Details for Autumn Leaf Festival coming Aug. 17

From staff reports

The details of the 2020 Autumn Leaf Festival will be released by Aug. 17 according to a statement released late last week by the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry.

The chamber is planning on having at least a few events. Some will be done through live-streaming and some will be in person.

“There will be some old events along with a couple of new ones,” chamber executive director Tracy Becker in a written statement dated July 24. “A complete list of those events which will be live-streamed and those that will take place in person will be finalized by mid-August.

“We will be having a commemorative T-shirt, sweatshirt along with the glasses with this year’s official logo but in a very limited quantity. We are also finalizing plans on two new souvenir items.

“For more information, check out our Chamber’s website after Aug. 17 at www.clarionpa.com.”

Becker said like thousands of communities across the United States, organizers of fairs and festivals have been keeping an eye on the ever-changing guidelines when it comes to events.

“Many conversations and meetings have been taking place to see what this year’s 67th Annual Allegheny Toyota Autumn Leaf Festival may look like,” Becker said in the statement. “When you are facing state restrictions on large gatherings, state road closure limitation along with safety concerns, we will have a completely different look with approximately 12 activities, but on a much smaller scale.”

Becker asked the community to continue its support of local businesses, small and large.

“We ask that you especially support all of the restaurants which have been cut back to 25 percent (maximum seating capacity), they need you now more than ever,” wrote Becker. “Be safe, be strong, wear a mask, practice social distance — we can all get through this together.”