Summer is just around the corner, and June promises to be a month filled with countless opportunities to get out and make some memories! Enjoy returning events like the Ontario 4th of July Festival at Marshall Park, as well as the Final Friday Concert Series at the Brickyard and the kickoff to the Mid-Ohio Sports…
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2024 “Return to Shawshank” Annual Meeting
More than 150 members of the Richland County tourism industry gathered at Mid-Ohio Conference Center on May 8th for the Destination Mansfield-Richland County “Return to Shawshank” Annual Meeting. The gathering provided networking and education opportunities for attendees as they were updated on the destination marketing organization’s accomplishments over the past year. “We’ve made great strides…
May Happenings and Events
May has arrived to bring warmer weather, blue skies, beautiful blooms, and a multitude of activities and events that include a few favorites we anticipate each year. Before you learn about all the fun things to do, have you seen the brand NEW Visitor Guide for Mansfield and the Richland County area? If you don’t…
April Happenings and Events
April showers are said to bring May flowers, but in Richland County, it’s a downpour of happenings and events this month! Our calendar is bursting with excitement – you won’t want to miss out on any of these phenomenal experiences. Grab a drink, explore our vibrant event lineup, and plan some memorable outings. Better yet,…
March Happenings and Events
As Winter comes to an end, and spring peeks around the corner, we’re greeted by the promise of warmer days ahead. The rising temperatures bring a buzz of activity to the area, so dive into the March Happenings & Events. Jump start this month with a trip to the annual Maple Syrup Festival at Malabar…
February Happenings and Events
February brings a burst of energy to our community! Join us for fun-filled Galentine’s Day celebrations, romantic date nights, and a variety of happenings that will get you moving and learning something new. Say goodbye to the winter slump and hello to a month of excitement and connection! The area offers a few special treats…
January Happenings and Events
As we emerge from the holiday season, look forward to a calendar full of opportunities for self-improvement, new experiences, and fun events and happenings for winter in Mansfield, Ohio. The Buckeye Imagination Museum isn’t just for kids. Make plans to stop on January 20th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for A Night at the…
Follow the Shawshank Trail
“Hope is a good thing … maybe the best of things. No good thing ever dies.” — Andy Dufresne That’s certainly true of The Shawshank Redemption, the top-rated movie of all time on the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), filmed almost entirely in Mansfield and the surrounding area. Fans of the iconic motion picture can follow…
Life off the Beaten Path
Not all residents were born in Mansfield, but everyone who moves here quickly finds themselves right at home — just ask Louie Andres. Retired from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Louie grew up in southwest Ohio and moved to Mansfield in 1992 to manage Malabar Farm State Park. With a wife and three children…
Brewing Up Community
Beer is a family affair for the husband-and-wife duo Duncan and Carmone Macfarlane. In April 2014, the Macfarlanes combined their 30-plus years of brewing experience with co-founders Scott Cardwell and Steve Zigmund to bring the craft beer revival to Mansfield through The Phoenix Brewing Company. Duncan is the head brewer; Carmone, “Red,” is the chief…