Canton Summer Festival Guide

Jun 01, 2026

With warm weather, live music, delicious food, arts, cultural experiences, family fun, and celebrations of greatness, all summer long you will find yourself exploring your way through Stark County!

Discover festivals and events across America's playing field!

June 17th-20th | Clay’s Resort Jellystone Park

The Country Fest

July 24th-26th | Kent State University Stark

The Balloon Classic

August 5th-9th | Canton, OH

Enshrinement Week

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May 05, 2026

Country Music Festivals

Country music in Stark County heats up with the weather! Check out where you can catch some country tunes this summer.

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Enshrinement Week

Head to Canton, Ohio for the annual gathering of football's greatest legends during Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week and the Enshrinement Festival! See the Enshrinement Ceremony, NFL Hall of Fame Game, Concert for Legends, plus parades, autograph sessions, tailgating festivities, and more! Food, music, football, and more here at America's Playing Field!

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Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic

This classic HBCU football experience over Labor Day weekend in Canton, Ohio, features tailgates, concerts, marching bands, and the main event. The 2026 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic game will feature a showdown of defending conference champions from the SIAC & CIAA as the Golden Rams of Albany State take on the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

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Concerts & Live Music

Enjoy live music venues, music festivals and all forms of musical entertainment from professional orchestras to breakout music acts. There is no shortage of major superstars coming to Stark County for concerts.

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Pigskin’s Pals

Registered families enjoy exclusive offers for kids to enjoy Stark County attractions, restaurants, and special events.

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The Playbook: What’s Happening in Stark County

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Discover even more happening in our area on the full calendar of events.

Must-See Attractions Find great ideas for things to do on your next trip to Canton, Ohio and throughout… Learn More
Pigskin’s Pals Registered families enjoy exclusive offers for kids to enjoy Stark County attractions, restaurants, and special events. Learn More
Hotels and Accomodations Hotels, bed & breakfasts, campgrounds and other unique lodging options in Canton and the greater Stark… Learn More
Willis Brienza

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Willis Brienza

Creative Coordinator

Willis Brienza is the Creative Coordinator for Visit Canton. He enjoys movies, music, sports, and spending time with friends and family! Willis resides in Alliance with his wife, Rosie, and their two dogs! Have an update or comment about the blog? Reach out at willisb@visitcanton.com.
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