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Championship caliber courses, miles of hiking trails, acres of flower displays, and outdoor shows and concerts are just a few of the many reasons why your next getaway should be to Youngstown!
From outdoor patios and fine Italian dining to local bakeries and homemade ice cream, Youngstown’s dining options are sure to impress!
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We had an amazing response to Snapshots of Youngstown Summer 2022! Congrats to our five random winners: Hollie M. of East Liverpool won a $50 @handelsicecream gift card; Paula H. of Canfield won a $50 @whitehousefruitfarm gift card;
Patty D. of Youngstown won a $50 @steelvalleybrewworks gift card; Ashley G. of North Jackson won a $50 @coaches_burger gift card; and Erin M. of Lowellville won a $50 @thevineyardsatpinelake.
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Don't forget, we're giving away five $50 local gift cards with our Snapshots of Youngstown Summer 2022 promotion. There's only a couple more days to enter and show us how you've been enjoying the summer and start of fall. A perfect way to do that is by heading to @whitehousefruit farm to enjoy the weather, browse the fall decorations, buy some apples and pick a pumpkin. Take a pic while you're there and submit to the link in our bio for a chance to win. Tap the link in our bio for full #giveaway details. #VisitYoungstown
Join the fun as @ohwowsciencecenter spills out into the streets of Downtown Youngstown. The 12th Annual Silly Science Sunday will take place on Sunday, September 18 from 11am-4pm. This awesome event features hands-on exploration, exciting demonstrations and engaging shows. The event is FREE and will feature more than 30 exhibitors and local food trucks.
📸@martinomotorsports
It's your last chance to show us how you've been enjoying the summer like attending outdoor activities, concerts, festivals, water sports and races. Submit your pic to the link in our bio for a chance to win. Tap the link in our bio for full #giveaway details. #VisitYoungstown
September in Mahoning County is the most amazing time for golf! The weather is a little cooler and the courses are picture-perfect. Head to one of the many courses in the area for a great day of golf. Snap a pic of the course you're on and submit it through the link in our bio for a chance to win a $50 gift card with our Snapshots of Youngstown giveaway!
Mill Creek Golf Course
@youngstownsymphonyorchestra opens their season tomorrow with Pops in Powers at @deyor_pac. YSO Pops Mask-erade will welcome guest conductor Chelsea Gallo to the podium. The audience is invited to grab their favorite domino mask [superhero mask] for a night out to enjoy the music of popular superheroes and classic pieces featured in popular films. For more information, visit our events page (link in bio).
📸@dmcdowell88
We're encouraging YOU to share with us what you've been doing to enjoy the summer with our Snapshots of Youngstown Summer 2022 gift card giveaway! Head to @maze_craze this Friday or Saturday for the Beer and Wine Adventure. Wind your way through the rows of corn and follow the paths to discover the tasting stations located throughout the maze. Submit any photos you take through the *link in our bio* for a chance to win a $50 gift card. #VisitYoungstown 📸
📸@apathilia
A great way to enjoy Labor Day is to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Head to @millcreekmetroparks for a walk, hiking, biking or kayaking and afterwards, set up a picnic in one of the many areas available throughout the park.
@youngstownstfb kicks off their season tomorrow at home versus Duquesne at 2pm. Get out your Penguins gear, stock up on your tailgate supplies and get ready to cheer them on! Tickets are available by visiting their website or calling the box office. While you're enjoying the game or tailgate, snap a pic and enter our Snapshots of Youngstown giveaway (link in bio). 🐧 🏈
📸@lindamazz27
The 176th Canfield Fair starts today and we want your photos! 🎡🐓🍟 Submit them in our Snapshots of Youngstown Summer 2022 promotion for a chance to win a $50 local gift card! Learn more on our website.
📸@carson.lisko
Have you checkout the new @swensonsdrivein in Boardman? Voted Best Burger in Ohio, Swensons delivers your food curbside. When you pull into the parking lot, pick a spot and turn on your headlights. A server will take your order and bring your food back out to you. Before you chow down, snap a pick of your burger and share it with us for our Snapshots of Youngstown contest for a chance to win a local gift card! 🍔
📸@minamouse27
Help Boardman Park celebrate their 75th birthday! Festivities will be held Saturday, August 27 at 7pm with two bands, wagon rides, "touch a truck" and a fireworks display. It will be a great day for the whole family of fun, fireworks and community spirit! Free to the public. 🎂 🎆
Our Snapshots of Youngstown gift card #giveaway is BACK for Summer! Now through September 21, 2022, submit a photo of what YOU have been doing to enjoy the summer and you could be randomly chosen to win one of FIVE $50 gift cards to one of Youngstown's favorites like Steel Valley Brew Works, White House Fruit Farm, Handel’s Ice Cream, Coaches Burger Bar and The Vineyards at Pine Lake.
Here's how it works:
• Take a photo of what you're doing to enjoy the summer
• Submit your photo through the *link in our bio*
• Continue submitting photos for more entries!
Five winners will randomly chosen at random and contacted on September 22. Multiple entries can be submitted, but winners are limited to winning one gift card. Tap the link in our bio for full giveaway details! #VisitYoungstown 📷
There's still time to register for the @panerathon being held on Sunday, August 28. The 10K Run/Walk starts at 10:00am and the 2 Mile Run/Walk starts at 10:05am. Create life-long memories while raising funds and awareness for a charitable cause that has raised over $3 million dollars to-date. 🏃♀️
📸@alexssdo
@mastropietrowineryinc’s 14th annual Hot Air Balloon Festival is this Sunday, August 21 from 12-9pm. Enjoy balloon rides, wine, food trucks and lots of activities for a fun-filled day. More details will follow on their website.
📸@drinkupyoungstown
Summer’s not over yet! 😎☀️🎡🌻🍉 Our Snapshots of Youngstown Summer 2022 promotion will begin August 24! Get your cameras ready, start taking pics and check back for details…
Enjoy the authentic Brier Hill Italian Fest held in one of the "Old Italian" neighborhoods. Held Thursday through Sunday at Calvin and Victoria Streets, enjoy live Italian music, authentic Italian food, hot pepper contest, wine tasting contest and much more! Saluti! 🍝
📸@thedessertist
A great way for the kids to cool off is one of the splash pads we have in the area. Visit the Wick Recreation Area at @millcreekmetroparks or Austintown Township Park for a fun way for the kids to enjoy the water and cool down. 💦
Wick Recreation Area
Starting this weekend and for three weekends, visit the 41st Annual Shaker Woods Festival. Featuring more than 200 of the best juried craftspeople in the country, each craftsperson will be dressed in Shaker period clothing while demonstrating and selling their remarkable handmade wares. Enjoy the aroma of great country cooking over open fires and entertainment throughout the day with the sounds of blue grass, country, gospel, clogging and more. Admission is $10 per day per adult.
📸@drazster_shakerwoods
The Canfield Fair begins in 3 weeks! 🎡 Don’t miss Ohio's largest county fair featuring a variety of exhibits, rides, livestock, food vendors and the World's Largest Demolition Derby! Be sure to get your tickets for special entertainment in the Grandstand: country music star Sam Hunt on Sept. 4 and American treasure artist John Fogerty on Sept. 5.