Photo from 2024 Tea with the Queen. Photo by Will Porter.

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Tuesday at the Autumn Leaf Festival kicks off with the Queen’s Tea Party, along with the Kiddie Parade and Cultural Night.

72nd Annual Allegheny Toyota Autumn Leaf Festival™

Theme: “Meet Me on Main”
Presented by: Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry
Contact: (814) 226-9161 | [email protected] | www.clarionpa.com

👑 Queen’s Tea Party

Location: The Haskell House, 500 Main Street, Clarion
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Join the newly crowned Miss Jr. Teen ALF and Miss Teen ALF, along with their courts, for a magical evening at the Queen’s Tea Party!
Children are invited to dress as their favorite characters, princesses, or superheroes while enjoying tea and treats with the ALF Royalty.

There will be photo opportunities with the ALF Queen and Court, and plenty of fun for families to enjoy.
This brand-new children’s event is sponsored by The Wild Flowers.

🎉 Independence Health System “Kiddies Parade”

Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Main Street – from Immaculate Conception Church to the Clarion County Courthouse
Rain Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Bring the family downtown for one of the festival’s favorite traditions—the Kiddies Parade!
Children of all ages are invited to join in the fun as Main Street fills with floats, costumes, and community spirit. This year’s theme, “Meet Me on Main,” celebrates the joy of togetherness.

Awards will be presented immediately following the parade in front of the courthouse.

Sponsored by: Independence Health System Pediatrics & Women’s Care
Admission: Free — attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to support the Clarion County Community Bank “FoodStock.”

🌍 PennWest University Clarion Campus & Community “Cultural Night #2”

Featuring: The Tamburitzans
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: In front of the Clarion County Courthouse

Enjoy an incredible cultural performance by The Tamburitzans, America’s longest-running multicultural song and dance company. Experience the colors, rhythms, and traditions of Eastern Europe through this lively and family-friendly show.

Sponsored by: Farmers National Bank & McDonald’s / Tri-County Management
Admission: Free (donations of non-perishable food items for FoodStock appreciated).

🥫 Clarion County Community Bank “FoodStock” Drop-Off Day

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Clarion Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

Support local food banks by dropping off non-perishable food donations at the official FoodStock headquarters.

Sponsored by: Clarion County Community Bank

💎 Deja-Me on Main “Treasure Dig” Event

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Deja-Me on Main, 532 Main Street

Kids can dig for buried treasures, jewelry, and prizes for just $5 per child — a fun and affordable stop before the parade!

🍂 Ongoing Tuesday Activities

Festival Souvenir Booths: Courthouse Lawn & Chamber Office, 538 South Street

Food Concessions: Along Main Street & in Veterans Memorial Park

FoodStock Collections: Clarion Ford and participating local businesses