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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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!...
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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....
August Happenings and Events
As summer vacation draws to a close, August provides plenty of opportunities for your last month before school is back in session. Enjoy live concerts and music festivals, the Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale, NASCAR, and the 25th Anniversary of “The Shawshank Redemption.”...
Save the Date: The Shawshank Redemption 25th Anniversary Celebration
It’s time to get busy living and join fans from around the world for the Shawshank Redemption 25th Anniversary celebration. Get August 16-18, 2019 on your calendar now – it’s not too early to start planning your trip. ...
Design Your Own Adventure with Our Five Unique Trails
Five great trails across Mansfield and Richland County, Ohio make many extraordinary experiences for visitors to the area. From sips along the Mansfield and Richland County Wine & Ale Trail, to a taste of Hollywood on The Shawshank Trail, to encounters with the otherworldly on the Haunted Mansfield trail, visitors around Richland County can immerse themselves in some of the area’s greatest and most memorable experiences....
Ohio State Reformatory Announces New Fall Hours
Shawshank fans can rejoice, the Ohio State Reformatory will remain open for abbreviated tours September 4 through September 27. For 7 days a week from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Take a self-guided tour of the “Haunted Halls of OSR” for the special price of $6! Come visit the historic Ohio State Reformatory and see…
Year-long Stephen King Film Festival features films, symposia
Fans of Stephen King’s writing now have an opportunity to immerse themselves in his literature, studying the iconic author and the movies sparked by his books. The Stephen King Film Festival takes place in Mansfield, Ohio — the very location where one of his most famous movies based on his work was filmed. One of…
A Year of Stephen King Classic Films
The Renaissance, in conjunction with the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library, and Cleveland Financial Group, pays homage to this long history with the year-long Stephen King Film Festival. Featuring one film a month, attendees are encouraged to come early and participate in a discussion lead by a guest speaker. The year began with a screening of The Shawshank Redemption, ...
#RichlandHappenings in September 2016
#RichlandHappenings in September gives you a heads up on the events you won’t want to miss. The Mansfield/ Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau shares the best Richland County has to offer. Whether you are looking for family activities or the best places to make new friends we have it all for you right here in one convenient location! Be sure to check out our Calendar of Events for more #RichlandHappenings....