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Thursday - May 10

Queen Pageant: APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE BEGINNING FEBRUARY 13TH! Applications for the 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival will be available starting Monday, February 13th , at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, 222 Market Avenue North in downtown Canton -- Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Queen Pageant tickets will also be available at that time for $18…; 7:00 p.m.; Canton Palace Theatre; Queen Pageant FAQ

All Outdoor Enshrinement Festival Events

Photo Contest: HOF ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL 23rd ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED Snapshots from the Timken Grand Parade by non-professional photographer Andy Smith of Canton won a first place award and the coveted “Best of Show” in the 23rd annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Photo Contest , sponsored by the Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography. He also was…; Various All Outdoor Enshrinement Festival Events; Outdoor Events; Photo Contest FAQ

Friday, Saturday and Sunday - July 20, 21 and 22

Balloon Classic Jackson-Belden Food Fest & Fireworks: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 2012 EVENT WILL BE HELD A WEEK EARLIER THAN NORMAL -- ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY, JULY 20, 21 AND 22. Please check back periodically for updated information. The 25th Anniversary of the Balloon Classic Invitational was celebrated July 29, 30 and 31 with 65 fantastic hot air balloons! Huge crowds enjoyed dozens of food and beverage…; 5:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday - July 20, 21 and 22; Kent State University at Stark/Stark State College; Balloon Classic
Jackson-Belden Food Fest & Fireworks FAQ

Saturday - July 28

Concert and Fireworks: CONCERT & FIREWORKS MOVED TO SATURDAY NIGHT -- BE THERE! There’s no more dynamic way to celebrate than with the BOOM, BOOM, POW of a fireworks extravaganza! A slightly revised Enshrinement Festival schedule made way for this awesome event to be moved from a Thursday evening to SATURDAY, JULY 28. All activities will take place in downtown Canton in…; 6:00 p.m. Saturday - July 28; Downtown Canton - Cornerstone Square; Concert and Fireworks FAQ

Sunday - July 29

2-Mile and 5-Mile Races: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! www.bit.ly/2012races Get those running shoes laced up and join us at the 27th annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival races to experience the thrill of crossing the finish line right in front of the Pro Football Hall of Fame! Whether you're a serious runner or recreational walker, we have an event…; 8:00 a.m.; Pro Football Hall of Fame; 2-Mile and 5-Mile Races FAQ

Community Parade: Who doesn’t love a parade! On Sunday, July 29th, thousands of citizens are expected to enjoy an afternoon in the heart of downtown Canton with family and friends as a wide array of community youth groups, marching bands, antique vehicles, specialty units and a giant helium balloon participate in this spirit-filled community parade. Units begin on Market Avenue at 11 th…; 2:30 p.m.; Downtown Canton; Community Parade FAQ

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - August 1, 2 and 3

Ribs Burnoff: The 2012 Ribs Burn Off is sure to be another exciting one for those of all ages! Join us for lunch or dinner to enjoy finger-licking good food and fun! Rib masters from around the country compete for barbecue glory and cash prizes. Don’t worry – for those who don’t enjoy food of the BBQ persuasion, you will enjoy a variety of other food vendors and sweet treats. …; 11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - August 1, 2 and 3; Stark County Fairgrounds

Thursday - August 2

First Play 2012: Oh, to be a kid again! Nearly 2,000 enthusiastic youngsters lined a two-mile route to pass an official NFL football from the site in downtown Canton where the National Football League was founded in 1920, to the front steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure, Class of 2003, participated in the event in order to emphasize the importance of physical…; 10:00 a.m.; Downtown Canton; First Play 2012 FAQ

Friday - August 3

Fashion Show Luncheon: FINE FASHION FLAUNTED! The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Fashion Show Luncheon on Friday, August 5th delivered on its promise to provide a high level of fashion and fun! Matt Fox, master carpenter, designer, former host of HGTV’s “Room by Room”, and current co-host of the Cook and Fox Morning Show on News-Talk 1480 WHBC, emceed the…; 11:30 a.m.; Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center; Fashion Show Luncheon FAQ

Enshrinees Dinner: THE GOLD JACKET PRESENTATION WAS FANTASTIC! The spotlight was shining brightly on the 2011 Class of Enshrinees during the prestigious Enshrinees Dinner on Friday night, August 5th. In an emotional ceremony center stage, Richard Dent, Marshall Faulk, Chris Hanburger, Ed Sabol, Deion Sanders, and Shannon Sharpe received their Hall of Fame gold…; 5:15 p.m.; Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center; Enshrinees Dinner FAQ

Saturday - August 4

Timken Grand Parade: FOOTBALL, FLOATS, FUN -- WE LOVE A PARADE! Smiles were abundant on Saturday morning, August 6th, at the Timken Grand Parade. Nearly 200,000 spectators lined the 2.2 mile route to congratulate the 2011 Class of Enshrinees--Richard Dent, Marshall Faulk, Chris Hanburger, Les Richter, Ed Sabol, Deion Sanders, and Shannon Sharpe--who were joined by a large contingent of…; 8:00 a.m.; Downtown Canton; Timken Grand Parade FAQ

Mounted Memories Autograph Sessions: Football fans had the opportunity to preserve football memories with autographs from Pro Football Hall of Famers returning to Canton for the Enshrinement festivities. Multiple autograph sessions, presented by Mounted Memories, were held at the Pro Football Hall of Fame grounds, providing memories to last a lifetime.; Noon; Pro Football Hall of Fame; Mounted Memories Autograph Sessions FAQ

Enshrinement Celebration Fan Party: Before the marquee event, thousands of football enthusiasts celebrated at the Pro Football Hall of Fame where they enjoyed lip-smacking barbeque and thirst-quenching beverages as a deejay played party music. Returning Pro Football Hall of Famers were on-hand for autographs and meet and greet opportunities, and attendees received a Class of 2011 rally towel as a souvenir memento.; 4:00 p.m.; Pro Football Hall of Fame; Enshrinement Celebration Fan Party FAQ

Enshrinement: CANTON WELCOMES SEVEN TO THEIR FOOTBALL FAMILY! It was a night of emotion, humor, and gratitude on Saturday, August 6th when seven new members were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Richard Dent, Marshall Faulk, Chris Hanburger, Les Richter, Ed Sabol, Deion Sanders, and Shannon Sharpe took their rightful place among pro football’s greatest players,…; 7:00 p.m.; Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium; Enshrinement FAQ

Sunday - August 5

Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable: IT WAS A FOOTBALL FAN'S FANTASY! This annual event is indeed a football fan’s fantasy! On Sunday, August 7th ,an enthusiastic crowd of 2,500 enjoyed lunch, followed by a center stage roundtable presentation featuring five members of the 2011 Class of Enshrinees -- Richard Dent, Marshall Faulk, Chris Hanburger, Deion Sanders and Shannon Sharpe. Their…; 12:30 p.m.; Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center; Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable FAQ

Class of 2012 Autograph Session: Football fans took advantage of an extraordinary opportunity to secure the autographs of members of the 2011 Class of Enshrinees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and made memories to last a lifetime. Nearly 21,000 men have played professional football, but only 267 have been honored by induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio!; 3:00 p.m.; Pro Football Hall of Fame; Class of 2012 Autograph Session FAQ

Fan Appreciation Tailgate Party: The party got started at the Pro Football Hall of Fame where fans of all ages were treated to traditional tailgate food and beverages as a deejay pumped it up with jock jams. A large number of returning Hall of Famers were on hand for autographs and meet and greet opportunities. Oh, what a football fan's fantasy!; 5:00 p.m.; Pro Football Hall of Fame; Fan Appreciation Tailgate Party FAQ

NFL/Hall of Fame Game: FANS STILL FOUND PLENTY OF REASON TO CELEBRATE! While football fans lamented the cancellation of the NFL/Hall of Fame Game, they found solace in celebrating the Enshrinement and the other 16 world-class Enshrinement Festival events that went on as planned. Thousands put themselves in the football mood by attending the Fan Appreciation Tailgate Party at…; 8:00 p.m.; Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium; NFL/Hall of Fame Game FAQ

Monday - August 6

Drum Corps International Competition: RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY. . . The 2011 Drum Corps International Competition was scheduled to feature eight of the best drum corps in America, including six of the top twelve. Scheduled to compete against Canton’s own Bluecoats were some of the nation’s top-ranked corps, including (in alphabetical order): Blue Knights from Denver, CO; Boston Crusaders from…; 6:30 p.m.; Paul Brown Tiger Stadium; Drum Corps International Competition FAQ

The greater Canton/Stark County community is proud to host the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. Join approximately 700,000 people at 18 diverse events over a nearly two-week period as they celebrate the induction of football heroes into the Pro Football Hall of Fame located in Canton, Ohio! A dedicated staff, team of more than 4,200 volunteers, and generous sponsors give the support necessary to plan and stage these action-packed festivities.

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