Keeping Up with Pigskin
Mar 23, 2023
Hang out with Pigskin the mascot at events in Stark County this year
Find out where Visit Canton's mascot, Pigskin, is going to be next.
Follow along with Visit Canton’s mascot Pigskin! Discover festivals, special events, and new things to do throughout the year. Here’s where you’ll find Pigskin this year:
Keeping Up With Pigskin
Follow along with Visit Canton’s mascot Pigskin! Discover festivals, special events, and new things to do throughout the year. Here’s where you’ll find Pigskin this year:
April 2023 | Race to Stark County and you may just see Pigskin at the start of finish lines of 5ks and family fun runs.
- Run Wild! 5K & 10K at the Wilderness Center | April 22 from 8:00AM-10:30AM
- USFL Home Opener Pittsburgh Maulers vs. New Jersey Generals Fun Fest at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium | April 23 from 11:00AM-12:00PM
May 2023 | Pigskin will be shopping all the local goods at the 720 MARKET in North Canton.
- Canton Hall of Fame Marathon at the Visit Canton Welcome Center | May 7 from 7:00AM-8:30AM
- 720 May MKT at North Canton City Square | May 20 from 11:00AM-1:00PM
June 2023 | Take cover from the summer sun in Umbrella Alley and you may just find Pigskin cooling off in Louisville.
- Pigskin's Pals Kick Off To Summer Fun | June 2 from 11:00AM-2:00PM
- Louisville 2nd Fridays in Downtown Louisville | June 9 from 5:00PM-7:00PM
- Stark LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in Downtown Canton at Centennial Plaza | June 10 from 2:00PM-4:00PM
- Pigskin's Pals Special Offers Pick-Up at Visit Canton Welcome Center | June 17 from 11:00AM-1:00PM
July 2023 | From 4th of July fireworks to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Balloon Classic, Pigskin will be out and about at Stark County’s summer festivals.
- Pigskin's Pals Special Offers Pick-Up at Visit Canton Welcome Center | July 15 from 11:00AM-1:00PM
- African-American Arts Festival in Downtown Canton at Centennial Plaza | July 22 from 11:00AM-1:00PM
- Up, Up & Away 5K at Kent State University at Stark | July 29 from 7:30AM-9:30AM
August 2023 | Pigskin has his sharpie ready for autographs during the greatest gathering of football legends, the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week.
- Play Football, First Play in Downtown Canton and at the Pro Football Hall of Fame | August 2 from 10:00AM-12:30PM
- Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Canton Repository Grand Parade in Downtown Canton | August 5 at 8:00AM
September 2023 | Warm days and cool nights are one of Pigskin’s favorite things about autumn. That, and all the fall festivals in Stark County! Visit Pigskin on the farm this fall.
- HBCU Family Block Party in Downtown Canton in Centennial Plaza | September 2 from 11:00AM-1:00PM
- The Classic Tailgate at the Hall of Fame Village Campus | September 3 from 11:00AM-1:00PM
- Downtown Canton Music Fest in Downtown Canton in Centennial Plaza | September 8 from 2:30PM-4:00PM
- Fall Fun with Pigskin at Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery | September 24 from 12:00PM-3:00PM
- Canton Latino Fest in Downtown Canton in Centennial Plaza | September 30 from 1:00PM-3:00PM
October 2023 | Mall-O-Ween Don’t be scared! There is plenty of non-spooky fun for the little ones. Put on your costumes and trick-or-treat with Pigskin.
- Boo Bash at the Hall of Fame Village | October 19 from 5:00PM-7:00PM
- Goldy's Birthday Party at the Pro Football Hall | October 22 from 11:00AM-1:00PM
- Mall-O-Ween at Belden Village Mall | October 26 from 4:00PM-6:00PM
November 2023 | Fill your tummy with all the season’s delights. Pick out your favorite pies with Pigksin at the Experience Hartville campus.
- Pictures with Santa & Pie with Pigskin at the Hartville Kitchen | November 28 from 5:00PM-7:00PM
December 2023 | There are Santa sightings all over Stark County! Track down all the holiday fun with Pigskin.
- Pigskin at the Ohio Christmas Factory | December 15 from 6:00PM-8:00PM
January 2024 | When the weather gets cold, Pigskin is just warming up! Get out and about at the ice-skating rinks with Pigskin this winter.
February 2024 | Cozy up with Pigskin and pals at the Dragonfly Tea Room for a Valentine tea party celebration!
March 2024 | Stay clear of spring showers and enjoy a fun-filled game night with Pigskin!