Destination Mansfield - Richland County

05/31/2026

Here are your June events at the Historic The Ohio State Reformatory!

June arrives tomorrow and we have some excellent events taking place at the Ohio State Reformatory!

Come join us for the 2nd year of Party at the Pen, June 6th and 7th! It's bigger, better, and louder than last year. Pre-sale is closed, but day pass tickets will be available at the gate.

Old Sparky: Capital Punishment in Ohio is back for Summer 2026. Learn all about the history of the electric chair - including it's history and construction - as well as the human stories of those put to death. We have 4 June dates available, so if this is a tour you've been wanted to check out, make sure you get your tickets soon. Tickets for Old Sparky are available on our website!

05/30/2026

Paul's Drive-In is now on Summer ☀️ Hours!

Guess what? We are now going to be open our summer hours!!
Starting THIS Monday June 1st, we will be open EVERY DAY Sunday-Saturday 11am-10pm!! That’s right, we are also staying open an hour later to accommodate those late summer evenings!!
We can’t wait to serve you, come see us soon!!

05/30/2026

It was a gorgeous night in Sunny ☀️ Mansfield for FREE Live Music in The Brickyard 🎶 Tonight was the first Final Friday of the year! We’re looking forward to more night’s like this in the 2026 season!

05/29/2026

Final weekend for The May Show at Mansfield Art Center 🖼️

It’s the FINAL WEEKEND to view the 81st Annual May Show! Don’t miss your chance to view full galleries of amazing artwork by Ohio artists. See you this weekend!

Saturday: 10-4
Sunday: 11-4
Admission: $5, Members FREE, Students 17 and under FREE

05/29/2026

🏁 Some of the best dirt late model drivers in the country are headed to Mansfield this weekend.

The World of Outlaws Late Models take center stage during the 57 Special at Mansfield Speedway, bringing two nights of high-speed racing and one of the biggest weekends of the season to Richland County.

Friday’s opener pays $10,000 to win, while Saturday’s finale features a $57,000 winner’s purse - the largest in Mansfield Speedway history.

📍 Mansfield Speedway
400 Crall Rd E, Mansfield, Ohio

📅 Friday, May 29 & Saturday, May 30

🏎️ World of Outlaws Late Models

🎟️ Tickets and event details: link in comments

Gates open at 3pm Friday!

05/29/2026

🏁 Racing to New Horizons

One of the highlights of Destination Mansfield – Richland County’s 2026 Annual Meeting was recognizing this year’s Tourism Awards of Excellence recipients.

Congratulations to:

• Alpaca Meadows
• Mansfield Fire Museum
• Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport - Airport Day
• City Of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department – Sterkel Park
• Richland County Park District – Fleming Falls

These organizations continue to enhance the visitor experience and help make Richland County a stronger destination for residents and visitors alike.

Read the full Annual Meeting recap, including tourism industry updates, award winners, and what’s ahead for tourism in Richland County. Link in comments.

05/29/2026

This is just a sneak peek of Glass in Flight 2 by Alex Heveri, now on display at Kingwood Center Gardens.

Walk around it. Look again. The colors, reflections, and details change from every angle, revealing something new each time you pass by.

And this is only 1 of the piece currently on display!

Butterflies, birds, dragonflies, and larger-than-life glass sculptures are waiting throughout the gardens now through September 7.

05/28/2026

Mini Golf ⛳️ is back at Der Dutchman Bellville!