
- Special Event Section with the opportunity to feature your event in print + digital issues.
- A total of 75,000 guides will be distributed throughout the year via diverse channels.
The Official Visit Canton Travel Guide is Visit Canton’s #1 print fulfillment piece. It's 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.
- Early Bird Bonus - Save 10% | September 19
- Ad Space Reservation Deadline | October 3
- Artwork Due | October 17
Stark County Partners Media Kit
Contact Nichole Cardinale at ncardinale@glstudios.com to reserve your space today!
Visit Canton Partner Help
Business and Event Listings Updates and New Partner Onboarding: Katy Madden, katym@visitcanton.com
Website Updates and Social Content Requests: Willis Brienza, willisb@visitcanton.com
Exploreboard Maintenance and Updates, Welcome Center Brochures, and Travel Guide Requests: Gabe Baker, gabeb@visitcanton.com
Grants, Industry Partner Programs, Marketing and Promotions Opportunities: Allison Gromofsky, allisong@visitcanton.com
Free Calendar of Events: Submit Your America 250 Ohio Events
The America 250-Ohio Commission website now features a dedicated landing page where you can list your community’s 2025-2026 America 250 events. Submit your events anytime using this calendar submission form to increase visibility and support statewide promotion.
Let's put Stark County on the map - don't miss this FREE opportunity! Submit your America 250 Ohio events here.
Upcoming Partner Events
Visit Canton Merry Mixer
Thursday, November 13th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Social at the Stone House
Submit High Res Photography & Videography
We want to see your best shots!
Whether it's a scenic view, a fun event, or your latest photoshoot, upload your photos and videos to help us showcase what makes our area a great destination.
Upload Directly to Visit Canton, or use the submission further down this page!
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Documents & Resources
Submit Your Events
Visit Canton uses a technology platform to aggregate event listings from Google-indexed data. If your event is listed on Eventbrite, Ticketmaster, Facebook, or your website, it may already be listed. View the Event Guide for more information on the automation process.
If you prefer to submit your event manually, please submit event details here.
More Partner Resources
Business & Event Listing Policy
Visit Canton Mission Statement: To Attract and Engage Visitors, Serve and Educate Regional Tourism Partners, and to Generate Economic Development through Travel and Tourism Development.
Industry Events
See upcoming Visit Canton industry partner events, and learn about conferences, conventions, expos, and other major events and festivals coming to the area.
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Volunteers
Volunteering is a great way to engage and network in the Stark County tourism community.
Tourism Industry Partner Job Openings
Businesses in the travel and tourism industry are now hiring in Canton and throughout Stark County. Review open positions and job opportunities with museums, attractions, restaurants, hotels, event venues, and more.