The Village of Minerva

A Great Place to Live, Work, Learn and Play

The Village of Minerva is a unique place. A small, historic town conveniently located close to nearby cities, but maintaining its individual identity and offering a wide variety of business opportunities and community events and activities. It is a community of cooperation between government, business, nonprofits, and schools.

Business

New startups thrive alongside international industries, and businesses of all sizes build strong, long-lasting relationships with each other, community organizations, government, residents, and visitors.

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Schools

The Minerva Local School District has a long and proud history of preparing all students for college and career readiness after graduation, including opportunities for academic, career technical and adult education at the R.G. Drage Career Technical Center.

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Parks

People of all ages enjoy playing and staying fit on the many fields, courts, walking path, and playgrounds of Municipal, Bicentennial, and Rotary parks. Friends and family gather in the pavilions of Municipal and Bicentennial parks, which can be rented by calling 330-868-7705. Minerva residents are also just a short drive from county parks, trails and other facilities in Stark, Carroll and Columbiana counties.

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Recreation

There’s plenty to do in the village! Minerva is home to the Brick Street Art & Jazz Festival, Minerva Chamber Rodeo, Oktoberfest, Downtown Wonderland Christmas Celebration, and the Minerva Homecoming. Additionally, area residents look forward to the annual Evening of Celtic Music & Dance and other performances at the historic Roxy Theatre. Other community organizations sponsor the On the Bricks Car Show, the MinervaStrong 5K, Family Fun Day, and much more.

Events Calendar

Signature Events

Minerva Homecoming

Presented by the Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Minerva, and a coalition of community organizations and volunteers, the Minerva Homecoming is held in mid-June each year in Municipal Park and kicks off with Minerva’s largest parade, organized by the Minerva Firefighters Association. The Homecoming lasts four days and features a midway with rides and food, nightly live music, other performances, a beer garden, raffles, exhibits in the Community Building, games and contests for all ages, and more. For information about space in the Community Building, contact the village, 330-868-7705, ext. 153; about being a vendor, contact Brad Palmer, 330-323-7763; and about the parade, contact the Minerva Firefighters Association, 330-868-5193.

The Cars are the Stars Fine Automobile Exhibition

This extraordinary event is held in September and is a fundraiser for the Roxy Theatre, starring a cast of invitation-only, rare, and exceptional automobiles, as well as live music, food, beverages, and much more. For more information, contact the Chamber at 330.868.7979.

Minerva Oktoberfest

Minerva’s annual Oktoberfest is held annually on the Saturday of the last full weekend in September in Municipal Park and features live music, crafters, vendors, food, free hayrides, an extensive kids’ area with free pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, and more, contests for all ages, and a beer garden sponsored by the Minerva Athletic Boosters, as well as craft breweries and wineries. Admission to Oktoberfest is free.

Downtown Wonderland Christmas Parade and Celebration

The village’s kickoff of the holiday season is held the second Saturday after Thanksgiving each year and begins with the Christmas parade. After the parade, Santa is available in the Roxy Theatre to hear wishes and pose for free photos. Treat trees sponsored by area businesses and organizations line North Market Street, and a variety of activities for children are offered in storefronts along the street. The event culminates with caroling and the lighting of the village Christmas tree with Santa.

Nights on North Market

Nights on North Market features live music, food trucks, crafters and vendors, family-friendly activities, and local shopping. These events are held on North Market and West High streets on the second Friday of each month, May-October, 5-9 p.m. Entrance is free.

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Become a Sustaining Member of the Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce and you will receive more visibility and promotion in our chamber newsletter, the chamber website directory, the community, and many other outlets.

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