7 Local Restaurants Accommodating to Dietary Needs

While visiting new locations, restaurants accommodating dietary limitations are probably the hardest thing to find. With an estimated 1 in 10 American adults having food allergies or intolerances, Mansfield is making sure to satisfy all sorts of dietary needs without abandoning flavor....

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Shop Over 200 Artisans at the 2019 Prairie Peddler Festival

Every fall the Prairie Peddler Festival returns to Richland County to showcase handcrafted items available for purchase. Vendors come together to give the community a unique shopping experience featuring over 200 artisan booths.  This year’s event takes place September 28–29 and October 5–6....

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Cheers to History on Mansfield’s Wine & Ale Trail

Weaving through Mansfield and the surrounding area, the Wine & Ale Trail guides you to a mix of breweries, wineries and wine bars each dedicated to honoring local history. Raise a toast to grand architecture in a historic bank vault, taste tradition in an old-world brewery and pay homage to The Shawshank Redemption (filmed in Mansfield) with themed wines and ales....

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A Day in Butler: Life on the Edge of Mohican Country

If you’re looking to visit a local festival, take a hike in nature, or just enjoy the slower pace of life away from chain restaurants and big box stores, Butler is your destination. Nestled in the rolling hills of Southeast Richland County, the quiet Village of Butler sits in the picturesque Mohican and Clear Fork Valley. This peaceful bedroom community feels far from the hustle of modern life, but it’s only 23 minutes from downtown Mansfield....

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Must-Hike Trails Around Richland County

Get in touch with nature before summer ends or plan a hike as the leaves start to change! Whether you want to take a stroll on a park path, trek through the woods, or just explore the local flora and fauna, we’ve got must-hike trails for you right here. From the wedding site of Bogie and Bacall at Malabar Farm State Park and the paved 18.4 miles of the Richland B&O Bike Trail to the amazing rich park landscapes at Gorman Nature Center and the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, each spot offers a different experience. Check out the list below to learn why you can’t miss these trails....

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Winery & Restaurant Brewery Join Wine & Ale Trail

The addition of Uniontown Brewing Co. in Ashland, Ohio and Fox Winery in Galion, Ohio brings the total number of stops on this local trail to nine! They join a collection of partners whose passion for craft and connection to history bring people from near and far to sip and savor their way through the trail....

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September Happenings and Events

September signifies the start of fall, but here in Richland County, September also brings various activities to fill your autumn calendar. From the Oktoberfest at The Phoenix Brewing Co. to the Malabar Farm Barn Dance, there are happenings for all ages. Enjoy the crisp air with this month’s festivals and fairs or experience the fine arts Richland County has to offer....

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More Events Close Out an Impressive August in Richland County

The long-awaited 25th Anniversary of “The Shawshank Redemption” may be over, but this month still has so much fun left to offer. Three exciting events, the Heart of the City Cruise In (Aug. 24) at Central Park, Dirt Million (Aug. 22-24) at Mansfield Motor Speedway, and the Mansfield Barber Expo (Aug. 25) at the Ohio State Reformatory, will close out an impressive August in Richland County....

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