ALF theme contest opens

From staff reports

The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is accepting submissions for the 2020 Allegheny Toyota Autumn Leaf Festival theme contest.

Theme submissions are judged by their usability. Submissions must be appropriate for media, have catchy wording, and be appealing and marketable on merchandise and printed advertisements.

The theme winner receives a $50 gift certificate, two Autumn Leaf tumblers and a 2020 ALF T-shirt. The winner also receives invitations to the VIP Brunch, Sponsor Reception and to ride in the Clarion Hospital “Tournament of Leaves” parade.

In addition, the winner is invited to the annual awards dinner.

The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry board of directors will judge the theme. The creator of the winning theme will be notified as soon as a decision is reached by the panel of judges. All decisions made by the judges are final.

Anyone living, working or attending school in Clarion County can submit theme ideas. All submissions must be made no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. This deadline is firm and will not change.

All entries become the sole property of the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry. When entering a theme, the name, address, and phone number of the creator should be included with the entry.

Participants may hand-deliver or mail their submission to the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry office at: Autumn Leaf Festival; Attention: 2020 Theme; 650 Main Street, Clarion, Pa. 16214.

Entries may also be emailed to info@clarionpa.com. For more information, contact the Clarion Area Chamber at (814) 226-9161.