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....
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....
The Shawshank Redemption Returns to Select Theaters
Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and Warner Bros. are celebrating its 25th Anniversary by partnering to bring back The Shawshank Redemption to select big screens nationwide....
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....
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....
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....
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....
Local Businesses Get in the Shawshank 25 Spirit
With the Shawshank 25th Anniversary Celebration approaching, local businesses are getting creative with ways to make this event a county-wide celebration from ice cream to Shawshank themed window displays!...
Massive international Studebaker Meet cruises into Mansfield
Mansfield visitors and residents are invited to the Saturday, September 14 public Studebaker Car Show. For a nominal gate fee of $10 (free to those 15 and younger), the public will enjoy full access to check out all of the cars, exhibits and parts vendors. Some 400 cars are expected, including original, restored, modified and modern cars, as well as larger, commercial-style Studebaker trucks....
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Have you traveled all 9 of these trails?
There are many unforgettable experiences around Mansfield. Whether you’re hiking, driving, cycling, or sipping your way through the region, we’ve made it easy to explore at your own pace and discover local favorites along the way with nine trails and byways....