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.

Plan for major events happening in Stark County that could impact your business. Learn about industry networking events and professional development seminars. Plus, discover opportunities to exhibit at community events to promote your business.

Visit Canton Industry Events

Visit Canton 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.

Upcoming Huddles:

Leads & Tradeshows
Tuesday, January 14th at 9:00 AM – Virtual

Museum Directors
Thursday, January 16th at 10:00 AM – Virtual

Fairs, Festivals & Live Music Venues
Tuesday, February 25th at 12:00 PM – Virtual

Email Us to Register!

Achieving Sustainability: Grant & Fundraising Workshop

Tuesday, February 11th from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for this hands on workshop to provide your organization with the knowledge, tools and strategies to effectively to fundraise and apply for grants that further your mission and achieve sustainability.

Achieving Sustainability Workshop & Educational Sessions will cover the following topics:
- Revenue Streams Beyond Grants: Special Events & Fundraising, Sponsorship, Memberships, Legacy Gifts, Social Ventures
- Donor Engagement: Cultivation and Stewardship
- Having A Plan: Systems & Technology
- Data Driven Approach in Narratives
- Impact Workbook

Presenting Speakers:
- Dawn Moeglin - Owner | Full-Circle Fundraising
- Sara Lundenberger - Vice President of Nonprofit Consulting and Operations | Dot Org Solutions
- Amy Krebs - Vice President of Grants and Community Initiatives | Stark Community Foundation

More Info & Registration

Travel Guide Release Party & State of the CVB

Tuesday, March 4th at 9:30 AM
Hartville Kitchen Restaurant | 1015 Edison St NW, Hartville, OH 44632

Tourism Partners are invited to join us as we celebrate the release of our 2025 Spring/Summer Travel Guide and provide an update on our playbook for the year ahead! Stay tuned for more information and registration details.

America’s Playing Field Destination Showcase

Saturday, March 15 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

As tourism season heats up, Visit Canton will host a travel showcase at the Stark County Home & Garden Show. Visit Canton will have a display to represent all Stark County all day on Friday, March 14th. On Saturday, March 15, Exhibitor Booths will be available for industry partners to highlight fun attractions, events, and things to do around Stark County all summer long!

Why should you participate?
- Showcase your attraction to local and regional audiences looking for summer fun.
- Connect with Northeast Ohio event planners and media partners.
- Promote seasonal job postings and career opportunities.

Exhibitor Interest Form

Visit Canton Planner Luncheon

Wednesday, April 9th
Gervasi Vineyard | 1700 55th St. NE, Canton 44721

Would you like to meet association and corporate event planners? Stay tuned for more information!

Workshop: Local Media Meet & Greet

Tuesday, April 15th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming workshop!

STAR Frontline Training Sessions

Tuesday, April 22 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM or 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Visit Canton Downtown Office | 401 Market Ave. N., Canton, 44702

Enhance your skills as a tourism ambassador of Stark County! Attend a STAR Frontline Training session to amplify your knowledge of our destination, get tips on making recommendations for visitors, and ideas to implement at your own attraction.

This free training is valuable for business owners, managers, frontline staff, interns and volunteers alike. Our goal is to create a destination that is warm, welcoming, friendly, and helpful so our guests leave happy and with a desire to return!

Stay tuned for registration details!

Private Group Training is also available for our Tourism Partners! If you would like to request a group training for your team, click here.

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