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The 2016 Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio, a regular stop on the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) annual schedule, takes place June 24-26 at the historic road course and will present an activities-rich three days to launch the 55th season at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. British MG revealed as featured marque for 2016 Vintage Grand Prix....
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If a tree falls in the middle of an Ohio field and no one hears it, does it matter?It does if it is the Tree of Hope from Shawshank Redemption. This post shares the great images from the friends and fans of the movie Shawshank Redemption and the Shawhank Trail in Ohio....
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Destination Mansfield – Richland County honored Tourism Excellence at its Annual Meeting, presented by Alta Florist and Greenhouse and Der Dutchman Restaurant. The event drew 200 attendees and highlight successes of 2016 and plans for 2017 and beyond. Meet the award winners. ...
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The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) returns to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for their 53rd National Championship. The SCCA National Championship Runoffs, with presenting sponsor Garmin VIRB, runs September 19-25, 2016. This is the first time the Runoffs have been held at Mid-Ohio since 2005 (1994-2005) and we are excited for the chance to showcase our area’s legendary hospitality to over 4,000 drivers, crews, volunteers, families, and fans again. The CVB is onsite at the track all week in a Welcome Booth to connect SCCA to all the community resources. See how you can get involved....
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The Ohio Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (OACVB) held its 19th Annual Awards of Excellence Luncheon in Lancaster, Ohio on Thursday, September 22, 2016. MIDDY Awards are presented for Destination Marketing and Tourism development. The Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s ShawshankTrail.com, won second place in the Website Category. “We were very happy to have been recognized for the work done on the new Shawshank Trail website,” stated Bureau President, Lee Tasseff. “It is the 20th award we have earned since 2012.”...
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With the colors of fall fading away, it’s time to fill up your calendar with the sights, sounds, and tastes of November. Next month’s calendar is full of wonderful things to do around the Mansfield area including theatre, art, cooking workshops, and shopping ! From cooking your turkey over an open fire to creating your own art at a Cork and Easel event, November delivers new experiences....
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Whether you plan to take a vacation, are still agonizing over taking time off, or are a travel-related business anticipating the trends of your customers, Meredith Travel Marketing shares some insight on vacation days and trip planning....
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If you missed the inaugural running of the Shawshank Hustle, mark your calendar now! The Shawshank Hustle returns to Mansfield, Ohio on June 11, 2016 at The Ohio State Reformatory. Last year the registration limit was 3,000 participants and quickly sold out. Visitors traveled from 30 states to be part of day and took advantage of Shawshank Packages and lodging at several area hotels. Registration for 2016 is now open. The 7K event is open to runners, walkers and those who love the movie, “The Shawshank Redemption,” and will once again begin and end at the Ohio State Reformatory, where much of the movie was filmed in 1993. Read more details about the event....
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Race Season opens before you know it. Have you always wished you could get season passes to one of the country’s best tracks? Now’s your chance. Enter for your chance to win TWO VIP SEASON PASSES to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio....
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Join us in historic downtown Mansfield for the 21st Annual Heart of the City Cruise In. Ranked number 3 in the State of Ohio for midsized car shows by Cruisin Times Magazine, The Heart of the City Cruise In has it all! Last summer’s car show was a great event for the community and drew thousands of people into downtown Mansfield. This year, the event will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 and will include live entertainment, an updated Vendor’s Alley, 100 trophies, as well as a pre-registration drawing for $100. Team up with other community members to make this year stronger than ever. Become a sponsor!...
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