What’s Happening in Canton Enshrinement Week: Football. Family Fun. Music. Arts.

Mar 31, 2022

Check out the growing list of things happening around Canton during Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week in August 2022.

Headed to Canton to celebrate the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 this August? Plan your trip itinerary and include these recommended things to see and do during your visit.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum

There are so many special events happening, don't forget to set aside time to tour the Pro Football Hall of Fame museum. Tours are self-guided with museum docents available for questions and offering a variety of scheduled presentations. 2-3 hours is recommended for the average tour length (though many avid fans could spend 2-3 days!). It can get busy during Enshrinement Week, so avoid the lines and purchase your museum admission tickets in advance. To avoid the biggest crowds, visit the museum during non-event dates. Head to town early and visit Monday-Wednesday or stay and visit on Sunday.

Want to be where the people are? The Pro Football Hall of Fame museum and Hall of Fame Village campus will bustle with pre-event festivities and entertainment on Thursday, August 4th before the Hall of Fame Game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET, and the celebration continues on Saturday, August 6th before the Class of 2022 Enshrinement Ceremony at noon followed by The Concert for Legends featuring Journey at 8 p.m. ET.

Friday, July 29th - Sunday, July 31st

Head to Canton early for the Balloon Classic held on the Kent State University at Stark/Stark State College campus. The family-friendly event includes two children's areas, a variety of delicious food vendors, musical entertainment, five scheduled hot air balloon flights, a night glow, and a fireworks display on Saturday night.

Wednesday, August 3rd

On Wednesday night, enjoy live music in a park setting, just 7 miles up the road from the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Free Concert Wednesdays at Jackson Amphitheater. Concerts start at 6 p.m.

Thursday, August 4th

It's game day! See the Las Vegas Raiders take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Head to campus early for official tailgate fun before the game.

Friday, August 5th

On Friday the official Enshrinement Week events are headquartered in downtown Canton including the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Fashion Show Luncheon and the Enshrinees' Gold Jacket Dinner inside the Canton Memorial Civic Center.

Get your photo with the Canton sign in Centennial Plaza, visit the birthplace of the NFL, marked by a piece of The Eleven, and continue on to see other public art and historic sites throughout the city. Enjoy a local brew or libation as you sightsee in downtown Canton. Most of the downtown is part of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) allowing visitors to stroll around with a drink in hand, so long as it's in the official cup provided when purchasing beverages at local restaurants and bars within the DORA.

Plus, every first Friday of the month is ArtsinStark's First Friday in the downtown Canton Arts District, a celebration of art, music, local businesses, and restaurants. If you plan to eat dinner downtown during Enshrinement week, especially Friday, reservations are highly recommended.

Saturday, August 6th

The Canton Repository Grand Parade begins at 8 a.m., leading off a full day of events over Saturday of Enshrinement Week. Nearly 200,000 spectators line the 2.2-mile parade route along Cleveland Ave. in downtown Canton. The parade features the Class of 2022 and many returning Hall of Famers as well as specialty units, giant helium balloons, fabulous floats, and marching bands. Reserved, ticketed seats are available.

The celebration returns to Hall of Fame Village for the headline event, Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Enshrinement Ceremony, beginning at noon inside Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Then, The Concert For Legends featuring Journey rocks the stadium that same night starting at 8 p.m.

Sunday, August 7th

The Enshrinees’ Roundtable is a best-kept secret and must-do event to complete the Enshrinement Week experience. Guests enjoy sitting in on an unscripted, up-close-and-personal conversation between members of the Class of 2022 Enshrinees. Enjoy casual lunch and dessert followed by an engaging discussion amongst legends of the game sharing stories and memories of their careers with one another. Get your ticket to reserve a seat inside the Canton Memorial Civic Center auditorium.

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Allison Gromofsky

Allison Gromofsky is the Promotions Grants Manager for Visit Canton. She enjoys shopping, spending time with friends, family, going to concerts, and watching football! Allison can be found trying new restaurants, exploring museums, and hanging out at Canton First Fridays. Allison is a Stark County native and loves to work, play and live in Canton, with her husband, Andy. Have an update or comment about the blog? Reach out at allisong@visitcanton.com
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