CULTURE + ENTERTAINMENT
The committee consists of 15 members who are “the heart of the event.” Planning begins almost immediately after the previous festival ends. The group and non- profit relies heavily on donations from local businesses and individuals, sponsorships, décor, or manpower. It’s this type of comradery that Reif says makes Centerville special. “The culture here is unlike anywhere else. Everyone is proud to be from Centerville and proud of our community,” she said. “We’re a small town of about 1,000 people, but we have big hearts and a big spirit. I grew up here and had the best childhood, which is why I chose to raise my own family and run my businesses here.”
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