Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum director Ian K. Seppala joins board of Canal Fest of the Tonawandas

The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced 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,” Seppala said.

The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is a founding member of the eight-day festival shared across the twin cities of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. The museum has two representatives on the board. Seppala will join trustee-emeritus Charles Proefrock. He will be replacing Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum trustee Jay Wilcox.

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

Canal Fest organizers are currently planning for the official 40th event, to be held July 14-21. The festival is the largest outdoor activity of its kind, held on the banks of the Historic Erie Barge Canal. Each year, nearly 300,000 visitors are drawn to its attractions, food, live music and premier events. To learn more, visit www.canalfest.org/.