WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE OF MEYERS LAKE

Meyers Lake was founded in 1812 and Meyers Lake Village was incorporated in 1927. According to the 2000 census, the population of the Village of Meyers Lake was 565 people. Landmarks in the Village include a 144 acre lake in a very peaceful surrounding in the central part of Stark County.

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THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS AS OF JANUARY 25, 2026

Updates and more details will be on going! Stayed tuned via Callfire, Newsletter, Webpage, handouts and announcements at these scheduled events throughout the coming months

ATTENTION fellow Meyers Lake Village Residents.  The Meyers Lake Village 100th Anniversary Planning Committee is pleased to share the following  timeline of events that is being planned for the Village celebration.  Please note, there will be two (2) Kickoff Events in 2026 (in red) with the remaining events set for 2027 (in blue)

2026 KICKOFF EVENTS

Saturday, September 5th, 2026.  CONCERT ON THE LAKE featuring the band "Whiskey Loco".  Menches Brothers Food Truck will be on site.  Anniversary merchandise will be available to order.

Saturday, October 17th, 2026 (PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE!)  In keeping in the tradition of days past on the Lake, a "Dance Under The Stars Big Band Dinner/Dance" will be held at Tozzi's on 12th.  This event will feature the 18 piece Akron Big Band, a buffet dinner, a dancing demonstration by Prestige Ballroom Dance Studio, 3 hours of music and dancing and a cash bar.  Cost is $30.00/person. There are 125 seats available.  Reservation details will be posted on this MLV webpage and in the quarterly Newsletter. A post card will be sent closer to the date with these details as well.

2027 ANNIVERSARY YEAR EVENTS

Meyers Lake Village Memorabilia Open House"  MLV RESIDENTS will partner with the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum.  Residents will display their personal MLV collection on tables provided by the Museum.  This will be a Saturday event from 9am-4pm held in early March or early to mid April of 2027. (The Committee is requesting April dates.  The Museum will get back to us once they have their 2027 calendar set.)  This event will be open to the public during regular museum hours and people can walk through and look at the displays.  Those who host a table(s) would be required to set-up and take down their display and must be present at their table throughout the day.  Both the table fee and museum admission is waived for hosts.  Cost of admission for MLV residents to be announced.  The general public will be responsible for their admission into the museum.  Any resident interested in hosting a table should contact Karen Fier at 330-495-0492.

Alex Art House-Meyers Lake Night (downtown Canton).  This will be a May 2027 date...to be announced.

PETUNIAS ON OUR DOCKS & SHORELINE  May 25th 2027, Memorial Day weekend.Lets decorate the lake's shoreline!  Imagine flower pots, hanging baskets, boxes filled with these iconic flowers displayed  on our docks, patios, decks, even our pontoons!  More details will be given closer to the date.

LIGHT UP OUR DOCKS/BOAT PARADES JUNE 2027 If you have ever considered adding lights to your dock 2027 would be a great year to do it! For the regular scheduled boat parades, incorporate the 100th Anniversary theme to your boat decor.

VILLAGE PICNIC SATURDAY, JULY 17TH, 2027 This event will be for the Residents and their families reminiscent of the company picnics held at the Park back in the day.  It will be held at the Village Hall property.  The activities so far include: A Community Mural for residents to paint/color, Corn Hole tournament,  Pickleball tournament, Photos with the Rocket Ride, Carnival style food (hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn, ice cream, food trucks), Pie and or cake contest? MLV photos/video display inside the Hall.  Anniversary Merchandise will be available to order.  Watch for more details closer to date. 

CONCERT ON THE LAKE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2027 What better environment and location than our annual Concert On the Lake for our 100th Anniversary Party.  There will be cake, glow sticks, a 100 piece MLV Basket Raffle drawing in addition to the Band (TBA).  Anniversary merchandise will be available to purchase.

CAR SHOW AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL October 2027  Location being considered is Tim's Tavern and JR Coleman Center.  Ice Cream brought to you by Cleo's.  Anniversary Merchandise will be available to order.

Committee Members: Ron Bordner, Rick Chievitz, Karen Fier, Janice Frey, Therese Gilbert, Pepper Locke, Michael Milbrandt, Val Pastore, Tracy Stadelman, John Wirtz