Destination Mansfield - Richland County

Destination Mansfield - Richland County Home to The Shawshank Trail, 16 movie filming sites. For area information, visit our office in downtown Mansfield (M-F 9-5).

Destination Mansfield - Richland County is dedicated to promoting Mansfield & Richland County as a travel destination. Mansfield and Richland County, Ohio showcases nationally known attractions like The Shawshank Trail, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and favorites like Malabar Farm State Park, Kingwood Center Gardens, and a Wine & Ale Trail. You can also download our free visitors guide by visiting: www.destinationmansfield.com/visitors-guide

The Shawshank Hustle will be extra special this year! The Warden is Getting Married!
08/06/2025

The Shawshank Hustle will be extra special this year! The Warden is Getting Married!

How many of these 21 movies have you seen? Ohio has been the backdrop and landscapes for some of the best movies of all ...
08/06/2025

How many of these 21 movies have you seen? Ohio has been the backdrop and landscapes for some of the best movies of all time 🎥 🍿.

Academy Award-winning tales, lesser-known finds and, yes, even a couple of couple box-office bombs have been filmed in the Buckeye State.

“Quoth the Raven, ‘Nevermore.’”Something unusual is coming to Mansfield - Richland County this fall.The Edgar Allan Poe ...
08/06/2025

“Quoth the Raven, ‘Nevermore.’”

Something unusual is coming to Mansfield - Richland County this fall.

The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a touring theater experience that brings Poe’s most unforgettable works to life - complete with dramatic performances, period atmosphere, and four cocktails inspired by the stories themselves.

📍 Mansfield Playhouse
📅 September 20–21
🎭 Featuring The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, and more

It’s dark, immersive, and unlike anything we’ve hosted here before.

🎟️ Seating is limited - get tickets here:
https://www.edgarallanpoebar.com/tickets

The Cocktails of the Edgar Allan Poe Cocktail Experience

Enjoy these beautiful photos and award winners!
08/06/2025

Enjoy these beautiful photos and award winners!

Come to the Rodeo tonight at Richland County Fairgrounds!
08/06/2025

Come to the Rodeo tonight at Richland County Fairgrounds!

Good Morning, Richland County!!! It's going to be a great day for a Rodeo. Come on out and watch the show, and bring your little ones to register for the Mutton Bustin' contest at 5 PM. YEE HAW!! See you tonight. 🐴🐴

The next Dinner with Grace is August 9th at BibleWalk. Ohio’s Only Wax Museum.
08/06/2025

The next Dinner with Grace is August 9th at BibleWalk. Ohio’s Only Wax Museum.

Dinner with Grace returns for another uplifting experience filled with good food, fellowship, and a faith-filled performance.

Dates: August 9th (this Saturday) & August 23rd
📍500 Tingley Ave, Mansfield
*Reservations required

Bring a friend or group and enjoy this special afternoon together. Call today to save your seat!

The Annual Lexington Blueberry Festival is almost here! 🫐 They just shared this year’s schedule. 🗓️
08/06/2025

The Annual Lexington Blueberry Festival is almost here! 🫐 They just shared this year’s schedule. 🗓️

SCHEDULE of EVENTS for the 2025 Lexington Blueberry Festival of Ohio!

Be sure to go to our website https://lexblueberryfest.com for more information about the festival! Hope to see everyone!

There racing BIG and Small today at the Richland County Fairgrounds! Come see the harness racing or the 1st Weiner Dog r...
08/04/2025

There racing BIG and Small today at the Richland County Fairgrounds! Come see the harness racing or the 1st Weiner Dog races!

Planning to visit Kingwood Center Gardens this week? Here is what is happening 🌺
08/04/2025

Planning to visit Kingwood Center Gardens this week? Here is what is happening 🌺

Come have a Beary good time this Wednesday for the next Summer Movie Night on the Renaissance Theatre Plaza 🎥 🍿 🐻
08/04/2025

Come have a Beary good time this Wednesday for the next Summer Movie Night on the Renaissance Theatre Plaza 🎥 🍿 🐻

🎥 SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT: Paddington 2
Wholesome, clever, and full of heart—join us for a family favorite under the stars!

Come to the Renaissance Plaza on Wednesday, August 13 for a free outdoor screening of Paddington 2, a sweet and silly caper starring everyone’s favorite bear in a blue coat.

Movie begins at 8:30 PM
Free popcorn
🎟️ Free admission!
Learn more here: https://rentickets.org/event/pictures-on-the-plaza-paddington-2/

The next LIVE at LUNCH is this Friday at Mechanics Bank Downtown! 🏦 🎶 🥪
08/04/2025

The next LIVE at LUNCH is this Friday at Mechanics Bank Downtown! 🏦 🎶 🥪

Tomorrow is FREE 1st Monday at Kingwood Center Gardens 🌺
08/04/2025

Tomorrow is FREE 1st Monday at Kingwood Center Gardens 🌺

🌞 Join us tomorrow for Free First Monday!

Enjoy free admission, good weather, shopping 🛍️ and dining 🍽️ (tax-free!) at the Garden & Gift Shop 🌿 and Gateway Café ☕!

Stop by:
🧡 Volunteer Table (10 AM – 4 PM) — Learn about opportunities
📋 Kingwood Info Table (10 AM – 4 PM) — Enter to win a membership
🎨 Drop-in Educational Activity (1–3 PM) — Get crafty!

🤝 Visit our Community Partners for August:
NAMI - Richland County
OhioHealth Fitness Center
Ohio Health Auxiliary
Ohio Health Loss & Healing Services
Trustwell Living at Mansfield Place
Richland Newhope Early Intervention Department
Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland
Liberty Nursing Center of Mansfield
Colony Club

The Gardens are in beautiful summer bloom! See you soon! 🌼

Address

124 N Main Street
Mansfield, OH
44902

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14195251300

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Hollywood, Race Fans, and Families Love Mansfield

Mansfield and Richland County, Ohio showcases nationally known attractions like The Shawshank Trail, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and favorites like Malabar Farm State Park, Kingwood Center Gardens, and a Wine & Ale Trail. In August of 2019, the area will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie The Shawshank Redemption, showcasing actual filming sites of the movie right here in the area. In the winter months, hit the slopes at Snow Trails or take in a show at the Renaissance Theatre or Mansfield Playhouse. Kids? Make a visit to the Little Buckeye Childrens’ Museum and so much more. For area information, visit our office in downtown Mansfield (M-F 9-5) or stop by the Visitor Information Center at Rt. 71 and Hanley Road at exit 169 in front of Steak & Shake. You can also download our free visitors guide by visiting: www.destinationmansfield.com/visitors-guide