Enhance your skills as a tourism ambassador of Stark County! Attend a Visit Canton 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!

Plus, attendees will receive access to the new Frontline Fam Pass to experience Stark County attractions with a visitor’s perspective in mind!

Choose one session to attend!

Date: Tuesday, April 23

Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Visit Canton Downtown Office | 401 Market Ave. N., Canton, 44702

Date: Wednesday, April 24

Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Visit Canton Downtown Office | 401 Market Ave. N., Canton, 44702

Visitors love souvenirs and memorabilia! The new Visit Canton Welcome Centers allow us space to offer retail consignment. Tourism Partners such as the Hartville Kitchen, National First Ladies Library & Museum, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Village, and Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa are just a few of our current consignment partners. We also feature the art of Tracy Dawn Brewer and Letterpress Jess!

If you have local-inspired merchandise and are interested in consignment opportunities, please contact Carole Camarata at CaroleC@VisitCanton.com.

Visit Canton is seeking friendly, outgoing team members who love to promote Stark County!

Ohio Tourism Day is a celebration of Ohio’s tourism industry and provides the opportunity for consumers to plan their Ohio vacations while visiting with tourism destinations and attractions from across the state. The FREE event will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 11 AM – 2 PM on the West Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. 

APPLY FOR A BOOTH BY MARCH 15, 2024

The time has come! On Monday, April 8, 2024, half of Stark County fall within the path of 100% totality for the solar eclipse, a rare astrological event that won't occur again in the U.S. until August 12, 2045.

Visitors are expected to travel into the viewing area up to three days prior to the eclipse, with many leaving immediately after the event.

Learn more about Solar Eclipse and safety guidelines provided by the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

If you are hosting a viewing party or a complimentary event, please share to LauraF@VisitCanton.com.

Friday & Saturday | May 3 & 4 | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

As tourism season heats up, Visit Canton will host a travel showcase at the Belden Village Mall. Exhibitor Booths will be available for industry partners to highlight fun attractions, events, and things to do around Stark County all summer long!

The center court stage will be available for partners to showcase special programs and performances. Step into the spotlight on the stage to entertain and engage!

Fee to Participate: In County Partners $50 | Regional Partners $100

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.

Sponsorship packages allow you to market your business and provide support for events that generate economic impact in our community. Click to view their sponsorship packages to see how you can get involved!

WHBC Kids Fest

March 30th at the Canton Memorial Civic Center

Canton Pickle Fest | Email For Info

June 15th at Centennial Plaza

Women's 6K Festival

July 13th at Centennial Plaza

Big Balloon Build

July 18-22 at the Cultural Center for the Arts

Savor Stark Restaurant Month is underway! Visit Canton's Promotions & Grants Manager, Allison Gromofsky, has been busy with media interviews featuring the whole promotion and our restaurant partners!

• Feb. 27 | WKYC Good Company - Social at the Stonehouse Feature
• March 5 | Fox 8 New Day Cleveland
• March 5 | Fox 8 New Day Cleveland - Desert Inn Feature

The National First Ladies Library & Museum has announced their 2024-2025 featured exhibit: "Leaders in Literacy: First Ladies as Teachers, Educators, and Librarians to debut on April 27th!

The Hall of Fame Village has announced the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival with headliner Bert Kreisher, to be held on June 20th.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the opening of a new exhibit to open from March 15th through April 21st titled, "A Legacy Unleashed." The exhibit showcases the history of the Cleveland Browns.

The Bistro of Oakwood was recently featured and reviewed by The Canton Rep!

April is Autism Awareness Month and we are proud to share that the Hall of Fame Village has received the KultureCity Certification for being sensory inclusive!

Cleveland 19 News has shone a spotlight on Canal Fulton, where over 30 locally owned businesses are women owned!

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