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 will be collected throughout September 2019 and during the 66th Annual Autumn Leaf Festival™, sponsored by the U.S. Army. Beginning in September, food collection barrels and food drive initiatives will be held at various businesses and communities throughout Clarion County.
Help Clarion Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-RAM “RAM Up the Food Banks” during the 66th Annual Autumn Leaf Festival™, sponsored by the United States Army! Bring non-perishable, non-expired food donations to your favorite ALF™ events and help fill up the bed of a RAM pick-up truck! Food donations can also be dropped off at the RAM truck inside the Clarion Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-RAM location from September 30th through October 4th between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm. All proceeds benefit the Clarion County Community Bank “FoodStock,” a countywide collection drive that supports local food banks.
Kick back and relax while helping your local food banks! Join C-93 Radio on Tuesday, October 1st, from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 pm at the Clarion Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-RAM for the Clarion County Community Bank “FoodStock” kick off. Bring non-perishable, non-expired food items and receive a free chair massage, courtesy of Sapphire Moon Healing Arts Center. The collection drive will be held at the Clarion-Dodge-Jeep-RAM location throughout the 66th Annual Autumn Leaf Festival™, sponsored by the United States Army. Food donations can be dropped off between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm each day of the festival.
To make a monetary donation or for more information on this year’s event, please contact the Clarion Area Chamber at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected]
The S&T Bank “PA State Old Time Fiddlers’ Contest” will be held on Saturday, September 28th, 2019, at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church on 600 Wood Street in Clarion, PA.
This popular competition will have you tapping your toes and dancing along to the music! The competition also features contests for the guitar, banjo, and mandolin. Supporting sponsors for the event are Kronospan U.S.A., Colony Homes, Commodore Homes, and Highland Oaks & In Home Solutions.
Registration on the day of the event opens at 9:00 am with the contest beginning at 11:00 am. Prize money will be given to the top four contestants in each division. For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or visit www.thomasmusicstudio.com.
The Bigfoot Country “Kids’ Carnival” and Advanced Disposal “Touch-A-Truck” will be held on Saturday, September 28th, 2019; in the Clarion Mall parking lot from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Kids of all ages will have 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!
Bring out your Power Wheels® vehicles for the fun-filled Power Wheels Derby on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Clarion Mall beside JC Penney! Kids will have the opportunity to drive their favorite Power Wheels® vehicle on a fun course obstacle course set up with tunnels and bridges. Although a free event, children must bring their own Power Wheels® vehicle(s) to participate.
The 66th Annual Autumn Leaf Festival™, sponsored by the United States Army, and Central Electric Cooperative, Inc., are pleased with the turnout last year for the “Electrical Safety Village Demonstration” and plan to continue the display at the same location this year! The demonstration will be held at the Clarion Mall during the Bigfoot Country “Kids’ Carnival” on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Children and adults will be able to learn about electrical safety and awareness through an interactive “village” display. There is no charge to view the demonstration.
To register your business or organization as an entry for the Kids’ Carnival and/or Touch-A-Truck, please contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected]
The “Miss Petite, Miss Junior Teen and Miss Teen ALFTM Scholarship Program”, sponsored by UPMC Northwest, will be held on Saturday, September 28th at 6:30 p.m. at the Clarion Area High School Auditorium. Young ladies in grades 5-12 who live or attend public, private or home/cyber school in Clarion County are eligible and highly encouraged to participate. The phases of competition include interview, formal wear, Friday night fun wear, on-stage question and talent. Miss Teen ALF(tm) contestants will also compete in the essay portion of the competition. A talent award scholarship will be presented along with the other awards.
Reserved seats for the program can be purchased in advance at the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 650 Main Street or at the door for $12.00 each. An announcement will be made when tickets are available. We ask that you bring a non-perishable item to benefit the Clarion County Community Bank “Foodstock.”
The mandatory orientation and rehearsal schedule for this year’s program is TBD.
Sponsored by UPMC Northwest
The deadline to register is August 30, 2019.
Orientation date and time will be announced at a later date.
For more information on this event, please contact the Clarion Area Chamber office at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected]
The Autorama Cruise In will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2019, 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 are accepted. Pre-register before Friday, September 20th for $5. You are welcome to register the day of the event, starting at 9:00 am at $10 per vehicle.
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected].
The Women’s Healthcare of Clarion and Healthy Beginnings Pediatrics “Kiddies Parade” will be held on Tuesday, October 1st, 2019, at 6:15 pm in Clarion, PA. This event is a favorite for kids of all ages!
For more information, please contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected]
Kronospan USA “Farmers & Crafters Day” will be held on Friday, October 4th, 2019, in Downtown Clarion, PA, from 8 am to 5 pm. Stretching from 2nd Avenue to 8th Avenue on Main Street, this event is one of the most popular events of entire festival with handmade and homemade crafts and goods available for purchase from over 300 crafters. Whether looking for home décor, that special gift, or good eats, you’ll have a great time at the Kronospan USA “Farmers and Crafters Day!”
Although a free event, we ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Clarion County Community Bank “FoodStock.”
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected]
The Clarion Hospital “Tournament of Leaves Parade” will be held Saturday, October 5th 2019 in downtown Clarion, PA.
This great event showcases marching bands, floats, and community organizations of the grandest kind! The Clarion Area Chamber would like to recognize the following supporting sponsors for the Clarion Hospital “Tournament of Leaves Parade”: Burns & Burns Associates, Inc. (Novelty Groups Sponsor), Chartwells Dining (VIP Brunch), Clarion Healthcare / Shippenville Healthcare (Non-Profit Groups Sponsor), Clarion Psychiatric Center (Marching Units Sponsor), Colony Homes (Marching Units Sponsor), Commodore Homes (Marching Units Sponsor), Motel 6 & Studio 6 (Colorguard Sponsor), and Structural Modulars, Inc. (University Floats Sponsor).
The mission of the Allegheny Judging Association focuses on fair and non-biased judging in all aspects of parade and competition performances. Captions of general effect, music, marching & maneuvering, choreography, and showmanship are judged by men and women with years of experience in marching bands, twirling corps, and drill teams.
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected]
The PNC Bank “Junior Olympics” will be held on Sunday, October 6th, 2019, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Clarion University Memorial Stadium. Sponsored in part by Clarion University, this event invites children between the ages of 5-12 who live or attend school in Clarion County to go for the gold! Each child will participate in 4 events – Standing Long Jump, Dash, Softball Throw, and the Modified Javelin Throw. Medals will be given to the top 3 performers in each event (for the age and gender category).
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected]
The Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. Antique Tractor Show will be held on Sunday, October 6th, 2019, 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!
Although a FREE event, we ask that you bring a non-perishable item to benefit the Clarion County Community Bank “FoodStock.”
For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected].