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The Ultimate Shawshank Bucket List Adventure By Tonya Prater The Shawshank Redemption wasn’t only filmed at the historic Ohio State Reformatory; it also paved the way to save the prison from the wrecking ball and transformed a decrepit building into the hometown treasure it is today. Each year, millions of fans take a pilgrimage to…
Events are filling up! Buy your tickets NOW!! Join fans from around the world for an unforgettable celebration to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the iconic film, The Shawshank Redemption. This milestone event takes place in Mansfield, Ohio and the surrounding area August 8th – August 11th, 2024 and offers fans an opportunity to relive…
30 Years of Shawshank By Tonya Prater Celebrate the classic film and see it come to life on The Shawshank Trail. On Aug. 9–11, 2024, fans from around the globe will converge in Mansfield, Ashland and Upper Sandusky to celebrate The Shawshank Redemption’s 30th birthday. Take a trip down cinematic memory lane with special events,…
As summer winds down and a new school year approaches, the events in Richland County are still heating up. Some much-anticipated events happening this month include the Mansfield Lahm Airport Day, MotoAmerica Superbikes at Mid-Ohio, the Shawshank Hustle 7k and ALL the Shawshank 30th Anniversary events that are taking place around town! But the fun…
Summer in Richland County sizzles with a lineup of hot events. Start your month with 4th of July festivities, heart-stopping races at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, the much-anticipated Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, and a relaxed shopping experience at the Picker’s Market. Plan a staycation and enjoy it all! Hot Events You Don’t Want…
Pure Imagination By Tonya Prater Inspire creativity and enchant your children’s minds no matter how old they may be at the newly expanded Buckeye Imagination Museum, bursting with puzzles and games. The Buckeye Imagination Museum is redefining play for all ages with its expansive 32,000 square feet of colorful and innovative space in Mansfield’s Imagination…
Birds of a Feather By Jamie Rhein Whether passing through or staying for a lifetime, feathered friends have a home in Richland County at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary. Orphaned and injured native birds are like family members at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, a 90-acre nature preserve of woods and marshes along the Clear Fork River….
Worth the Trip By Alexia Kemerling It’s easy to get stuck in a familiar loop of tried-and-true spots to meet up with family and friends — and there’s nothing wrong with favorites. But if you’re ready to make a few new memories, these standout attractions located in the heart of the state are worth the…
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…
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…