September 15 Partner Roundtable | 2023 Co-Op Advertising

The September Partner Roundtable topic of discussion will be cooperative advertising. The Sales Kit for the 2023 Travel Guide will be released! Plus, learn more about advertising on VisitCanton.com, as well as other co-op opportunities.

As always, we'll open the floor to all partners to share their news and updates, and network with other industry partners!

Hybrid Meeting: Join us on September 15th via Zoom or in-person at Kent State University at Stark Conference Center. 

PLEASE RSVP SOON!

October 20 Partner Roundtable | 2023 Sales Team Preview

Join us on October 20th at Noon to hear from the Visit Canton Sales Team! We will share a preview of our plans for Tradeshows, FAM Tours, Sales Calls and more for 2023! 

Plus, we want to hear from you! Come share your news with our team and network with colleagues!

Hybrid Meeting: Join us on October 20th via Zoom or in-person at the Akron-Canton Airport!

The Merry Mixer is Back!

Save The Date! Visit Canton has something unique and fun in store for our holiday networking event and you don't want to miss it! 

Friday, November 11th

3:00 - 6:00 PM

Event Support Grants

Applications Open | Rolling Applications

Grant Award | Award Based on Event's Potential Economic Impact

Project Scope | Event Support for capturing sporting events, complementary festivals to larger events, meetings & conferences.

Destination Enhancement Grants



Applications Open | September 12-October 31 2022

Grant Award | Up to $50,000

Project Scope | Projects should target the development of quality-of-place amenities, attractions, and facilities that enhance the visitor experience and foster connectivity within the specific destination o geographic area to increase the likelihood of visitation from outside the area.

Cultural Tourism Grants

Applications Open | November 1-November 30, 2022 

Grant Award | Up to $20,000 per project

Project Scope | Grants will be awarded for the purpose of generating increased visitation and economic impact for the region through the support of arts and culture events and marketing initiatives.

*If dollars are still available, applications will be accepted on the 1st of every month.

Visit Canton is seeking artist proposals to create a mural wall inside our new visitor information center opening at Hall of Fame Village. Applications are due by September 23rd.

September 7 | Thirsty Thursdays

Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

September 10 | Sidestreet MKTS

Oakwood Square Plaza

September 10-11 | Great Lakes U10-U14 Crossover Weekend

ForeverLawn Sports Complex at Hall of Fame Village

September 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 | Yankee Peddler Festival

Clay's Resort Jellystone Park

September 15 | Vintage Canton

Downtown Canton

September 17 | Mount Union ArtFest and Carnation City Food Truck Rally

University of Mount Union

September 17 | GrillFest Grill Sale & Competition

Hartville Hardware

September 17 | Ohio Unleashed - Pub Crawl in Downtown Canton

Centennial Plaza

September 23-25 | The Alliance of Trolls Convention

The Troll Hole Museum

September 24 | Artists Showcase & Sale

Historic Ridgewood Neighborhood

September 24 | 720 SEPT MKT

Duncan Plaza

September 24 | Stark County Sneaker XPO

Canton Memorial Civic Center

September 28 | Fall Fest at the North Canton Farmers Market

North Canton Civic Center

VIEW EVENTS ON VISITCANTON.COM/PARTNERS

The USA Softball Boys Slow Pitch Championships, played August 11 – 13 at Willig Fields, featured 25 teams from three states! They played a whopping 71 games over the three day event!

Liebermann’s Bakery, a century old Massillon staple, has announced new ownership!

Ohio’s Brewery boom continues!

The Jackson SportDome has been purchased by a Reno, Nevada based company with a Bath Township, Ohio partner, and will re-open as a Sculpt Sports Complex.

The Massillon Museum has opened a new exhibit featuring the artwork of developmentally disabled individuals! Check it out!

New Festival Alert: The North Canton Chamber of Commerce is organizing the first New Berlin Festival on October 8th!

The Akron Canton Airport has announced the implementation of a "The Sunflower Program" aimed to help travelers with disabilities!

Ohio Conference on Travel

October 12-14

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions

Get the latest on tourism trends. Learn from experts in travel marketing, collaboration, and social media. Be inspired through best practices, award winners and thought-provoking ideas from tomorrow’s industry leaders. Step away from your day-to-day and immerse yourself in the latest travel marketing trends, thought leadership and networking. You’ll EMERGE filled with ideas, energy and connections. 

Registration Deadline extended to September 12th

Heartland Travel Showcase

March 10-12, 2023

Duke Energy Convention Center

Promote your group-friendly experience to tour operators from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Ontario! If you’re interested in booking group tours to your destination, you don’t want to miss this opportunity!