2024 ALF theme contest underway

From staff reports

The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry is accepting submissions for the 2024 Autumn Leaf Festival theme contest.

Criteria for the submissions, which are judged by their usability, are appropriateness for media, catchy wording, appeal, and marketability on merchandise and printed advertisements.

The theme winner will receive a $50 gift certificate, two Autumn Leaf tumblers, a 2024 ALF T-shirt, and invitations to the VIP brunch, sponsor reception and to ride in the Independence Health System “Tournament of Leaves” Parade.

In addition, the winner will be invited to the annual chamber awards dinner.

The chamber’s board of directors will act as judges, and the creator of the winning theme will be notified when a decision is reached.

Anyone living, working or attending school in Clarion County may submit theme ideas. All submissions must be received no later than the firm deadline of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12.

All entries become sole property of the chamber.

When entering a theme, the name, address and phone number of the creator should be included.

People may mail submissions to Autumn Leaf Festival, Attention: 2024 Theme, 650 Main St., Clarion, Pa., 16214. Entries also may be sent by email to info@clarionpa.com or can be hand-delivered to the chamber.

For more information, call the chamber at (814) 226-9161.