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....

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Late Summer Tourism Ten

With summer slipping away from us here in Mansfield/Richland County, Ohio, make sure you don’t let some of the area’s simple pleasures and one-of-a-kind spots miss your calendar. See what’s missing from your summer plans or get new ideas to share with family and friends. The CVB would love to hear your summer favorites too....

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The Richland County Locally Legendary Culinary Tour

We asked locals to help us identify the most iconic dishes in our community by completing the following statement: You haven’t been to Richland County until you’ve eaten [this dish] at [this local restaurant]! The answers we received form the “Locally Legendary Culinary Tour,” a calorie-dense smorgasbord of Richland County’s most comforting, most delicious, most loved (and sometimes most polarizing) menu items....

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Summer Events

Summer Events Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival Ohio’s Rock & Tattoo event of the summer! 100 Reformatory Rd. Mansfield, OH 44905 Lexington Blueberry Festival Family fun with events such as Sunday Parade, pageants, various rides, and craft vendors, and many bands. Lexington Community Park Lexington, OH 44904 419-884-1797 Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale The yard...

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Tourism Award Winners

Tourism Award of Excellence Hall of Fame Since 2005, Destination Mansfield - Richland County has honored those members, individuals, events and partnerships that have demonstrated excellence and helped to propel our local tourism industry forward. We wanted to call attention to those who made major contributions to Richland County’s tourism industry and educate the public...

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January 28 is National Plan For Vacation Day

National Plan For Vacation Day is January 28, 2020 when Americans are encouraged to plan their vacation days. According to the US Travel Association, 768 Million vacation days went unused last year and 55% of Americans left vacation time on the table in 2018 and we think that’s just sad. If you plan your vacation days, you’re more likely to use them, so don’t let that paid time off go to waste. Sit down with your calendar and let’s plan a trip to Mansfield and Richland County, Ohio!...

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