Our website is currently under construction and the information below pertains to last year’s festival. The dates for this year are September 28th – October 6th. The descriptions of events will most likely remain the same and the days of the week will remain the same, but the dates will be adjusted accordingly. We thank you for your patience.

 

FoodStock

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]

Fiddlers

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.

 

Touch A Truck, Kids' Carnival

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]

Cornhole Tournament

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 Junior Teen and Miss Teen ALF(tm) Scholarship Program

The Miss Junior Teen and Miss Teen ALF Scholarship Program was held on Saturday, September 30th tentatively at 7:00 p.m. at the Clarion Limestone High School Auditorium. Young ladies in grades 7-12 who live or attend public, private or home/cyber school in Clarion County participated.
 
Here are this year’s winners:
 
 
Miss Junior Teen ALF Samantha Patton and Miss Teen ALF Ryleigh Dittman
 
 
Miss Junior Teen Division
Miss Congeniality – Rowan Faller
1st Runner Up – Lacie Lewis
 
Miss Teen Division
Miss Congeniality – Lia Hageter
1st Runner Up – Jordan McElravy
 
 
For more information contact the Clarion Area Chamber at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected].

 

Saturday Night Concert

 

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].

 

Autorama

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].

Junior Olympics

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]

Motorcycle Show

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].

Cultural Nights

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]

Kiddies Parade

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]

Farmers and Crafters Day

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]

Friday Night Concert
 
Friday Night Concert sponsored by UPMC Northwest and UPMC Urgent Care
 
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber at 814-226-9161 or [email protected].

 

Parade

The Independence Health Systems “Tournament of Leaves Parade” was be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Clarion, PA.

This great event will showcase marching bands, floats, and community organizations of the grandest kind!
 

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]

 

Oldies Concert

 

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]

Tractor

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.

Here are this year’s event winners:
Best of Show – Robert henry, 1971 International Harvester 1466
 
Best Allis Chalmers:
1st Place – Louis Zacherl of Lucinda, 1957 Allis Chalmers wD45
2nd Place – Jason Krecota, 1951 Allis Chalmers wD
 
 Best John Deere:
1st Place – Gene Lerch of Clarion, 1598 John Deere 520
2nd Place – Tom Allison, 1938 John Deere G
 
Best Ford:
1st Place – Walt Shattenberg, 1956 Ford 860
2nd Place – Clayton Liston of Crown, 1952 Ford 8N
 
Best Case:
1st Place – AJ Custer, 1949 Case SC
 
Best International:
1st Place – Ethan Champion, 1953 Farmall M
2nd Place – Matt Musser, 1948 Farmall C
 
Best Minneapolis Moline:
1st Place – Larry Smeltzer of Kittanning, 1968 Minneapolis Moline Town and Country
 
1900-1939:
1st Place – John Alsdorf of Cochranton, 1936 Farmall F12
2nd Place – Ray and Bonnie Cupples, 1928 Hit and Miss
 
1940-1950:
1st Place – David DeFoor of Punxsutawney, 1941 John Deere H
2nd Place – Bill Hall, 1949 Ford 8N
 
1951-1959:
1st Place – Miles Heterick
2nd Place – Waylon Boozer
 
1960-1969:
1st Place – Liam Smith, 1964 Springfield 64A
2nd Place – Andrew Custer, 1961 Farmall 560
 
1970-1986:
1st Place – Jacob Stauffer, 1971 John Deere 140
2nd Place – Bob Renninger of Guys Mills, 1977 Cub Lo Boy
 
Best Field Dress:
1st Place – David Hartzfeld, 1950 Farmall Cub
 
Best Garden Tractor:
1st Place – Terry Miller of Sligo, 1974 Cub Cadet 149
2nd Place – Cory Hilliard, 1987 John Deere 318
 
Best Hit and Miss:
1st Place – Richard Dechant of Corsica, 1929 John Deere 1 1/2 Horsepower
 
Youth Best of Show:
1st Place – Jacob Defoor, 1974 John Deere 140
 
Best Display:
1st Place – Russell Sheasley, Red Wing Engines
 
Best Large Engine:
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].