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04/23/2026

I Love Clarion Celebration – July 3rd

Get ready to kick off your Independence Day festivities with the I Love Clarion Celebration, happening July 3rd in partnership with the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry.

This beloved community event brings together everything we love about Clarion—local pride, great company, and a festive summer atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to gather with friends and family, celebrate the season, and start your holiday weekend off right.

Make plans now to join us and experience the spirit of Clarion County in full celebration mode.

04/15/2026

Come to Ray's Hot spot Bar and Restaurant for a weekend filled with great music, a pong tournament, and delicious food! 🎤🎸🪩

04/09/2026

As the sun crested over Cook Forest on Sunday morning, voices rose in unison to celebrate the Easter holiday during the 75th annual Cook Forest Easter Sunrise Service.

📸 Dave Cyphert / ProPoint Media Photography

COOKSBURG, Pa. – As the sun crested over Cook Forest on Sunday morning, voices rose in unison to celebrate the Easter holiday during the 75th annual Cook Forest Easter Sunrise Service. (Video and Photos by Dave Cyphert of ProPoint Media Photography.) The annual event was held outside in the Ri

01/28/2026

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01/18/2026

Sunday Specials:

-9” Roast Beef hoagie MELT (w/ Provolone Cheese & Choose Of Your Favorite Toppings) w/ Fresh Cut Fries

-Liver & Onion Served w/ Mashed Potatoes & GRAVY

-JohnBoys FAMOUS Reuben w/ Fresh Cut Fries

12/29/2025

Your New Year’s Eve plans may be set – but what about New Year’s Day? Start 2026 with some much-needed fresh Clarion County air at the First Day Hike! Enjoy a nearly 2-mile trek along the iconic Longfellow Trail, surrounded by some of the finest old-growth forest in the Northeast. 🌲✨ The trails are calling!

12/13/2025

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11/29/2025

🎥 Sneak Peek: Filming at Cousin Basils Restaurant and Bar!

10/24/2025

🍂✨ It’s the grand finale of the 2025 Autumn Leaf Festival in downtown Clarion! ✨🍂

After a week filled with food, fun, and fall traditions, this is your last chance to experience the magic of ALF before it wraps up for the season. 🎡🎶🍁

🎉 Don’t miss the Tournament of Leaves Parade, delicious festival eats, arts & crafts, live entertainment, and all the small-town charm that makes this celebration so special.

Bring your family, meet up with friends, and soak in the sights, sounds, and flavors of autumn in Clarion County!

📍 Downtown Clarion
📆 Final Weekend: October 25–26