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 70^th 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

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 2^nd Avenue to 8^th 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:

1^st place          Audrey Kirby
2^nd place         Raegan Willison
3^rd place          Adalyn Fabiszewski

Boys – Age 5:

1^st place          Cody Chesterfield
2^nd place         Sullivan Weiser
3^rd place          Kyle Stinson

Girls – Age 6:

1^st place          Karly McAdoo
2^nd place         Fen Mcneil
3^rd place          Ryleigh Goldthwaite

Boys – Age 6:

1^st place          Cole Wells
2^nd place         Mason Stumper
3^rd place          Kyson Delp

Girls – Age 7:             

1^st place          Kenna Swartfegger
2^nd place         Jency Ferguson
3^rd place          Lakan Colwell

Boys – Age 7:

1^st place          Brooks Telesz
2^nd place         Logan Hepinger
3^rd place          Nolan Burns

Girls – Age 8:

1^st place          Everly Beach
2^nd place         Molly McAdoo
3^rd place          Rylan Ferguson

Boys – Age 8:

1^st place          Christian McClung
2^nd place         Dylan Space
3^rd place          Michael Baker

Girls – Age 9:

1^st place          Ava Swartfager
2^nd place         Hannah Smith
3^rd place          Calista Miles

Boys – Age 9:

1^st place          Grayson Marshall
2^nd place         Trey Ace
3^rd place          Kaden Wolff

Girls – Age 10:

1^st place          Elsie Ochs
2^nd place         Adalyn Amsler
3^rd place          Hayden Ferguson

Boys – Age 10:

1^st place          Eric Craig
2^nd place         Kasen Steele
3^rd place          Landen Hassler

Girls – Age 11 & 12:

1^st place          Kalli Steele
2^nd place         Natalie Kirkwood
3^rd place          Elise Beach

Boys – Age 11 & 12:

1^st place          Hunter Wayland
2^nd place         Ian Craig
3^rd place          Isaac Best

Long Jump:

Girls – Age 5:

1^st place          Audrey Kirby
2^nd place         Rylee Wells
3^rd place          Adalyn Fabiszewski

Boys – Age 5:

1^st place          Evan Mcneil
2^nd place         Sullivan Weiser
3^rd place          Lexan Burns

Girls – Age 6:

1^st place          Ryleigh Goldthwaite
2^nd place         Fen Mcneil
3^rd place          Karly McAdoo

Boys – Age 6:

1^st place          Kasen Cathcart
2^nd place         Cole Wells
3^rd place          Kole Colwell

              Girls – Age 7:             

1^st place          Brielle Cathcart
2^nd place         Kenna Swartfegger
3^rd place          Aleigha Smith

Boys – Age 7:

1^st place          Brooks Telesz
2^nd place         Cameron Bucholz
3^rd place          Karsen Wolff

Girls – Age 8:

1^st place          Everly Beach
2^nd place         Molly Mcadoo
3^rd place          Rylan Ferguson

Boys – Age 8:

1^st place          Enzo Castellan
2^nd place         Michael Baker
3^rd place          Camdin Delp

Girls – Age 9:

1^st place          Hannah Smith
2^nd place         Ava Swartfager
3^rd place          Claire Russell

Boys – Age 9:

1^st place          Grayson Marshall
2^nd place         Geno Bifano
3^rd place          Kaden Wolff

Girls – Age 10:

1^st place          Ellsie Ochs
2^nd place         Adalyn Amsler
3^rd place          Avery Costellah

Boys – Age 10:

1^st place          Landen Hassler
2^nd place         Eric Craig
3^rd place          Kasen Steele

Girls – Age 11 & 12:

1^st place          Kalli Steele
2^nd place         Natalie Kirkwood
3^rd place          Elise Beach

Boys – Age 11 & 12:

1^st place          Isaac Best
2^nd place         Hunter Wayland
3^rd place          Brice Baker

Javelin:

Girls – Age 5:

1^st place          Audrey Kirby
2^nd place         Rylee Wells
3^rd place          Reagan Willison

Boys – Age 5:

1^st place          Sullivan Weiser
2^nd place         Karter Kiohl
3^rd place          Finn Kaetzel

Girls – Age 6:

1^st place          Kennedy Schmader
2^nd place         Ryleigh Goldthwaite
3^rd place          Kyleigh Skrzypek

Boys – Age 6:

1^st place          Briar Mohney
2^nd place         Kyson Delp
3^rd place          Cade Swartfager

Girls – Age 7:             

1^st place          Brielle Cathcart
2^nd place         Kovie Kiehl
3^rd place          Rowan Maples

Boys – Age 7:

1^st place          Cameron Bucholz
2^nd place         Hudson M
3^rd place          Karsen Wolff

Girls – Age 8:

1^st place          Molly Mcadoo
2^nd place         Rylan Ferguson
3^rd place          Lorelei Whiteman

Boys – Age 8:

1^st place          Dylan Space
2^nd place         Connor Chesterfield
3^rd place          Michael Baker

Girls – Age 9:

1^st place          Claire Russell
2^nd place         Ella Cervenec
3^rd place          Ava Swartfager

Boys – Age 9:

1^st place          Kaden Wolff
2^nd place         Linken Kaetzel
3^rd place          Geno Bifano

Girls – Age 10:

1^st place          Hayden Ferguson
2^nd place         Ellsie Ochs
3^rd place          Adalyn Amsler

Boys – Age 10:

1^st place          Lieam Fabiszewski
2^nd place         Eric Craig
3^rd place          Landen Hassler

Girls – Age 11 & 12:

1^st place          Natalie Kirkwood
2^nd place         Elise Beach
3^rd place          Kalli Steele

Boys – Age 11 & 12:

1^st place          Brice Baker
2^nd place         Isaac Best
3^rd place          Ian Craig

Baseball(Boys) / Softball(Girls):

Girls – Age 5:

1^st place          Raegan Willison
2^nd place         Livia Reffner
3^rd place          Audrey Kirby

Boys – Age 5:

1^st place          Sullivan Weiser
2^nd place         Karter Kiehl
3^rd place          Lexan Burns

Girls – Age 6:

1^st place          Ryleigh Goldthwaite
2^nd place         Kennedy Schmader
3^rd place          Tori LaCross

Boys – Age 6:

1^st place          Mason Stumpner
2^nd place         Cade Swartfager
3^rd place          JD Ferguson

Girls – Age 7:             

1^st place          Kenna Swartfegger
2^nd place         Korrie Kiehl
3^rd place          Brielle Cathcart

Boys – Age 7:

1^st place          Brooks Telesz
2^nd place         Karsen Wolff
3^rd place          Jace Cervenec

Girls – Age 8:

1^st place          Stella Ochs
2^nd place         Rylan Ferguson
3^rd place          Lorelei Whiteman

Boys – Age 8:

1^st place          Nolan Skrzypek
2^nd place         Preston Hassler
3^rd place          Christian McClung

Girls – Age 9:

1^st place          Ava Swartfager
2^nd place         Hannah Smith
3^rd place          Ella Cervenec

Boys – Age 9:

1^st place          Grayson Marshall
2^nd place         Geno Bifano
3^rd place          Trey Ace

Girls – Age 10:

1^st place          Ellsie Ochs
2^nd place         Adalyn Amsler
3^rd place          Hayden Ferguson

Boys – Age 10:

1^st place          Kasen Steele
2^nd place         Eric Craig
3^rd place          Zander McClellan

Girls – Age 11 & 12:

1^st place          Kalli Steele
2^nd place         Natalie Kirkwood
3^rd place          Elise Beach

Boys – Age 11 & 12:

1^st place          Isaac Best
2^nd place         Brice Baker
3^rd 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.

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 2^nd Avenue to 5^th 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.

For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry at 814-226-9161 or email [email protected].