North Tonawanda, NY -- The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has announced today that Executive Director Ian K. Seppala has joined the Board of Directors of Canal Fest of the Tonawandas. “Canal Fest is an important part of the Tonawanda-North Tonawanda Community, and I am proud to be able to help guide this successful organization in the future” says Ian Seppala. 

The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is a founding member of the 8-day festival shared across the twin cities of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. The museum has two representatives on the board, and Ian will be joining Trustee-Emeritus Charles Proefrock on the Canal Fest Board.

Mr. Seppala will be replacing Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum trustee Jay Wilcox. The museum thanks Mr. Wilcox for over a decade of honorable service on the Canal Fest board.

“We are excited to have Ian join the board and bring fresh ideas into the organization” said Canal Fest Secretary Deb Darling.

Canal Fest is currently planning for the official 40th Canal Fest. The festival will be held July 14th-21st, 2024. 

About the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum (HCFM)- ?The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, operated by the Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier, is a premier national historic site and community resource for family recreation and learning that fosters an appreciation for the unique heritage of the carousel and related industries in the Niagara Region. To learn more, visit www.carrouselmuseum.org

About the Canal Fest of the Tonawandas- ?Canal Fest of the Tonawandas is the largest outdoor festival of its kind held on the banks of the Historic Erie Barge Canal. This family-focused, 8-day festival is shared by the Twin Cities of Tonawanda & North Tonawanda in beautiful Western New York. Nearly 300,000 visitors each year are drawn to its attractions, food, live music and premier events. To learn more, visit www.canalfest.org/