Clarion County Community Bank “FoodStock” is an annual county-wide food drive that benefits all Clarion County Food Banks. Non-perishable, non-expired food items were collected throughout September 2023 and during the 70th Annual Allegheny Toyota Autumn Leaf Festival™. Beginning in September, food collection barrels and food drive initiatives were held at various businesses and communities throughout Clarion County.
For more information, please contact the Clarion Area Chamber at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected]
The S&T Bank “PA State Old Time Fiddlers’ Contest” was be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 11:00 am.
Here are the results from this year’s competition:
Junior Champion – Leighlynn Magagnotti of New Bethlehem, PA
2nd Place – Deanna Welton of Brookville, PA
3rd Place – Danae Hansford of Knox, PA
Teen Champion – Ann Weikert of Tionesta, PA
2nd Place – Lucian Mikush of Pittsburgh, PA
3rd Place – Shay Dunkle of Sigel, PA
Also pictured Kristina Perrone and Koisha Frazier
Senior Champion – Ken Burkett of Kittanning, PA
Champion – Ted Lehman of Girard, PA
2nd Place – Ryan Sutter of Punxsutawney, PA
3rd Place – Aubrey Hofgren of Jamestown, NY
Also pictured is Scott Pearson
Guitar winner – Scott Pearson of Warren, PA
2nd Place – Jim McCullough of Rossiter, PA
3rd Place Scott Weikert of Tionesta, PA
Also pictured is Aubrey Hofgren
Mandolin winner – Scott Pearson from Warren, PA
2nd Place – Nathan Perrone of Glen Campbell, PA
3rd Place – Aubrey Hofgren of Jamestown, NY
Banjo winner – Jim McCollough of Rossiter, PA
2nd Place – Tim Cicotello of Johnstown, PA
3rd Place – Scott Pearson of Warren, PA
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161.
The “Clarion County Coalition for Suicide Prevention Kids’ Carnival” and Waste Management “Touch-A-Truck” was held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in the Clarion Mall parking lot from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Kids of all ages had a chance to get behind the wheel of big rigs, firetrucks, construction vehicles, and more! With entertainment, games, and activities, this FREE event is great family fun for everyone!
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected]
The “Advanced Drainage Systems Cornhole Tournament” was held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in front of the Clarion County Courthouse.
Here are the winners from that event:
First Place – Jack Passinger and Jeff Kinney
Second Place – Shawn Knisley and John Nichol
Third Place – Rob Shaffer and Mike Desanto
Fourth Place – Eddie Botwright and Ian Maxim
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected].
Miss Junior Teen and Miss Teen ALF(tm) Scholarship Program


Miss Congeniality – Rowan Faller
1st Runner Up – Lacie Lewis
Miss Congeniality – Lia Hageter
1st Runner Up – Jordan McElravy
UPMC Northwest and UPMC Urgent Care Saturday Night Concert featuring UpTown Classic Hits Band
The concert was held at 7:00 PM in front of the courthouse.
For more information contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected].
The “Autorama Cruise In” sponsored in part by First Energy, was held on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm from 2nd Avenue to 8th Avenue on Main Street in Clarion, PA. All vehicle makes, years, and models were accepted.
Here were the ALF Chair Choice and Autorama Chair Choice selections:
Autorama Chair Choice
ALF Chair Choice – Brayden and Mark Allio of Leeper
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected].
The PNC Bank “Junior Olympics” was held on Sunday, October 1, 2023. This event invited children between the ages of 5-12 who live or attend school in Clarion County to go for the gold! Each child participated in 4 events – Standing Long Jump, Dash, Softball Throw, and the Modified Javelin Throw. Medals were given to the top 3 performers in each event (for the age and gender category).
Here are the winners of this year’s event:
Dash:
Girls – Age 5:
1st place Audrey Kirby
2nd place Raegan Willison
3rd place Adalyn Fabiszewski
Boys – Age 5:
1st place Cody Chesterfield
2nd place Sullivan Weiser
3rd place Kyle Stinson
Girls – Age 6:
1st place Karly McAdoo
2nd place Fen Mcneil
3rd place Ryleigh Goldthwaite
Boys – Age 6:
1st place Cole Wells
2nd place Mason Stumper
3rd place Kyson Delp
Girls – Age 7:
1st place Kenna Swartfegger
2nd place Jency Ferguson
3rd place Lakan Colwell
Boys – Age 7:
1st place Brooks Telesz
2nd place Logan Hepinger
3rd place Nolan Burns
Girls – Age 8:
1st place Everly Beach
2nd place Molly McAdoo
3rd place Rylan Ferguson
Boys – Age 8:
1st place Christian McClung
2nd place Dylan Space
3rd place Michael Baker
Girls – Age 9:
1st place Ava Swartfager
2nd place Hannah Smith
3rd place Calista Miles
Boys – Age 9:
1st place Grayson Marshall
2nd place Trey Ace
3rd place Kaden Wolff
Girls – Age 10:
1st place Elsie Ochs
2nd place Adalyn Amsler
3rd place Hayden Ferguson
Boys – Age 10:
1st place Eric Craig
2nd place Kasen Steele
3rd place Landen Hassler
Girls – Age 11 & 12:
1st place Kalli Steele
2nd place Natalie Kirkwood
3rd place Elise Beach
Boys – Age 11 & 12:
1st place Hunter Wayland
2nd place Ian Craig
3rd place Isaac Best
Long Jump:
Girls – Age 5:
1st place Audrey Kirby
2nd place Rylee Wells
3rd place Adalyn Fabiszewski
Boys – Age 5:
1st place Evan Mcneil
2nd place Sullivan Weiser
3rd place Lexan Burns
Girls – Age 6:
1st place Ryleigh Goldthwaite
2nd place Fen Mcneil
3rd place Karly McAdoo
Boys – Age 6:
1st place Kasen Cathcart
2nd place Cole Wells
3rd place Kole Colwell
Girls – Age 7:
1st place Brielle Cathcart
2nd place Kenna Swartfegger
3rd place Aleigha Smith
Boys – Age 7:
1st place Brooks Telesz
2nd place Cameron Bucholz
3rd place Karsen Wolff
Girls – Age 8:
1st place Everly Beach
2nd place Molly Mcadoo
3rd place Rylan Ferguson
Boys – Age 8:
1st place Enzo Castellan
2nd place Michael Baker
3rd place Camdin Delp
Girls – Age 9:
1st place Hannah Smith
2nd place Ava Swartfager
3rd place Claire Russell
Boys – Age 9:
1st place Grayson Marshall
2nd place Geno Bifano
3rd place Kaden Wolff
Girls – Age 10:
1st place Ellsie Ochs
2nd place Adalyn Amsler
3rd place Avery Costellah
Boys – Age 10:
1st place Landen Hassler
2nd place Eric Craig
3rd place Kasen Steele
Girls – Age 11 & 12:
1st place Kalli Steele
2nd place Natalie Kirkwood
3rd place Elise Beach
Boys – Age 11 & 12:
1st place Isaac Best
2nd place Hunter Wayland
3rd place Brice Baker
Javelin:
Girls – Age 5:
1st place Audrey Kirby
2nd place Rylee Wells
3rd place Reagan Willison
Boys – Age 5:
1st place Sullivan Weiser
2nd place Karter Kiohl
3rd place Finn Kaetzel
Girls – Age 6:
1st place Kennedy Schmader
2nd place Ryleigh Goldthwaite
3rd place Kyleigh Skrzypek
Boys – Age 6:
1st place Briar Mohney
2nd place Kyson Delp
3rd place Cade Swartfager
Girls – Age 7:
1st place Brielle Cathcart
2nd place Kovie Kiehl
3rd place Rowan Maples
Boys – Age 7:
1st place Cameron Bucholz
2nd place Hudson M
3rd place Karsen Wolff
Girls – Age 8:
1st place Molly Mcadoo
2nd place Rylan Ferguson
3rd place Lorelei Whiteman
Boys – Age 8:
1st place Dylan Space
2nd place Connor Chesterfield
3rd place Michael Baker
Girls – Age 9:
1st place Claire Russell
2nd place Ella Cervenec
3rd place Ava Swartfager
Boys – Age 9:
1st place Kaden Wolff
2nd place Linken Kaetzel
3rd place Geno Bifano
Girls – Age 10:
1st place Hayden Ferguson
2nd place Ellsie Ochs
3rd place Adalyn Amsler
Boys – Age 10:
1st place Lieam Fabiszewski
2nd place Eric Craig
3rd place Landen Hassler
Girls – Age 11 & 12:
1st place Natalie Kirkwood
2nd place Elise Beach
3rd place Kalli Steele
Boys – Age 11 & 12:
1st place Brice Baker
2nd place Isaac Best
3rd place Ian Craig
Baseball(Boys) / Softball(Girls):
Girls – Age 5:
1st place Raegan Willison
2nd place Livia Reffner
3rd place Audrey Kirby
Boys – Age 5:
1st place Sullivan Weiser
2nd place Karter Kiehl
3rd place Lexan Burns
Girls – Age 6:
1st place Ryleigh Goldthwaite
2nd place Kennedy Schmader
3rd place Tori LaCross
Boys – Age 6:
1st place Mason Stumpner
2nd place Cade Swartfager
3rd place JD Ferguson
Girls – Age 7:
1st place Kenna Swartfegger
2nd place Korrie Kiehl
3rd place Brielle Cathcart
Boys – Age 7:
1st place Brooks Telesz
2nd place Karsen Wolff
3rd place Jace Cervenec
Girls – Age 8:
1st place Stella Ochs
2nd place Rylan Ferguson
3rd place Lorelei Whiteman
Boys – Age 8:
1st place Nolan Skrzypek
2nd place Preston Hassler
3rd place Christian McClung
Girls – Age 9:
1st place Ava Swartfager
2nd place Hannah Smith
3rd place Ella Cervenec
Boys – Age 9:
1st place Grayson Marshall
2nd place Geno Bifano
3rd place Trey Ace
Girls – Age 10:
1st place Ellsie Ochs
2nd place Adalyn Amsler
3rd place Hayden Ferguson
Boys – Age 10:
1st place Kasen Steele
2nd place Eric Craig
3rd place Zander McClellan
Girls – Age 11 & 12:
1st place Kalli Steele
2nd place Natalie Kirkwood
3rd place Elise Beach
Boys – Age 11 & 12:
1st place Isaac Best
2nd place Brice Baker
3rd place Hunter Wayland
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected]
The UFP Industries “Motorcycle Show”, was held on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Main Street in Clarion, PA.
All makes, years, and models were accepted.
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected].
PennWest University Clarion Campus and Community Cultural Nights sponsored in part by Farmers National Bank and Modern Living Solutions
These events are held evenings, Monday through Thursday, during ALF(tm).
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber at 814-226-9161 or [email protected].
The Independence Health Systems Pediatrics & Women’s Care Associates “Kiddies Parade” was be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 6:00 pm in Clarion, PA. This event is a favorite for kids of all ages!
Here are the results of this year’s event:
Best Use of ALF Theme:
1st Place – Clarion Christian School
2nd Place – Flower Power Crew
3rd Place – Creative Kids Learning Center
Best Walker Costume Theme:
1st Place – Griffin Family
2nd Place – Flower Power Crew
3rd Place – CL Cheerleaders
Best Float (Float Creativity Theme):
1st Place – Girl Scouts of Clarion Service Unit (Clarion, C-L and North Clarion)
2nd Place – YMCA Younger Years
3rd Place – Dancer’s Studio Performing Arts Christian Preschool
For more information, please contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected]
The Kronospan U.S.A. “Farmers & Crafters Day” was held on Friday, October 6, 2023, in Downtown Clarion, PA, from 8 am to 5 pm. This event is one of the most popular events of the entire festival with handmade and homemade crafts and goods available for purchase from over 250 crafters.
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected]
The Independence Health Systems “Tournament of Leaves Parade” was be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Clarion, PA.
Here are the winners from this event:
Marching Units – Bands Class A:
1st Place – Redbank Valley HS Marching Band
2nd Place – Phillipsburg-Osceola HS Marching Band
3rd Place – Brockway HS Marching Band
Drum Major Award – Bands Class A
1st Place – Redbank Valley HS Marching Band
Best Color Guard Award – Bands Class A
1st Place – Redbank Valley HS Marching Band
Marching Units – Bands Class AA
1st Place – Brookville HS Marching Band
Drum Major Award – Bands Class AA
1st Place – Brookville HS Marching Band
Marching Units – Bands Class AAA
1st Place – Oil City HS Marching Band
2nd Place – Keystone HS Marching Band
Drum Major Award – Bands Class AAA
1st Place – Oil City HS Marching Band
Best Color Guard Award – Bands Class AAA
1st Place – Oil City HS Marching Band
Drill Team Winners:
1st Place – Dancer’s Studio
2nd Place – Clarion Center for the Arts
3rd Place – Brookville YMCA Sparklers
Community Float Winners:
1st Place – Hope Rising
2nd Place – 4 Your Car Connection
3rd Place – Clarion Rehab Services
4th Place – Clarion Christian School
University Float Winners:
1st Place – Delta Zeta
2nd Place – Sigma Sigma
3rd Place – Zeta Tau Alpha
Burns & Burns Associates, Novelty Groups Sponsor
Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.- Color Guard Sponsor
Clarion Psychiatric Center, Marching Units Sponsor
Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Non-Profit Group Sponsor
Colony Homes, Marching Units Sponsor
Commodore Homes, Marching Units Sponsor
McDonald’s, Community Float Sponsor
Northeastern Equipment Sales & Rental’s, LLC Bobcat’s of Olean-Kane-Clarion, University Floats Sponsor
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected]
The First United National Bank “Oldies Concert” was held on Saturday evening, October 7, 2023 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Returning to perform for this year’s concert was oldies band “American Pie.” The concert was held in front of the Clarion County Courthouse. This event was free and open to all festival goers. For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or [email protected].
The LandPro Equipment “Antique Tractor Show” was held on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm from 2nd Avenue to 5th Avenue on Main Street in Clarion, PA. Farm, garden, lawn, implement, hit & miss engines, and toys were welcome—anything farm related! Trophies were awarded in several classes. Live entertainment was provided.
1st Place – Louis Zacherl of Lucinda, 1957 Allis Chalmers wD45
2nd Place – Jason Krecota, 1951 Allis Chalmers wD
1st Place – Gene Lerch of Clarion, 1598 John Deere 520
2nd Place – Tom Allison, 1938 John Deere G
1st Place – Walt Shattenberg, 1956 Ford 860
2nd Place – Clayton Liston of Crown, 1952 Ford 8N
1st Place – AJ Custer, 1949 Case SC
1st Place – Ethan Champion, 1953 Farmall M
2nd Place – Matt Musser, 1948 Farmall C
1st Place – Larry Smeltzer of Kittanning, 1968 Minneapolis Moline Town and Country
1st Place – John Alsdorf of Cochranton, 1936 Farmall F12
2nd Place – Ray and Bonnie Cupples, 1928 Hit and Miss
1st Place – David DeFoor of Punxsutawney, 1941 John Deere H
2nd Place – Bill Hall, 1949 Ford 8N
1st Place – Miles Heterick
2nd Place – Waylon Boozer
1st Place – Liam Smith, 1964 Springfield 64A
2nd Place – Andrew Custer, 1961 Farmall 560
1st Place – Jacob Stauffer, 1971 John Deere 140
2nd Place – Bob Renninger of Guys Mills, 1977 Cub Lo Boy
1st Place – David Hartzfeld, 1950 Farmall Cub
1st Place – Terry Miller of Sligo, 1974 Cub Cadet 149
2nd Place – Cory Hilliard, 1987 John Deere 318
1st Place – Richard Dechant of Corsica, 1929 John Deere 1 1/2 Horsepower
1st Place – Jacob Defoor, 1974 John Deere 140
1st Place – Russell Sheasley, Red Wing Engines
1st Place – Jacob Zacherl, 1943 John Deere Power Unit
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected].