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Join us for Savor Stark Restaurant Month and showcase your culinary creativity! Visit Canton will promote participating restaurants through a month-long marketing campaign featuring paid media, social content, and a digital passport.

Locally owned Stark County Restaurants are invited to create a “Three for $25,” “Three for $35,” or “Three for $45” prix fixe menu. Participation requires two $25 gift cards for marketing giveaways, plus displaying campaign materials and sharing posts on social media.

Deadline to submit your offer: January 23, 2026

Have a question or need assistance about how you can participate? Reach out to Allison Gromofsky,allisong@visitcanton.com.

Click Here for More Information & Offer Submission Form

📅 Date: February 23 & 24, 2026
📍 Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton, Dublin, OH

Visit Canton is sponsoring partners to attend this 2-day conference in Dublin, OH, featuring education and networking with event planners and suppliers from Ohio and beyond!

About MPI Ohio: Founded in 1977, MPI Ohio has nearly 200 members dedicated to advancing the meeting profession through education, networking, and resources. Membership connects you with innovative learning, passionate people, and big ideas to empower your career and make an impact in the industry. Click here to learn more about the conference.

Partner registration is covered by Visit Canton. Travel and hotel expenses are the responsibility of the partner.

If you’d like to find out more information and attend with Visit Canton, please contact Leslianne Lake, Visit Canton Sales Manager, lesliannel@visitcanton.com.

📅 Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
🕓 Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Massillon Museum

Celebrating Partnerships, Planning for Success

Tourism partners are welcome to come together as we debut the 2026 Spring/Summer Travel Guide and highlight the programs, initiatives, and strategies shaping Visit Canton’s work in the year ahead. This gathering will provide an opportunity to learn about upcoming marketing campaigns, collaborative projects, and ways to leverage resources to support a thriving visitor economy. Partners will also have a chance to connect with peers, ask questions, and share ideas for promoting Stark County as a destination.

Don’t miss out—register now to secure your spot and kick off 2026 with us!

Have a question about the day? Reach out to Visit Canton Senior Manager, Community & Partner Relations, Allison Gromofsky, allisong@visitcanton.com.

📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
🕓 Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Stark County Home & Garden Show | Center for Performance - Hall of Fame Village

Visit Canton will host a shared 20’ x 20’ Destination Showcase booth during all open hours of the 2026 Home & Garden Show: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14.

Partners are invited to sign up for a short shift to represent their organization alongside Visit Canton staff — a great way to connect with attendees and showcase your materials. Organizations with a representative working a shift are guaranteed to have their items displayed all weekend.

Sign up to represent your organization here.

Additional ways to participate:

• Provide a major prize ($150+ value): Receive all attendee leads from booth sign-ups. Submit prize details by Wednesday, February 25.
• Consignment & pop-up shop: Explore selling merchandise or souvenirs through Visit Canton Welcome Centers.
• Drop off materials: Deliver brochures, giveaways, or coupons to the Hall of Fame Village Welcome Center by Friday, March 6 to be included in the display.

Have a question about the day? Reach out to Visit Canton Senior Manager, Community & Partner Relations, Allison Gromofsky, allisong@visitcanton.com.

Your business, front and center for every visitor.

Promote your business on the ExploreBoard Network of 25 visitor information touchscreens located in hotels and attractions throughout Stark County, including the Akron Canton Airport, Belden Village Mall, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Gervasi Vineyard, and the Hartville Kitchen.These tourism information kiosks display your business profile AND your event listings to in-market visitors for just $550/year.

Contract year begins January 1, 2026 - secure your spot today!

Learn more and secure your spot for 2026 here!

Visit Canton’s Grant Programs provide funding to support events, projects, and initiatives that attract visitors to Stark County. Applications for 2026 projects open September 10th, giving partners the chance to strengthen tourism impact and create memorable experiences. Learn more about eligibility, criteria, and how to apply on the Visit Canton Grant Landing Page.

2026 Cultural Tourism Grants

The ArtsinStark/Visit Canton Cultural Tourism Grant program will invest up to $200,000 in 2026 to support arts and cultural events, programming, and marketing initiatives that drive regional visitation and visitor spending.

Grant Program Highlights:

• Competitive awards of up to $20,000 per project (max $20,000 per organization per cycle).

• Projects must increase attendance from outside Stark County, enhance events with arts & cultural elements, and foster collaboration.

• Applications must be submitted 90 days before project execution; projects must be completed in 2026.

2026 Event Support Grants

Visit Canton’s Event Support Grant program is designed to increase regional visitation and economic impact through visitor spending by supporting sporting events & tournaments, conferences, professional meetings, expos, and complementary experiences tied to qualifying events.

Grant Program Highlights:

• Events must have a minimum commitment of 125 Stark County hotel room nights and/or 400-day visitors from outside of Stark County.

• Competitive awards of up to $10,000 per event, pending available funds.

• Applications must be submitted at least 90 days before the scheduled event.

• Events must be hosted within the 2026 calendar year.

Business and Event Listings Updates and New Partner Onboarding: Allison Gromofsky, allisong@visitcanton.com

Website Updates and Social Content Requests: Willis Brienza, willisb@visitcanton.com

Exploreboard Maintenance and Updates, Welcome Center Brochures, and Travel Guide Requests: Gabe Baker, gabeb@visitcanton.com

Grants, Industry Partner Programs, Marketing and Promotions Opportunities: Allison Gromofsky, allisong@visitcanton.com

The America 250-Ohio Commission website now features a dedicated landing page where you can list your community’s 2025-2026 America 250 events. Submit your events anytime using this calendar submission form to increase visibility and support statewide promotion.

Let's put Stark County on the map - don't miss this FREE opportunity! Submit your America 250 Ohio events here.

MPI Ohio Navigate Conference
Monday, February 23 & Tuesday, February 24 | Embassy Suites by Hilton, Dublin, OH

Visit Canton State of the CVB
Thursday, February 26 from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Massillon Museum

America's Playing Field Destination Showcase
Friday, March 13 & Saturday, March 14 | Stark County Home & Garden Show

Visit Canton Partner Huddle
Thursday, March 19 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Visit Canton Downtown Canton Offices

Find out more information and register to attend.

We want to see your best shots!

Whether it's a scenic view, a fun event, or your latest photoshoot, upload your photos and videos to help us showcase what makes our area a great destination.

Upload Directly to Visit Canton, or use the submission further down this page!

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• Partner Benefits & Industry Resources
• Event Planning Resource Guide

Visit Canton uses a technology platform to aggregate event listings from Google-indexed data. If your event is listed on Eventbrite, Ticketmaster, Facebook, or your website, it may already be listed. View the Event Guide for more information on the automation process.

If you prefer to submit your event manually, please submit event details here.