What's New In Canton and Stark County?

Sep 11, 2025

Explore all of the new and exciting reasons to visit the Canton area. Read up on news from local businesses and events in the destination.

Press releases, news and updates about the things to do, places to visit, and special events in Canton and the surrounding Stark County, Ohio.

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September 11, 2025 - Gervasi Destinations has a name for its new restaurant and bar opening at The Marketplace at Nobles Pond, OLINDA - Modern Plates + Pours. Read more...

September 10, 2025 - The Desert Inn has been featured as a "must visit" restaurant in Stark County by the Canton Repository. Read more...

September 10, 2025 - Gervasi Vineyard's Fall Destination Passport is here. Read more...

September 7, 2025 - Aunt Alyee's Berd-House Deli is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Read more...

September 3, 2025 - Actor, Chris Pine was shooting his next film in the Akron-Canton Airport. Read more...

August 29, 2025 - The Raptor Hallow Sanctuary has moved to Butler Rodman Park for a dedicated space and to expand its operations. Read more...

August 26, 2025 - Pav’s Creamery is following up its Lawson’s Chip Dip Ice Cream with another limited-edition creation featuring Crown Royal whisky. Read more...

August 5, 2025 - Country music star, Lainey Wilson will headline the 2026 Concert for Legends during Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week. Read more...

August 2, 2025 - Downtown Canton will have a rocking end to summer with a new rooftop concert series at the Cultural Center for the Arts! Read more...

July 30, 2025 - Gervasi Vineyard is planning to open a new bar/restaurant in Jackson Township. Read more...

July 28, 2025 - The Canton Museum of Art has launched a new digital guide in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, giving visitors a more immersive and accessible way to experience art. Read more...

July 22, 2025 - "Bondo Betty" the mastodon at McKinley Presidential Library & Museum turned 55 years old today! Read more...

June 15, 2025 - Visit Canton is excited to share that FIVE Stark County ice cream shops are featured on TourismOhio’s Ice Cream Trail this summer. Read more...

June 1, 2025 - Meet Nicole Dietz-Hunt, owner of Fromage du Monde who shares about her love for Downtown Canton. Read more...

May 29, 2025 - Immerse yourself in art in Historic Downtown Hartville! Learn more about Art in the Park from this feature on Fox 8 New Day Cleveland. Watch more..

May 28, 2025 - Kozmo's Grille celebrates 20th year in business in Downtown Massillon. Read more..

May 12, 2025 - 'Possibly America's ugliest car' and others still shine inside the Canton Classic Car Museum. Read more...

May 8, 2025 - New ‘Eras Exhibit’ at National First Ladies Library & Museum chronicles women’s history through the ages, featured on Cleveland.com.

May 1, 2025 - Gervasi Spirits, made on-site at Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa in Canton, garnered nine medals at the 2025 U.S. Open Whiskey and Spirits Championships. Read more...

May, 2025 - Clearview Golf Club and Brookside Country Club make the list of 18 favorite golf course holes in northeast Ohio. Read more inside the May 2025 issue of Cleveland Magazine.

April 16, 2025 - Huge congratulations to the City of Canton and the Canal Fulton Heritage Society on being awarded America 250-OH grants during the most recent cycle of funding provided by the Commission. Read more...

April 16, 2025 - Cheers to Sandy Springs Brewing Company for being featured in Ohio Magazine as one of 3 Ohio breweries with Airbnbs. Read more...

April 15, 2025 - Congratulations to the Massillon Museum and guest curator Brian Centrone on receiving the prestigious Richard Martin Exhibition Award from the Costume Society of America! Read more...

April 14, 2025 - Stark County is excited to welcome the Friends of Ohio Barns Annual Conference to our community this year! The conference and tour take place April 24-26 at Foltz Community Center and celebrate Ohio’s rich agricultural history and the beauty of its historic barns. Read more...

April 8, 2025 - Director of the Hoover Historical Center, Megan Pellegrino, was recently interviewed for an article on the evolution of floor care published on The History Channel's website. Read more...

April 3, 2025 - Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa celebrates 15 years from vine to celebrated vintage and how they have become a respected destination. Read More...

March 25, 2025 - The K8 Team is planning to host 10 concerts this Summer at the Massillon Knights Foundation property starting June 6. Read More....

March 16, 2025 - Quonset Hut, a Canton staple for over 50 years, is now under new ownership! Look for an expanded variety of items to shop, while enjoying their traditional hippie vibes and items such as vinyl records, incense, smoke shop, disc golf and pickleball equipment. Read More...

March 16, 2025 - Sarah Trescott, owner of 6Mixx Social, a new modern and intimate event venue in North Canton, was recently featured in the Canton Repository. The new event space is great for small meetings, parties, and celebrations!

March 3, 2025 - The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the headlining artist for the 2025 Concert for Legends as Nickelback! The concert is scheduled for August 3, 2025 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

March 2, 2025 - Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa is no stranger when it comes to winning awards, and now they can add another accolade to the list! The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard has been named "Most Beautiful in Ohio" from LoveFood.com.

Feb. 25, 2025 - Partner Spotlight: Mike Carvajal of Mike's Pizza, was featured in Voyage Ohio on Jan. 28th - and if you weren't hungry before reading it, we know you are now!

Feb. 25, 2025 - Foodies get ready - Savor Stark Restaurant Month begins on March 1st! Enjoy exclusive specials at over 35 locally owned restaurants, wineries, breweries, and unique dining spots across Stark County March 1-30, 2025. Enjoy exclusive three-course menu pairings starting at just $25!

Feb. 24, 2025 - Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., today announced it will be opening a new crew base at the Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) starting this summer. Read More...

Feb. 24 - Tickets are now on sale for the "Clash at The Classic" game, the culminating event of the four-day Black College Hall of Fame Classic celebration. On Sunday, Aug. 31, the Virginia Union University Panthers take on the Miles College Golden Bears at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

Feb. 22, 2025 - The North Canton Chamber of Commerce is rebranding and expanding their annual beer festival. This summer, on June 7th, they will host the refreshed event, "North Canton Brews, Bourbon & BBQ Festival," at MAPS Air Museum. More Details...

Feb. 17, 2025 - The Hall of Fame Village has announced Armored MMA (AMMA), the viral sensation blending medieval combat with modern mixed martial arts, will bring its 2025 AMMA Tour to Canton on June 7, 2025.

Feb. 15, 2025 - The Troll Hole Museum has gone down under! The Troll Hole Museum in Alliance was featured on "The Morning Show," Australia's #1 morning show with hosts Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies. View it here!

Feb. 14, 2025 - Visit Canton and ArtsinStark have partnered to create the Stark Stories: America 250 Grants, designed to further support and enhance these projects, leading to the once-in-a-lifetime celebration in 2026. Read More...

Feb. 13, 2025 - Congratulations to Gervasi Vineyard’s Villas & Casa and Doubletree by Hilton Canton Downtown who have been named as two of the Top 25 Hotels in Ohio by the U.S. News Best Hotels in the USA for 2025!

Feb. 11, 2025 - The National Premier Soccer League has announced the addition of a Canton franchise team, Ambassadors FC Ohio, which will begin play at Malone University this year.

Feb. 10, 2025 - Hall of Fame Village announced the highly anticipated Cinco de Mayo Festival, featuring the return of the Tacos & Tequila Music Fest and the exciting debut of Chihuahua Fest, set to take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Hall of Fame Village.

Jan. 31, 2025 -– The National Football League announced the NFL Flag Championships Presented by Toyota will return to Canton on July 17-20.

Jan. 31, 2025 - Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa has announced the completion of an elegant remodel and refresh of its award-winning Villas. This enhancement further elevates the guest experience, blending timeless Tuscan-inspired luxury with modern sophistication. See More...

Jan. 30, 2025 - UnHitched Brewing Co. has welcomed Head Chef Kenzie Kraft to their team!

Jan. 28, 2025 - The Hall of Fame Village, in partnership with Nouns Esports, proudly presents the inaugural Nouns Bowl 2025, a premier Super Smash Bros. tournament happening April 26–27, 2025. Read More...

Jan. 28, 2025 - A new four-court indoor Pickleball facility is opening in Stark County called Dink Shots, affectionately nicknamed the Pickle Palace!

Jan. 15, 2025 - Congratulations to The Spa at the Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa, for achieving an impressive No. 7 spot on the Spa's of America Top 100 List for 2024.

Jan. 9, 2025 - The McKinley Presidential Library and Museum has a new addition! A Hurricane Simulator has been installed in Discover World, the museum's interactive science center.

Jan. 7, 2025 - The National First Ladies Library & Museum has announced the construction of an outdoor wedding venue! The venue will be conveniently located one block from the DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown.

Dec. 9 , 2024 - Fannie May Chocolates in North Canton makes Columbus Monthly's list of fun, family-friendly factory tours around Ohio.

Dec. 5, 2024 - Congratulations to Bender's Tavern on being named by the Ohio Restaurant Association as the Top Restaurant in Northern Ohio!