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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 this timeless classic. Tickets are selling out, so don’t put off making plans now.
Fans experience a Shawshank-style pilgrimage to walk the halls and follow the path of Andy, Red, and Warden Norton on The Shawshank Trail (a self-guided driving tour of 15 actual filming sites). With special guest appearances, movie screenings, engaging photo opportunities, panel discussions, and cast events during the weekend, Shawshank30 promises to be a memorable tribute to the movie that has touched the hearts of millions.
Tickets are selling out for events, so make your plans now. Here’s a quick checklist of currently available options.
Ticketed events include:
The Shawshank Redemption 30th Anniversary Cast Discussion
Date: Friday, August 9th, 2024
Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Location: The Renaissance Theatre
Return to Shawshank: An Intimate Evening with the Stars – Live Stream Event
Date: Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Live stream from the Historic Ohio State Reformatory and broadcast at the Renaissance Theatre.
Watch The Shawshank Redemption Movie at the Renaissance Theatre (site of the movie premiere).
Dates & Times:
Thursday, August 8th, 2024, outdoor film screening at 8:45pm.
Friday, August 9th, 2024, 6:30pm-9:00pm.
Saturday, August 10th, 2024, 12:30pm – 3:00pm.
Location: Renaissance Theatre
The Historic Ohio State Reformatory will be open all weekend from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Tickets available onsite.
Non-ticketed activities include:
The Shawshank Trail
Take the opportunity to travel The Shawshank Trail and visit the 15 authentic movie sites at your own pace on this self-guided driving tour. Fans can’t experience the movie any better than immersing themselves in the stops along this trail.
Photo Ops:
Be on the lookout for Shawshank life-size standup characters during the anniversary weekend. Don’t miss these great photo ops along The Shawshank Trail where you can put yourself in the actual filming site. Share the fun and use hashtag- #shawshank30 #shawshanktrail.
Visit the opening scene filming location – Pugh Cabin at Malabar Farm State Park. Scott Mann and Renee Blaine, the two lovers from the movie, will be at the cabin Friday, August 9th, from 9:00am – 11:00am signing autographs. See the original Plymouth car featured in the opening scene and snap a quick photo!
Swing over to Crosby Advisory Group, (a.k.a Maine National Bank) in Ashland on Friday, August 9th from 11:30am – 12:30pm and Saturday, August 10th from 11:00am – 12:00pm for free autographs. Claire Slemmer, the bank teller in the movie, will be visiting and signing autographs.
Go to KV Market (Food-Way) on Friday, August 9th from 1:30pm-2:30pm, and see Mansfield’s own “Red” look-a-like. On Saturday, August 10th from 1:00pm-2:00pm, the Food-Way manager with be at KV Market for photos. Red will be visiting the pawn shop along the Shawshank Hustle race route in downtown Mansfield on Saturday, August 10th from 8:00am – 9:00am. Cheer on the runners while you’re there! The “Red” look-alike makes his final appearance on the Road to Buxton Sunday, August 11th from 10:30am – 12:00pm.