What's New In Canton and Stark County?

Jan 02, 2026

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.

2026 Partners in the News

February 25, 2026 - Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa is featured on the hit Netflix reality tv show "Love is Blind." Read more...

January 1, 2026 - Hall of Fame Village announces project restart and successful completion of its merger. The Village is now a privately held company operating under new ownership. Read more...

December 29, 2025 - A new Hilton-based hotel is set to be built in western Stark County. Read more...

December 10, 2025 - Visit Canton, ArtsinStark support programs celebrating America 250. Read more...

2025 Top Destination Headlines & Accolades

December 9, 2025 - Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa in Canton was named the "Restaurant of the Year" for Northeast Ohio by the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance. Read more...

September 2025 - Canton and Stark County breweries raked in a bevy of accolades this year from the third-largest beer brewing competition in the United States. Read more...

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...

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

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...

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!

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.

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

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